sleepyrasrn

sleepyrasrn specializes in Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU.

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1. Anyone interviewed/accepted to Charleston Area Medical Center?

   sleepyrasrn replied to sleepyrasrn's topic in SRNA

   Hmmmm....anyone know what the deal is with the abrupt, last-minute change of the start date? They moved it up from June 14th to May 10th. That is a huge change this late in the game. Very weird.

2. Anyone interviewed/accepted to Charleston Area Medical Center?

   sleepyrasrn replied to sleepyrasrn's topic in SRNA

   I just got my letter today!!! I'm in at CAMC for 2010! I can't believe it. I've got so much to get done in such a short time. Maybe I'll see you in class this year Greezball, maybe next year. Congrats either way!

3. Clarification on prescriptive authority

   sleepyrasrn posted a topic in SRNA

   it's amazing how much misinformation is perpetuated by "would-be crna's" and other misinformed persons. i was told by more than one person (in another forum) to avoid west virginia's camc program since you are unable to obtain prescriptive authority...

4. Anyone interviewed/accepted to Charleston Area Medical Center?

   sleepyrasrn posted a topic in SRNA

   The deadline for applications is Feb 1, 2010 for the Charleston Area Medical Center DMPNA program. I'm waiting on pins and needles to hear back from them.:gtch: Has anybody interviewed or been accepted yet?

5. Is ED experience acceptable for CRNA programs?

   sleepyrasrn replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in SRNA

   Typically programs want ICU experience. The AANA standard is a minimum of 1 year in an ICU setting with ventilators and vasoactive drips. Each program has different requirements, but in my research I haven't seen any programs that will consider ED e...

6. CRNA's! Did your program have a strong clinical component?

   sleepyrasrn replied to sleepyrasrn's topic in CRNA

   I've been told (by CRNA's that I work with) to stay away from Mayo's program since they don't allow their students to do regional techniques. Is this true? Thanks for the heads up about the clinicals. It's good to know Mayo has intense rotations....

7. CRNA's! Did your program have a strong clinical component?

   sleepyrasrn replied to sleepyrasrn's topic in CRNA

   Thanks for the reply. I've heard many good things about Cal State's program and I'm considering applying there. Can anyone speak to Barry's clinical experience in Florida or Charleston Area Medical Centers rotations now that the doctoral program ha...

8. Charleston Area Medical Center DMPNA students? school reputation?

   sleepyrasrn replied to sleepyrasrn's topic in CRNA

   Thanks for the input. When you say "students from other programs" would you mind sharing which programs you mean? I'd like to avoid (if possible) applying to programs that have a tarnished reputation. For instance, the other CRNA program in WV is ...

9. CRNA's! Did your program have a strong clinical component?

   sleepyrasrn posted a topic in CRNA

   Various schools seem to have a reputation for either strong or weak clinical components. Some give you the bare minimum to meet requirements and others provide an exorbitant amount of cases in open heart, neurosurg, and regional techniques. While I ...

10. Charleston Area Medical Center DMPNA students? school reputation?

    sleepyrasrn posted a topic in CRNA

    I'm applying to CAMC's DMPNA program and was wondering what kind of reputation this school has. What are the clinicals like? Do you get to do much with regionals? The program puts a huge emphasis on management education which sounds very appealing...

11. Helpful Physio & Chem Prep Courses? Barry & VCU courses?

    sleepyrasrn replied to AdonaiLoveable's topic in SRNA

    I know this is an older thread, but can anyone tell me more about the VCU course. I took general chemistry about 5 years ago and very little organic chemistry was covered. Are these courses doable with minimal or latent chemistry experience? It lo...

12. Advice for Senior Practicum student in the ICU?

    sleepyrasrn replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in CCU

    Something that is hard to grasp as a new nurse is the big picture. Cliche' as it may be it really is an area that can take some time to develop. Something that may help is to take a step back every once in a while with your patient and ask "what's ...

13. Lung transplant: balance between sparing lungs and administering fluid.

    sleepyrasrn posted a topic in MICU

    Just curious what the concensus is out there with thoracic transplant nurses. I am relatively new to the thoracic specialty (8 mos thoracic, but RN for 5 years with Neuro ICU background prior) and I haven't figured out the balance between tolerating ...

14. How can I get into ICU straight out of school?

    sleepyrasrn replied to MrRockerSN's topic in SRNA

    Getting into the ICU right after school is a competitive task in most states I've worked. But nursing is still seemingly desperate for bodies and the last two ICU's I worked in were staffed nearly half by RN's with less than a years experience or fr...

15. tell the boss or get another reference? what would you do?

    sleepyrasrn replied to sleepyrasrn's topic in SRNA

    I grew up in the Ogden area as well. Funny thing. I graduated from Weber State University too. It's been 4 years ago. I finally decided to move out of state up to Seattle for a more acute working atmosphere, though. Hence, the position I am in....