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sunshineonleith

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  1. Direct Accession USAGPAN FY2013

    sunshineonleith replied to MTBerRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Also, about expecting orders in January...I wouldn't. Mine DID come in January, but I had classmates who literally got their orders a week before BOLC

  2. Direct Accession USAGPAN FY2013

    sunshineonleith replied to MTBerRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think the boards started on 11/1 last year and I heard back from my recruiter 11/15. I didn't call her every day or I might have heard sooner. The waiting was awful. Find a hobby or get all your...

  3. Direct Accession USAGPAN FY2013

    sunshineonleith replied to MTBerRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    ohhhhh. i was surprised you hadn't responded. i'll try to PM

  4. Direct Accession USAGPAN FY2013

    sunshineonleith replied to MTBerRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am currently in phase 1 of USAGPAN. Please pm

  5. I don't think I want to do FNP anymore?

    sunshineonleith replied to Jmallard's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Also, TinnabeanRn, I love your avatar because many days I show up and think, "just keep swimming, just keep

  6. I don't think I want to do FNP anymore?

    sunshineonleith replied to Jmallard's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm currently in a tough CRNA program, and every time I feel overwhelmed and like I'm drowning (with the exceptions of my stats class) I just have to tell myself to buck up and learn the info, because...

  7. CRNA back to RN, anyone?

    sunshineonleith replied to something's missing's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Why not take your experience overseas and work for someone like doctors with out borders or mercy ships for awhile? Different perspective, etc. Help some other folks out while figuring out what's best...

  8. Anyone else going to the USAGPAN in 2011?

    sunshineonleith replied to Law-Deezie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was just accepted to NEU's USAGPAN program as well and am just waiting to find out if I am accepted for commissioning or not. Hope to see you at Ft. Sam next June!

  9. Anyone else going to the USAGPAN in 2011?

    sunshineonleith replied to Law-Deezie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi Guys, How long was it from the time you submitted your application to NEU that you found out? I am only curious about time to hear from NEU, not time to hear back from the Army (although...

  10. Cussed out and disprespected by CNA

    sunshineonleith replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, whether you are "in charge" as the nurse and she as the cna should follow your instructions has nothing to do with this situation. A) company policy says you call in sick 2 hours prior - i assume...

  11. Worst Nightmare as a Nurse Came True

    sunshineonleith replied to idrinkpop's topic in General Nursing

    I know your first code can be horrifying and saddening and full of self-searching. BUT, try to remember this: All a code really is, is a healthcare professional finding someone who has essentially...

  12. Rules for the ER (long)

    sunshineonleith replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Yes, the 45 minute old baby with a blood sugar of 35 is more important than your ever so quickly resolving worst nausea and vomiting of your life (now that you can smell your neighbor's dinner tray)....

  13. Seattle area Crna

    sunshineonleith posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have thought about becoming a CRNA for a long while now, and would like to shadow someone to get a better feel for the profession. Is there anyone practicing in the Seattle area who would be willng...

  14. Seattle area Crna

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

    thank you both for pointing me in the right

  15. Seattle crna?

    sunshineonleith posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    currently working ED but am contemplating a switch to surgical or cardiac icu in order to pursue anaesthesia school. I would really appreciate being able to shadow a CRNA for a day (or several) to get...

  16. adenosine for ER nurses

    sunshineonleith posted a topic in General Nursing

    how do you give it? I have always worked with another rn (so they could add a fast flush in addition to the ns hanging wide open) and had the patient on the crash cart monitor. I like to have the doc...

  17. adenosine for ER nurses

    sunshineonleith replied to sunshineonleith's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for all the replies! In my facility Rns always do the push, but otherwise what you all describe is similar to what I am used to. I'm not crazy after

  18. er to ICU

    sunshineonleith posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm a new grad with less than a year experience in ED. I'm finding that my employer does not provide the training that I feel I need to manage the more critical patient's in the ED. Right now I scrape...

  19. What am I, chopped liver?

    sunshineonleith posted a topic in General Nursing

    My mom (who lives in another city) has been sicker than a dog for the last week. Worst headache of her life, 8/10 low back pain, worst on the right flank, fever, chills, extreme fatigue. Decreased UOP...

  20. In over my head (long)

    sunshineonleith posted a topic in Emergency

    I am a new grad working in the busiest ED (but not the highest acuity) in the state. I've been off residency for nearly 3 months now, and get assigned the "front" rooms about 1/3 of my shifts. Last...

  21. In over my head (long)

    sunshineonleith replied to sunshineonleith's topic in Emergency

    Thank you all for your encouragement. I'm scheduled to work tonight, so it helps to have kind words to start me

  22. Ketamine for conscious sedation in peds in the ED

    sunshineonleith replied to nanb's topic in Emergency

    so glad this thread caught my eye. i'm a new grad in the ED, have been on the floor for a month with a preceptor and started residency classes today. our educator came and talked to us about ketamine,...

  23. Anyone attending Skagit Valley CC?

    sunshineonleith replied to morningstarRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    I'm about ready to graduate from Everett. Strong program. I still have a lot to learn but what I've heard from co-workers @ the hospital in Everett is that its well known that Everett has a tough...

  24. Blood in the IV

    sunshineonleith posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi all - I'm about ready to graduate from an ADN program (june!) and I work in the ER as a tech. Last time I worked I noticed a pt.'s iv had backed up all the way up the IV tubing, FILLED the...

  25. Blood in the IV

    sunshineonleith replied to sunshineonleith's topic in Emergency

    the parents had asked me about the line, and i said that i often see blood in the line (true). i also added that as a tech, i don't do anything with ivs except take them out. they were satisfied (or...