daniw603

daniw603

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  1. starting salary for new icu nurses?

    Columbus OH $22. +Diff for WE, eves and nights.
  2. Latrobe, Pittsburg, or Natrona Heights

    Thanks! That helps a lot. Good luck to you!
  3. Just graduated w/ the last fall class! Took 5 years from pre-reqs to wait list to graduate! Worth it...hang in there and you'll be there before you know it. The "odd" quarters are more challenging, esp. first. Study hard!
  4. Latrobe, Pittsburg, or Natrona Heights

    Thank-you for your replies. I think I'll first apply to all three then decide from the one(s) I get into. It will probably take a trip over there to figure it out, but there's nothing like advice from those that actully live there! How is the traffic...
  5. Away from family during school

    Out of curiosity- which school can you be away for just one semester? This might work out for me. I live in a fairly large city but don't want to move- but we plan to because we have to (no CRNA school here). I have one child and a supportive husbad ...
  6. Mountain State University CRNA/SRNAs

    Thanks- that really helps! I think a shift or two a month shouldn't interfere as long as you're investing full time in the program- 60-70/week. Probably depends on other responsibilities, though. Although I have a strong academic record- I would be ...
  7. Mountain State University CRNA/SRNAs

    Are you able to work at all- how much? Do you think d/t the limited nature of this program that it is more competitive???
  8. Too Late to be a CRNA?

    I am a new grad who's 30 getting my critical care experience while simultaneously working on my BSN and pre-reqs for CRNA school- I also just had a baby and plan to finish CRNA school by the time my son is 5 so we can "settle down". Somewhere I read ...
  9. Need tips for working with student RNs!

    Have them look all meds up on assigned pt.'s ahead of time- maybe while your doing assessments...sounds like med administration is new to them and that's what they're learning. Then be upfront w/ the student (in a nice way, of course)- they will unde...
  10. Hi- I need advice. I am looking at the 3 CRNA schools in these cities. My husband, son who will be 2-4 yrs while we're living there, and large dog will be moving with me. I will be 31 when we move there and we are looking for a nice, fun, and safe pl...
  11. Am I too old?

    I read somewhere that the average CRNA student was 32...and married with children. I am 30 and starting BSN completion program while getting my critical care experience for CRNA school (I am a new grad in a critical care internship). I will be 34-35 ...
  12. I need advice! I am looking at the 3 CRNA schools in CT, one each in New Haven, New Britain, and Bridgeport. The cost of living looks higher in New Haven, but aside from that and a little computer research, I don't know what to expect. Can anyone tel...
  13. I agree with Binkey. If appropriate, and an Alteplase order can be obtained, this will help dissolve the fibrin sheath. It would be nice to have the line for labs available if needed, anyway. In most cases, if the established line has been cleared fo...
  14. Have you taken a HESI exam?

    We take a HESI halfway that requires an 800 and the beginning of last quarter requiring an 850, with 2 chances to retake it, not a part of your grade. All schools do it differently. Some have you take it just to see if you're ready for NCLEX but you ...