Blackczar22

Blackczar22 specializes in CVICU, MSICU.

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1. What does an ICU nurse do exactly?

   Blackczar22 replied to MJB's topic in MICU

   That just made my day...lol! Snatch em out of the light so they can come back and bring us cookies and other goodies...lol

2. PASS CCRN

   Blackczar22 replied to avillam2's topic in Critical

   Congrats Avillam...way to go.

3. PASS CCRN

   Blackczar22 replied to avillam2's topic in Critical

   First off, good luck on the CCRN exam. This is how I studied and passed the first time. I watched AACNs CCRN Review videos, I also listened to laura gasparis cds anytime im driving to anywhere and even I put it on my ipod for on the go. Then I did qu...

4. ICU position immediately after graduating with BSN

   Blackczar22 replied to Kelly Fineman's topic in Critical

   What I did when I was going to school was working in the ER as a Nurse Tech for 2 solid years full time before graduating. This is in Washington State though. If Califonia has a Nurse Tech licence then get it and use it in any department you want. Th...

5. New Grad: What job to take if I want to be CRNA?

   Blackczar22 replied to ANJ286's topic in Critical

   Lol, when you say CVICU is preferred over MSICU because of invasive lines and drips....(hehe). Well to inform you I work in a MSICU where its a daily thing to have Preceps, swans, IABP, and all other invasive lines you can think of. Not to forget Vas...

6. New Grad: What job to take if I want to be CRNA?

   Blackczar22 replied to ANJ286's topic in Critical

   For applying to most CRNA school, you can work in any critical care unit. They dont specify that it has to be a MSICU or CVICU or Neuro ICU. Most require at least 1 full year critical care experience and some require more than a year. Also, some scho...