Spoiled1

Spoiled1 MSN, RN

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  1. New grad ICU RN - advice about CRNA ?

    Spoiled1 replied to tigerita's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just out of curiosity, what schools have you applied to? I've only applied to one school so far and will be applying to a few more in

  2. Passed my CCRN!

    Spoiled1 replied to gaonsi's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi, I can't find the info on the Pass CCRN code that's $24. Can you share a link? Also, will this give you access to all the questions without having to buy the book? Sounds like the practice problems...

  3. How does your facility treat ARDS?

    Spoiled1 replied to ICUNurseStat's topic in MICU, SICU

    My hospital treats ARDS VERY similar to what Juan explains We prone, use the oscillator, nitric oxide, etc. We don't ECMO, or at least I've never seen it

  4. Online graduate-level pharm, phys, patho classes

    Spoiled1 replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Rajan, How was the Adv Patho course? Can you take Adv Patho and Pharm

  5. Liberty University--Adv.patho & pharm. How do-able?

    Spoiled1 replied to Spoiled1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Mods-- Is there anyway to close this discussion? A simple question about taking online classes has turned into a religious discussion about evolution. This not what I intended.

  6. Liberty University--Adv.patho & pharm. How do-able?

    Spoiled1 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just wondering if anyone has recently taken Adv. Pathophys and Adv. Pharma through Liberity Univ. online? If so, is it possible to take both courses together for 8 weeks while working full time? I've...

  7. Online graduate-level pharm, phys, patho classes

    Spoiled1 replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just applied to Liberty University. You are correct, you have to be enrolled in a program to take the courses. As of right now, I am in the MSN-Nurse Educator track, but I have no intention of...

  8. Liberty University--Adv.patho & pharm. How do-able?

    Spoiled1 replied to Spoiled1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    So are you saying it's a bad idea to take classes from Liberty University because they are a Christian university? Do schools look down on that? There are many students here who have taken courses...

  9. Liberty University--Adv.patho & pharm. How do-able?

    Spoiled1 replied to Spoiled1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    don't know if it's Pat Robertson's university or not, just wondering about the pharma and

  10. I got in & so will you!

    Spoiled1 replied to bepositive123's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, Congrats! I am in the midst of preparing for the GRE. Looking to take in the middle of July. Any pointers or suggestions for

  11. Stay in MICU or go to STICU?

    Spoiled1 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am currently working in a MICU, not a level 1 trauma, but it's > 600 beds and pretty high acuity. The only thing we do not take care of a lot of are Swans and patients with PA Catheters/Wedge...

  12. Stay in MICU or go to STICU?

    Spoiled1 replied to Spoiled1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks statABG. The references is something else I have to consider too. Decisions, decisions,

  13. CRNA debt load, plus mortgage, kids, single income

    Spoiled1 replied to simvee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This is off topic, but how do you manager to still work PRN? Just curious.

  14. federal scholarships or loan repayment anyone?

    Spoiled1 replied to denver nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I used to work as an Anesthesia Tech while in nursing school. I told one of the CRNA's about this loan repayment program and she actually applied and got it. We were working at a level 1 trauma...

  15. Is it worth taking MSN core classes to become a "competitive applicant"?

    Spoiled1 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am interested in applying to UNCG/WFBMC's Nurse Anesthesia program for next fall. They suggest taking 3 core MSN courses to make your application more competitive, however you can't take them unless...

  16. Is it worth taking MSN core classes to become a "competitive applicant"?

    Spoiled1 replied to Spoiled1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My employer only asks for grades and receipts showing what everything costs. They never asked about degree

  17. Is it worth taking MSN core classes to become a "competitive applicant"?

    Spoiled1 replied to Spoiled1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for the info! Yes, it is very difficult to enroll in grad classes if you are a non-matriculating student. I will likely have to do an online class in an out of state school. My employer does...

  18. Live on the east coast, but work on the west coast?

    Spoiled1 replied to Spoiled1's topic in Travel

    You would have to arrange your own housing. The traveler who told me about this says his friends rent a place and split the cost. There is a group of them who do it. I am hoping he will pass on their...

  19. Live on the east coast, but work on the west coast?

    Spoiled1 replied to Spoiled1's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the info. Someone else also told me that in-house per diem is the best way to go. I will look into it

  20. Live on the east coast, but work on the west coast?

    Spoiled1 replied to Spoiled1's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the feedback. Do you know of any good hospitals to work for in the Bay area? I was looking at UCSF Medical center. I also heard that the Stanford hospital is a good one too. I wouldn't...

  21. Is it worth taking MSN core classes to become a "competitive applicant"?

    Spoiled1 replied to Spoiled1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for all of the feedback. I really want to take the courses as they will count toward my MSN (if I'm accepted), and show that I can do graduate level work. Someone mentioned taking Adv Patho,...

  22. Titrating Multiple Pressors

    Spoiled1 replied to NSJodi's topic in MICU, SICU

    disregard my last message, I see the link posted.

  23. Titrating Multiple Pressors

    Spoiled1 replied to NSJodi's topic in MICU, SICU

    Do you mind emailing me a copy of this

  24. VA Travel Nurse Corp

    Spoiled1 replied to vanurse1022's topic in Travel

    Thanks for sharing! I look forward to hearing about your first assignment. I recently applied for a VA ICU nurse position here in NC. No word yet. Just got the update that said application was...

  25. VA Travel Nurse Corp

    Spoiled1 replied to vanurse1022's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the feedback! I don't mind the health insurance so much because I think there is a way to COBRA your current insurance for up to 18 months. My plan was to travel for 12-18 months anyway....