CardiacDork

CardiacDork MSN, RN

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  1. Real Talk

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    CRNA's, Do you feel like anesthesia satisfies your scientific curiosity? I will be honest and say that although nursing school was challenging in its own way, and it is a scientific study. I found...

  2. Real Talk

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yes, I am largely relying on youtube (including Khan) and frankly you have to keep in mind that those LONG science lectures had I taken the traditional chemistry course, they translate into LONG study...

  3. Real Talk

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Here's some real talk: All I find myself doing recently is either studying or working. Trying to keep an A in all my classes, because I want to strive for a 4.0 in my sciences. As a side note I'd...

  4. Suicide

    CardiacDork replied to Racer15's topic in Emergency

    I can definitely tell you she was saying goodbye and she had this planned but none of it is your fault or responsibility. She was in pain and she could not take it

  5. The Struggle. You can do it!

    CardiacDork posted a topic in General Nursing

    I want to personally dedicate this post to all those students, hopefuls, and dreamers out there. You my friends, you are the catalyst of change in society. Growing up largely disadvantaged, mainly...

  6. Why doesn't anyone talk about about the blues that hit after nursing school?

    CardiacDork replied to AngelKissed857's topic in General Students

    What if we're still blue almost 4 years after licensure? I had a panic attack in my car in the parking lot of Starbucks. I had to really have a coke to Jesus moment and give myself encouragement from...

  7. Verbal order-Denied by resident

    CardiacDork replied to Traumamama02's topic in Emergency

    Traumamama, I do believe that this is a multifaceted issue. I am not sure how your medication system works there as far what drips are readily available and override-able. So please, know that I am...

  8. RN pay for Houston hospitals

    CardiacDork replied to wilsod's topic in Texas Nursing

    Too crowded here. Just stay where you

  9. Would this be a good way to increase my chances at an ICU job?

    CardiacDork replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in Critical Care

    Honestly I think you have a shot at whatever it is you'd like to do! Elevate your self confidence. Be sure of yourself. Let me let you in on a little secret. There are some ICU nurses out there that I...

  10. Would this be a good way to increase my chances at an ICU job?

    CardiacDork replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in Critical Care

    I didn't know heparin broke up clots. I may be wrong but I don't think that's the mechanism of action. The clinical scenario you are describing sounds like a fat embolus, I believe they're common...

  11. How has nursing changed you?

    CardiacDork posted a topic in General Nursing

    How has nursing changed you? Nursing is a job but I believe it undoubtedly has an effect on our relationship to others. I believe that our personalities have tendencies, and nursing can either be...

  12. How has nursing changed you?

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Makes sense. I can agree with

  13. How has nursing changed you?

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate with all the above responses in combined ways. While I have become a more confident and assertive person, because people annoy me and I don't want to deal with people on my days I usually...

  14. Critical Care interview

    CardiacDork replied to Nolagrace1202's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    How exciting. I wish you

  15. Real Talk

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I don't mean this at ALL in a mean way. Just sort of a inner nurse circle dark humor. Sometimes the homeless ones for me are easiest to care for because they sadly typically lack a family meaning the...

  16. Real Talk

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey totally agree with you. When I have the sickest of the sick it makes it worth it. When I have an ungrateful DKA patient throwing a temper tantrum for the 25th time, I become jaded and want to...

  17. New Mexico prospects. Salaries/Cost of Living.

    CardiacDork posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This may be a long shot but it won't hurt to ask. I've been in gasworks and have realized NM salaries are rather handsome. Are these a true reflection of the market in general? Does your salary keep...

  18. New Mexico prospects. Salaries/Cost of Living.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Nope not accepted yet. Just working and studying extremely hard. You bring up good points that things in terms or market and personal life may change. I'm just curious and it doesn't hurt to dream and...

  19. Real Talk

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I hope it does too. Please any CRNAs or SRNAs continue to chime in. I'm especially interested in hearing about the drawbacks of the career. Every career has them, we especially know this to be true as...

  20. Real Talk

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks guys! Definitely a little motivation to push through these classes, Ace them all and get into CRNA school ASAP. Plan to start Fall of 2020. Right around the corner,

  21. Real Talk

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Sounds pretty

  22. Real Talk

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I appreciate your insight and response. As an outsider even, I agree that ICU nursing and anesthesia are two different monsters. I do crave the autonomy and responsibilities. I'm also very humbled and...

  23. Nursing in Denver.

    CardiacDork posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am curious about Denver, CO. I just impulsively booked a flight on one of my stretches off, considering that it's only going to cost me $150 round trip! I've always wanted to live in Colorado or...

  24. Nursing in Denver.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like it. And the fact the salaries are lower and the COL higher is a huge negative for

  25. Typical cellular data use in NS

    CardiacDork replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    You are a nursing student, you won't be charting in the hospital systems