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  1. Any advice for a prospective SRNA?

    MB37 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know you all are busy, so thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to read and respond! I am planning to apply to CRNA programs starting this summer, and the earliest I would start would be...

  2. What got you into school?

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

    I believe I got in because of my stats, and because I didn't blow the interview. BS history 3.63 BSN/nursing prereqs 4.0 Cumulative undergrad 3.8 GRE 1510 2.5 yrs NSICU at a L1TC ACLS, PALS, CCRN I...

  3. Teaching w/o a MSN in nursing education...

    MB37 replied to StephRN08's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My NS professors were NPs, CNLs, CNS's, and CNMs. I don't think there was a single instructor at my school (BSN, major university) who had a CNE. My current educator at work doesn't even have an MS,...

  4. "if you weren't so obese, you probably wouldn't have 1/2 the illnesses you do"

    MB37 replied to SNB1014's topic in General Nursing

    I have an addiction. I smoke. I also happen to be skinny, and I occasionally find myself judging obese people. Then I check myself, and realize that just because I hate McDonald's, and don't really...

  5. Trying to make the right decision

    MB37 replied to starbuck81's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Some schools require the CCRN, while others require two years of experience, or specify adult ICU experience. As long as the schools you're applying to require none of those things, you can go ahead...

  6. Embarassing but true, please advise

    MB37 replied to marathongirl102's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    As long as you don't lie about it, most misdemeanor first time offenses in most states won't keep you from getting a license or preclude you from getting a job. Definitely keep trying to contact the...

  7. Taking an unpaid vacation, is it possible?

    MB37 replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

    On my unit, we are allowed to take vacations without the appropriate PTO to cover them. On many other units it's not allowed - it came up at a staff meeting recently, and may change. You can always...

  8. Daytonite has passed away...

    MB37 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I was worried since I hadn't seen much from her lately, and knew she had been dealing with some health issues. Her posts were invaluable to me while I was a student. Sad thing to

  9. Is this common practice or was I in the wrong??

    MB37 replied to Sassylil14u's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how common it is, but my hospital uses staff inservices as punishment for errors very regularly. We have regular staff meetings, and there's always a group of people who are required to...

  10. Identifying yourself as an RN when flying commercial

    MB37 replied to RelloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    I responded once to an overhead page, after they'd asked for doctors and got nothing. A gentleman had a seizure in the aisle right next to me. The guy woke up, turned out diabetes ran in his family,...

  11. Lost Jehovah's Witness to H/H

    MB37 replied to blackhundred's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not particularly religious, but I try my hardest to respect those who are. I've also seen two patients die because they were JW and refused transfusions (and I'm also a newer nurse - we have a...

  12. Beating Stress post duty

    MB37 replied to RelloydRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    When I get home, I fix a snack and curl up with a good book, a glass of wine, and a cat or two on my lap. I read for an hour or two before I go to bed so I can get work out of my brain before trying...

  13. To take a break or not take a break

    MB37 replied to ellee1977's topic in General Nursing

    I started with a BSN, but chose to wait a year before taking classes towards my masters. I might at least take a semester and see how you feel. You'll be studying for boards right after you graduate,...

  14. Freshman in a BSN Program: Advice for an aspiring CRNA?

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

    Your health chem class will not fill an o/biochem requirement anywhere I'm applying that has one, but of course schools vary. Many schools don't require all of those classes, but many would like you...

  15. Second Job: Agency vs. Pool pros/cons

    MB37 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any advice? My husband has been out of work for over six months now, and our savings are quickly disappearing. He's avidly looking, but we all now what the market is like at the moment. We have a...

  16. Second Job: Agency vs. Pool pros/cons

    MB37 replied to MB37's topic in General Nursing

    I think I'll try for PRN, and then I could always sign on with an agency if I still wasn't getting enough hours. How does scheduling usually work when you work PRN? I don't think it will be a problem...

  17. Second career, nontraditional background NURSES w/UNIQUE HISTORIES!-help our quiz

    MB37 replied to Genuine_Pure_Setae's topic in General Nursing

    Demographic and previous career details: how long have you been a nurse? 18 mo Age? 30 gender? F What was your previous career? Bartender Did you receive a college degree in that specialty? No, but I...

  18. Any advice for a prospective SRNA?

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

    Application aside - is there any one class or subject that any of you wish you had taken before starting school? I'm curious if people who didn't take, say, organic feel like they're playing catch up....

  19. Any advice for a prospective SRNA?

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

    None of the schools that I'm applying to require either organic or physics. One "recommends" organic, so I figure it's not a bad idea to take it. Do you need a good chem and physics background to do...

  20. How often do you work extra?

    MB37 replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    I wish we had more overtime available, and so do many of my coworkers. We're never forced or pressured to work more than our scheduled shifts, but they do go down the phone list and call everyone if...

  21. Opinions on best courses to take now for CRNA way down the road (maybe)?

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

    What do you do now? That sounds like a job that provides great experience for someone who isn't even a nurse yet (I'm just curious). As for classes, you're on the right track. Some schools don't...

  22. what is the worst part of the job?

    MB37 replied to nursehopeful117's topic in General Nursing

    I'm guessing you probably don't have too clear of an idea what nurses really do - and that's OK. I didn't either before I started down this road. I learned a lot from this website - check our the...

  23. Can't take the hospital drama anymore...hospice for me?

    MB37 replied to sparketteinok's topic in General Nursing

    What about trying to switch to a float staff position if one becomes available at your current hospital? Then you get to continue with hospital nursing without seeing the same people every day and...

  24. 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...

  25. 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...