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  1. I have a M.Ed. and B.S. in another field

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

    I would take all of your prerequisites for the BSN program at the CC if possible - don't know about MD, but where I live they count exactly the same in nursing school admissions. Then I would apply...

  2. preping to be a CRNA while in nursing school

    MB37 replied to racergirl617's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think surgical tech experience might be great (like being a nurse tech is for most nursing students) but it certainly isn't a requirement for CRNA school. Your first priority in NS should be to keep...

  3. IVs

    MB37 replied to sureshooters wife's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been a nurse for 2.5 months now, and I've still started only one IV successfully. I'm in critical care, so a lot of our patients have lines and don't need them. I don't really have any confidence...

  4. Before I begin

    MB37 replied to luv'nlife068's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wouldn't waste too much time studying until you know where you're going to start. Once you find out, review your notes/textbook chapters pertaining to that specialty. Even meds will vary widely from...

  5. Can't sleep the night before I go into work

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

    I've had insomnia for years, and I've tried all the usual remedies. I get the worst sleep when I have to get up early, and I'm orienting on days. Before getting a scrip, definitely try all the usual...

  6. Before I begin

    MB37 replied to luv'nlife068's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What kind of residency? It'll help us know what kind of advice to give

  7. Is it time to get rid of 12 hour shifts?

    MB37 replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe I would have considered nursing as a career if 8 hour shifts were the only choice - while I have worked 5 days a week at several jobs in the past, it was always by choice when I needed...

  8. Should I go to nursing school!

    MB37 replied to mctavishcat's topic in General Nursing

    Since you already have a BA, you're eligible for an accelerated second bachelor's program in nursing. Mine was 15 months - 4 semesters (after prereqs). Also, my first degree was a double major in...

  9. shouldnt precepting be teaching , not working?

    MB37 replied to Venetian's topic in General Nursing

    My orientation is 16 weeks, and I'm about 6 weeks in. I basically take care of my two patients (we never have three, thankfully), while my preceptor is available to answer questions and to demonstrate...

  10. I need ADVICE!

    MB37 replied to LatinDolphin's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if you've ever worked in a restaurant or bar, but that's what I did to get through college twice. Working for tips tends to pay much better than working as an hourly CNA/PCT. You don't...

  11. CRNA program in Tampa bay-maybe Orlando???

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

    And Florida Gulf Coast University isn't too far to consider. I didn't know there was a program in Orlando now too, that's good to know. There seem to be quite a few people on AN from Barry, so you...

  12. Shift change report in your facility???

    MB37 replied to hope3456's topic in General Nursing

    We're supposed to tape reports on each patient on a telephone recording system. That means if you're relieving me at 1900 and getting pts Smith and Jones, you type in their MR numbers and can listen...

  13. Change room, staff room, gym, locker room?

    MB37 replied to woknblues's topic in General Nursing

    We have a breakroom with lockers for all permanent staff as well as a fridge, microwave, coffee maker, sink, cabinets, TV, table, chairs, and a (really old) sofa. There are two staff bathrooms on the...

  14. Questions about what to expect

    MB37 replied to futurenicunurse2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm only a few weeks into my orientation, and I'm in adult ICU and not NICU. I'll still try to answer from my experiences so far, and hopefully some will appy to your situation! During orientation am...

  15. Do you wear rings on your fingers to work?

    MB37 replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    After losing my engagement ring once (and getting it back, thank God and the pt that turned it in) I don't wear it to work anymore. However, as my hospital policy allows it and virtually every married...

  16. Wearing all white

    MB37 replied to THAT Nurse.'s topic in General Nursing

    "low rise scrub pants, belly baring tight tees. Uniforms wrinkled and unkempt" I think all those things come in all white too, unfortunately. I have no problem whatsover (and would even encourage) a...

  17. Jobs with the most germs we rank 4th

    MB37 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Yet people think it's a problem if I hit the grocery store on the way home in my

  18. Drug Testing At Hospitals

    MB37 replied to crazylilkelly's topic in General Nursing

    "why refuse unless you have something to hide?" This is the statement I have a problem with. It applies to so many arguments - warrantless wiretapping, government monitoring of my library record, the...

  19. How to get into ER Nursing...

    MB37 replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    When you get to your last semester, do your preceptorship/practicum in the ER if possible, or in a critical care area if not. Do what is necessary in school to allow yourself to have a choice (we had...

  20. Inconsiderate co workers

    MB37 replied to nrsang97's topic in General Nursing

    Chronic lateness is inexcusable in any 24-hour job, where your punctuality determines the end of someone else's shift - I've worked similar schedules outside of nursing. Anyone can be late once, and...

  21. Why

    MB37 replied to alterego33's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Autonomy, interest in anesthesia, enjoyment of pt monitoring, 1:1 ratio during cases, love of learning/knowledge, desire to continue working with critical pts while having the option to eventually...

  22. What Does Your Grade Consist Of?

    MB37 replied to mike1973's topic in General Students

    I graduated already, and my school used only test grades for our main didactic courses (Fundamentals, Pharm, Patho, M/S, OB, Peds, Psych, Assessment). Our clinicals were pass/fail, and they included...

  23. I got the job! Plus a question?

    MB37 replied to futurenicunurse2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wouldn't request a preceptor before you even start. If you actually knew the preceptor outside of that interview you could ask her to volunteer to take you, but I wouldn't start asking your manager...

  24. Does anyone have a 2nd job?

    MB37 replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I'd do retail either - do you have your license yet? Get it ASAP if you don't. My paper recently ran a doom-and-gloom article in the "working" section about how holiday retail jobs will...

  25. Where Did you Work While in School? Pay & Hours.

    MB37 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I bartended for about $15 an hour with tips - but if my husband hadn't gotten transferred and I could have stayed at my old bar, it would have been more like $30/h. Since my pay was so much less here,...