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  1. Does anyone have interview at MTSA/or current student

    pbilbrey posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    HI, I have an inteview at MTSA in a few short weeks. Just wondering if anyone else has one and how are you gettting ready for this? Found an older post but it was started back in 2006? If anyone is...

  2. Confused new RN!

    pbilbrey replied to ashalina213's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't like the very first job I had when I started, didn't like my co-workers thought they were mean kind of. After couple of months I got more adjusted to the position. Made friends with the...

  3. I've been waiting all day for phone interview in Davita and no call??

    pbilbrey replied to jtanga's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Oh I had mine in person. Maybe its just the area you live in?

  4. Sever hypertension during dialysis

    pbilbrey replied to petiteRN88's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I agree if you can not hear it then the automatic cuff will be incorrect. The pt has to want to control their bP many do not. That is why most of them are in ESRD due to uncontrolled BP. You can give...

  5. I've been waiting all day for phone interview in Davita and no call??

    pbilbrey replied to jtanga's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Why are you doing a phone interview? Do you live too far away to drive in and a face to face? Good

  6. New Dialysis catheter problems

    pbilbrey replied to caffeinatedRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I agree it could be due to edema, It could also have gotten up against the wall. Sometimes can lay client down more have turn the head one way or the other, cough see if any of those work. Some will...

  7. Degree Path for the Pre-CRNA Student

    pbilbrey replied to Queen Tiye, CNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I really do not think it matters. BSN is what is required to apply for CRNA. GPA is very important and the more years ICU experience the better. SICU, CVICU. you need experience with drips and swans...

  8. CRNA harder than RN school?

    pbilbrey replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Every CRNA I have talked to said it was hardest thing they ever did. They also love their job. So if can make it all is good. Also been told to tell your family good bye for the length of the program...

  9. Wife wants all-female personnel in OR. Is this reasonable?

    pbilbrey replied to SuperSixEightMD's topic in General Nursing

    It shouldn't be a problem I have worked in the OR many years. Mostly female workers as it is. All you have to do is ask. Every patient that enters the hospital pays the staff salary unless its a...

  10. Hospital LOST the blood of a pt I was infected with?!

    pbilbrey replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yea you are in a hard place here. For sure need to know the risk and benefits of the med. Hospital could always call the client see if he/she would be willing to come in for blood test free of charge...

  11. Can I be a CRNA with Malignant Hyperthermia?

    pbilbrey replied to guest_57352's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You say you have this my question is how do you know? Did you actually have a MH event after anesthesia? That would be the major question to answer 1st. My advise would be to talk with an...

  12. shift wars in the middle of report.

    pbilbrey replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing

    When I did ltc long time ago it was day 3 that something was given. So all the other shifts drop the ball before you. IF you work there again you will know give it no if asleep or not. If you go off...

  13. Im in @ MTSA

    pbilbrey replied to newkarian's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I do not know about alt. Out of state does have to pay 5 k to hold their place or it goes to someone else. Instate was

  14. anxiety attack during an interview

    pbilbrey replied to sammer's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I know how you feel I just finished an interview. Thought I had blew it due to nerves, but I got in. Your work experience will go a long way. I had joked and said I was going to take something for...

  15. Does anyone have interview at MTSA/or current student

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

    Hey everyone, Got my call today hope to see you in

  16. Im in @ MTSA

    pbilbrey replied to newkarian's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Got my call today I am

  17. Does anyone have interview at MTSA/or current student

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

    No idea total number. 49 on 1st day of

  18. HELP! Loosing my job!

    pbilbrey replied to Aiten's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you best of luck.yes is ironic and not in a good way. Roser come to Memphis you will be able to find a job. My hospital has at least 93 job postings for RNs. We work short a lot due to no...

  19. Something a nurse said to me at clinicals...

    pbilbrey replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others. Report this to your instructor. She/He can then report this to the head nurse on that floor. I always tell people when they say something that I feel is incorrect. What if...

  20. HELP! Loosing my job!

    pbilbrey replied to Aiten's topic in General Nursing

    I think he messed up however you did tell him you only x months of experience. It would be hard for you to go back to your old job. I hope you did give a 2weeks notice. With the nursing shortage you...

  21. Question regarding past grades and acceptance into CRNA school?

    pbilbrey replied to bigchicken9987's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good grades is a must from what I have seen from all the requirements from many school's web sites. After you get your BSN can always retake classes while you are working and making money?

  22. Experience in CRNA school

    pbilbrey replied to BSNRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    From what I understand have to live on student loans those months you are in school. Everyone says is it hardest thing they have ever done. You will come out in debt lots of it but they way I see it....

  23. CRNA Master's or Doctorates?

    pbilbrey replied to Meganlg17's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for the info. I am not a CRNA but am in processing of trying to be. Have an interview next

  24. CRNA Master's or Doctorates?

    pbilbrey replied to Meganlg17's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Some schools now only offer the DNAP. I have been told that MS would be grandfathered in, not sure but that is hear

  25. CRNA advice for an LPN

    pbilbrey replied to Shua25's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    From all the ones I have looked at must have BS. If you have your ADN you can always do online classes for the BSN some will even give you credit for your ADN and not require a lot of clinicals....