optimisticSRNA

optimisticSRNA specializes in MICU, SICU.

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1. CCNA EXAM

   optimisticSRNA replied to nia_king's topic in SRNA

   Thanks for your post! Especially the part about "the more you study, the worse you'll do"! That is exactly what has been happening to me, and I flipped out! But, what you say makes sense, about the multiple choice being the hardest content. THanks f...

2. Am I the only one??

   optimisticSRNA replied to fungirl's topic in SRNA

   Sorry, not going to answer that one :) But all the Michigan schools have their downside, I can tell you that for sure!

3. Am I the only one??

   optimisticSRNA replied to fungirl's topic in SRNA

   Lately, it has been every day that I wish I could quit. The clinical site I am currently at sucks, our instructors are just plain nasty, and we are having one heck of a didactic semester too. It's a frustrating existence, and I didn't believe everyon...

4. Michigan CRNA schools

   optimisticSRNA replied to nurselemmon's topic in SRNA

   I'm currently a junior at UD's program. GPA 3.92 GRE 1260 2.5 years experience when I started the program. Also, just wanted to comment on the online component. We only take Physics and Research online. This may be changing, but currently, everythi...

5. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

   optimisticSRNA replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in SRNA

   Hello everyone! I thought I'd update here, now that I have my $$ for school. First of all, I HIGHLY recommend Chase for your federal and private loans. The first thing I did in my search for the dollars was fill out my FAFSA and take all the loans t...

6. Physician pats patients on the head

   optimisticSRNA replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

   I'd rather be patted on the head then what happened to my patient last night. A little history, 17 year old gun shot wound to the leg. Ortho doc comes in and starts being rough on the poor kid's let. Kid says "take it easy!". Doc, "Don't blame me, I'...

7. Classes filled 2 years in advance?????

   optimisticSRNA replied to jfk6668's topic in SRNA

   They could mean the class that is graduating in 2009, I had a little shock when offerered a position for "the class of 2009". Maybe I was the only one confused....

8. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

   optimisticSRNA replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in SRNA

   Hello everyone! I'm currently on the search for the dollars. I have accepted the Stafford loans and the PLUS loan that school's going to "allow" me, totalling about $40000. I have read through this thread so many times, it's so great! My question is...

9. Ready for the ICU???

   optimisticSRNA replied to jamminworld's topic in MICU

   JW- The longer you wait to go to ICU, the more nervous you'll be. I honestly think that. You'll psych yourself out more, when, really, there's not a lot of difference between your stepdown patients and the ICU. And, you will be starting off ahead of ...

10. Feeling jaded...

    optimisticSRNA posted a topic in MICU

    Hello all! Just want to see if anyone else feels jaded in the ICU. Working in the Trauma/Surg ICU is starting to make me...a wench. I have done a week's vacation, stress relief, etc. It's just that when I'm at work, I have been losing my patience qu...

11. reference letters

    optimisticSRNA replied to sallee13's topic in SRNA

    Definitely get the letter of rec from your current workplace. I had a similar situation to yours. I felt underhanded about it, but it was beneficial, since I'm starting in the fall (yay!) The thing is, a new place may not even write you one. My new e...

12. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

    optimisticSRNA replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in SRNA

    bump= adding a post to the thread so it doesn't get "buried" in the backpages of a thread. This thread has been stickied though, so now this great info won't get lost! -Nurse Kern

13. Grades, Gre Scores, Experience, etc...

    optimisticSRNA replied to malraymal's topic in SRNA

    Undergrad GPA 3.84 GRE 1260 and 4.5 (new test, 720 math 540 verbal) I will have 2.5 years experience when I start Fall 2007. 1.5 Medical ICU (large teaching hospital) and 1 years Trauma/SICU (level 1 trauma, large teaching hospital). ACLS, BLS, PALS,...

14. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    optimisticSRNA replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

    Oakland University- interviewed and accepted U of D Mercy- interviewed and accepted, will be attending in the fall:)

15. University of Detroit Interview pending...

    optimisticSRNA replied to nrs33246's topic in SRNA

    It most certainly does. I have to thank everyone here for their insight, allnurses.com has helped me so much with this endeavor!