[gettingthere]

Where can an aspiring CRNA go after nursing school to get the best clinical preperation before starting a CRNA program? Should I go into the ER, CCU or what????? Also, what is the MAT like and is it really different than the GRE?

Tiffany, future CRNA (in about 100 years)

[New CCU RN]

Read the sticky at the top.. very good info.

You should try to go to a high acuity ICU - that is what is accepted at all schools. Whatever ICU gets the most swans, vents, vasoactive drips - that is where you want to be. Also if you are near a level one trauma, teaching hospital - that seems to be the best learning experience.

Good luck.

[gettingthere]

Originally Posted by New CCU RN

Read the sticky at the top.. very good info.

You should try to go to a high acuity ICU - that is what is accepted at all schools. Whatever ICU gets the most swans, vents, vasoactive drips - that is where you want to be. Also if you are near a level one trauma, teaching hospital - that seems to be the best learning experience.

Good luck.

Thanks for the info. I just found this site yesterday and love it, just reading what you guys have to say is so interesting. I've got to do this, I know its for me. I'm pretty much getting my RN only to pursue either anesthesia or trauma nursing. I do live near a level 1 trauma and learning hospital, I will make sure to use it to my advantage. THANKS! Any more advice would be appreciated!