FutureCRNA? BSN, RN

I applied in January of my last semester, interviewed in March, got the job offer two days later. I graduated in May (and took the NCLEX a few days before that) and will start my new position the first week of June. I was a tech there for over a year...

I got a 96% the first time and a 97% the second time. I took the NCLEX a week later and passed with 75 questions.

I didn't mean I would be offended at someone educating me, period. I said I would be offended if a CO-WORKER tried to educate me. It's none of their business and I find that offensive. And as I said, most of the nurses I know working the floor have m...

I got a job where I currently work as an aide about a month ago. I take the NCLEX on Tuesday and I graduate officially on Saturday. My official start date will depend on when my transcripts officially post (assuming I pass the NCLEX), but will likely...

I know this is slightly off topic, but as a person having had diabetes for 21 years, I would be highly offended at a co-worker attempting to educate me on my diabetes. With the possible exception of diabetes educators, I find nurses to be blissfully ...

I recently came across a Phalicity lol

Back when we bought our wedding rings, about 15 years ago, we had a diamond of my grandmother's put into a setting. I specifically requested that the set the prongs low so they would be less likely to catch on things (I worked retail back then). The...

I had one a long time ago that normally tested blood sugar, but also sort of tested your Hba1c level, except it was more of a 1 month average supposedly instead of 3ish. I'm sure there are meters out there that could give you results in either measur...

I grew leaps and bounds as an aide while in school. I don't believe I would have grown to that extent if I hadn't been an aide. I highly recommend it. That being said, I quit an awesome cushy job making $20 per hour, guaranteed 8 hours a week. With ...

I don't think meters will read that low. Under a certain number, they usually just read "LOW." Must be a mistake.

It doesn't matter if the person is sleeping, or if they are combative. It's NOT easy. Sitting is the last job I want to see beside my name on the assignment sheet. I can't stand to be isolated in one room for 12+ hours. It's awful. Period. And perha...

So I've worked as an aide part-time at a hospital (at least 1 or 2 - 12 hour shifts a week, on breaks from school I worked 3 shifts a week) for a year now. I love it at this hospital and sincerely hope to be hired after I graduate in May. I have an ...

I would assume business casual, or interview attire would be appropriate...? As far as having more pins, personally I don't see a need for that. I'm having my husband and two sons pin me and that will basically consist of my husband pinning me & ...

One that has stuck in my mind for the past several years is the carbs in a baked potato vs. a brownie. Back then it blew my mind that a potato would raise my blood sugar more than a brownie. When I was diagnosed though, they didn't teach about carbo...

Choosemyplate.gov is much simpler to understand & teach than the food pyramid. And a diabetic doesn't necessarily need a special diet, but a healthy diet which is true for everyone. I would stress choosing complex carbs over simple sugars and ...

Yes I'm well aware of the fact that I shouldn't talk about future career goals. Thank you though! I've done my research several times over. I find as much (or more) satisfaction in the "planning" stages as I do in the "doing" stages :) I also have a ...

I'm just wondering if tests scores on various ATI exams are indicative at all of performance on the NCLEX. The school makes us take them and pass in order to move on in the program and they are supposed to mimic NCLEX format, so just wondering if the...

How did you do?!?

The book "The ICU Book" is really, really good. I'm going through it now in hopes of being hired in the ICU after graduation in May.

I'm not touchy feely at all lol. The first few shifts may be a little awkward, but it quickly becomes habit, no big deal, just another day & another butt to wipe :) Just like smells (for me anyway) quickly became no big deal. And that was my bigg...

How does taking call work? Would it be impossible to live very far from campus at all? I'm about an hour away from 2 crna schools. I usually commute about 50,000 miles a year for school & work although once I'm just (lol) working, that should go ...

I'm a May 10th grad. Counting down the days, the exams, and the assignments! I think I may start planning a graduation party as well. I was going to go super low-key but a party sounds fun :)

Coming from a math background, I definitely understand your complaint. Scientific or graphing calculators (the good ones anyway) are fast, smooth & accurate. And when you've used the same calculator for years in your math studies, you become set ...

I'd be glad to hear anything you guys have to say about Truman's program. I'm hoping to perhaps go there someday....

I've met more than one nurse who didn't have one. I also met a student today who's program doesn't do that at all.