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1. CCRN to get in

   brookesbuddy replied to brookesbuddy's topic in SRNA

   Thank you! I just ordered the DVDs!

2. CCRN to get in

   brookesbuddy replied to brookesbuddy's topic in SRNA

   Where can I purchase the Gasparis DVDs? I tried searching Amazon.com with no luck... Thanks in advance!

3. CCRN to get in

   brookesbuddy posted a topic in SRNA

   Hi all, For those of you who've taken the CCRN exam: How difficult is the exam and what kind of prep would you recommend? I have the "Pass CCRN" book and I've been studying a little bit, but not a ton. I have about 2.5 years SICU experience. How much...

4. MSN in leadership & management??

   brookesbuddy posted a topic in Career Support

   I'm thinking I'd like to pursue a master's degree in healthcare administration. I've started researching some programs, and it's left me with more questions. I've realized there are both MSN in Leadership & Management degrees and also M.B.A. in H...

5. Prep for GRE

   brookesbuddy posted a topic in NP

   How much prep/studying would you recommend before taking the GRE? Or is it best to just be familiar with the style of the test and rely on your knowledge that already exists?

6. GRE results

   brookesbuddy replied to brookesbuddy's topic in NP

   Okay, if the application deadline is January 15th, do you think I have time to take the GRE and meet the application deadline? There are testing dates available last week of November and early December. How much prep is involved in taking the GRE or ...

7. GRE results

   brookesbuddy posted a topic in NP

   How long does it take to get results from the computerized GRE general test?

8. Adenosine & caffeine??

   brookesbuddy posted a topic in Cardiac

   So, I know that caffeine inhibits adenosine's effect during an adenosine nuclear stress test and that patients should avoid caffeine for 12 hours prior to the test. But WHY? Anyone know the pharmacology/physiology behind this?

9. EKG and Rbbb

   brookesbuddy replied to MM2007's topic in Cardiac

   It will have a wide (>.12) QRS complex and will have the "bunny-ears" look to it's QRS. How to tell if it's a RBBB vs a LBBB? If you have access to a 12-lead, this is an easy way to tell: A RBBB's QRS will be upright in V1-V3, and a LBBB's QRS wil...

10. St. Mary's

    brookesbuddy replied to badgernurse's topic in SRNA

    Haha! No offense taken, Greg :) I did also apply to MSA but was put on the alternate list. Talk to you Monday I hope!

11. St. Mary's

    brookesbuddy replied to badgernurse's topic in SRNA

    I thought it was weird!! I think I'll give them a call on Monday just to check in out. But please do keep me posted on what you hear from them/what your letter says if you get one. Thanks Badger!

12. St. Mary's

    brookesbuddy replied to badgernurse's topic in SRNA

    Okay, I just got a letter in the mail from St Mary's. It said they had over 190 applicants, had a hard time selecting the class, etc etc. I didn't get in or on the waiting list. But wait--what about THE INTERVIEWS??! I don't get it. The letter implie...

13. St. Mary's

    brookesbuddy replied to badgernurse's topic in SRNA

    I haven't heard from them yet, either. Someone told me invites should be extended by the end of April. I read on the website that they interview in May and June so that should be fairly true. GL!

14. How much notice to give?

    brookesbuddy replied to brookesbuddy's topic in General Nursing

    This is not an inter-facility transfer, I'm leaving to another hospital. So I'm thinking two weeks, does that sound fair? I have to talk with my manager in the morning when my shift is over, yikes!

15. Casual ICU work

    brookesbuddy posted a topic in SRNA

    Has anyone gotten accepted into CRNA school while working only casually in ICU? I've worked ICU for 2 years, but am thinking of switching to a casual basis and working FT elsewhere.