ngerste

ngerste specializes in SICU.

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1. I am sorry for the multitude of stat evaluation threads!

   ngerste posted a topic in SRNA

   Hello! This is my first stat evaluation thread, but I see that they are so common. I would really like a genuine evaluation of my chances of not only getting an interview, but actually enrolling in a program. I live in NY and that is where I would...

2. Community Hospitals & ICU Experience

   ngerste replied to ngerste's topic in CRNA

   Thank you everyone for your advice! I received some additional information today: vents are common at this particular community hospital, but hemodynamic monitoring is close to none. Certainly this experience alone will not prepare me for CRNA scho...

3. Community Hospitals & ICU Experience

   ngerste posted a topic in CRNA

   Hello, I am a prospective CRNA student and I am currently considering where I must acquire my critical care experience. Can anyone tell me if an ICU of a community hospital (approximately 120 beds total) may provide adequate experience? While this ...

4. EKG tech vs ICU tech

   ngerste posted a topic in MICU

   Hello, My ultimate goal is to be certified as a CRNA. I'm sure you are aware that one of my requirements is one year of ICU experience. So right now, my goal is to get a job as an RN in the ICU. I am currently in my 2nd semester towards my associa...

5. RN License for the 50 states?

   ngerste replied to ngerste's topic in Career Support

   Yes, that is certainly something I'd like to know. Keep in mind, however, I have only completed my first semester's worth of nursing school. :)

6. RN License for the 50 states?

   ngerste replied to ngerste's topic in Career Support

   Thank you, that was extremely informative. What are BON sites?

7. RN License for the 50 states?

   ngerste posted a topic in Career Support

   Hello! I have a question. Several graduate nursing schools that I've looked at have clinical sites in more than one state, and so they require that you have your RN license for "the state of Massachusetts" or "the state of New York." I had original...

8. What are my chances of getting into CRNA school if...

   ngerste posted a topic in SRNA

   Hello! I'm a first year nursing student, currently working on my ADN. Obviously in order to apply to CRNA schools, I'm going to need my BSN (or any other related field BS). Herego, I'm going to have to tranfer eventually. One of my priority goals ...

9. I really want to succeed, but...

   ngerste posted a topic in General Students

   Hello! I'm currently a nursing student, beginning my nursing career through an associate's degree program at my community college. I'm only about 8 weeks in. At least, I hope there will be a "nursing career" in my future. I was even hoping to cont...