Reno1978 BSN, RN

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About Reno1978

Reno1978 has 6 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in SRNA.


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  1. Reno1978

    University of Minnesota DNP 2015

    Decisions went out today, I heard.
  2. Reno1978

    Anyone Travel to Minneapolis and Stay for Good?

    Thanks for all of the advice - sorry for my late reply. Things worked out for the best and he was offered a hospital based position before we moved and he only had 8-9 mos of experience at the time, so I feel that was very forunate. I'm shocked at ho...
  3. Reno1978

    GRE scores

    Cool! Best of luck to you. nurse-anesthesia.org has a nice interview prep guide somewhere on their forums - check that out! It has many common questions so you can practice and other information you may be challenged to know during an interview.
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    Relocating to Minneapolis: OR jobs/agencies question

    Well, I'm relocating this fall, too, so the only info I can provide you with is the time to process your license by endorsement. I submit my online application and license verification (I was able to use Nursys) on 4/28. They require a "Confirmation...
  5. Reno1978

    How old were you when you began?

    I'll be 36 when I start my nurse anesthesia program this fall. 39 when I graduate in fall of 2017.
  6. I'm relocating to Minneapolis for grad school in August and will not be working. My husband is a working RN who will have a year of experience this fall. We were thinking it might be a good idea for him to utilize a travel agency to get his foot in ...
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    Did You Know You Wanted to Do Anesthesia Before...

    When I was researching how to become a nurse, I learned about the CRNA role. It helped solidify my decision to become a RN. Once I was in nursing school and did my OR rotation, I ended up with a surgeon doing spinal surgeries through a microscope a...
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    Samuel Merritt University CRNA Program

    1 year is the bare minimum. No programs will accept less than 1 year. Some programs require more.
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    Samuel Merritt University CRNA Program

    Get your BSN. Work at least one year in a busy ICU. Apply. SMU interviews in March and classes start in August so that gives you plenty of time to get your CA nursing license, if you're accepted.
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    RN Wages in Reno?

    I left Renown in 2009 and was making 27.xx/hr as a new grad. 10% night diff, no weekend diff. It's probably higher now.
  11. Reno1978

    eWhich Critical Care Setting for CRNA?

    I think you should pick the job that you'll enjoy more. CRNA programs will want you to be proficient in critical care pharmacology, vasoactive drips, mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and resuscitation. If you can get exposure to this...
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    GRE scores

    I'd say so! I got 153, 153 and 5.0 and start a competitive program with a small class size this fall. If your GPA is a concern, think about how you'll address a question like this: "Why should we select you over a candidate with a better GPA and GRE ...
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    Grades

    During my admissions interview I was asked something along the lines of, "Why should we choose you over applicants that have better GPA and GRE scores?" Think about how you would answer this question, keeping in mind they probably don't want to hear ...
  14. I wouldn't change jobs. As long as you get the big picture and can critically think about what is going on with your patients, you're in good shape. Get comfortable with vents, critical care pharmacology, hemodynamics monitoring, and rescussitation, ...
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    Does CRRT adds value to your resume for CRNA school?

    I've never been exposed to it and I'm starting this fall. My best advice on things to be proficient in would be to focus on vents, hemodynamics monitoring, vasoactive medications/critical care pharmacology, and rescussitation. Best of luck to you!