sydn35

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1. Where after PACU?

   sydn35 replied to hs2005's topic in PACU

   I actually started the review course last nite but all we did was take a diagnostic test. Really need to brush up on the quantitative, but I already knew that and hopefully the classroom instruction will help. I'll keep you posted.

2. Where after PACU?

   sydn35 replied to hs2005's topic in PACU

   Hi traumaguy8, sounds like you have a lot of work to do before applying to school. I know exactly how that feels because I do to. I am not only working towards getting my critical care experience but I also am taking a GRE prep course and plan on ta...

3. Where after PACU?

   sydn35 replied to hs2005's topic in PACU

   Thanks so much for your response!! It is also encouraging to know that other people view PACU as critical care, because a lot of people do not. In our PACU it is very busy and we not only have ICU hold overs sometimes but we also have patients on ve...

4. Where after PACU?

   sydn35 replied to hs2005's topic in PACU

   Babs0512, You stated that some PACU nurses have gone to anesthesia school? Did these nurses have ICU experience as well or only PACU? I ask because I am applying to anesthesia school next year but I do not have ICU experience.

5. Anyone heard from University of South Carolina?

   sydn35 replied to dwurl's topic in SRNA

   Congrats:yeah:to all of you who were accepted to the University of South Carolina. I hope to apply there next year and was just curious about how the interview process went? Do they ask alot of clinical/hemodynamic questions?

6. GREs

   sydn35 replied to Special31's topic in SRNA

   LackeyRN, Yes, I am referring to the classroom course. It is 9 weeks every Wed from 6-830 pm. I know alot of people feel that it is not worth the money but you have to do what works best for you and I feel classroom instruction would be most benefic...

7. GREs

   sydn35 replied to Special31's topic in SRNA

   I plan on taking the same course in September and would love to know how it goes for you after you complete the course and take the exam. I have been out of school for a long time as well and just feel that I need the classroom instruction and struc...

8. GREs

   sydn35 replied to Special31's topic in SRNA

   I noticed you stated that you did not have ICU experience and was curious what your work experience was and were you accepted.

9. Anyone heard from University of South Carolina?

   sydn35 replied to dwurl's topic in SRNA

   Congrats to all of you who received interviews!! I hope to apply to USC-Columbia next year for the 2012 class and have talked to some students currently in the program. From what I understand the interview process involves approximately 8 people, a...

10. PACU, ED, NICU applicants

    sydn35 replied to sydn35's topic in SRNA

    Thanks for the reply. By NICU I mean Neonatal.

11. PACU, ED, NICU applicants

    sydn35 posted a topic in SRNA

    Just wondering if there were any current SRNA or graduates from anesthesia schools who had only PACU, ED, or NICU experience. I have been looking at different schools across the US and some accept experience in those areas. If you are one of those p...