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  1. 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 current student I would take any advise you will gi...
  2. Confused new RN!

    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 co-workers and really learned a lot. I started to like ...
  3. Oh I had mine in person. Maybe its just the area you live in? Goodluck
  4. Sever hypertension during dialysis

    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 clonidine but can alway have rebound hypertensio...
  5. Why are you doing a phone interview? Do you live too far away to drive in and a face to face? Good luck
  6. New Dialysis catheter problems

    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 even try placing an IV bag on the site to see if t...
  7. Degree Path for the Pre-CRNA Student

    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 and ofcourse vents. CAGB normally gets the PA/swan...
  8. CRNA harder than RN school?

    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 because you will spend all your time with a book o...
  9. Wife wants all-female personnel in OR. Is this reasonable?

    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 non-insure non-paying pt. Otherwise without patients ...
  10. Hospital LOST the blood of a pt I was infected with?!

    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 of course. There is no reason for the blood to be...
  11. Can I be a CRNA with Malignant Hyperthermia?

    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 anesthesiologist get his or her input or a crna that has been ...
  12. shift wars in the middle of report.

    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 shift at 7am at 6am grab the aids and say lets go d...
  13. Im in @ MTSA

    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 3500
  14. anxiety attack during an interview

    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 nerves before my interview but I didn't. Now you know...
  15. Does anyone have interview at MTSA/or current student

    Hey everyone, Got my call today hope to see you in JUne
  16. Im in @ MTSA

    Got my call today I am in
  17. Does anyone have interview at MTSA/or current student

    No idea total number. 49 on 1st day of interviews
  18. HELP! Loosing my job!

    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 nurses. I do not know where you live but smaller areas...
  19. Something a nurse said to me at clinicals...

    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 that was your mom, dad, brother, sister, child? woul...
  20. HELP! Loosing my job!

    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 may be able to keep your current job. You are doin...
  21. Question regarding past grades and acceptance into CRNA school?

    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? maybe
  22. Experience in CRNA school

    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. Continue to live poor and you can pay it off faste...
  23. CRNA Master's or Doctorates?

    Thanks for the info. I am not a CRNA but am in processing of trying to be. Have an interview next month.
  24. CRNA Master's or Doctorates?

    Some schools now only offer the DNAP. I have been told that MS would be grandfathered in, not sure but that is hear say.
  25. CRNA advice for an LPN

    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. University of North Al. did that for me I only had to d...