Spine_CRNA

Spine_CRNA BSN, RN

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  1. Our lady of Lourdes anesthesia program

    Spine_CRNA replied to kenmartins's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Psylocke, it was relaxed for the most part. When it came to the 1-on-1 interview I kind of choked so what was a pretty smooth interview day is now a hit or miss. 15 spots in the class and I'll hear...

  2. Our lady of Lourdes anesthesia program

    Spine_CRNA replied to kenmartins's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Have you applied anywhere else in the area? I got turned down from Drexel myself. When asked why, I was given an email saying they're very competitive and had to turn away many nurses that would make...

  3. Our lady of Lourdes anesthesia program

    Spine_CRNA replied to kenmartins's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In the mean time I would start putting out more

  4. Our lady of Lourdes anesthesia program

    Spine_CRNA replied to kenmartins's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would contact Drexel's graduate program for an update as long as it's been long enough since you submitted. When did you submit? My app was complete before the start of the application period or...

  5. Our lady of Lourdes anesthesia program

    Spine_CRNA replied to kenmartins's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey all! I'm trying to bring this thread back I have an interview August 21 and thank you guys so much for the information in here. It sounds like the interview is more getting to know the applicant...

  6. Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    Spine_CRNA replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    So you don't understand their ambition and think it's "pretty weird". That's not a valid criticism of your peers. And like Boston wrote, that's very similar to what Physicians do. People are still...

  7. Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    Spine_CRNA replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    The wrong direction for this discussion is blaming the young RNs/students that pursue APRN early/ before they have their

  8. Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    Spine_CRNA replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely it does. ED, critical care, ortho surgeon, anesthesia have tremendous burnout and people wishing they chose different life paths. Incessantly bogged down by government regulation,...

  9. Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    Spine_CRNA replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    A few important caveats. You're in "pre-nursing" which is probably populated by a lot of 18-20 year olds. Young people don't often have realistic visions of the future. They often think, it's as easy...

  10. Does nursing offer more opportunities than PA?

    Spine_CRNA replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a great career. Just keep moving up via education, building reputation, learning skills others are avoiding, network with admins, etc. so eventually you can move into a job that's not...

  11. New Checklist to help do your job?

    Spine_CRNA replied to HeySis's topic in General Nursing

    Eh. Do them initially and when people are satisfied that you're one of the ones that does them, start skipping the unnecessary ones. Build a good reputation initially then ride it

  12. Quitting Nursing School...

    Spine_CRNA replied to Swiftem01's topic in General Students

    Sorry to hear that. I a lot of nursing classes don't translate directly to other majors. Maybe look into being a Physician Assistant. It's a worthwhile

  13. I'm having doubts about nursing... :(

    Spine_CRNA replied to Texasstudent0's topic in General Students

    I think you're wayyy too early in your nursing career to seriously be having these doubts affect your future. Regarding your shadowing a CNA... RNs do that job, too. You're lucky if you always have a...

  14. Do CCRN, ECCO, CEN Help Each Other?

    Spine_CRNA posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hi, I have grand ambitions of going back to school and that includes getting my CCRN and CEN certifications. But first, 2 questions! 1. Currently I work in CCU and am going through the ECCO...

  15. Do CCRN, ECCO, CEN Help Each Other?

    Spine_CRNA replied to Spine_CRNA's topic in Critical Care

    This is great feedback. I plan on just doing questions for 1-2 months before sitting for

  16. Do CCRN, ECCO, CEN Help Each Other?

    Spine_CRNA replied to Spine_CRNA's topic in Critical Care

    This is all really excellent content! Thank you. Putting into perspective CCRN as expert and ECCO as beginner helped. I'm not currently eligible for the CCRN but by the time I am, I'll have decent...

  17. What CRNAs actually learn in school

    Spine_CRNA replied to Bluebolt's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What school do you go

  18. Having issues with being a "babyfaced" nurse.

    Spine_CRNA replied to Ash2016's topic in General Nursing

    Learn to give a little chit back. I work in an urban, inner-city hospital and some personalities just like people who give it as much as they take it. Of course, this takes practice and some social...

  19. New to the CICU

    Spine_CRNA replied to HannahMarine30's topic in Critical Care

    Don't save all documentation until the end of the shift. I see nurses unnecessarily put in 2000, 0000, and 0400 assessments at 0500. Ridiculous. Keep a list of common phone extensions taped to the...

  20. New to the CICU

    Spine_CRNA replied to HannahMarine30's topic in Critical Care

    *Write things down.* At the beginning of the shift always have some hustle to not just stay afloat, but to get ahead. Other nurses sit around chatting and drinking coffee until 2000 when they can...

  21. Do CCRN, ECCO, CEN Help Each Other?

    Spine_CRNA replied to Spine_CRNA's topic in Critical Care

    Ouch! I'm aware and I don't intend on registering until my time comes. I wonder though what the likelihood of being audited is. Did your friend knowingly register without meeting

  22. Do CCRN, ECCO, CEN Help Each Other?

    Spine_CRNA replied to Spine_CRNA's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks for the response. Considering this, I will have to do double work to complete ECCO while studying for these certifications. At least until I'm done ECCO in 6

  23. Do you ever feel like you 'settled' for being an APNP instead of an MD?

    Spine_CRNA replied to Alexxoxox's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    With a name like BenD over how can we respect you?

  24. Please help, this is complicated.

    Spine_CRNA replied to Cruella de ville's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel guilty about being sad and behaving normally after the death of your husband. It's tomfoolery. This is a time to be selfish in life and take of

  25. Northern Remote to ED?

    Spine_CRNA replied to OptimisticRN376's topic in Emergency

    I work in an urban, inner city hospital and we get gunshot wounds, COPD flares, GI bleeding, falls, MVC,