micurn0126

micurn0126 has 2 years experience.

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1. Looking for Application Advice

   micurn0126 replied to Jleech88's topic in SRNA

   It's so hard to judge candidates by what classes they've had in the past because programs are so different. For example: I earned my BSN, had roughly two years ICU exp, CCRN, 3.7 GPA. Interviewed at two schools, rejected by one, accepted to the other...

2. Does your ICU use CHG wipes for bathing patients?

   micurn0126 replied to fatrabbit's topic in Critical

   Studies have shown that patients who are bathed with with just soap/water versus just CHG wipes are 1.5 times more likely to acquire MRSA. http://www.australiancriticalcare.com/article/S1036-7314(13)00127-6/pdf Chlorhexidine Gluconate Bathing to Redu...

3. Do crnas deserve that much salary?

   micurn0126 replied to jasy's topic in CRNA

   The independence, autonomy, ability to think critically and make decisions are huge factors on why I personally chose to pursue nursing anesthesia. As an SRNA I certainly hope the environment the OP describes is the exception and not typical. The pro...

4. Sad and Exhausted - Questioning my career choice

   micurn0126 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Anesthesia is pretty far removed from bedside care: Not physically draining. Highly rewarding. Lucrative. But, you would need at least a year in ICU which IS bedside care to ready you for an interview. But if OB/L and D is something you enjoyed to s...

5. Is it true that...

   micurn0126 replied to CheyanneLawson's topic in SRNA

   All great advice thus far. I will be starting anesthesia school this year and have had the same dream to this point as well - Nursing school --> ICU --> anesthesia school. For me: An undergraduate degree that should have taken four years took f...

6. Any advice on preparation for CRNA future?

   micurn0126 replied to cdbranch13's topic in SRNA

   If you have an offer to jump into ICU I highly suggest you take it. I understand the willingness to heed the advice of someone who knows you well and has experience where you have none. I also faced this same decision as a new grad (I have been an RN...

7. High School Student Striving to be CRNA

   micurn0126 replied to haydenute's topic in SRNA

   Very good post. Take small steps first: Focus on getting into a BSN program. If high school GPA and ACT scores are solid, this should not be an issue. But by the same token, appreciate what an accomplishment that is! Becoming a nurse is a very unique...

8. MSN to be more competitive?

   micurn0126 replied to kj954's topic in SRNA

   Passing your CCRN first try DOES have relevance to the interview. 1) How do they know if you passed the first time? They ask you. In the interview. 2) The reason: If they can determine that you are a solid board/exam taker, then there's a strong like...

9. MSN to be more competitive?

   micurn0126 replied to kj954's topic in SRNA

   Honestly a GPA of 3.1 although not the most impressive, likely will not be a huge barrier to being accepted. Especially if you have 1) good ICU experience in a level 1 trauma center hospital, 2) 1-2 years exp. in said ICU, 3) interviewed well, and 4)...

10. Am I competitive for CRNA schools?

    micurn0126 replied to Want to be crna's topic in SRNA

    Background: I am a new SRNA accepted into my program of choice; I will begin my own program summer '16. My friend, no need to worry about a poor grade in microbiology. No single poor grade in any course would hold you back most likely. I also would n...

11. ICU RN NEXT STEPS?

    micurn0126 replied to mikasa's topic in SRNA

    I am a SRNA that was recently accepted to my school of choice and was in a similar situation: Had 2 years MICU experience, always dreamed of CRNA school. Continue to focus on learning something new every time you go in to work. Those who will be inte...

12. To be a CRNA or not..

    micurn0126 replied to J&B-RN's topic in SRNA

    Current SRNA student, I will be full time in school starting in June 2016. Nothing worth doing is easy. Face the fear, and conquer it just as you conquered ICU fears. If you felt that sense of accomplishment from conquering ICU, imagine how it will ...

13. is CRNA depressing like ICU?

    micurn0126 replied to sweetcindylou51's topic in SRNA

    Seems to me like nursing anesthesia, although less direct patient interaction than a typical ICU nurse would have, is not completely free from it. The CRNAs still do pre-op interviews with the patients, and work with them post-operatively as well. To...

14. Transitioning from nursing to CRNA

    micurn0126 replied to ericlangs's topic in SRNA

    I was also an individual who early on chose to pursue anesthesia. I started my nursing career in ICU and worked two years before interviewing for anesthesia school, and will be starting school next year. There is nothing wrong with having this goal e...

15. Need an Opinion (As a nursing undergrad)

    micurn0126 replied to BCnursingkid's topic in SRNA

    Speaking from experience as someone who was recently accepted to anesthesia school: GPA was only one aspect of the interview. Personally I had a 3.7 from undergrad (my respective school average was a 3.5). The point is that if your GPA isn't up to pa...