viprn21

viprn21 BSN, RN

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  1. Texas Wesleyan CRNA 2020

    viprn21 replied to giov's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Idk where you're located but I'm taking chemistry at Tarrant County

  2. Is the student loan for CRNA programs manageable?

    viprn21 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    So I got accepted into a CRNA program and start next August. I'm sure this is what I want to do, but I'm kind of balking at taking out over $100K. I have a mortgage, which was twice the price of the...

  3. I feel like I’m not taken seriously?

    viprn21 replied to mph53953's topic in Critical Care

    I'm 26 now, but I became an RN at 18. I had a lot of the same issues you had. First off, don't dwell on rude patients and families. Some people are just nasty, and being in a hospital doesn't help....

  4. Removing Foley’s on intubated patients

    viprn21 replied to righteousjenn's topic in Critical Care

    Good points. Accurate I&O count is an indication for foleys, and post op hearts and critically unstable patients for sure need a foley. But being on a vent alone is not an indication for a

  5. How Do You Fit In 30mins Of Exercise In Your Work Day?

    viprn21 replied to RegenerativeNurse's topic in General Nursing

    You're stronger than me! I just can't function getting up that

  6. How Do You Fit In 30mins Of Exercise In Your Work Day?

    viprn21 replied to RegenerativeNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I exercise on my days off. I don't feel bad about not exercising on workdays. Out of a 24hr day, I spend 13-14 of them at work (I am counting getting ready for work and commute in this estimation). I...

  7. Texas Wesleyan CRNA 2020

    viprn21 replied to giov's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't think so. Your seat tied to your clinical site, so if your assignment is unacceptable then you'll have to waive your

  8. Texas Wesleyan CRNA 2020

    viprn21 replied to giov's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ooh exciting! That was my second choice, but I wanted to stay at Harris since I've been there for a few years. Bet your residency is gonna be

  9. Removing Foley’s on intubated patients

    viprn21 replied to righteousjenn's topic in Critical Care

    Foleys and CVCs are like ETTs...assess for readiness to remove at least daily. We had a similar push the past few years at my facility and I was frustrated at first, but over time I've come to see...

  10. Giving Narcan to Your Own Patient

    viprn21 replied to MickeyMarieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Lol I knew someone would get upset I said that. Of course. I presumed that didn't need saying. My point is that nurses have move power than most of us seem to realize. However, I've seen plenty of...

  11. Giving Narcan to Your Own Patient

    viprn21 replied to MickeyMarieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry for the long spiel

  12. Giving Narcan to Your Own Patient

    viprn21 replied to MickeyMarieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wait, you gave him narcotics because you thought there was airway compromise and altered mental status? This was absolutely the wrong reason to give dilaudid. Narcotics decrease your respiratory...

  13. How do you feel on displaying your certification credentials on your badge?

    viprn21 replied to choksantos's topic in General Nursing

    Lol I wish my facility at least reimbursed me for my certification. And it's not really for the patients, it's for you. I mean, yes, getting your certification will probably improve your skills and...

  14. Questionable actions that make you go hmm?

    viprn21 replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a baby ICU nurse one of my preceptors told me that you have to chart tattoos and scars because then you look negligent and unobservant if you don't. As a grown-up ICU nurse, I feel I have...

  15. Texas Wesleyan CRNA 2020

    viprn21 replied to giov's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I turned mine in after the priority deadline.

  16. Texas Wesleyan CRNA 2020

    viprn21 replied to giov's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Pretty chill. Chatted for about 15 minutes, no clinical questions. Only questions were "tell me about yourself" and "why do you want to do

  17. Texas Wesleyan CRNA 2020

    viprn21 replied to giov's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Harris! My first

  18. CRNA school with 1 year ICU Experience

    viprn21 replied to heythatsmybike's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't think they require the minimum one year to make you a better CRNA. I think they require a minimum of a year so you don't struggle with the basics during the program. If you couldn't do basic...

  19. Texas Wesleyan CRNA 2020

    viprn21 replied to giov's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I interviewed over the phone Monday and got an offer for a seat. Once you interview I think the decision and notification is done pretty

  20. Questionable actions that make you go hmm?

    viprn21 replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    A pulmonologist/critical care MD started charging the defibrillator during a code. The patient was in asystole. When I asked him about it he kind of stared at me blankly then said, "just in

  21. Nursing Smells You Love?

    viprn21 replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    This is going to sound really odd, but I like the way my hospital's tourniquets smell. They're orange, I don't think I've worked with them anywhere else, but they have a distinct smell and I love it....

  22. How do you feel on displaying your certification credentials on your badge?

    viprn21 replied to choksantos's topic in General Nursing

    The whole point of getting a certification is to grow as a nurse and prove your knowledge of your subject. Display

  23. Guys, I'm an unintentional job hopper.

    viprn21 replied to Tink87's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same problem. For the first 5 years of my career I never stayed at a job longer than a year. For the past 3 years I've been in the same position that I love. What helped me was sitting down...

  24. Texas Christian University (TCU) | Texas Woman's University (TWU) CRNA School Application for 2020

    viprn21 replied to TXNURSE11's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I believe they have distance learning options for out of town/out of state students. From what I understand it's a little extra $$ for the distance classes, so if you live in Tarrant County or the...

  25. Texas Christian University (TCU) | Texas Woman's University (TWU) CRNA School Application for 2020

    viprn21 replied to TXNURSE11's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Got mine an hour ago! Got an interview