[tonyccrn]

Jadam,

I would not hesitate to get your CCRN, though some programs dont require it, it can do nothing but help you in several ways. work will usually pay for it, some places will give you a little raise for having it. plus it looks good on your resume, shows you are a go getter and looking to improve and expand your knowledge. Also its a good refresher, I also work in the MICU, and reviewing for the ccrn, touches on stuff that you might not deal with in the micu setting, of which is always a possibility of coming up in an interview.

Tony

[scorpiontail]

Originally Posted by Mandevillian

Why wait? Everyone has thier own opinion on the subject. Just recieved my acceptance letter w/ barely a year of ICU exp. If you delay your application, you will regret it in the long run. What is the worst thing that they can say...... pls resubmit your application next yr.

Go for it! No time like the present!!!!!!!!!

WOW! barely a year? Your GRE must of been off the charts with a >3.75 GPA and a ton of sciences. Anyway congrats!

[foxyhill21]

What type of ICU experience did u have? Was it at a level 1 trauma hospital?

Originally Posted by Mandevillian

Why wait? Everyone has thier own opinion on the subject. Just recieved my acceptance letter w/ barely a year of ICU exp. If you delay your application, you will regret it in the long run. What is the worst thing that they can say...... pls resubmit your application next yr.

Go for it! No time like the present!!!!!!!!!

[INFIDEL]

Originally Posted by JadamR15

I am a RN finishing my BSN (spring 09) and have been working in MICU for almost three years now. I have a 4.0 currently, and will probably have a 3.85 when I'm done. Should I wait to apply, or go ahead and apply now? I'm debating, as I think more time in my BSN program (I'm in my 1st of two years) will help to prove my academic ability, and I think having my CCRN would also be beneficial to applying - but I don't really enjoy thinking about waiting another year, or two - esspeicially since I want to provide a better life for my family than I can just working as an RN. Any help?

Apply NOW.. I was completing my BSN when I was admitted.

[INFIDEL]

Originally Posted by Mandevillian

My GPA: 3.89. They will look @ overall nursing/science grades, but one of my best friends got in w/ a 3.2 GPA. Sell yourself in the interview, and you will get in. As far as the CCRN cert is concerned, unless your school requires it, I would not take it...... just another set of initials to place behind your name and does not have any financial benefits. just my opinion.

The CCRN actually carries a lot of wight in some programs.. DO IT.

[helloRN]

dont wait do it now