SoReady4CRNA

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1. **Aspiring CRNAs....Did YOU like working in the ICU?**

   SoReady4CRNA replied to SoReady4CRNA's topic in SRNA

   Hahaha! Beedog you are great! I think I'll keep using that for motivation. I have a few "gems" of my own that I won't miss from ICU/CCU. Although I must say that GI bleed is DEFINITELY on the top of my list. That smell is deadly. Cardiac pts: -...

2. **Aspiring CRNAs....Did YOU like working in the ICU?**

   SoReady4CRNA replied to SoReady4CRNA's topic in SRNA

   Hi CVICU RN! I re-read my post and I laughed a little. I am a CCU nurse now and occasionally I am floated back down to that MSICU. I know that I will do whatever it takes to be a CRNA. Honestly, some days I like being a critical care nurse an...

3. Interviewing at Wake Forest and RSNA

   SoReady4CRNA replied to MICURN74's topic in SRNA

   Hello there! Both schools are wonderful. My number one choice is wake forest. They ask you non clinical questions such as, why do you want to be a crna...what was the most difficult patient you've ever taken care of...etc. Raleigh asks you clinic...

4. CCU experience sufficient for CRNA school??

   SoReady4CRNA posted a topic in SRNA

   :redbeathe:heartbeatDisclaimer: this is only my opinion and it may sound a little biased because I love cardiac nursing so much! I do not mean to offend anyone! :):heartbeat:redbeathe Hello all! I am working at the CCU in my hospital and I absolute...

5. **How to study for the GRE??**

   SoReady4CRNA replied to SoReady4CRNA's topic in SRNA

   Hello all! I am wanting to know if anyone has heard of the MLIC Turboprep GRE course. It is quite pricey and I can't seem to find any honest reviews about it.....you know...besides the website testimonials. I did find one chatroom and 4 people...

6. **Aspiring CRNAs....Did YOU like working in the ICU?**

   SoReady4CRNA replied to SoReady4CRNA's topic in SRNA

   Thank you all very much for the great feedback! :) I ended up transferring out of that med/surg ICU about a month ago and went to our CCU. I must say that it is really interesting. We don't have all of the drama that ICU has, but I do see a lo...

7. CVICU Depleted of staff to CRNA school

   SoReady4CRNA replied to smileyRn96's topic in SRNA

   Smiley I have an off topic question for you. Do you know of anyone in your class that has been accepted from High Point Regional Hospital?? Thanks, Future

8. **Aspiring CRNAs....Did YOU like working in the ICU?**

   SoReady4CRNA posted a topic in SRNA

   Hello all! This thread is basically a big rant. hahaha. Well! I went into this profession with the ulitmate goal of becoming a CRNA. I've wanted it ever since the beginning. I will be starting my BSN program in the fall. I already have my ADN...

9. **Should I switch hospitals for better experience??**

   SoReady4CRNA posted a topic in SRNA

   Hello all! :) Right now, I am working in a level 3 Med/Surg ICU. We do get acute patients, but not really acute. I hardly ever get a swanz or ICP monitoring. I have the opportunity to get a job at a level 1 trauma unit that has like 7 differe...

10. **How to study for the GRE??**

    SoReady4CRNA replied to SoReady4CRNA's topic in SRNA

    Thank you all for the wonderful responses and advice. I think I'm just going to buy a kaplan/princeton review book and take the classes that they offer! :) Thanks again! :) Future

11. **How to study for the GRE??**

    SoReady4CRNA replied to SoReady4CRNA's topic in SRNA

    Come on guys, help me out here!!! :)

12. **How to study for the GRE??**

    SoReady4CRNA posted a topic in SRNA

    Hello all! I am in the process of getting my BSN and I am wanting to take the GRE as soon as I can so I can focus directly on my other CRNA pre-reqs. I was wanting to know what programs/books you all used?? I saw this turbo prep class online t...

13. I'm in... with one year experience

    SoReady4CRNA replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in SRNA

    Congratulations FFG! Although I do not totally agree, I can understand where the experienced nurses are coming from. It does take a long time to build that 6th sense.....and it does help to have it. Personally, I plan on waiting until I have 3 ye...

14. GUILT-RIDDEN: inputs needed

    SoReady4CRNA replied to godsgem's topic in SRNA

    Godsgem, I can understand where you are coming from.....trust me. I think you are making the wisest decision to wait. Having a baby (as you know) is very demanding and requires lots of sleepless nights and immediate attention. The anesthesia ...

15. just took the nclex shut off at 210

    SoReady4CRNA replied to essence35's topic in NCLEX

    i know exactly how you feel. i had between 145-160 questions and i felt like a complete failure. when it didn't turn off at 75, i literally thought i was going to die! however, i survived it and ended up passing. it doesn't really matter how many...