Sean04

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 harming their health? Is that child abuse? Where does ...

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

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 to manage when describing my unit on my resume. The...

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. You could get a NA or weekend secretary position....

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 CRNA.

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 all excited to apply, interview, etc. It gets you mo...

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 get a really good score. And remember your grades &...

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 years CVICU & 4 years level one trauma ED experien...

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 me.

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 honestly say that Carilion was PARADISE in comparis...

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 time to know what is going on with my patient! The ...

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! I think most colleges probably look at he whol...

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

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 quick, independent decisions. I do agree that you do ...

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 hospital? Do they have an open heart program? Is it b...

I received my acceptance letter from UNCC today!!!!!!!!!!!

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 the same. You will make more at the V.A. but I have ...

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 issue. On the plus side everyone was really nice to ...

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

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 attitude" etc... Google behavioral interviewing, you ...

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 their nurses run the ECMO machine, but they have been...

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 thought I would get a summer interview!--Jessica