ckh23

ckh23 BSN, RN

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  1. Online Programs... good or bad? Your opinion please!

    ckh23 replied to Enza's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I enjoyed my online classes and found them to be very engaging. We would have our assigned reading and then there would be class discussions on forums, such as this website. We would also have...

  2. Low GPA, what can I do?

    ckh23 replied to vikichck's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Look into taking graduate level courses such as advanced patho and pharmacology, and getting A's in them. Some programs will consider you with a low GPA if you do well in the graduate level courses....

  3. To specialize or not to specialize..that is the question

    ckh23 replied to canucknurse<3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You don't need a couple years of anything under your belt before you specialize. If you can get a job working in peds or the NICU or wherever you want work, then go for it. If working with the little...

  4. MORAL DILEMA

    ckh23 replied to TonyaM73's topic in General Nursing

    In your posts you really make the assumption this person has family that will come in and make these decisions. How many times have you seen patients in the ICU that have absolutely no family. They...

  5. MORAL DILEMA

    ckh23 replied to TonyaM73's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious to know what your assessment of the patient was. The way your post makes it sound like his sat of 87% set off this whole cascade of events. How fast was he breathing? Accessory muscle use?...

  6. Is it abandonment if you're sick?

    ckh23 replied to riahroo's topic in General Nursing

    We can't give legal advice and your story is fishy. You would have us believe that you tried to kill yourself at home, but then collected yourself enough to go to work?! And then finish the job at...

  7. Good CRNA applicant?

    ckh23 replied to statABG's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No worries. I was accepted into my first choice program and start fall

  8. Good CRNA applicant?

    ckh23 replied to statABG's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Stats look good. Just make sure the program you apply to doesn't require 2 years of critical care experience. I applied to a program that recommended at least 2 years of critical care experience and...

  9. Pharmocology Medication Questions

    ckh23 replied to teresascc's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I concur with all of your

  10. * Long*Thank you from a new Former NICU Mom and aspiring Nurse

    ckh23 replied to Enmc412's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear about the bad experiences with some nurses. Unfortunately not everyone in this profession is kind and caring. On the positive side, those bad interactions are great learning experiences...

  11. Parent/teacher-daughter/student

    ckh23 replied to srna4now1234's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Unfortunately sometimes it's all about who you

  12. need help on blood transfusion questions

    ckh23 replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It might be beneficial if you look up the different types of blood products and what each are used for. From there you should be able to figure out the answers. For the second question, you might...

  13. Parent/teacher-daughter/student

    ckh23 replied to srna4now1234's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think it would depend on the program and the school. Every program's rules vary from school to school. Try to get as much information about it because this is going to come out sooner rather than...

  14. feelings on new grad in the ICU

    ckh23 replied to jnfRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I honestly don't have any problems with new grads per se. If you're a new grad and landed an ICU job right out of school, I say good for you. However, what does bother me are the new grads that think...

  15. Opinions on pausing drips before blood draw?

    ckh23 replied to IheartICUnursing's topic in MICU, SICU

    I pause them if I'm drawing off the TLC just because it shouldn't take more than 60 seconds to draw off your waste and collect your labs, but leave them running when drawing off the art

  16. "Don't be nice to her"

    ckh23 replied to NurseBatzy's topic in MICU, SICU

    I say talk to the director because someone needs to address the behavior that is going on. It is unacceptable for others to be cursing at you, and from across the hall for that matter. If the director...

  17. What is ICP unit at Lourdes?

    ckh23 replied to choco2me's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Not normal for NJ but typical for that hospital. The only time you would have 4 pts is if census was really low. They also have a fairly high turnover rate throughout the

  18. Sickle Cell with Children

    ckh23 replied to sarajane_10's topic in General Students

    What is your answer and

  19. Sengstaken-Blakemore tube

    ckh23 replied to bsnwnab's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here is a link to a picture of one inserted and inflated....

  20. Lying about wanting to become a CRNA to Managers?

    ckh23 replied to Hartley's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think you should be upfront about it and here is why. When you do start applying to programs, most will require a letter of recommendation from your manager. You can see where this might create a...

  21. Trying to become a CRNA

    ckh23 replied to HopefullyCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Here is a link that you may find helpful http://www.aana.com/ataglance.aspx To get a BSN you need to attend an accredited university that offers this degree. You can also get a diploma or Associate's...

  22. acls queston

    ckh23 replied to link51411's topic in MICU, SICU

    From what you posted, I agree. I take the question to read as if you have all of those routes available, which one would you use. However, no use in getting upset over it. You know what route would be...

  23. "Don't be nice to her"

    ckh23 replied to NurseBatzy's topic in MICU, SICU

    As a new nurse, take this as a learning lesson. When there is high turnover on a unit, this should be a warning sign. When there is high staff turnover it is usually because staff is unhappy and don't...

  24. If ICU is long term goal, Med/Surg Hospital or Med/Surg LTAC ?

    ckh23 replied to buckheimer's topic in General Nursing

    So do you want to leave the ER because you think med-surg will give a better chance at the ICU? Or are you unhappy with the ER? In my opinion I would stick with the ER. Your ER experience will at...

  25. What is ICP unit at Lourdes?

    ckh23 replied to choco2me's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I forget what the letters stand for, but it is a telemetry unit and a very busy one at that. From personal experience, you can have anywhere from 5-7 patients during the day and 6-7 at night. The unit...