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  1. Any discounts for nurses?

    GregRN replied to Conrad283's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Not usually. I'm sure they may run a promotion periodically but I haven't heard of any in the 10 years I've been here. Are you looking for single tickets or a season pass? The reason I ask is that...

  2. Moving to CO..New grad...Can anyone help me with a few questions?

    GregRN replied to Cardiac14's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi Jen,1. Starting pay will vary a little according to education (ADN vs. BSN), hospital, and the area you wish to work (ICU, med/surg, LTC, etc.). Usually new grads with an ADN and RN can expect...

  3. ICU experience

    GregRN replied to studentrn1008's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i've posted this before but thought i would share my thoughts and experience on working as a new grad in the icu: there are many variables that need to come together in order to go straight into the...

  4. ICU experience

    GregRN replied to studentrn1008's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Some schools will consider E.D. experience as suitable for meeting the Critical Care requirement, most do not. Some E.D.'s in a Level I Trauma Center use plenty of Swans, a-lines, central lines,...

  5. ICU experience

    GregRN replied to studentrn1008's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

  6. Why Do Crna Gets Paid So Much?

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

    Ugh. I don't know why I continue to be amazed at the misinformation being spread on this site.While NP programs average 24 months most CRNA programs average 30 months of full time study. NP programs...

  7. IV Push Practice

    GregRN replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    I'm guessing you also learned that meds have a therapeutic range. That is, they have a range of dosages in which it will provide benefit without side effects. You'll also find that drugs have a...

  8. BON wants my adoption decree!

    GregRN replied to brookorrn's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh. This was my point from the very beginning. They didn't NEED it at all. They just WANTED it. Why? No idea. It's not like it changes anything, evidenced by their conceding when it was pointed...

  9. I took the Kaplan course and FAILED the NCLEX

    GregRN replied to NurseLumpia's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan has a guarantee when you take their course to prepare for the NCLEX. If you take the course and do the practice tests and still fail the NCLEX, you can either take the course again OR get a...

  10. Suggesting DNR orders to an 80+ year old.

    GregRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    What state do you live in? I'm not aware of ANY state that requires financial resources of family members to be exhausted before qualifying for a LTCF. You can protect your assets and his by putting...

  11. Suggesting DNR orders to an 80+ year old.

    GregRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I must be missing something here. The whole point of proxy is to act on someones behalf when they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves. As a proxy, you ask the question, "What would...

  12. BON wants my adoption decree!

    GregRN replied to brookorrn's topic in General Nursing

    Good gawd, I hate this kind of crap. No other profession, union, group or board of oversight put's its members through the kind of crap that is commonplace as in nursing. And we as members are so...

  13. Has anyone got accepted to CRNA school with a GPA less than 3.0?????

    GregRN replied to hotnursy14's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Excellent advice, Gman.Hotnursy14, give me some time to write you but be sure to check your PM's in the next day or

  14. the AA question (Anesthesiologist Anger)

    GregRN replied to Burnt2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I can't disagree at all. About 75% of the posts on the site where that post first surfaced are fabrication and pure garbage. Any time you have the ability to post anonymously you'll have people...

  15. the AA question (Anesthesiologist Anger)

    GregRN replied to Burnt2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You really should have stopped right here. As you know, "someone told me" really doesn't hold a lot of weight in an evidenced based

  16. the AA question (Anesthesiologist Anger)

    GregRN replied to Burnt2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    In my supposing that the inverse is also true, I have to ask: on how many years of your personal experience delivering anesthesia in the military are you basing your

  17. mobile phones and hospitals

    GregRN replied to tiij's topic in General Nursing

    This question comes up a lot. I always point to this article from the Mayo Clinic. In their studies, cell phone technology has improved to the point that interference is LESS than it was years ago,...

  18. WHAT DO NURSES DO? --help me respond to this question

    GregRN replied to RiaRN's topic in General Nursing

    You're right. And by agreeing to this ridiculous assignment, you have made that a

  19. Crna Job Satisfaction

    GregRN replied to dreamsdo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In case anyone is wondering if Terry's words should be trusted and heeded, go ahead and Google his name and see just who it is that responded to this thread. Good to have you here,

  20. Why Do Anesthesiologists Despise CRNA's?

    GregRN replied to DermNP2Be's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Realistically, until you are allowed to practice anesthesia it's all considered training, whether you're paid or not. MD: 4 years undergrad, 4 years med school, 3 years residency=11 years. CRNA: 4...

  21. WHAT DO NURSES DO? --help me respond to this question

    GregRN replied to RiaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a teaching hospital? Have your NM go to the attending and inform him/her that their staff does not appear familiar with the duties of the very people they rely on for the care of their...

  22. percocet

    GregRN replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, poorly worded on my part because I was in a hurry. 2 are technically classified as anticholinergics, one is an opioid but has strong anticholinergic effects. The rest of what I posted is the...

  23. percocet

    GregRN replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    They're all anticholinergics. Prescribing all three in their recommended dose ranges increases the potential for toxicity, which is why adjustments are needed in their dosages when prescribed...

  24. Why Do Anesthesiologists Despise CRNA's?

    GregRN replied to DermNP2Be's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My B.S. detector is pegged.In another of your posts you say that you know SRNA's who work part time, now you say full time. And part time could be one 8 hour shift every month or so. I'll bet I...

  25. Why Do Anesthesiologists Despise CRNA's?

    GregRN replied to DermNP2Be's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Nope, just one of us is wrong. I've already covered this. The undergrad years were canceled out due to working during that time. But your 8 vs. 6 years is even more favorable to CRNA's than the...