Snowbird17

Snowbird17

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  1. Gloves & Allergies

    Snowbird17 replied to raskol's topic in General Nursing

    I am allergic to Nitrile gloves as well. My allergy developed over time. At this point I can only wear vinyl gloves. They are not great but do the job. I just worry about phthalate

  2. Why Not Perioperative Experience?

    Snowbird17 replied to RNJohnny23's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think OR nurses work very hard! I do not envy being trapped in a sterile enviroment, with no windows, standing all day and dealing with demanding docs. I did not mean to imply that your job is any...

  3. Unique Pre-CRNA questions...

    Snowbird17 replied to SteelCity_RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Why do you think the ped CCRN will not give you an upper hand? If the majority of other applicants have it and you don't, it may actually hurt your chances. You only have 2 years experience. You will...

  4. Why Not Perioperative Experience?

    Snowbird17 replied to RNJohnny23's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The schools want you to have a solid understanding of managing an acute patient, hemo-dynamics, vent, and the meds associated with that. Knowing the equipment, even intubating and extubating is not...

  5. CCRN make or break?

    Snowbird17 replied to blucrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If everyone else has it, wouldn't you want it too. You don't want to stick out because you are missing

  6. Tell me about travel nursing!

    Snowbird17 replied to adpiRN's topic in Travel

    I took my dog. The company just finds a place that is pet friendly and you pay the deposit. No big deal. Cats will be okay, but I found my dog to be a little limiting. If I want to any over night...

  7. New grad seeking internship

    Snowbird17 replied to DWinterrowd's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Also,

  8. New grad seeking internship

    Snowbird17 replied to DWinterrowd's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am sorry, what is the difference in a paid internship and taking a job that trains

  9. Tell me about travel nursing!

    Snowbird17 replied to adpiRN's topic in Travel

    Talk to several agencies. But don't trust anything until you see it in writing. The companies depend on what you want from the experience. Some pay better, but may not be as supportive elsewhere. Ask...

  10. Travel Nursing And Patients

    Snowbird17 replied to Soliloquy's topic in Travel

    Complete opposite. They typically give the really sick patients to their staff. Once you prove yourself, they will up your patient acuity. At the beginning of new assignments, I would always get...

  11. AHA supports Colorado Opt-Out Decision

    Snowbird17 replied to wtbcrna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Are you a CRNA in

  12. Tips?

    Snowbird17 replied to kht124's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    First, Neuro and psych are two totally different areas. Psych experience is not going to be that useful in a Neuro Unit with the possible exception of TBI patients. So, do you want to work with...

  13. Recommended books to get a head start before nursing school?

    Snowbird17 replied to ariferb's topic in General Students

    I agree with getting your life in order. Brush up on the required pre entrance subjects like A&P and chemistry. That will help you to better grasp nursing concepts and pharmacology. Don't waste...

  14. Considering CNA while in RN school...

    Snowbird17 replied to aachavez's topic in General Students

    Totally worth it. You will be a better nurse because you have more hands on time. You will also treat your CNA co-workers with more respect because you know what the role is like. And most...

  15. ratio for intermediate care anyone?

    Snowbird17 replied to martymoose's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    At my hospital it is 3 to 1. And the only vent they see is a at night only or home vent. Very stable patients, anything really sick goes to the

  16. Good Experience for SICU?

    Snowbird17 replied to GoldenDomer63's topic in MICU, SICU

    You can make any experience valuable, but you will not be practicing in a nurses role so I don't think it will really impact your future nursing position offers. Unless the PACU likes you and try to...

  17. Craziest Thing You Saw a Surgeon Do.

    Snowbird17 replied to gymnut's topic in Operating Room

    Seen it. The first time, I was a little shocked too. This surgeon may have had his sterile field compromised in the past... and I think I'd rather have a couple little pokes than the sterility of my...

  18. Which is better for a new grad?

    Snowbird17 replied to beeker's topic in Nursing Career

    The best advice I was given when I was job searching as a new grad was- You are only a new grad once. So pick the job that offers the best experience, training and opportunity. After that point, you...

  19. Newman University Advice

    Snowbird17 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am currently applying to Newman's Anesthesia program and hoping for an offer to interview in January. Are there any current students or someone who was offered a spot willing to share your...

  20. how important is GPA?

    Snowbird17 replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    All they care about is that you graduated and have a license. If you have a good GPA, put it on your resume. It will paint you in a nice light, but it's not going to get you the job. Better to work as...

  21. Failed Pre-Employment Drug Screen

    Snowbird17 replied to canursestudent's topic in General Nursing

    Seizetheday- I want the person who has my life, my family member's life, my child's life in their hands to be free of any influential substance. I don't care if it is less impairing, the fact is that...

  22. Deciding on which route I should take....

    Snowbird17 replied to BlackMaleCRNA2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Become a CNA to see if nursing is even a viable option! It will help your application to nursing school if you decide to go that route. Then, if you still want to go into nursing, apply to every...

  23. Are there any average pre CRNA students?

    Snowbird17 replied to vetkinv1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Level 1 Trauma is not all that people make it out to be. I have worked it, and really feel like you learn more overall in a MICU. So don't let that stop you. Just learn your area and go from there....

  24. My patient aspirated during surgery!

    Snowbird17 replied to SweetNothings's topic in General Nursing

    I guarantee that if this patient was AAOx33, the anesthesiologist asked her if she had anything to eat or drink. They would not intubate her without asking. So either she said NO and they proceeded,...

  25. Newman University Advice

    Snowbird17 replied to Snowbird17's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks, you too! This is the only school I applied to this go round. I applied to quite a few several years ago but life happened and I had couldn't make it to any of the interviews. So, I am...