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  1. What did you do in the ER today?

    guest769224 replied to Kinda Flustered's topic in Emergency

    Thought only a SANE nurse could perform

  2. Nurse Practitioners: Shortage or Surplus

    guest769224 replied to shibaowner's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What on earth? It is completely possible to practice as a new APRN without a doctorate degree. There are far more master's awarding NP programs than there are doctorate at this time. Not...

  3. Any NP here? Advices please

    guest769224 replied to QqGgKk's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Actually, you can be admitted to an NP program with just an associates degree in nursing. There are plenty of RN to NP programs around. No BSN

  4. How to get into ICU?

    guest769224 replied to alli.'s topic in General Nursing

    Uh, why? Are you saying an ADN new grad is less equipped/capable than a BSN new grad in ICU? Definitely not true. I was a new grad ADN in the ICU and did very

  5. Everyone is in NP school !

    guest769224 replied to Atl-Murse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As it should. With a profession so prone to over-saturation already occurring and with a potential for worsening, those "talented individuals" deserve the right to know that they may well encounter...

  6. Real Income question

    guest769224 replied to Gassadist's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    People are bothered because you're so obsessed with anesthesia salaries. You already know what they are but you keep asking. Get on gasworks website and search the incomes posted. It's

  7. doea nursing cause health problems?

    guest769224 replied to Jay1900's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Mind sharing a

  8. How much did NP school prepare you?

    guest769224 replied to Alexxoxox's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Definitely agree! I feel like the only advantage to being an NP over PA is the potential for independent practice, which the vast majority of NP's don't utilize anyway. PA's can switch specialties so...

  9. Experienced CRNA...ask me anything

    guest769224 replied to 06crna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    What type of ICU do you recommend prior to beginning school, and how many years

  10. Experienced CRNA...ask me anything

    guest769224 replied to 06crna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    How do you feel the employment outlook will be for CRNA's in the coming

  11. Anyone in Sacramento

    guest769224 replied to LoveableICU's topic in California Nursing

    Is the Sac area strict on BSN only for their hospital

  12. Small town CRNA School

    guest769224 replied to CardiacDork's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Perhaps check out Franciscan Skemp in Wisconsin, very inexpensive and a small class size. Pennsylvania also has some programs that match your

  13. If you became CRNA for the money did you end up......

    guest769224 replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thankfully, barrier to entry is high and able to block people only in it for the money. If not, it would flood like the NP market and salaries would drop substantially. I'm glad the admission...

  14. Salt Lake City market

    guest769224 replied to Lfaul's topic in General Nursing

    Your experience is competitive. Your choices are Intermountain healthcare, U of U hospital, or St Marks Hospital if you want to be in larger sized hospitals. There are always

  15. What makes a good candidate

    guest769224 replied to Alexxoxox's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    High science and overall GPA Shadowing a CRNA as many hours as possible Leadership roles (charge nurse, preceptor, committees, etc.) High acuity ICU experience Longevity of ICU experience High GRE...

  16. Recommended NICUs?

    guest769224 replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City. It's catchment area is hundreds of miles and includes 4 states naturally resulting in high acuity. UVRMC is a neighboring NICU to that one, and is a 75...

  17. Leaving first job, did you have a pay increase?

    guest769224 replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely. I did 1 year as a new grad in ICU so I could market my experience and then high tailed it out of low paying no man's land. From $22/hr as a grad to $53/hr with 1 year exp. now and just my...

  18. Quickest way to get your BSN?!

    guest769224 replied to FutureNurse1128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "Worth it" is subjective and very individualized. Well, obviously there are quality programs outside the state of Indiana. This isn't worth arguing

  19. Quickest way to get your BSN?!

    guest769224 replied to FutureNurse1128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are plenty of for-profit BSN programs. There's two in the city I reside. Yes you must have an existing bachelors, but they are around. As for your comment about for-profits providing subpar...

  20. Permanent job after travel

    guest769224 replied to Wolf at the Door's topic in Travel

    I've noticed that,

  21. Do you ever feel like you 'settled' for being an APNP instead of an MD?

    guest769224 replied to Alexxoxox's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    He/she is a nurse practitioner that is currently a medical student as well. I've seen the poster's other comments. Some are humorous, some

  22. Gay and Lesbian SRNAs attending AANA Seattle Conference

    guest769224 replied to JJRBuckeyeRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't think this group exists any longer. I googled it and didn't find any results. Dang it. I am gay and applying for anesthesia school soon. Would be neat to meet similar

  23. New Grad RN Salary Range

    guest769224 replied to MsBrain's topic in General Nursing

    The exact same as it will be for an ADN, or BSN new grad RN from any regular college. In TN or MS, expect about $21/hr. Those are two of the lowest paying states for RN's in the nation. That's...

  24. RN New Grad Las Vegas, NV

    guest769224 replied to RN4519's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I work in Las Vegas as an RN. I recommend you apply to the Valley Health System. They hire many new grads. Even into ER and ICU. They own 6 hospitals in the Las Vegas Valley. I think your starting...

  25. Best NP Specialties for Single Parents

    guest769224 replied to cjones89's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    For-profit PA schools do exist, and online PA programs have recently been developed. Share with us with you think the job market will favor PA's over