milian7

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1. Reaction to when things go wrong: comes in time, or a sign to avoid?

   milian7 posted a topic in CRNA

   Hi All, I have been an RN for a little over a year now, working in a CTICU. I have already been accepted into a CRNA program to start in 2 years, and with that news comes that point where I am thinking about this career path even harder. When someth...

2. someone please tell me how ridiculous my doubts are

   milian7 replied to milian7's topic in SRNA

   hi love-d-OR: sorry if I presented my timeline confusing, I know I have to work in ICU, that's why I'm an extern in one already, set to graduate in May and hopeful on continuing to work there (lev 1 trauma center.. intense patients) or else another I...

3. someone please tell me how ridiculous my doubts are

   milian7 posted a topic in SRNA

   I am pretty sure that what I am about to say are the tiniest reasons not to become a CRNA. Overall, I think the job suits me wonderfully and I think the whole concept is so fascinating. I am an extern in a SICU now, and I have to say that I love watc...

4. I know this is a common question, but: CCU/SICU vs. NICU?

   milian7 replied to MoLee228's topic in SRNA

   oh man, that is discouraging... i had thought about PICU but many of the schools I am interested in do not accept PICU as experience

5. for those who got in with NICU experience

   milian7 posted a topic in SRNA

   I am finishing up my BSN this year, set to graduate in May. I did an externship in an ICU this summer and was planning on doing my last clinical in the neonatal ICU... I just am more drawn to helping out the little babies. I know that SICU/CVICU is r...

6. I know this is a common question, but: CCU/SICU vs. NICU?

   milian7 replied to MoLee228's topic in SRNA

   hey MoLee, I know this is an old thread now but I thought you might see the message that I posted anyway. What did you decide to do? You sound exactly like me. I'm graduating this May, soon to be choosing my last clinical rotation and I want to do NI...

7. cardiac rehab NP

   milian7 posted a topic in NP

   i think one specialty i may love to eventually get involved in is cardiac rehab.. i love wellness and teaching people all about such life habits. i have been looking at job postings, but do not see any ads for nurse practitioners in this setting? are...

8. Call hours

   milian7 posted a topic in Operating Room

   I was wondering if anyone could tell me different hospital's policies on call.. Are most of you obligated to take it? Are there often certain nurses who want the extra money and volunteer to take the call? Overall.. on average how often can you expec...

9. what to say at interviews

   milian7 posted a topic in SRNA

   I have a question for all those who entered the ICU knowing you planned on leaving soon to begin CRNA school (once accepted of course!). How did you approach this at your interview for your job at the hospital? Did you tell them you plan on leaving ...

10. Nurse Anesthetists

    milian7 replied to TLCinCT's topic in SRNA

    amen "mrshouse"!!!!!! i am in near the same place as above poster.. i DID start nursing school to become a CRNA, not remain a RN.. and I appreciate the support of people who actually answer the question rather than question motives! a big thank you t...

11. differences of nurse's role to CRNA's role

    milian7 replied to milian7's topic in CRNA

    Thank you everyone! Your replies were all helpful in their own way. I do genuinely enjoy making someone comfortable and I have left work the happiest person alive some day when a patient has truly been more comfortable and let me know that they are ...

12. best units to gain experience on before CRNA school

    milian7 replied to jmunrs2010's topic in SRNA

    I have heard that CVICU is the best place to get experience... I was wondering if CCU ever counts as well ???

13. differences of nurse's role to CRNA's role

    milian7 posted a topic in CRNA

    Hi all! I am going to be a senior in nursing school, I entered the nursing field to become a nurse anesthetist in the long run... my other choice was a PA in surgery. While in school for nursing, I have to say, I'm a little freaked out on the whole t...