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  1. As a single nurse were you able to buy a home?

    jj224 replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa! Where do you live where you can get a newer 4 bed 2.5 bathroom house for that low? Thatd cost me 850k + in my

  2. I'm in a Quandary

    jj224 replied to Hooligan's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered being a school

  3. University Of Miami

    jj224 replied to CTICUGSXR750's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm from the Midwest so I chose a better program that's closer to home. A CRNA I work with vaguely told me to avoid Florida schools - she didn't really elaborate why. I think they admit 20ish...

  4. University Of Miami

    jj224 replied to CTICUGSXR750's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm from the Midwest so I chose a better program that's closer to home. A CRNA I work with vaguely told me to avoid Florida schools - she didn't really elaborate why. I think they admit 20ish...

  5. University Of Miami

    jj224 replied to CTICUGSXR750's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I applied, got in, but decided to go elsewhere. Let me know if you have questions about the interview

  6. CRNA Programs

    jj224 replied to DUnsgstudent's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I haven't heard of any such programs, but that doesn't mean they don't

  7. Best "fast-track" advice for an older career changer.

    jj224 replied to guest897350's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Also, this might catch some flack on the all nurses site, but if you're interested in anesthesia and live in an appropriate state, look into anesthesia assistant. Similar concept to PA. Think...

  8. Best "fast-track" advice for an older career changer.

    jj224 replied to guest897350's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you were interested in medical school, I highly recommend going the PA route. 2-3 years and you'll be done. You already have the pre-reqs

  9. I'm looking to interview multiple CRNA's

    jj224 replied to WilliamChase's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Try the CRNA

  10. To tell or not to tell!

    jj224 replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OK. Aside from incorrectly nitpicking your grammar, I agree with a lot that's said above. Leave if you feel its not a good fit for you. If its this widespread of a problem there's no way you're going...

  11. To tell or not to tell!

    jj224 replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    *orienting.. Not

  12. nclex-pn

    jj224 replied to katdoug's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Not sure if the old trick still works. Where you try to register again and if it let's you get to the page where you pay, it means you failed. I forget what it's called. Also. In the worst case...

  13. Un-supportive Influences!!

    jj224 replied to TakilaNasirRN's topic in General Students

    Turn your phone off. Do your homework at the library or somewhere else where you won't be bothered. Enjoy time with family. Be sure to budget in some time for yourself or you'll go crazy - if that...

  14. Nurse retention

    jj224 replied to mombuxx's topic in General Nursing

    I have awesome coworkers, a fantastic manager, and great perks for working extra. In addition to time and half for overtime, if we pick up a shift when we are short staffed, we get $10/hr bonus. If...

  15. Best White Mens Shoes?

    jj224 replied to MusicEMT's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Nike Match Supreme - Men's -

  16. Before going to CRNA school

    jj224 replied to edvaz90's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Its doable based on the school you apply to. A friend of mine from nursing school had 2 years of experience in a level 1 trauma center and basically zero ICU experience (was hired a few weeks before...

  17. New grad - critical care or elsewhere?

    jj224 replied to NiftyNurse7209's topic in Critical Care

    ^ what he / she said. If you land an ICU job, make sure it's at a hospital that has a good new grad programs. I was fortunate to start at such a hospital. I had a classmate that did not and was on his...

  18. How to get accurate info on CRNA programs?

    jj224 replied to Jedi_fk's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Check out all-crna-schools.com. you can sort schools by requirements, state, etc. The info may not be the most up to date, but it'll give you an idea. As far as costs, its best to call the schools and...

  19. Protonix IVP

    jj224 replied to cjenrn's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to above mentioned reasons, pushing slowly gives you a chance to monitor for any adverse reaction. Many drugs are venoirritant. You'll find some patients that want their dilaudid "pushed...

  20. Online Programs

    jj224 replied to aichanss's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A handful of programs offer some DNP / research classes

  21. IV Y-site question

    jj224 replied to jkm07's topic in General Students

    No. Since they're on different pumps, it wouldn't go any faster. Say for example you have 99 units of insulin in 99 mL of NS or 1u / mL. If you're giving insulin at 2 units / hr (or 2 mL / hr),...

  22. Your opinion on degrees.

    jj224 replied to Kaitybar7's topic in General Nursing

    Here in the Chicago land area, its nearly impossible to land a hospital job with an associates degree. I agree getting an associates and having someone else pay for the RN - BSN portion, but depending...

  23. Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    jj224 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Orientate instead of precept O2 stats instead of sats That's all I can think of off the top of my head. I'll update as I think of

  24. PICC dressing change nurses notes

    jj224 replied to lindygirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    PICC line dressing changed using aseptic technique. Keep it

  25. BS --> CRNA

    jj224 replied to JAMSiExcitement's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Not trying to take over this thread with AA vs CRNA talk, but I just don't understand why there is no hands on patient care required for AA as there is for PA. PAs and NPs fill similar roles, same as...