ckh23

ckh23 BSN, RN

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  1. questions

    ckh23 replied to LookForward's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Different programs have different requirements. You can check the websites of programs you may be interested in. However the extra courses that are required in addition to the anesthesia courses are...

  2. PA speaks poorly of RN's

    ckh23 replied to heavenbound's topic in General Nursing

    YOU may not know to many, but there are some. Not all PA's make more than nurses. I personally know many nurses that make over 100k easily in a year, not to mention what some NP's bring in and what...

  3. PA speaks poorly of RN's

    ckh23 replied to heavenbound's topic in General Nursing

    You are misinformed, not all PA programs require a Bachelors Degree. In fact here is one where you only graduate with a Bachelors Degree. Here is an example:...

  4. help! nurse or not! i need opinions

    ckh23 replied to heatherd65's topic in General Nursing

    One of the best parts about the nursing profession is its diversity. If you end up in an area you absolutely hate, than you move on to something else and not have to go back to

  5. Anxiety and depression after surgery?

    ckh23 replied to sarahmizzou's topic in General Nursing

    I don't really think feeling anyway but your everyday self is "normal". It sounds like you have a lot going and maybe you could benefit by talking to someone about. Sometimes all it takes is a good...

  6. PA speaks poorly of RN's

    ckh23 replied to heavenbound's topic in General Nursing

    That makes me smile because I know more than one PA that are jealous of the money nurses make. If anything I would think PA's will be phased out by NP's because NP's can basically do a PA's job, but...

  7. Should I quit nursing school...?

    ckh23 replied to jfisher23's topic in General Nursing

    I don't find it "whining" when someone who has invested 2-4 years in an education and is now worried about not being able to secure employment. I disagree that there is a feeling of entitlement. I'm...

  8. What's the scariest thing you've ever seen as a nurse?

    ckh23 replied to Nurse0621's topic in General Nursing

    Not really scary, but have had family's start tearing up the place after a loved one has passed. A couple of times the police had to be called because security can only do so much. On a side note, I...

  9. How will the new healthcare law in 2014 NOT create more jobs?

    ckh23 replied to xInspiredx's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We are really going to be up the creek when China decides to stop buying our debt, which allows to "fund" these ridiculous programs that we cannot

  10. I feel guilty in canceling my extra shift...

    ckh23 replied to ARRR10's topic in General Nursing

    Well let us hope you are never anyone's boss because you wouldn't have any staff working for you. There is nothing wrong with canceling a shift. As far a budget goes, hospitals have budgets setup for...

  11. Angry young lady

    ckh23 replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Also don't forget they all have lawyers on retainer that they can call

  12. Nursing Student Needs Assistance

    ckh23 replied to heavenbound's topic in Emergency

    You will need ACLS/BLS/PALS some sort of telemetry course and a critical care course. ASN or BSN probably depends on the facility. You can also check out the Emergeny Nurses Association...

  13. Being forced to rethink my views on fibromyalgia

    ckh23 replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

    You can always get a second opinion, maybe from a pain management doctor that deals with fibromyalgia

  14. Do you think it's right for nurses that are going to school do their homework at work

    ckh23 replied to tobesmartt's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't bother me because I was one of those people while doing my RN-BSN. Like others have said if you are helping out and your work is done than what is the big deal? I worked night shift and at...

  15. IV drip dose error

    ckh23 replied to babbu's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have to agree too little of Fentanyl is not such a big deal. The worst thing would have been the patient started to stir and started fighting the vent. It's not like you you changed it to 1500mcg an...

  16. New job in Trauma ICU, in need of advice

    ckh23 replied to xjessx's topic in MICU, SICU

    I would also recommend studying up on neuro assessments other than your usual AAOx3. A lot of trauma's include some type of head injury. Like the previous poster said, you'll be going through...

  17. Pathophysiology of osteoporosis

    ckh23 replied to brbowen9's topic in General Students

    How detailed are we talking here? I'm thinking power point presentation highlighting main points of the pathophys and maybe some pictures comparing healthy bones and

  18. ACLS Certification

    ckh23 replied to VampRN's topic in General Nursing

    Probably. Depends on your facility. I have never heard of a hospital accepting ACLS online I'm not saying there are any that do not, but I have never heard of any taking anything except ACLS course...

  19. Should I still apply?

    ckh23 replied to Kilika421's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It never hurts to apply regardless of what they say the "minimum experience" is. If your ultimate goal is OB and you are having difficulty finding a position you may have to work in another area to...

  20. Increasing staff compliance with hand hygiene

    ckh23 replied to LMJRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have seen some facilities empower the patient to ask any caregiver if they washed their hands when they come into the room. Maybe also holding an in-service reinforcing the importance of hand...

  21. Interested in becoming a CRNA

    ckh23 replied to knkata's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    To me it seems like you already have a plan. If it will fit your schedule and you are not in any rush I say go for it. Good

  22. What is your opinion....

    ckh23 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I say good luck because CRNA school requires experience as well as many NP

  23. Advice needed!

    ckh23 replied to obnurse4u's topic in General Nursing

    You can try shadowing in each unit to see if you like. It seems like your areas tend to be around little people and in the ER you will deal with more of the adult population. However there are ER's...

  24. Student Loan Defaulters ONLY

    ckh23 replied to Spode's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately when you post on the internet with a bunch of strangers you do not get to pick and choose who will respond and what their opinions will

  25. Student Loan Defaulters ONLY

    ckh23 replied to Spode's topic in General Nursing

    This is true, but the have to disclose a credit check to you prior to running it so a person would be aware of it prior to