Sorry, I also meant to ask how this study would be looked at as far as single blinded. Would the patient be considered blinded since they wouldn't know which group they were assigned? I'm not sure how that would effect this study since knowing if the...
Hello, I am in a graduate nursing research course and have a question regarding experimental vs quasiexperimental designs for my proposal. My group looked at the topic that nurses lack of research knowledge is a barrier to utilizing EBP and it's ef...
I used the Pass CCRN book/CD and that more than prepared me! The questions were so similar that after I got done the exam I couldn't remember which were test questions and which were practice questions. I used it for two weeks and passed the test wi...
I am also in a program with a classmate who has only PICU experience. Only downfalls are that you will have to work more getting to know the adult stuff and you may not be familiar with normal appropriate treatments. That said my classmate is doing f...
Agree, CCRN is a big determining factor in most schools. Also, make sure you shadow a CRNA a few times. I know that was a big question in my interview. They want to make sure you know what a CRNA does (there are a lot of incorrect perceptions).
nike0777 replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in SRNA
They'll look more at your overall GPA for the most part. As long as you're grades in your other classes and your overall GPA is good you should be fine. One thing that would help a great deal is to get your CCRN after you've worked in ICU. Most schoo...
Obviously there are many differences in schools and applicants, but I know a nurse who applied to the program the same time as me who had previous ICU experience but worked in PACU for the last few years and she did not get in. I had a PACU nurse ask...
SICU with open hearts would definitely be a plus, trauma level doesn't really matter. I'm in anesthesia school now and I have classmates with such a variety of backgrounds from peds only to Neuro ICU. I agree with CKH23, your GPA and having your CCRN...
I agree, you should shadow a few CRNAs and decide. I'm in anesthesia school now so it's never boring for me :). In my opinion it's a lot like ICU nursing, you may go a little while caring for the same type of patient with no excitement, then you get ...
If you really think you want to go to CRNA school then definitely the PCU position. While in the PCU position you should shadow a CRNA to determine if it's right for you. That way if you decide it is for you, you can transfer into the ICU. Honestly I...