ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.

ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.

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  1. Well I just wanted opinions from CRNAs...bc the post was about CRNAs. That's why. Nothing against RNs, OBV...I am one. haha. But my question was specifically directed AT CRNAs....and then i felt like...
  2. Are you a
  3. Hi. I don't need you to break down how many years of schooling it is. I have doctors in my family. I already know that. I have nurses in my family. and I am a RN for 3 years too. I know all about the...
  4. I definitely think MDs should get compensated for their hard work. They should be paid more than what they get; at least I think. Anyways, the point of my question....was specifically to CRNA's ONLY!...
  5. Are you guys CRNA's??? or trying to become a
  6. I never said NPs were MDs or CRNA's were MDs. I'm not thinking of going into anesthesia for the money. I just made a comment. Like I said to the other person; I'm not greedy bc I made a comment...
  7. I don't care about the money. I'm more financially stable than most 50 years olds at 27 years old. I was just making a comment. I'm not a greedy person bc I made a comment about money. Please don't...
  8. Are the "chest thumpers" new?

    I've never heard or seen of those. I have never had any of my pts code after almost 3 years of nursing, but I just started in the ICU 2 weeks ago, so I will probably be involved in MANY codes! I saw...
  9. ADN or BSN. Which is better??

    BSN
  10. Interview Tomorrow need Advise

    I would go over the website of the hosptital you are interviewing at. Know how many beds and know WHY you chose to interview there, they will prob ask you why. Also write down a lot of questions you...
  11. Comfortable shoes? Do they exist?

    Nurse Mates
  12. ADN vs BSN - moving up?

    Yes you still need a BSN if you want to do Nurse
  13. taking a detour in life

    What made you want to switch to nursing?? Honestly, I would say if you don't like science, I'm not sure you are moving in the right
  14. Associates or Bachelors?

    If you live in Massachusetts, many of the hospitals require you to have a BSN or else they won't even consider interviewing you. Having a BSN looks better on your resume and will open the door for...
  15. What do you love/hate the most about working in the ICU?

    I just started in the ICU 2 weeks ago. Today was only my 7th day in the unit, so I haven't been there too long to know a lot about what I really love or don't. But so far, I love that you are...
  16. Oh, What to do...

    Definitely take the job! Jobs are hard to come by for new grads. Put some time in, get hospital experience, it looks good on your resume and it can help land you in a place where you would rather be...
  17. Barry CRNA Interview

    I want to be a CRNA too.....go to the CRNA section in this allnurses.com website. People would have insight on the interviews. I can't give you any insight bc i just started in the ICU. sorry. Good...
  18. Co-worker passed away. Bad day at work

    I'm so sorry for your
  19. So unhappy with my career

    where do you live?? i'm sure you'd be able to try to apply for a hospital job after 1 1/2 years of being an
  20. I'm going to be an ER nurse!!

    Congrats!!! that's
  21. New grads: Any difficulties landing a position in O.R

    What state are you in? That would NEVER happen in Massachusetts. THat is
  22. Looking for my favorite scrub hat...know of any sellers?

    My identical twin sister is an O.R./endoscopy/PACU RN...she said really good sites for scrub caps/bouffants, etc.....Etsy (she knows the lady who makes them/she lives in MA), Blue
  23. Transferred to SICU, horrible orientation...what to do??

    I would mention something to the preceptor. Then go straight up the chain of command. If they don't give you a new preceptor immediately, i would quit. I would never stay with someone like
  24. New RN Grads in MICU??

    I'm not sure. I think it's a good idea to start out on the floor for a while. Time mangement and such, see a lot of different/common medical