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  1. Life after nursing school: did you keep your "stuff"

    MB37 replied to carajoy's topic in General Nursing

    If you can get a decent price, sell them. I'm a bit of a hoarder, especially when it comes to books, so I kept most of mine. I did give away my NCLEX books to classmates a semester behind as soon as I...

  2. Is more education a mistake for me?

    MB37 replied to diamondmeadows's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't go back full time, but why not apply and take a class online while you continue to actively job hunt? At least you won't feel like you're sitting around all day getting nothing...

  3. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    MB37 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I applied to take the test almost two weeks ago (online), and I still haven't heard from them! I really want to set a date and get it over

  4. If Nurses were paid $8.50 per hr, would you or would you not

    MB37 replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with the ice cream taster. Any career path that paid that little would never have been a blip on my radar screen, so I wouldn't have considered getting the education. If something like that came...

  5. White Boards

    MB37 replied to Zippy Head's topic in General Nursing

    Years of experience is from AIDET/Press Gainey, of course. We're supposed to include it in our introduction to patients, as is everyone who works at my facility (transport, radiology, lift team,...

  6. TCU Applicants...........

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

    Oh wow - I didn't realize that if I did DNP I'd start right away! I'll be applying next fall for the class starting in 2011, and thought it would push everything back a year. That option now sounds...

  7. LSU CRNA

    MB37 replied to msrn25's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I lived in the Lower Garden District for many years - inexpensive, at least pre-Katrina, relatively safe (for NO), and super convenient. I actually walked to LSUHSC for nursing courses, but only...

  8. Is it OK to not work for a few years after passing NCLEX?

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

    I know an RN who took a year off after graduation and NCLEX and continued bartending, because he didn't feel he was quite ready for a "real" job yet. It took him a while when he was ready to start to...

  9. How Many Patients Each Shift?

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

    1) What type of setting do you perform nursing? Neuro ICU 2) What type of nursing care do you perform - team nursing, primary nursing, or other? Primary 2) How many patients do you care for usually...

  10. what is an okay GPA to put on your resume?

    MB37 replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    I put mine on because it's a 4.0, but I read that you shouldn't unless it's over 3.5. There's nothing wrong with a 3.3, but I wouldn't include it. It's not standard to include a GPA, so don't. If they...

  11. No Lunch Break

    MB37 replied to barkandwag's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a "health nut," but I eat healthy. I don't always take a full 30 minutes in the breakroom, but I eat during 99% of my shifts. The key is to bring several things to eat, none of them large. I...

  12. Staying late to complete your work

    MB37 replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    I usually work a 12.5 hour shift: in at 1845, out at 0715. Sometimes it stretches to 13, if I'm in a little early or I have to stay late to finish a note. That's never a problem on my unit, and it's...

  13. having trouble with deciding on what I should do

    MB37 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    If social life is what you're after, option 2 sounds better. Except for the part where after you get married to the man you haven't met yet, you expect him to support you while you're in school. Where...

  14. NP --> CRNA? Also, going to anesth. school with young children?

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

    Just curious - have you looked into acute care NP certificate programs? You wouldn't get CRNA pay, but you could be back in critical care. If you don't have the time/resources to go through 28-36...

  15. I know this is a common question, but: CCU/SICU vs. NICU?

    MB37 replied to MoLee228's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Do what's more important to you. Most CRNA schools prefer adult ICU experience, and you know that or you wouldn't have posted. If you're only going to work for 1-2 years and go immediately for...

  16. How soon is too soon to take the GRE?

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

    5 years places that I've looked too. You don't want to have to take it twice, so you should consider holding off a bit. I took mine 1 year post graduation, but I started in ICU and am applying next...

  17. no regular schedule

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

    It's not that bad everywhere. We do modified self scheduling in my ICU. We're required to sign up for at least 3 weekend shifts q 4 wks (F/Sa/Su for night people), and can't request off more than two...

  18. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    MB37 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I already did that. I guess these are very new, so of course there won't be any new study guides for a little while. Hopefully I'll know enough to

  19. Help - How do I know if CRNA is right for me?

    MB37 replied to healthcare4life's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It could be listed as nurse tech, nurse intern/extern, patient care tech, or nursing assistant. You probably cannot apply for CNA positions, as you are not certified. Your state may allow you to sit...

  20. advice how to make change from days to night shift

    MB37 replied to rileygrl11's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't find it difficult at all, but I'm a night person and I don't usually have trouble staying awake. On my first night back, I try to sleep as late as possible - past noon if I can, but if I wake...

  21. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    MB37 replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    My deltoid was slightly tender for about an hour, but not enough that I couldn't work for two more hours after getting it. I went home and went to bed (night shift), and slept my customary 5 hours....

  22. An RN who has a BS vs a BSN does it really matter?

    MB37 replied to techjob4u's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    USF's second degree program is much more lenient with GPA requirements than their traditional program. They often accept below a 3.4. Why not apply? It's quicker than going to a CC. Even if a 3.2...

  23. Help with my goal please?

    MB37 replied to Reminisce's topic in General Nursing

    Some of these steps may take less time than I'm giving you, but this would get you done by 30. Age 18: Study, take GED review class, take GED 18-19: Enroll in community college, meet with advisor,...

  24. Question for CRNA students/CRNA's about the GRE.

    MB37 replied to two pups's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just took mine last month, and I studied from the Princeton Review and Barron's books, CDs, and websites. I read both books, did all available practice exams, and made flashcards that I didn't...

  25. Help - How do I know if CRNA is right for me?

    MB37 replied to healthcare4life's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    While in NS, why don't you get a job as a nurse tech? It pays better than volunteering, and you get to actually touch patients. Our volunteers (even a few who have RN licenses) aren't allowed to do...