[Megs85]

Just curious to see how many years of nursing experience you all had before entering CRNA programs and in which types of ICU settings.

[sharona97]

Not a CRNA, but had OTJ training and worked as a CMA in a Cath Lab, scrubbing cases, was also a student for LPN at the time.

[xkred27]

By the time I start in May 2008 I will have about 7.5 years of experience. I have not worked in the ICU, but have experience in around 15 ERs of varying levels as a Traveler.

Prior to nursing school I had worked in the OR as an assiatant to the RN for about 3 years. My interviewer appreciated this since she had done some work (as an RN) in the OR/PACU and ER prior to gaining her ICU experience for anesthesia school.

Bill

[UCDSICURN]

1 year community hospital ICU...combined ccu/micu/sicu
2.5 years university hospital, level 1 trauma, trauma & vascular sicu
1.5 years cardiac surgery icu...busy program...non-teaching...lot's of autonomy...and enough rope to hang yourself if you weren't careful...but awesome experience overall

[GPSRNA]

Start CRNA school Jan 2008 in Ft Myers, Fl. Had 10 years ICU exp. Accepted to 2 programs chose FGCU (Florida Gulf Coast Univ). Can't wait....(I think)!!