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  1. Finding Myself as an NP

    guest769224 replied to nurse7502's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Would you mind providing information on where I can read more of this? I see a lot of talk about it here on AN, but I still work with FNP's in the ER, etc. Curious if it really is a national trend or...

  2. FNP to CRNA, advice, thoughts, insight

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

    Stay working in the ICU PRN of part time if you can. You'll need current (or very recent) ICU experience during your application and interview

  3. What is your favorite brand of IV catheter?

    guest769224 replied to agilemidwife's topic in Emergency

    Nexiva all the way! The

  4. 10th grader w/ a few questions?

    guest769224 replied to jerryman09's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats on starting early. Try to get your first job in an ICU as a new graduate RN. ICU experience is required for admission to CRNA programs. If you live in an area where hospitals hire associate...

  5. Salary and Negotiation

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

    Wow you super lucked out! That's fantastic. Especially being able to get that working in a large metro like Portland and not

  6. CRNA after NP masters

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

    There are many NP's that have gone back to school to get their CRNA. NP won't necessarily make you more competitive for program admission, unless of course you were an ACNP putting in lines, running...

  7. New Grad Tele job no contract vs OR Fellowship 3 year contract

    guest769224 replied to SAS2016's topic in General Nursing

    Debatable. The majority of acute care hospitals require their RN graduates to commit and sign contracts. Not all

  8. New Grad Tele job no contract vs OR Fellowship 3 year contract

    guest769224 replied to SAS2016's topic in General Nursing

    Just be aware that OR is a very in-demand specialty, you'll be much more marketable/desirable for hire after training d/t the specialized experience, it receives higher pay almost always. And if you...

  9. The Lamentations of a Distressed RN (New Grad)

    guest769224 replied to deebee20's topic in General Nursing

    I received over 3K relocation assistance as a new graduate RN in 2016. OP, the opportunity does exist. If you are interested in the hospital system that provided that, I can PM

  10. Potential student

    guest769224 replied to SethH's topic in General Nursing

    Western Governors online nursing program has a good reputation in the salt lake city area. You will be just fine when searching for job if you go with them. I worked with many students in their...

  11. Which hospital is better for admission?

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

    Level 1 trauma centers are almost always better experience for anesthesia school. Their patient acuities are high on a regular basis, which is great prep. Try for the level 1, if not, level 2 will...

  12. What kind of nurse takes care of the newborn babies?

    guest769224 replied to bragerc2020's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Newborn intensive care unit nurses. They take care of very sick babies, and some that are nearly healthy but need a little extra TLC, and anything in

  13. Update to my situation

    guest769224 replied to AvaRose's topic in General Nursing

    AvaRose, I'm glad everything worked out the way you wanted it too. It seems like things are improving for you. Congrats on your new position and be sure to check in with me from time to time. Thanks...

  14. Propofol Dosing in ER

    guest769224 replied to rhkenji's topic in Emergency

    If the patient was appropriate and following commands why not taper it down or turn it off

  15. Sincerity amongst collegeaues

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

    Makes me wonder what was happening behind the scenes to make the tables turn in your favor, even after they initially said no. Your leverage used was that you knew your friends made more than that and...

  16. Colorado Hospital Advice

    guest769224 replied to GatoRNurseBritt's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have your

  17. Slow nursing jobs? So I can go back to school.

    guest769224 replied to countrygirl1234's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I worked in a level 3 and 4 both. So there is downtime even in high acuity

  18. Understanding different gtts for sedation: Propofol vs Precedex vs Versed vs Fentanyl, etc

    guest769224 replied to Catticus11's topic in Critical Care

    Why's that? The intensivist group I work with prefers it as their top sedation choice. Personally I think it's hit or

  19. Slow nursing jobs? So I can go back to school.

    guest769224 replied to countrygirl1234's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, okay then. I mentioned that because my friend is an Endo nurse during daytime hours and she said there was a lot of downtime. Obviously it

  20. Slow nursing jobs? So I can go back to school.

    guest769224 replied to countrygirl1234's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Not sure why you would think

  21. getting hired in a hospital with an associates degree?

    guest769224 replied to chrisRN180's topic in General Nursing

    What population size do you consider a "major city"? There are many areas in the nation that still take ADN nurses in hospitals. I'm in Las Vegas and ADN nurses are hired all the

  22. Slow nursing jobs? So I can go back to school.

    guest769224 replied to countrygirl1234's topic in General Nursing

    Don't apologize. Posters here are getting worked up over nothing. Totally ok to desire a position like that and occasionally do schoolwork on the clock as long as the patient and job duties come...

  23. Understanding different gtts for sedation: Propofol vs Precedex vs Versed vs Fentanyl, etc

    guest769224 replied to Catticus11's topic in Critical Care

    Really? I have patients on this combo all the time with little side effects noted other than occasional

  24. Understanding different gtts for sedation: Propofol vs Precedex vs Versed vs Fentanyl, etc

    guest769224 replied to Catticus11's topic in Critical Care

    PRN Nimbex, the paralytic? Could you explain the rationale? I've seen nimbex gtts. when the patient is overly tachypneic and on a vent., but never a prn push. As far as your question, I haven't used...

  25. Crisis Pay

    guest769224 replied to gemmi999's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Our crisis pay is 1.5x pay rate + $100 on top of that for each extra shift picked