icuCCRNurse

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1. New Grad interested in CCRN

   icuCCRNurse replied to RN28KtGold's topic in Critical

   I'm sure you know that to qualify for the exam you must reach a minimal amount of ICU hours before applying, 1750 hours in two years with 875 hours accrued in the most recent year. Once you apply, you have 90 days to test, max. For me, I have been an...

2. Got into CRNA school. now cold feet?

   icuCCRNurse replied to cticunurse's topic in SRNA

   cticunurse, I get cold feet as well. I also have two young children at home and am fearful of putting parenting on the back burner. They are only little once, and I'm scared to miss all the important events for the next three years. I obviously want ...

3. Geisinger Nurse Anesthesia Program- Bloomsburg University

   icuCCRNurse replied to icuCCRNurse's topic in SRNA

   Did anyone get into the program? I'm looking for fellow classmates.

4. How much did you save before CRNA school?

   icuCCRNurse replied to tofu-tofu's topic in SRNA

   I've been working almost eight years. Saved up most of our money by building our own home and gaining equity out of it to buy a cheaper home outright for school, also additional money in the bank, plus downgrading vehicles, etc.

5. Skype interviews

   icuCCRNurse replied to jmelinte's topic in SRNA

   I called the school while I was applying and asked when their interview dates would be so I could schedule time off accordingly. They seemed to like that I was planning ahead.

6. How important is the school name?

   icuCCRNurse replied to BBB888's topic in SRNA

   I honestly do not think the prestigious name of a program matters. I always wondered myself, why would a student attend Stanford University to get a BSN? Are they going to come out and make more money than me? No, they just have a larger educational ...

7. Clarkson College

   icuCCRNurse replied to emb92250's topic in SRNA

   Where have the Clarkson SRNA students been taking their research class? The other students told me the same thing at the interview.

8. Clarkson College

   icuCCRNurse replied to emb92250's topic in SRNA

   I got waitlisted. I have no idea how many applicants they waitlist. I wish they'd give us a number. I have been accepted to another program prior to my interview, but attended the interview to keep my options open. We will see if I get offered a spot...

9. Cardiac Step Down- ACLS Required for RN's?

   icuCCRNurse replied to NurseFidg's topic in CCU

   I'm pretty sure all bedside nurses in my facility must have and maintain ACLS/PALS or ENPC certification.

10. Breathe in, breathe out

    icuCCRNurse replied to chris21sn's topic in New Nurse

    Who decides patient assignments? If you honestly feel like you are receiving the most difficult patients EVERY shift and that other staff members constantly have easier patients, say something to your manager/supervisor. Even though you are new, if y...

11. RN to CRNA

    icuCCRNurse replied to Katya944's topic in SRNA

    I've been accepted to Bloomsburg and will start in the fall. Some programs that I looked into, I'd have to retake a science class so it's within the 5 year mark. Others require science classes that I never needed for my BSN. Some schools have A LOT o...

12. RN to CRNA

    icuCCRNurse replied to Katya944's topic in SRNA

    To add on to my post, if you know what you want to do and are certain about becoming a CRNA, take your CCRN once you are eligible (around one year of experience.) Then, shadow a CRNA and start applying at the year mark because you will have two years...

13. RN to CRNA

    icuCCRNurse replied to Katya944's topic in SRNA

    It is hard to answer this question, because I disagree with the above poster. I got accepted to a program and I believe my broad experience in a general ICU assisted me to answer any and all questions in their interview. They did not care at all abou...

14. Bloomsburg University CRNA interview

    icuCCRNurse replied to M177's topic in SRNA

    I thought I'd just update this post a little bit since there isn't much information about this program online. The interview day consists of three separate interviews with the directors individually, a simulation, and a one page essay. All of the qu...

15. Geisinger Nurse Anesthesia Program- Bloomsburg University

    icuCCRNurse replied to icuCCRNurse's topic in SRNA

    I am!