Spine_CRNA

Spine_CRNA BSN, RN

CCU, MICU, and GMF Liver

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  1. What does your nursing career repair bill say about you?

    Spine_CRNA replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    To enjoy the journey as well as the destination. Nursing is a CAREER. A long one. So problem solve to enjoy every minute of

  2. Feedback about Thomas Jefferson University Nurse Anesthesia Program

    Spine_CRNA replied to zavas19's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for the info. Being self-taught isn't fun. Please do share more even in the future even though it may not be what people want to

  3. Upenn srna 2017 (c/o 2020)

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

    I hear Cooper is amazing from a graduating MSN student who spoke. She accepted a job therebecause she felt so well-taken care of, loved, and had many clinical experiences considering it's the only...

  4. April 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    Spine_CRNA replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Change of shift report: "We got him out of bed this

  5. Primary vs Acute Care NP to Work in an Outpatient Specialty Area?

    Spine_CRNA posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello, I'm very new to NP talk as I decide my next move past M/S nursing so I apologize if my question is dumb. However, searching the internet provides little more than a firehose of information...

  6. Is nursing school really "the hardest thing you've ever done in your life"?

    Spine_CRNA replied to cn4207's topic in General Students

    They (I) are/am products of having everything handed to them with instant gratification i.e. Millenials. EDIT: The above was meant to be a response to joey (below). Quote from joeygiglio Even if it...

  7. Education Conspiracy

    Spine_CRNA replied to Avid reader's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    But you were a math and science tutor for people who struggle with math and science. Wouldn't this lack be expected? *Devil's advocate* I would also disagree that university degrees are meaningless...

  8. Education Conspiracy

    Spine_CRNA replied to Avid reader's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What other professions utilize travelers the way nursing does? It would make practical sense then to be a compact

  9. Feedback about Thomas Jefferson University Nurse Anesthesia Program

    Spine_CRNA replied to zavas19's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    15 months as a brand new RN?! WOW. That's no time at all! And thanks for mentioning your stats. I didn't know about the FCCS. I'm looking into it to boost my

  10. MSN or DNP? Which would you choose and why?

    Spine_CRNA replied to passgas21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hmm this would be new info to me and I'd love to hear more about "how political the field

  11. Looking for Application Advice

    Spine_CRNA replied to Jleech88's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Nice nice! I'm curious, how many rejection letters did you get? I bet it's motivational for readers as well as yourself. I'm currently re-attempting the road to CRNA because I couldn't cut it in one...

  12. Education Conspiracy

    Spine_CRNA replied to Avid reader's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes, I think the consesnsus is that bedside nurses need to continue their education. But the debate is C.E. via CEU or formal graduate

  13. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Spine_CRNA replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    how many questions does a successful applicant do? I'll probably end up doing

  14. Interview @ Thomas Jefferson in Philly for CRNA Program

    Spine_CRNA replied to Lzbrn20's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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  15. Wake Forest SOm and Diversity

    Spine_CRNA replied to CRNAin22's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for the info! I only new about the H3A. The diversity one was just added to my calendar. I'm crossing my fingers that I don't have work

  16. Feedback about Thomas Jefferson University Nurse Anesthesia Program

    Spine_CRNA replied to zavas19's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats! I live in Philly and am considering Jeff. I'm curious, what do you think got you into their program? Any one thing specifically that you're proud

  17. MSN or DNP? Which would you choose and why?

    Spine_CRNA replied to passgas21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Anyone think getting a DNP would be more rewarding than MSN? i.e. look back on your life and feel satisfied you went for it over the

  18. Upenn srna 2017 (c/o 2020)

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

    Cool. I just attended an Open House regarding DNP-NA and I was very excited about the Primary Site model. Do you guys happen to know what sites you

  19. Education Conspiracy

    Spine_CRNA replied to Avid reader's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This is just a late night thought experiment but Artificial Intelligence is developing and it's only a matter of time before it is affordable, able to critically think, acquire new knowledge, and...

  20. Education Conspiracy

    Spine_CRNA replied to Avid reader's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I know many a nurse that haven't touched a patient in *decades* because they have offics jobs, sit in meetings, etc. They keep certifications one receives through bedside nursing (like the CCRN)...

  21. Education Conspiracy

    Spine_CRNA replied to Avid reader's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Where are there thousands of applicants for a single staff nurse position? Underemployment for APRN? I figured with Obamacare NP and CRNA can provide physician level care but for less money, making...

  22. Classmate Spilled Coffee On My Laptop - Broken

    Spine_CRNA replied to waterdrifter's topic in General Students

    Of course it's her fault. You know it, so get what your laptop and standards are

  23. What should I do - Abusive Instructor

    Spine_CRNA replied to neuron's topic in General Students

    Is that really how you think academia works? Say something, no one listens, now I'm the enemy for speaking up? My answer was based on life experience not just of me, but of many others. Many nursing...

  24. Help: I failed out of nursing school

    Spine_CRNA replied to Maria3248's topic in General Students

    You need to take your shots in life. If nursing is what you want then become a nurse. As for the anxiety and depression, get therapy. Practice cognitive behavioral therapy. It works

  25. What should I do - Abusive Instructor

    Spine_CRNA replied to neuron's topic in General Students

    Go to the dean. Your instructor has a boss, too who can make her listen. Also, get other people to go to the dean, too. There's power in numbers. Who knows? Maybe you're not the first one to complain...