FlorenceNtheMachine

FlorenceNtheMachine

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  1. Applying to CRNA school 2017/2018

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to sharay1989's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You should be a shoo in, I think. It seems mostly whether or not an individual is okay with parting from a RN salary for 2-3 years and living on student loans. It's not easy for everyone to do or...

  2. Which hospital is better for admission?

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to Jcurious's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Which hospital has more experienced nurses to learn from? If you see a plethora of new grads in one ICU vs another, it may be more telling. I would work in the environment where it seems the...

  3. Worried about previous GPA..

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to superking's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just try to get as high as you can on your BSN. You'll be a great addition it seems like :) Good luck and welcome to the nursing

  4. January 2017 Caption Contest Top 8 - Select $100 Winner

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

    "You said this is a safe place to talk about unions?" "Administration is getting

  5. Do Female Docs Provide Better Care to Their Hospitalized Patients Than Male Counterparts?

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Reminds me of this

  6. SRNA Switching Schools

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to lemonstolemonade's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The school I go to officially says they don't maintain a wait list but I've read where students have been accepted after being rejected d/t open slots. My school is allotted student spaces by the...

  7. Do my stats seem good enough?

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to Rico713's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Your experience seems like will put you towards on the lower side eligible applicants. Your poster presentation is great for the resume. Can you join your local nursing organization? Get your ccrn...

  8. CRNA interview

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to geogeo1991979's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I hate weakness/strength questions. Be honest and don't try to spin a strength as a weakness. There's a chance you'll get a no that's not a weakness from someone who isn't feeling it. Everyone has...

  9. Getting into CRNA school.

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to UrNurseC's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'd wait until you are submitting an application to send out recommendation forms to your people. Make it super easy for them, fill out all the info on the form you can, stamp it, etc. However, I...

  10. Getting into CRNA school.

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to UrNurseC's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Duplicate

  11. Getting into CRNA school.

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to UrNurseC's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Make sure you have meaningful references, great GRE (higher than the minimum), and your interview skills should be on point and you'll be a shoe in! Good

  12. Length of ICU experience

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to stepbystep12's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    When you are new, you miss a lot of subtle clues. That's just how it is until you get experienced. At a year or less, I missed those changes. And, someone a lot smarter than me said "if you think you...

  13. ICU experience for CRNA school

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to alli.'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ruby is giving sound advice. Get looootts of experience in a bigger icu. The 8 bed icu seems nice to get your feet wet. If you get into crna school you want to be well prepared for any type of...

  14. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

    Anyone still read the boards from this thread? How are you guys hanging? Still in critical care

  15. Immature coworkers!!

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to aye-aye's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Posts like these can get pretty negative fast. I'll try to be as positive as I can. You feel on the outside, because you are. You are new and feel awkward. I'm very shy initially and really bloom...

  16. Advice about Career

    FlorenceNtheMachine posted a topic in Critical Care

    I'm in a pickle, I'd like some advice from experienced nurses who have been in my situation. I'm a critical care nurse with 1 year of experience (woohoo I made it!). And I mostly enjoy my job. The...

  17. Co-worker asked how much I make an hour

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to coffeeSTAT's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. An open door policy about pay/salary only creates a better environment for employees. Yes it's uncomfortable! However, it is an art finding out delicate

  18. A few questions about bedside manner.

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Man I have been trying my *hardest* to get in one of those darned surveys. Extra mile, bubbly smile, hugs, and everything. Managing their care to the best of my ability. I need to get a common,...

  19. You won't believe.....

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the student would have still been rude if you have fully greeted her. Maybe not. You'll never know. I tend to be very friendly with any and all newcomers, even if I'm busy. It's good manners....

  20. Recovering after bullying

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to SombraRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I usually have a coffee, and jot down other insults to hurl at my coworkers when they make mistakes.

  21. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Your manager is a butthead. I understand not treating animals like humans because it makes them misbehave and what not, but they're not expendable! THey are part of your

  22. Big pay cut at Orlando Health, please help your fellow Nurses

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to skyflight's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Orlando Health CEO talks to WFTV about nurse pay issue | www.wftv.com What I really didn't like about this interview was this quote, "As for the threat of nurses leaving, she said there is not a...

  23. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Crumbs, they throw at your feet. If there are any RNs at Orlando Health reading this thread, don't give up! See how standing together can make things

  24. Sorry state of Nursing ...

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to Howardhughes's topic in General Nursing

    I think he/she was just wanting to fire up a response in the readers. Like "I'm going to change my work environment, dag gummit!" Without too many details, my hospital is cutting bennies and...

  25. September 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    The moment she realizes she's laid down on her dirty