jamieblu

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1. MSN vs MNA vs MSNA

   jamieblu replied to Hooang's topic in SRNA

   I had the same questions when i started, so maybe I can help you out. There are multiple degrees awarded for differing CRNA programs. So many initials, it gets confusing. The best way to narrow it down is by determining if you have the slightest i...

2. Lowest GRE to get in CRNA program

   jamieblu replied to sleepeasy's topic in SRNA

   I think it really depends on the school. Some weigh the GRE very heavily, while others do not. Call the schools you are interested in and ask.

3. Anyone interviewing at Wakeforest or Raleigh NC?

   jamieblu replied to mmbmoc's topic in SRNA

   Congrats!!!!! :balloons::balloons::balloons:

4. Who wants a bicarb question?

   jamieblu replied to gluck's topic in CRNA

   Agree... The rationale for giving bicarb in a code is to correct acidosis. No breathing, means too much acid--bicarb can help correct this (in addition to ventilation). Hey SFRN-- Just out of curiosity, I would like to move to SF after school (m...

5. Hospital Based VS. University

   jamieblu replied to yumyum's topic in SRNA

   yumyum, No need to be concerned. I was in the same position. Just do your research on each school you apply to. If the program is through a university that is regionally accredited and also accredited by the AANA, you should be fine. Another thi...

6. Hospital Based VS. University

   jamieblu replied to yumyum's topic in SRNA

   This is not exactly true. Gooding Institute in Panama City FL is not a university based program. There are no universities in the area. They are approved by the AANA to grant the MSNA only as a single degree institution. The degree is not a unive...

7. Athens, GA CRNA to shadow?

   jamieblu replied to gastudent09's topic in CRNA

   Alex, I work in the north tower ICU which has a medical, neurosurgical, and surgical section. All of the nurses rotate to each unit so you get a great range of different experience. I have known people that have worked in the CVICU/CCU on the other...

8. Athens, GA CRNA to shadow?

   jamieblu replied to gastudent09's topic in CRNA

   Oh BTW, I will be speaking on the "nursing panel" on September 15th 10-12 for the incoming junior students. I would be glad to speak with you about my journey to SRNA-dom. Let me know if you will be around and I will be on the lookout for you. -J...

9. Athens, GA CRNA to shadow?

   jamieblu replied to gastudent09's topic in CRNA

   Hi, I work at Athens Regional in the ICU. I am not a CRNA... yet. I have been accepted to ECU's CRNA program and start this January. I waited until I had a little ICU experience before shadowing, I think you may get more out of it this way. Plus,...

10. SRNAS attending Western Carolina University, University of South Carolina or Samford

    jamieblu replied to SadieC's topic in SRNA

    SadieC-- I see you are from Athens--do you live there now? I work at ARMC in the med-surg ICU and start ECU's CRNA program this January.

11. NEED ADVICE (sorry for the long post)

    jamieblu replied to zetanicu's topic in SRNA

    You should definitely consider taking the CCRN. It will give you brownie points for sure. As for the GRE, if you don't do well the first time, study and take it again. The second time I took it I did 50 pts better without even studying. Maybe bec...

12. iphone as PDA

    jamieblu replied to hell000nurse's topic in SRNA

    I will be attending a front loaded program which is very mac friendly, so by Spring 2010--I may need a new phone anyway. Good luck with your new pda. It will be hard to say goodbye to the little iphone guy...

13. iphone as PDA

    jamieblu replied to hell000nurse's topic in SRNA

    I have an old iphone (not the 3G). I downloaded the new software and it has Epocrates Rx, but that's about it. Hopefully in time the programs will become available. Ideally this will happen before I start school in January. I am too attached to c...

14. Confused 23 year old, needs some encouragement

    jamieblu replied to GorillaRN's topic in SRNA

    The only advice I can give you is to shadow both. Once you see what a CRNA and an FNP do, you can make a decision. ICU is a great place to start as a new grad. ER offers good stuff too, but you learn like crazy in the ICU setting. You will have e...

15. Fall 2009 - Where is everyone applying?

    jamieblu replied to lovegasRN's topic in SRNA

    I applied to WCU, Samford, ECU & Duke. I haven't heard from WCU, Samford or Duke--but it doesn't matter now because I accepted a seat at ECU! Wooohooo!