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apaisRN RN, CRNA

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  1. Adult ICU --> camp nurse?

    apaisRN replied to apaisRN's topic in Camp

    Why don't African-Americans get lice? Is it because of the different texture? I think my young clients will almost all be white and wealthy, however, since it's in Maine and is a full-season, rather...

  2. Grades, Gre Scores, Experience, etc...

    apaisRN replied to malraymal's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Rubin, you must have some great personal qualities or other pluses to have gotten into the only school you applied to with less-than-fabulous grades. I got two Cs in my nursing program, and a D from...

  3. Help Me ! Hard of Hearing wish to be Nurse Anesthetist ???

    apaisRN replied to earthlovers123's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Wow, I thought the SRNAs/CRNAs here would say your assessments wouldn't be complete with a hearing impairment. So you think if a person has a hearing aid and can function in their job, it would work...

  4. What did someone do that you knew to get fired or kicked out of school?

    apaisRN replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    I wear makeup daily, but if my hospital started requiring it, I'd show up with my pale blotchy skin naked every day! My hospital recently made a rule that forbade denim scrubs. I think the nice denim...

  5. 12 hour shifts too long?

    apaisRN replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in General Nursing

    I hates 8s, I felt like I lived at work. But 12s are killer. I'm almost 28 and have been doing 12s for two years, and already I feel like I wouldn't be able to do this a lot longer. I am chronically...

  6. 1950s nursing

    apaisRN replied to colrainrn's topic in General Nursing

    Those poor nurses! It must have been a mind-numbing job. Next time I complain about a boring assignment I'll remember that. (I'm ICU and we're actually really good about ratios in my unit - so if I...

  7. Anesthesia Fee's

    apaisRN replied to DaFreak71's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    No idea about costs, but definitely challenge the bill. I get more bills that are wrong than are right from the local hospital/health care network. I get billed for copays I paid at time of service,...

  8. Hard Core Science Degree plus ADN vs. BSN

    apaisRN replied to d&d's mom's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My advice is to look around for CRNA schools which you think you may apply to down the road. Usually location is a prime factor here. Then call the program directors and explain the situation, and ask...

  9. 1950s nursing

    apaisRN replied to colrainrn's topic in General Nursing

    Was the married nurse talking about sex with her husband or someone else? Seems like that might make a

  10. SRNA's!!! How hard is it being a student!?!!

    apaisRN replied to miloisstinky's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well, it's a very complex skill. You're at a new level now, don't you know?

  11. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    apaisRN replied to jrec's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    U of New England - interviewed and accepted Gonzaga - interviewed and not accepted Midwestern - no interview, not accepted. Samuel Merritt - this is complex. I did a phone interview and I BOMBED. Very...

  12. Starting school soon and I'm excited/nervous.

    apaisRN replied to Sandman29's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm terrified! And it's still up in the air which school I'll go to, so that's hard too. Also, I committed to a job as a camp nurse, which I always wanted to do. Thought this was kind of my last...

  13. Is it normal to take 4 Tries and Catheters to finally get it right?

    apaisRN replied to Nurseinthemaking's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel bad. The thing about Foleys is that it isn't a skill that takes forever to learn. I felt pretty comfortable after doing five or so. I haven't done one in a while since I work in a medical...

  14. Samuel Merritt Interview coming up

    apaisRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Anyone interviewing at SMC over the next few days? I will be doing mine by telephone conference, as I live in New England. I sent them a photo today so they can visualize the person on the other end....

  15. Just Got A Acceptance Letter

    apaisRN replied to jbtt's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yay!!!

  16. Need advice on reporting incident with relative

    apaisRN replied to kbclary4's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The docs extubated one of my patients while I was tied up with the other, who was hypotensive and requiring extensive attention. I checked on the first pt to find he wasn't doing so well off the vent,...

  17. Samuel Merritt Interview coming up

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

    Ericalirn, I do believe I know you! I was in class of 2002. Jane Birn was in the MICU with some UVM students the other day and said she had heard you were looking at CRNA school as well. Small world,...

  18. Numbing Your Butt!!!!

    apaisRN replied to CRNANUPE_2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Don't tell us we don't understand! We do understand that you are sick and need treatment from an in-person professional. What do you think, I'm going to package up some oxycontin and mail it to you?...

  19. CRNA career cons

    apaisRN replied to fl1picc's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    In one of my essays, I reported the conversations I'd had with a CRNA about the downsides of her job. The school really liked that I was looking at the job realistically. I think she said stress,...

  20. Samuel Merritt Interview coming up

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

    I live in VT and I've worked MICU/CICU for two years. CCRN, ACLS, PALS, GPA 3.4, GRE 1410. Currently taking a graduate pathophys course. I think I do have a good shot since they jumped on the phone...

  21. Would you be willing to do this?

    apaisRN replied to nursemaa's topic in General Nursing

    Ridiculously unsafe. Sets a terrible example, too, that the staff should work when sleep-deprived, sick etc. We don't cut slack to sleep-deprived drivers and truckers, why are we trying to make nurses...

  22. Numbing Your Butt!!!!

    apaisRN replied to CRNANUPE_2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Go to the ER! Your symptoms indicate you may be seriously hurt. If so, it will cost you more money down the road if you don't deal with it

  23. it doesn't matter what kind of nurse you are.

    apaisRN replied to jpatrick188's topic in General Nursing

    Um, it's a

  24. OF mega codes and AED's in LTC...(kinda funny!)

    apaisRN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Something that makes me nuts is AEDs in schools. Laypeople are deciding that we MUST have one, we must keep children safe, and spend thousands of dollars that could have been well used elsewhere....

  25. Thanks for nothing doc

    apaisRN replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like reportable elder abuse/neglect to me. These reports can be anonymous, I