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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 my job. It is just hard to adjust from being a student to being a nurse and being responsible for your actions. I hope things get better for you , just give it some time. After 6 months eval again and if you do not like look else where you have some experience under your belt.

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

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 hypertension. Any SBP over 200 most places state need to call the MD before starting treatment it really depends on your medical director and your set policy and MD orders. They need better control over bp due to fluid gain or not taking meds or neededing different meds. Sometimes meds will just not work anymore due to many different reasons or not control as well as before

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

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 that helps. Can also turn the BFR down see if that helps but if you notice a sluggish that was not there before the start something has changed. If in acute setting could always ask for another CXR it could have coiled or something since had just been put in. The alteplase isn't used anymore where I work due to high risks involved. Besides if a brand new cath shouldn't have a clot issue that fast unless the pt has clotting issues.

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 line out next day in SICU may keep them longer. NICU don't have many PA lines at least not at my hospital. goodluck

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 or notes . I am scared, excited, nervous, happy a whole mix of emotions as the school is about to begin in a few months for me

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 no need for staff. Yes they are awake when roll into the OR suite however most are given a cocktail in preop and do not even remember rolling in getting on the table or being put to sleep. It is not uncommon for towels to be put up to cover windows to insure privacy. We now have shades on our windows. One butt looks about the same as the other I do not remember names or faces from the patients past. I do remember a few from my years in the ICU had a patient yesterday in PACU remembered that one right off the bat but only because of the days were in SICU. Tell your wife it shouldn't be a problem, the staff will take extra care to insure her privacy. Just need to make your needs and wishes known.

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 lost or for it to have not been drawn stat when you reported it. Someone drop the ball big time.

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 in the field for a while.

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 do turns on these peps I need to give a supp.

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

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 what to expect, just tell yourself you are a good nurse, safe nurse put your patient's safety first in the interview and you will do fine. I thought I would be OK in front of the panel but it had my voice shaky I could hear it as I talked. Know why you give the drips you give how they work, airway airyway airway, ambu early best of luck. if you do take something be sure to see how it affect you. trial run dont want to be zoned out in the interview. LOL

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

Got my call today I am in

No idea total number. 49 on 1st day of interviews

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 do not have a shortage I agree. Came from a small town more LPNs than jobs.

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 give me. I know this year they are giving patients to the hopeful student and I am guessing will be asking all kinds of questions according to which ICU you work in.

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? would want someone to say that to them? Always treat your patients they way you would want your loves one treated and you will not go wrong. You will see a lot of things as student and then as a nurse that you feel are not right. That shows that you have respect for your patients. Never fear to say something you feel strongly about. Can do it in private jsut you and the person or you can ask to speak with person in the office with your supervisor. Some times all it takes is just one or two words for someone else to realize they said something wrong or it came out different from how they meant to say it.

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 doing well so that is a good sign. Good luck

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

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 faster.

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

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

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 do 2 24 hr clinicals. A lot also want you to have CCRN. You will need to take the GRE also. Good luck, your GPA is very important