ajschwandt

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1. 2 semesters down at TWU (Texas Wesleyan) CRNA program, ask away!

   ajschwandt replied to SRNA1985's topic in SRNA

   Thanks for doing this! 1)Quick question about Masters Degrees vs. DNP. I had heard that CRNA's with Master's Degrees will be grandfathered in do you think this is accurate to assume. What are the benefits of doing a DNP over a Masters besides obviou...

2. How I got into CRNA school.

   ajschwandt replied to Powertrip's topic in SRNA

   I attended an accelerated program that was 1.5 years no summer breaks just go straight thru it's grueling but since I already had my BS in Nutrition and knew I wanted to start working soon that it what I did and worked out great for me. I will say ho...

3. How I got into CRNA school.

   ajschwandt replied to Powertrip's topic in SRNA

   Hello I am still a new grad. Graduated May 2016 but working in Transitional Care Unit. I'm hoping to be moved to ICU soon because they are short staffed but was wondering chances of getting into CRNA school with just TCU experience? (@ my hospital is...

4. New grad, first job in transitional care unit, planning to transfer. Advice please!

   ajschwandt replied to flowerchild89's topic in Career Support

   I currently work in TCU and am a new grad since May 2016. The way our TCU is utilized to offset the "cost" of ICU or so the rumor has it. I work on a 12 bed unit. My patient ratios vary from 3-4 and we sometimes have a tech from 11-11. We are having ...

5. New Grad starting on NIGHTS

   ajschwandt replied to ajschwandt's topic in General Nursing

   CanadianRN16: Yes, I'll be on nights probably till I'm able to move to days. I'm a pretty heavy sleeper. Just to clarify you take your meds prior to getting to work or like just right before your shift starts? Thanks for the advice it's much apprecia...

6. New Grad starting on NIGHTS

   ajschwandt posted a topic in General Nursing

   HELP! I am a new grad starting on nights....HOWEVER I'm a Type I Diabetic and have ALWAYS been a morning person! I have no fear about adjusting with my insulin pump but am more worried about completely switching my sleep schedule and how manage it on...

7. ER vs ICU with a CRNA focus in the future

   ajschwandt replied to ajschwandt's topic in General Students

   Thank you! I actually did accept an ER position instead of ICU even though I was offered both I'm hoping to maybe be able to float up there. Critical clinicals were our last ones and I loved ICU but when I got to ER I loved it too. The nurses were wh...

8. ER vs ICU with a CRNA focus in the future

   ajschwandt posted a topic in General Students

   Hello! I am a new nurse will be graduating this MAY 2016! I am lucky enough to have the problem of multiple offers. I have worked in the medical field before as a surgical tech, CNA, phlebotomist, and receptionist. My priorities when seeking out a jo...