punkstar

punkstar specializes in Emergency Nursing / CV/STICU.

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1. Finding work: SAN JOSE vs. SAN DIEGO vs. SAN FRANCISCO vs. LOS ANGELES

   punkstar posted a topic in California

   I just got my permanent nursing license from Illinois to California. Where is the best place to look for work with consideration of income / cost of living? My Qualifications: BSN 4 years ER experience 1 year ICU experience CCRN, TNCC, ACLS, PALS, B...

2. Rush University - #3 ranked CRNA program

   punkstar posted a topic in SRNA

   SRNAs of Rush University: How has your experience been thus far in the program? If you have friends that are in other CRNA programs aside from Rush U, what's the biggest difference you've gained in education and experience within Rush U's program co...

3. MSN-CNL (not APN) to CRNA

   punkstar posted a topic in SRNA

   Anyone graduated with their MSN-CNL and got accepted to CRNA school? I know that majority of these "Direct-Entry Masters / CNL for RNs" provide you the MSN in the end, but technically as a CNL you're a advanced generalist and not a advance practice n...

4. CEN!!!!!!

   punkstar replied to punkstar's topic in Emergency

   Hey, I took a CCRN review courses here in my hospital. But two other materials I had used in passing the CCRN were Laura Gasparis' CCRN CRAM Review DVDs and Dennison's Pass CCRN (ONLY THE CD though, for practicing questions). So you think Boswell &am...

5. CEN!!!!!!

   punkstar replied to punkstar's topic in Emergency

   Yeah. I would love to grab a copy of this book. Boswell seems to be tried and true in matching up with the latest exam blue print. I want to be able to take the CEN soon because I had just passed CCRN. I know there's much more to study with the CEN a...

6. CEN!!!!!!

   punkstar posted a topic in Emergency

   For those of you who recently passed the CEN or are CEN certified...what study materials did you use in ultimately passing the Exam. People say that ENA's 4th Edition of Questions w/ 2 online exams & Sheehy's ER Review is the best combo? What are...

7. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

   punkstar replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU

   I had a quick question for you guys. After passing the CCRN, I feel like I can also pass the CEN. Should I just take it? People say CEN is easier than CCRN. Advice?

8. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

   punkstar replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU

   Passed the CCRN! Woo-hoo! I got 98/125 questions correct. I am so happy. For me, the Vonfrolio/Pass CCRN combo is what did the trick. But do know that Neurology was incredibly tough, that's the only place where I scored 60%.

9. Help! MSN or Post-Certificate with MSN in anesthesia

   punkstar posted a topic in SRNA

   I'm about to graduate with my BSN from a university. I have two years of experience in the Level I Trauma emergency room setting. I plan on moving into ICU once I graduate with my BSN. I have no experience yet in a critical care area such as the ICU....

10. Graduates from The University of Illinois Global Campus

    punkstar replied to punkstar's topic in Illinois

    Wow. What a bitter response. I figured Global Campus, as a U of I school, wouldn't be condescended.

11. Graduates from The University of Illinois Global Campus

    punkstar posted a topic in Illinois

    I just wanted to know if there was anyone that had graduated from there. How was the entire experience for you? Was it difficult being an online student? I know you ultimately get your BSN degree from UIC when you graduate out of this program.

12. Illinois CRNA Programs/Schools

    punkstar replied to punkstar's topic in SRNA

    I hear Northshore in Evanston accepts Trauma Level I ER Experience, is this true? I believe so. I hear that you have ER experience and get accepted at Northshore University that you still have to fulfill the ICU 1-year requirement in some way, like d...

13. Graduated with BSN, but still not RN

    punkstar posted a topic in Illinois

    I have a friend of mine that had graduated from a very prestigious school with her BSN 8 years ago. She has taken the NCLEX-RN and had failed it 3 times. She's currently working full-time not as a nurse, but as a surgical tech. She has to support her...

14. Graduated with BSN, but still not RN

    punkstar posted a topic in NCLEX

    I have a friend of mine that had graduated from a very prestigious school with her BSN 8 years ago. She has taken the NCLEX-RN and had failed it 3 times. She's currently working full-time not as a nurse, but as a surgical tech. She has to support her...

15. Illinois CRNA Programs/Schools

    punkstar posted a topic in SRNA

    Can someone please list how many CRNA programs and or schools there are located in the state of Illinois? Any input is greatly appreciated. :heartbeat