megmermaid

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1. programs with deadlines in jan/feb????

   megmermaid replied to pleasetakeme's topic in CRNA

   Newman University in Kansas- apps due Jan 1st Texas Wesleyan (with clinical sites all over)- apps due I think in Feb sometime. I'm pretty sure they were still conducting interviews in April last year. Good Luck!

2. Docs don't allow enough time to sedate

   megmermaid replied to Scopette's topic in General Nursing

   woah! Watch out with that propofol, pt's can easily lose their airway, and the line is very fine with this particular drug. The only way I would ever administer Propofol is if my pt is ventilated (with a rate) or if I have CRNA behind my name. Don'...

3. Who is starting CRNA school this Autumn?

   megmermaid replied to Athlein's topic in CRNA

   sandman you have a PM :)

4. Who is starting CRNA school this Autumn?

   megmermaid replied to Athlein's topic in CRNA

   I'll be at Newman too... just now ordering books and trying not to get too nervous. I have glanced through my CCRN study book, though.

5. Got Interviews at TCU and Wesleyan

   megmermaid replied to Solo's topic in CRNA

   i also think that although TWU admits >100 students, they only graduate around 60. they seem to weed out students during the program, instead of before (during interviews). of course they have an excellent boards pass rate... How did it go sandm...

6. I'm In!!!!

   megmermaid replied to Jedav's topic in CRNA

   CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!

7. Singing Our Way Through...

   megmermaid replied to kavi's topic in General Students

   what's the ACLS one?

8. Got Interviews at TCU and Wesleyan

   megmermaid replied to Solo's topic in CRNA

   My app to Wesleyan is in. They said I would get a letter regarding an interview soon. g8rlimey-what is the pic on your avitar?

9. My Job Hunt

   megmermaid replied to kmchugh's topic in CRNA

   Congrats! That is great news!

10. Advice on career change

    megmermaid replied to DJT's topic in CRNA

    Yoga--- You're going to get me in trouble! I clicked on your link and found a website to order bachelorette party gifts and other sex gag gifts!! lol :)

11. Decisions, Decisions....

    megmermaid replied to FritoPie's topic in CRNA

    Another thing... some CRNA schools may possibly look less fondly on online BSN programs compared to schools you actually go to. I don't remember where I heard this, but it is something to think about.

12. How old is to old.

    megmermaid replied to IT-TO-RN's topic in CRNA

    Just the financial aspect: Generally when you go to CRNA school you can't work and must get loans. I know it usually takes several years to pay these off but I'm not sure what the average time frame is. So if you're 50 now and just graduating... yo...

13. CV experience

    megmermaid replied to braden74's topic in CRNA

    Wow...my hospital is a bit different. Our CVICU is mainly for post heart cath and CICU overflow. The SICU (where I work) gets all the post open hearts (CABG's, valves), any transplants, and AAA's. It sounds like these patients would go to your CVIC...

14. Nurse or Paramedic?

    megmermaid replied to Hooligan's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered flight nursing? I think in some places you have to be a paramedic also, so you would need both. Another thing to consider is that nursing has opportunities to move up (nurse practitioner, CRNA, midwife) and as far as I know a ...

15. Recommended courses while in BSN program?

    megmermaid replied to Fusternc's topic in CRNA

    Concentrate 100% on your school work while in school. I think having a high GPA would be better than sacrificing that for having organic chem. It would probably be OK to take a class during the summer or when you have a really light class load. I k...