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  1. Usf

    MB37 replied to NRSNFL's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm curious too - I just graduated USF's BSN program, and I think since I'm stuck in Tampa that I'd rather go to live classes at USF than Barry's strange sounding teleclasses. I asked once before here...

  2. CNA's giving meds....WHAT???

    MB37 replied to Becca123183's topic in General Students

    Who retains the responsibility and accountability for med errors? CNAs don't have a license, so whose is on the line if a mistake is made? I haven't heard of these in FL yet, but I've also never set...

  3. Let's introduce ourselves...

    MB37 replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've lurked in this column for a while now, but since I graduated Saturday, I suppose I'm finally (pending boards) in my first year of nursing! I interviewed today for the job I would really like to...

  4. Harder to get a job than I thought

    MB37 replied to lsvalliant's topic in First Year After Licensure

    FL isn't as easy as I thought it would be either. I finally had an interview today, for the job that I desperately want, but I don't know how it went. I had a phone interview for a job that I didn't...

  5. Overall question

    MB37 replied to studymom39's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My school required us to take Kaplan, and pay for it ourselves. I've been doing questions on my own during the whole program, and I didn't find Kaplan any more helpful than Mosby, Saunders, Davis, or...

  6. Finding a patient's blog

    MB37 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I'd feel a little uncomfortable, but I'd probably read it anyways. It's not quite the same as reading someone's diary as long as it's posted on an open public forum. Just as if JustaPatient was my...

  7. I really need your advice. PLEASE!

    MB37 replied to meyun06's topic in General Nursing

    You're 20 now, and your goal is to become a CRNA by 28? CNRA programs are 2-3 years, so you should start one by 25. You need a minimum of one year of ICU experience before applying, and some programs...

  8. Night shift survival?

    MB37 replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    I've always worked nights - although not yet in nursing, I graduate Saturday - and the key is to stay at least semi-nocturnal on your nights off. If you work 7p-7a, like it is in our area, you'd want...

  9. How do I get into the ICU?

    MB37 replied to intothemoon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Some areas and hospitals are more competitive than others, and there are several hospitals in my area that do not hire new grads directly into ICUs. There are also several that do, and at least one...

  10. How can I get into a level 1 Trauma ER or OR

    MB37 replied to Trauma Man's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here in Tampa the L1 Trauma ER (TGH) doesn't typically hire new grads directly, unless they precepted in the ER/have other special circumstances, but they have a critical care rotation program in...

  11. Interview HELP!!

    MB37 replied to Leebebebe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What do you all say when you're asked where you see yourself in 5 years? I see myself in grad school, hopefully, but I don't think that's a good answer in an interview (translates to: no longer...

  12. shortage of nursing jobs?

    MB37 replied to metalgirl70's topic in Nursing Career

    FYI - I just finished an ABSN program (in FL, not CA), and it is possible for many people to work at least part time. Your school will tell you that it's not, but it seems to be in my program at...

  13. Interview to offer - how long?

    MB37 replied to kiszi's topic in Nursing Career

    I have my first RN interview scheduled for Monday. Is it permissible to ask during the interview when to anticipate a decision? I've also typically been offered all jobs on the spot in the

  14. tattoos on nurses?

    MB37 replied to metalgirl70's topic in Nursing Career

    Same with mine - all tattoos must be covered during clinicals, although you may see nurses at work with some visible depending on organizational culture and region of the country. I have two...

  15. Night Shift?!?!

    MB37 replied to pitbullkcm's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've worked nights my whole life, although I haven't yet as nurse (don't graduate until next week). My advice is what's already been suggested, and I'd like to stress how important it is. You'll be...

  16. Is the pay really that bad??

    MB37 replied to myty23's topic in General Nursing

    I'm only about to be a GN, so I don't yet know what it's like to actually work as an RN. Preceptorship was helpful, but I know it's not the same as being solely responsible for ICU patients full time....

  17. What do you think of Tampa General ?

    MB37 replied to SapphireRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    They were on a hiring freeze for a while, but I have an interview there next week. Keep checking the website, and always call HR to followup after you apply for a

  18. Memory Notebook of Nursing?

    MB37 replied to MiaKeaRN's topic in General Students

    One of our instructors really pushes these, as she's a visual learner herself. She includes relevant ones in her powerpoints as well. Personally I don't find them helpful. I am NOT a visual learner,...

  19. Vacation

    MB37 replied to oohappyday's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I finished class two weeks ago and don't graduate for another week. I decided to take a big vacation in the time I had off in between, and just got back a couple days ago. We couldn't really afford...

  20. Night or day shifts?

    MB37 replied to NICUplease's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It depends on you. I can't wait to start working nights again - my last job was mostly days, and it's the only day job I've ever had. Some people, however, don't like to be up all night and screw with...

  21. Question about nursing school

    MB37 replied to newbie08's topic in General Students

    I started at LSUHSC in New Orleans just before Katrina - one reason the nursing students get them is that we took A&P during nursing school instead of as a prereq, limiting the number of cadavers...

  22. Level 1 Trauma Center

    MB37 replied to buffscotty's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Go Gorillas! My husband spent some time at Pitt State, and I've been to Pittsburg a few times. I'm interested in ICU myself, and the level one that I'm applying to is Tampa General Hospital in Tampa,...

  23. How many nurses say they want to be a CRNA?

    MB37 replied to Annieee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't know that the educational investment is inordinately short compared to other well-paying degrees. A JD is three years after a bachelor's in anything. A CRNA is 2-3 years after a BSN (usually)...

  24. Sex and Nursing School

    MB37 replied to motyandproudofit's topic in General Students

    I just finished school this past Friday, and we had a lot of sex over the weekend - most certainly to make up for lost time. My husband kept saying, "I missed my wife!" and "It's so great to have my...

  25. Are Student Nurses Prepared for "Real Life?'

    MB37 replied to paperdreams's topic in General Nursing

    I think I'm pretty prepared for "Real Life," having lived in it for 29 years. Am I prepared to function independently as an RN? Not at all. I won't technically be a GN for 2 more weeks, but that's...