braden74

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1. what field is better to start your nursing career?

   braden74 replied to zhar26's topic in General Nursing

   Depends on your goals. I started in the ICU and I wouldn't want to work anywhere else. If ICU is your eventual goal then go for it. It's wonderful. If your skills aren't that strong or if you feel like you want more time go to tele. You can pick...

2. Chemistry

   braden74 replied to TraumaNurse's topic in CRNA

   UC-Berkley offers a good online course. It is still very intense and it is accepted at a lot of the CRNA schools, I know because I already checked. To be sure about the programs you are applying to you should ask the directors directly though. U o...

3. CV experience

   braden74 replied to braden74's topic in CRNA

   From what I have heard you need to work in a medium to large ICU. A small unit will most likely not have the acuity that a larger unit will and you might not get the experiences you need. Ask the program directors at the schools you are thinking of...

4. CV experience

   braden74 replied to braden74's topic in CRNA

   well we have 3 med/surg icu's (soon to be 4), 2 cvicu's, a ccu, a ticu, and a neuro icu so everyone is kind of sectioned off. each patient has there place. we get a lot of cvvhd on our unit and post liver and kidney transplants. the majority of ou...

5. CV experience

   braden74 replied to braden74's topic in CRNA

   Good to know. I think I'm headed there after I get my full year in in my Med/Surg ICU. Thanks for the input

6. West Coast Schools

   braden74 replied to Espresso girl!'s topic in CRNA

   BluEyz, Getting in to Gonzaga for your BSN is no where near as hard as getting in for your NA degree. I graduated from ICN, we dropped the E by the way, in May 2002. ICN is a very good BSN program and will get you ready to be an RN. But getting in...

7. Feedback on CWRU

   braden74 replied to Mother's Love's topic in CRNA

   I can tell you that when USNews had a rating system for CRNA programs that Case was in the top 5. It has a good reputation, especially in Nursing. That's my two cents.

8. Men in nursing school??? Experiences??

   braden74 replied to Fusternc's topic in General Nursing

   My experience was a good one. My class had 65 students and 9 guys. It was never a problem for me. I had clinical assignments where I was the only guy and it went fine. My intructors were great for the most part. There were a few that you had to ...

9. Two year degree RN vs. BSN-RN

   braden74 replied to seewhiterabbit's topic in General Nursing

   wow, with the shortage of rn's and with admissions and applications down all over the US for nursing school i'm surprised you haven't gotten in with a 3.30 GPA. hang in there though, i wouldn't give up my BSN for anything.

10. Two year degree RN vs. BSN-RN

    braden74 replied to seewhiterabbit's topic in General Nursing

    Every facility I have ever worked in paid RN's the same no matter what their educational background is. However, as a new nurse if you want to advance from the bedside you will most likely need your BSN. I recommend it to everyone because once you ...

11. Good News and THANKS

    braden74 replied to smogmatt's topic in CRNA

    hey zzzgirl, OHSU should be opening a school soon. Keep your eyes peeled.

12. employment verification

    braden74 replied to dontae's topic in CRNA

    I agree that honesty works out for the best. I told my interviewers that I planned to apply for CRNA school in 2-3 years in my interview. Then after working for 6 months I sat down with my supervisor to find out what she wants to see from me to giv...

13. Nitro vs Nipride

    braden74 replied to braden74's topic in CRNA

    Thanks for everyones response. The topic has changed a little but then the information coming is good to know. Does anyone have anything else to add about nitro vs nipride? Glad that this discussion has sparked interest.

14. Stupid question

    braden74 replied to g8rlimey's topic in CRNA

    Espresso: I work at Good Sam here in the Valley. I highly recommend it for many reasons. The management is great, the people are helpful, the new grad program is thorough, and you get good experience. Plus we have a good working relationship with ...

15. Nitro vs Nipride

    braden74 posted a topic in CRNA

    Ok I have seen this comparison more than once as a potential question during interviews. I have been looking over the two drugs and also going on what I have been taught. I was wondering if anyone has anything to add to the difference between the t...