Jaelle625

Jaelle625 has 2 years experience and specializes in CVSICU.

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1. CSICU same as CVICU? Interview HELP!

   Jaelle625 replied to Nurse7970's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   CVSICU not only does open heart cases, but also (V)ascular cases. So your "typical" cabg, valve, transplant with the addition of AAAs, TAAs, carotid endarterectomies, etc... I'm sure individual units...

2. CCRN 2013

   Jaelle625 replied to Suri08's topic in Critical Care

   BSN, RN, CCRN as of today! I used Laura G and Pass CCRN (question bank only--the book is WAY too involved). Good luck to all who are

3. 2013 Case Western Nurse Anesthesia Interview

   Jaelle625 replied to westbury's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I don't plan to apply to Case Western, but I'm curious about the math questions? Are we talking gtt calcs? I feel like a math quiz in the middle of an interview would make me miss a

4. VCU's combined MSNA/DNAP program

   Jaelle625 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Hi all! I've recently been looking into VCU's combined MSNA/DNAP program and have a few questions for anyone who may know. I'm curious as to how much additional study time these students had to...

5. Retaking undergrad courses vs. taking graduate level courses

   Jaelle625 replied to Jaelle625's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Missnurse01: Coursera? I briefly looked into what it entailed. Care to elaborate? It looks as though its college courses without the college credit? Would you recommend supplementing grad level...

6. CVSICU

   Jaelle625 replied to Stormy8's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   It does get better. One day at a time. I've only been off orientation for a few months and I've already had a few situations where the proverbial **** has hit the fan. I was AMAZED at how fast my...

7. Is it worth taking MSN core classes to become a "competitive applicant"?

   Jaelle625 replied to Spoiled1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Thanks for the responses! I will definitely have to look into this further. I did see that at my facility, there is a time commitment of 8 months after the semester is over. Not an issue for me if I...

8. Is it worth taking MSN core classes to become a "competitive applicant"?

   Jaelle625 replied to Spoiled1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I really wanted to use my employer's tuition reimbursement as well, but it seems as though I have to be enrolled in a degree program. Did you find a loop hole or did your facility not have that...

9. calcium chloride

   Jaelle625 replied to Andrea2107's topic in Critical Care

   We give CaCl regularly on our unit in response to hypotension. Your serum Ca may be normal, but your Ionized Calcium (free floating, available to be used Ca) may be low. MD is correct in that it...

10. Retaking undergrad courses vs. taking graduate level courses

    Jaelle625 replied to Jaelle625's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Rd, I sent you a pm but its not showing up in my "sent" folder. Let me know if you didn't get

11. Retaking undergrad courses vs. taking graduate level courses

    Jaelle625 replied to Jaelle625's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You guys are great! Thanks for the advice! There's a CRNA school near me that let's you take advanced patho and suggests taking a research class that's required for their program. Rd: What graduate...

12. Retaking undergrad courses vs. taking graduate level courses

    Jaelle625 replied to Jaelle625's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have seen many people suggest calling schools to see what they recommend. Is it better to call with a bunch of questions, or would they allow me to schedule a meeting in person? Either would suffice...

13. Retaking undergrad courses vs. taking graduate level courses

    Jaelle625 replied to Jaelle625's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you for the feedback! I took general Chem I and ochem in undergrad and got As in both. Would you suggest taking general chem II (it wasn't required for undergrad so I didn't take it

14. Retaking undergrad courses vs. taking graduate level courses

    Jaelle625 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My "young and dumb" days are finally catching up to me... I'll save you all the gory details and just get to the point: A&PI- B A&PII- C Microbiology- C All were taken 2004-2005ish. There...

15. What to know before starting CTICU preceptorship?

    Jaelle625 replied to bug2621's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    This was my response from a similar previous post: I can't speak for experienced CVSICU nurses as I'm new to this specialty myself, but I can give some insight from the "newbie" perspective....