Yuppers21

Yuppers21

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  1. Patient clearly not ready to be discharged. . .is discharged. Vent.

    Yuppers21 replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    OP - report this incidence to case management, risk management, the bean counters up in accounting or whoever. I assure you, someone will care that your hospital is not getting reinbursed for the...

  2. Move out of state for ICU experience?

    Yuppers21 replied to future_anesthetist's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The U of U will give you great experience. You are at a point in your life where you can make this move with relative ease. Much more difficult if you have a spouse and kids. The drop in pay is...

  3. Any WGU grads in any CRNA programs?

    Yuppers21 replied to Robins19's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My understanding is that the problem with WGU is their grading system - pass/fail. I think many programs will not accept that. I have been told that there are a few schools who will accept a BSN from...

  4. RN to MBA? Anyone else out there?

    Yuppers21 replied to cp2012's topic in Nursing Career

    I have considered the MBA/MHA route as well. In fact, a school in my area has a specific program to double major in both. I have been looking into positions within my organization that require these...

  5. Dressing for CNA School Interveiw

    Yuppers21 replied to nikki marie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats! You seem to have a great attitude and that will take you farther than anything else in this life

  6. Unhappy camper looking for some advice from nurses

    Yuppers21 replied to skigirl8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First, keep in mind that just about any professional forum you go to is going to dose out a large amount of negativity for their chosen career, so dont take all the responses too much to heart. There...

  7. Applying to CRNA school w/ 1 year exp.

    Yuppers21 replied to criticalcaregirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Worst case scenario isn't being denied acceptance and reapplying next year. Worst case scenario is applying with minimal clinical knowledge and experience, being accepted to a program and finding out...

  8. ADN to BSN to CRNA or 4 year university?

    Yuppers21 replied to michelleburlinski's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Very few, if any, CRNA programs care about were you received your BSN from as long as it uses the typical 4.0 grade scale and is accredited. Pick the route the works best for you. I would suggest...

  9. Best CRNA programs

    Yuppers21 replied to muesli's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The all-crna-school site is a great place to start narrowing down schools for basic information, but be aware it is not completely accurate. I used it to locate the less expensive programs, but still...

  10. Narrowing Schools to Apply to

    Yuppers21 replied to AA012's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Have you contacted the schools to get specific information about their program not listed on the website? How important is it to you to have access to clinical sites that are CRNA only? What about...

  11. "Expiration" dates on pre-requisite courses?

    Yuppers21 replied to HenryH's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would have to disagree with avoiding certain schools just because it would require you to take an additional class or two. Everyone will have their own set of criteria in what they want from a...

  12. The USAF is now taking direct civilian to SRNA applicants

    Yuppers21 replied to wtbcrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As someone who is ignorant of how civilian recruitment to a CRNA program works, can you explain how this differs from previously? I thought the military had already allowed civilian ICU RNs to apply...

  13. ICU RN pay in Houston area

    Yuppers21 replied to Yuppers21's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks HouTx! I have my BSN but not my CCRN. I plan on acquiring that within the next 3-6 months. I agree, benefits are a very important part of the picture. However, knowing what a typical base...

  14. Plan B for if you Fail/Get Kicked out of Nursing School? I may need help with this.

    Yuppers21 replied to Athariel's topic in General Students

    While your pre-reqs may not transfer over to anothe degree perfectly, I'm sure a decent portion of them will. In the grand scheme of things, why would you let another year or two of pre reqs keep you...

  15. Hospital Marketing FAIL

    Yuppers21 replied to tom's topic in Emergency

    We have a sign similar to that in my area for a different hospital. Even though there is no time limit promise, I still hate it. It gives the impression that the hospital has more control over...

  16. CRNA GPA

    Yuppers21 replied to barnicleyak22's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Keeping in mind that each program will have their own set of standards, here is what I have found in my search regarding GPAs and CRNA schools: First off, many programs are mostly concerned with how...

  17. Accepted to the first school I interviewed at, but still interviewing at others

    Yuppers21 replied to BlondieRN0912's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Most adcoms probably expect you to apply to more than one program. A strong applicant will be attractive to many. I probably wouldn't mention how many schools i applied to unless asked, but...

  18. Salt Lake RN Job Market

    Yuppers21 replied to PhilWayne's topic in General Nursing

    I recently talked to a newer nurse (9 mo experience) who relocated to the utah county area from the east coast. Has applied to quite afew jobs but no calls yet for an interview yet. He is getting a...

  19. Is health care a "right"

    Yuppers21 replied to tulip5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I've never understood this line of thinking. The only way to prevent unwanted children is through abortion or employer funded birth control? How about, you are free to not have unprotected sex if...

  20. Piercings as a CRNA

    Yuppers21 replied to hopefuladolescent's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes, get your ears repaired and remove all the other piercings. I do not believe skin toned plugs will be an option, particularly with how large yours are. I'd be surprised if there is a nursing...

  21. So many questions.

    Yuppers21 replied to TooManyCats's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Best piece of advice I can give you is to ask yourself if you would be happy being "just" a RN. I say that because there is always the very real possibility that you may not end up a CRNA. So it...

  22. Reaction to when things go wrong: comes in time, or a sign to avoid?

    Yuppers21 replied to milian7's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Experience will help you feel more confident and proactive in the CTICU. However, you will most likely have residual "mini panic attacks" when you begin as a SRNA due to lack of knowledge and...

  23. Where can I actually help people??

    Yuppers21 replied to AlphaPig's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Funny really. Go into the student forums and you'll find posters preaching all day long how we need more nurses who "care" and are in it "for the right reasons". Now we have a nurse who genuinely...

  24. Ideal transition into critical care

    Yuppers21 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello all! I have been working as a RN on a med/surg floor for almost a year now and starting to consider a change of scenary. I have really enjoyed my time on med/surg, but would like to make a...

  25. Am I wrong for calling off? Please help!

    Yuppers21 replied to np2b4me's topic in General Nursing

    I too wouldn't worry about being a team player, this organization has a breakdown somewhere is not doing enough to safeguard its patients or its employees. I probably wouldn't have called off 2 hours...