optimisticSRNA

optimisticSRNA

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  1. Visitation and staying the night

    optimisticSRNA replied to optimisticSRNA's topic in MICU, SICU

    Actually, our ICU rooms are HUGE. I wasn't exaggerating about the 10 people at a time:) -Nurse

  2. Had to tell the manager...

    optimisticSRNA posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello everyone- A little background on me, I am planning on applying to CRNA school in the fall for the class beginning Fall 2007. (Stats: ACLS, GRE yet to be taken, GPA 3.85, Sigma Theta Tau) I have...

  3. "Incidental overtime"

    optimisticSRNA posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! I work in a large teaching hospital in the ICU. To make a long story short, they (management) have been freaking out lately regarding the ever-important budget. I realize that a...

  4. Here's my story...

    optimisticSRNA posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have been obsessed with these CRNA threads lately, so I thought I should say hi. So HI:) I am an RN, BSN. I graduated December 2004. I currently work in a Level 1 Trauma Center, big ole teaching...

  5. Here's my story...

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

    Thanks for the replies, everyone! I am aware the payoffs from the stress will be well worth it:) SheRN1, which schools did you apply for, interview with, etc? Just curious.

  6. Tricks for remembering student names?

    optimisticSRNA replied to sb23's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    In my nursing school, I once had a professor who, on the first day, took digital pics of each of us, writing our names in order. She said she "took them home and studied". And, she knew almost all of...

  7. Meds you hate to give....

    optimisticSRNA replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I hate giving Proteinex, always per PEG, smells so nasty. About a month ago, I had the joy of getting a whole face-full of the stuff:eek: , when I accidentally turned the stopcock on the PEG the wrong...

  8. New RN off orientation...should she be alone?

    optimisticSRNA replied to optimisticSRNA's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for all of your replies! I spoke with the NM yesterday and she assured me that it would be followed up on by her. She (the NM) is great and I really hope that something comes of it. It's not...

  9. New RN off orientation...should she be alone?

    optimisticSRNA posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello everyone! Hoping to get some feedback on this. Allow me to set up this situation for you all. There is this RN (let's call her Sam, not her real name). Sam is recently off of orientation. She is...

  10. New RN off orientation...should she be alone?

    optimisticSRNA replied to optimisticSRNA's topic in MICU, SICU

    Originally Posted by nursekern I know full well she hasn't assessed her pts yet. she seems unsafe to me. Originally posted by true sn Do you know FOR SURE she hadn't assessed her patients yet?? I...

  11. Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo Vs. Yasmin

    optimisticSRNA replied to Newbie Nurse SMP's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have been on Yasmin for years and I love it! I take mine right when I get up (when I'm working days) and as soon as I get home (when I'm working nights). So it ends up being around 7am or so either...

  12. Asked to speak to new nursing students...

    optimisticSRNA replied to Larry77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey Larry77, I did something like this before. I basically presented some humerous lists regarding nursing school to build rapport, then opened up the floor for questions. There was also a nsg...

  13. question about the boards

    optimisticSRNA replied to emsboss's topic in General Nursing

    It probably depends on where you take your boards. I am in Michigan, just took mine on Friday, and was able to see my results today (I PASSED ) My test was taken at Pearson Vue facilities, and you...