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  1. respiratory therapists becoming CRNAs????

    mommy2BCD posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am doing a preceptorship in the SICU and heard one of the respiratory therapy students talking about becoming a CRNA. This poses several questions for me... How are you a NURSE anesthetist with no...

  2. riverside anyone?

    mommy2BCD posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Is anyone here working for or worked for riverside methodist? Just curious to see another take on the hospital. Thinking of getting a job there soon. What do you think of riverside compared to other...

  3. Pitocin and protocol problems

    mommy2BCD replied to PyshRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a new L&D nurse (week 4 of orientation) and I also have a few questions about Pit. Why do we keep upping the Pit when the patient's contractions are in a regular pattern? We have so many Pit...

  4. help with fetal monitoring

    mommy2BCD posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello everyone, This past week was my first week in L&D and so far ILOVE it!! I am excited to get to the point where I understand things more. I came from an ICU background so I have a lot to...

  5. NO bonus and NO student loan repayment to join USAF?

    mommy2BCD posted a topic in Government, Military

    So I went to talk with a recruiter yesterday (4/8/08) and he said there are currently NO bonuses or student loan repayment options for nurses joining the Air Force? I was so shocked I had to pick my...

  6. high risk OB?

    mommy2BCD posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all, I just wanted to know a little about high risk OB. It seems that at my hospital the manager described it as the "feeder unit" to L&D. She said that once a position becomes available in...

  7. ICU to L&D? Any advice or personal experiences?

    mommy2BCD posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello all, I am currently a Neuro ICU RN and am really having a serious change of heart. I started last July in a critical care fellowship and completed that after 5 months of various critical care...

  8. Anyone switch from ICU to L&D???

    mommy2BCD posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I am currently a neuro ICU nurse and really am thinking about a change. I love the unit I work on, the people, the management is pretty good, I am just having a hard time with our patient...

  9. Random ?s for the Active Duty experts

    mommy2BCD replied to The Little Greek's topic in Government, Military

    I am no "active duty expert" however my husband was AD for 4 years and did attend school while AD. I think that the information you were given on #2 is grossly inaccurate. Schools transfer credits...

  10. Living in a military community

    mommy2BCD replied to cabanaboy's topic in Government, Military

    I lived on an Air Force base for 3.5 years while husband was active duty. It was so much fun. We were always having friends over for dinner, bbqs, etc. There is such a unique feeling of community and...

  11. chances of getting wilford hall?

    mommy2BCD posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am considering the AF. I am an Rn working in Neuro ICU. I would have the ICU identifier going in as I will have the >1 year requirement. I would want Wilford Hall. What are the chances? Also...

  12. chances of getting wilford hall?

    mommy2BCD replied to mommy2BCD's topic in Government, Military

    I sent you a PM with further questions. I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks so much! QUOTE=Nole_Nurse33;2766908]If you come in the AF with the ICU identifier (46NxE) you're almost guaranteed to...

  13. questions to ask a recruiter

    mommy2BCD replied to mommy2BCD's topic in Government, Military

    In the process of getting BSN. Well the bonus and loan repayment aren't really my reasons for joining but they do sweeten the deal, so that was on my list. What did you get offered for Army as far as...

  14. questions to ask a recruiter

    mommy2BCD posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am going to talk to a recruiter this week and would like to hear some specific questions I should ask. Any answers will be greatly appreciated!

  15. questions to ask a recruiter

    mommy2BCD replied to mommy2BCD's topic in Government, Military

    Oh, sorry you're right. I wanna do Air Force, I am already an RN with some experience (about 8 months Neuro ICU). I have been doing so much research on here that I feel like I kinda already know a...

  16. questions about AF nursing (specifically ICU nursing and application process)

    mommy2BCD posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi there, I am currently a nurse working in a Neuro ICU. I have thought about military nursing for awhile now. My hubby was active duty AF and just recently finished his time and is now out. I have...

  17. Neuro ICU - "how to test for pain response in comatose individuals

    mommy2BCD replied to janwebsa's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Ok I have a few more questions. I am also a new Neuro nurse here fresh out of orientation. Because nail bed pressure can show both painful stimuli response and spinal reflexes, how are we to know?...

  18. Neuro assessment @ change of shift

    mommy2BCD replied to poppy07's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    We do end of shift assessments some of the time depending on the acuity of the pt and based on the nurse I get report from. Some nurses you can trust others I like to get a picture of what they are...

  19. Neuro ICU - Withdrawl of life support...is this so wrong?

    mommy2BCD replied to Nacki's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    What do you all think of 1mg Dilaudid q10 min. after extubation on a withdrawl pt????I am a newer nurse and am still very uncomfortable with the whole "withdrawl" process. I feel that ultimately, yes,...

  20. OSU's Rn-BSN program anyone?

    mommy2BCD posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I just got accepted into OSU's RN-BSN program. I was wondering if anyone out there has went through this program? Thoughts? Advice etc.? I have only been out of nursing school since May so I am still...

  21. For those who went to CRNA school with < 3 years experience

    mommy2BCD posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have been thinking about CRNA school for a while now. I currently work in a Neuro ICU. I am on my way to complete my BSN. MY question is, for those of you who went to CRNA school with little...

  22. lots of ?s about Army CRNA program

    mommy2BCD posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello everyone, I am a 22 y/o RN working in the Neuro ICU. I have had a dream for several years now to become a CRNA and just investigating all the possible routes. I have many questions about the...

  23. Is the GRE as hard as it looks?

    mommy2BCD posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was studying some today for the GRE and wow it seems pretty tough. Can anyone let me know how it really is ? It seems like the words they want you to know are so out there. It said in the Kaplan...

  24. is neuro icu exp. acceptable?

    mommy2BCD posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    just wondering if anyone knew if neuro icu experience would be competitve in the goal of CRNA school acceptance. i just recently got hired in a neuro icu and have the goal of going to CRNA school...

  25. nurses vs. dental hygenist salary

    mommy2BCD posted a topic in General Nursing

    First of all let me say before I begin that I respect dental hygenist (in fact once thought of becoming one myself), however........ I am amazed at the fact that dental hygenist are paid so much more...