Jetman

Jetman

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  1. Hey everyone. I am starting school this January and I'm a little worried about being able to borrow enough money to pay for school AND to live on. My wife is a nurse also but will be probably not be...
  2. i stand corrected, thanks for the info.
  3. Rocuronium is a paralytic, not a muscle relaxant. We use these drugs in the ER for rapid sequence intubation and believe me, they will make the patient stop moving, breathing, etc. Flexeril is...
  4. I have seen almost the same thing on the MD board about CRNAs. My initial post really didn't come out the way I meant it to. It is really more about respect for fellow human beings. I've worked with...
  5. Sandman, I agree that with all things being equal, the experience gives the nurse the edge. I just don't agree that AA's can't possibly learn hemodynamics and drips etc. while going to anesthesia...
  6. Wow Is it me or does this sound exactly like the thread over at the Student Doctor Network, http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=83245&page=2&pp=30&highlight=crna. I just...
  7. Compazine for a Migraine??

    The ER I work uses Ativan 1mg, Benadryl 25mg, and Compazine 10mg IV for migraines. Narcotics are rarely given. This seems to work very
  8. Incentive pay to work in the ER

    I just finished the second day of Bioterrorism training for my ER. The nurses in our department do not get any kind of specialty pay even though we are trained in TNCC, ACLS, BLS, PALS and now...
  9. Do you get a differential for working in the ER? If you do, I would really appreciate if you would PM me and let me know how much and at which facility, (or a least the name of the town). I am...
  10. That Stupid Door!!!!

    Your facility needs the pyxis system. No locked doors and very easy access to all the meds we use in the ER.
  11. I am interviewing in 2 days for a CVICU position after working 3 years in ER. If accepted for this position, I figure I'll have to work for a full year before even applying to NA school. Does it...
  12. I had my interview yesterday with the Nurse Manager first and then with a few of the nurses in the CVICU. Both asked, "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?". Had to be upfront and tell them that I...
  13. Has anybody read anesthesia textbooks prior to APPLYING as a means of increasing their chance of acceptance by showing initiative? Did it help?
  14. That helps immensely. I appreciate the replies of everybody on this thread.
  15. I realize that the interviewers ARE NOT expecting you to answer anesthesia type questions, I never made that assumption. My point was in addition to getting good GRE scores, passing the CCRN, and...
  16. What does your spouse do?

    I am an ER RN, wife is L&D RN. Many discussions on who works the hardest!
  17. When to start graduate school?

    Start now. No need to wait since you will be working full time and going to school only part time. You will gain the experience you need along the way. Good luck with your endeavors.
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  19. Your help is much appreciated on this poll.

    The nurses in the cath lab are making $2/hr more for specialty pay at my facility.
  20. The AF will take nurses right out of school. You will first attend COT (Commissioned Officer Training) school which is 4 weeks. After, that is the Nurse Transition Program which will take you...
  21. Your help is much appreciated on this poll.

    Just wanted to let you all know I really appreciate all of the replies.
  22. Why aren't we unionized?

    your the exception,
  23. Why aren't we unionized?

    How can we be viewed as PROFESSIONALS when we organize in unions that were originally designed to get better working conditions for 'blue-collar' workers at the turn of the century? Oh so the AMA...
  24. Why aren't we unionized?

    Unfortunately, the ability of the nurse is not rewarded at most facilities that I am aware
  25. Hey, I have several questions about the lifestyle of an Air Force nurse. A little background about me first. 1. I have 12 years time in service ANG with 3.5 years actual active duty. 2. 3 years...