Sean04

Sean04

ED,CVICU,MICU, SRNA

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  1. Nursing, Smoking, and Kids

    Sean04 replied to JettaDP's topic in General Nursing

    So what happens if you see an overweight child in Mcdonald's with their parents? Are you going to feel obligated to tell the parent not to buy that kid a cheeseburger because they are potentially...

  2. Nursing, Smoking, and Kids

    Sean04 replied to JettaDP's topic in General Nursing

    You feel obligated to do something because you are a "future nurse"? Really? You need to mind your own

  3. Shadow CRNA

    Sean04 replied to bangwa's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Oh, didn't read the rest of your post. Yes, you should specify the type of hospital, unit, & type of pt. I focused on the fact that cardiac surgery pt's are at times super unstable and difficult...

  4. Jefferson College of Health Sciences Help!! Roanoke VA

    Sean04 replied to vwgirl84's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I didn't go to Jefferson, but I did work at Carilion for 10 years. It is a wonderful place to work! Like the previous poster mentioned, if you work at Carilion for 6 months they will pay your tuition....

  5. Shadow CRNA

    Sean04 replied to bangwa's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In your interview they are going to ask you! In one interview I was asked specifically; in another I was asked how I was sure this was what I want to do. So, I think they expect you to shadow a

  6. Okay I know I'm a little early, but I can not help myself!!!!!

    Sean04 replied to DestinedRN09's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was asked in my interview if I had shadowed a CRNA, so I think it's important. Really, if you don't shadow a CRNA how do you it's something you truly want to do? Plus it's really fun and gets you...

  7. worried about path so far in school

    Sean04 replied to yogaluvr's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    One more thing. You need to get a solid study plan for the GRE. Review geometry, algebra, reading comprehension, etc. Take many, many practice tests. Start studying a couple of months in advance and...

  8. worried about path so far in school

    Sean04 replied to yogaluvr's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You are definitely on the right path. I did my RN-BSN through VCU, it was partially online. I will be starting CRNA school full time in the fall. Things to do: Get solid ICU experience.( i had 5...

  9. Why do you want to be a CRNA

    Sean04 replied to rice8020's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was actually asked in my interview why I didn't become an acute care NP. I just told them the idea of following a physician around all day, writing orders & progress notes doesn't interest

  10. Any info on Roanoke/Salem???

    Sean04 replied to heartrn123's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I just left Carilion to attend grad school after working there for nine years. Yes, they are very customer service oriented but that is the norm. I work at a hospital part time in NC now & I can...

  11. ER Only Background for CRNA??

    Sean04 replied to edrn21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I worked ER at a level one trauma center for 3 years before transferring to our CVICU. I LOVED ER, but I really didn't realize how much I didn't know until I transferred to the unit. I actually have...

  12. Is it okay to go to a community college?

    Sean04 replied to Chloe8043's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would say yes. I got an ADN at a local community college, got my BSN fom VCU. Took all science course at a community college and I start the CRNA program at UNCC/Carloinas Medical center in January!...

  13. Ever get infection/ disease from a patient??

    Sean04 replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    Caught scabies once from a homeless man when I worked med-

  14. should i stay or should i go....

    Sean04 replied to amiro31's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ummm... It's not really about playing with balloon pumps. It is about having the advanced knowledge to manage a critically ill patient. It's about knowing physiology & about being able to make...

  15. should i stay or should i go....

    Sean04 replied to amiro31's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As far as experience, I think you need to look at the type of ICU you would be working in Georgia. For example, when that hospital gets a really sick, unstable patient do they ship them to another...

  16. Charlotte?

    Sean04 replied to Nurse956's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I received my acceptance letter from UNCC

  17. Roanoke,Va pay

    Sean04 replied to militaryspouse98's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi. I live in Roanoke and have worked at Memorial for 8 years. Starting pay for new grad is around 18 dollars. You can call the recruiter and she will tell you the exact amount. Lewis Gale is about...

  18. Do you tell them you're a nurse?

    Sean04 replied to JulieRN07's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I had my son 3 years ago I did not tell the staff I was a nurse . In the OR during my C- section my OB announced it to everyone. I didn't care that they knew, I just wasn't going to make it an...

  19. Interview Questions?

    Sean04 replied to cyberdot's topic in General Nursing

    They will want stories about things that you actually did. So draw on your previous work experience, school,

  20. Interview Questions?

    Sean04 replied to cyberdot's topic in General Nursing

    Many employers are BIG on behavioral interviewing. They will ask you questions like " Tell me about a time when you had to work on a team; Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a negative...

  21. ECMO in the CVICU

    Sean04 replied to kat9114's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    At my hospital the perfusionist are responsible for ECMO. They stay at the bedside 24 hours a day. (Actually they are just running a bypass machine!) I do know that at a hospital about 1 hour away...

  22. Charlotte?

    Sean04 replied to Nurse956's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am interviewing October 20 at UNCC. I got my letter the first week of September. Don't sweat it though, their next rounds of interviews are in January. My application was completed in April, I...