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  1. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

    gassy2be replied to ohyeah!21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm also planning on applying for January 2016. Done with the GRE and I'm about to start a Biochemistry course to help boost my science GPA and as a general refresher. Also studying for CCRN, should...

  2. Career Options other than Med Surg

    gassy2be replied to skewlgurlRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If the positions you are looking for (Mother Baby) require at least 2 years experience in Med Surg, then you gotta hunker down and just get through it. However, if moving is a possibility, I would...

  3. HIPAA/pharmac

    gassy2be replied to sassyann85's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The phone call is necessary to obtain information that is necessary to provide patient care. Therefore, no

  4. Hospital vs dr office nursing as a new grad..

    gassy2be replied to Loxam10's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think it depends on what your goals are regarding your nursing career. Do you plan on always working in a doctor's office, or do you want to explore the hospital environment? I think hospital...

  5. ECG Help

    gassy2be replied to Myoclonicjerk's topic in Cardiac

    ACLS EKG | ACLS Algorithms I used this resource all the time during nursing school and some when I started my job in the CVICU. VERY helpful. EKG My Med Surg 2 instructor recommended this link. Not...

  6. CRNA school pre-reqs

    gassy2be replied to lala90's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You're in the exact position I am in now. Every school is different, and if it's not clear what the prerequisite requirements are then just email or call them. Most are happy to help and give prompt...

  7. My First Night Shift in a Long Time...

    gassy2be replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    I do either one, depending on how I'm feeling the night before. If I'm tired early, I go to bed early and wake up at a normal time and then take a very long nap the day of. If I can stay up, I'll...

  8. New Grads-how long for first job

    gassy2be replied to arijay's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Was offered a position two months prior to graduation, started right after I passed

  9. UA/drug test failed

    gassy2be replied to neuron's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure it was just a rapid test. Those things aren't reliable; I can't believe any employer would rely on them for true

  10. Do you think your work place should support healthy eating?

    gassy2be replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Mostly junk at my hospital in the vending machines and cafeteria. Plus, cafeteria closes at 7 so as a night shifter I'm pretty much screwed if I forget or don't have time to pack a

  11. Icu or ER

    gassy2be replied to Brandnewrn14's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    See if you can postpone giving the ER an answer. Or give a verbal yes but don't sign anything until you hear back from the cardiac ICU. The cardiac ICU will obviously be what you need for CRNA

  12. HIPAA violation

    gassy2be replied to joe007's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I can't believe this is even a question.

  13. Can an employer ask?

    gassy2be replied to UFEDRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I was asked all that stuff but not until I was at employee health after being hired. Not sure if that's the norm. But I've never heard of that happening as just part of the application

  14. Working while in CRNA school...

    gassy2be replied to JustForToday's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What school says that? I've never heard of a school that allows you to work past the first semester, and most don't even allow

  15. Staffing

    gassy2be replied to nursekellymarie26's topic in Cardiac

    Please tell me you aren't talking about fresh post op CABGs and valves. Ours is 2:1, 1:1 for CABG and valve until extubation or if they're unstable. Are you in a CCU/CVICU or a step down

  16. Need job advice

    gassy2be replied to swweetipie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hurt. Wait until you know where you and your family are heading and start looking as soon as you

  17. Transporting patients with Chest Tubes

    gassy2be replied to SJC1995's topic in General Nursing

    Any ICU or CCU patient must be accompanied by an RN with a

  18. Exhaustion..leg aches...and nausea

    gassy2be replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Try compression socks for the leg pains. Good, quality compression socks, not the ones you can get at Walgreens for $4 Also make sure you're staying hydrated, I always aim for at least 2L of water...

  19. Should a student nurse take ACLS?

    gassy2be replied to joshmiller2010's topic in Cardiac

    I took ACLS during my last semester and I'm so glad I did. It doesn't take long at all so it's worth it. I was so happy to be able to start my job and be able to really assist during codes than having...

  20. Can you go to nurse anesthesia school after becoming an anesthesia technician?

    gassy2be replied to tdpauley's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You have to have your BSN or sometimes a Bachelor's in another field in addition to your

  21. Should ALL patients have bedside suction set up and in working order?

    gassy2be replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Same

  22. 3 Written Warnings for a Facebook Post

    gassy2be replied to careo180's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It actually could be a HIPAA violation. If someone can figure out who you're talking about from info you give, it's a violation. So let's say your profile says which hospital you work at, your post...

  23. I'm not bilingual. Does this lessen my chances for employment?

    gassy2be replied to Daniellef28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm not bilingual (although I've learned a ton since I started working) and I had no problem getting a job right on the Texas/Mexico border. It's really up to the

  24. Frustrated with angry, demeaning doctors

    gassy2be replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No need to be nasty. Everyone deals with things differently, and can have good outcomes too. Not everyone needs to be as assertive as you apparently

  25. shifts per week: 4 and 3 or 4 and 4?

    gassy2be replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure about the taxing, but I do think it'll vary state to state. So what I would do if I were you is I would either ask your coworkers about it, or just try it out for yourself and look at the...