NICU_Nightingale BSN, RN

NICU_Nightingale has 10 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in NICU.

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   FGCU CRNA 2020

   NICU_Nightingale replied to SRNA2CRNA's topic in SRNA

   Hey sorry! GPA 3.8, GRE 301? (don't remember sorry), CCRN and other certifications, nurse for 6.5 years charge/resource/precepting. Lots of on unit projects and policy development and I had shadow time with a CRNA. They did ask me about my time on th...
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   What CRNA schools truly accept NICU experience?

   NICU_Nightingale replied to Algal91's topic in SRNA

   A fair amount of schools take NICU experience but the caveat is us NICU nurses need way more experience years wise and also work in very high acuity units. Two years isn’t enough NICU experience in my opinion and only having one dopa drip is telling....
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   FGCU CRNA 2020

   NICU_Nightingale replied to SRNA2CRNA's topic in SRNA

   Hi! We had to reply by November 1st with acceptance.
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   FGCU CRNA 2020

   NICU_Nightingale replied to SRNA2CRNA's topic in SRNA

   When I was leaving they gave me a timeline of when they’d be notifying for acceptance. However I was nervous and forgot what they said. I know she said “Monday is the last day for interviews so we’ll be making decisions around then” but then went on ...
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   FGCU CRNA 2020

   NICU_Nightingale replied to SRNA2CRNA's topic in SRNA

   So I really can’t, simply because I didn’t think it was too bad. Mostly “get to know you” type questions with few clinical oriented questions but then I know some people did get asked clinical questions and they did think it was rough and “got grille...
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   FGCU CRNA 2020

   NICU_Nightingale replied to SRNA2CRNA's topic in SRNA

   Hi all, I also received an interview invitation today around noon! Good luck everyone!
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   FGCU CRNA 2020

   NICU_Nightingale replied to SRNA2CRNA's topic in SRNA

   Congrats! Thanks for updating everyone!
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   FGCU CRNA 2020

   NICU_Nightingale replied to SRNA2CRNA's topic in SRNA

   I’m so excited and extremely nervous at the same time! Patiently waiting for information ?
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   FGCU CRNA 2020

   NICU_Nightingale replied to SRNA2CRNA's topic in SRNA

   The interview dates are 9/30, 10/1, 10/8, 10/12, 10/14. What I’d recommend if calling doesn’t work is to join a Facebook page and make a post asking if someone would let you shadow them.
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    FGCU CRNA 2020

    NICU_Nightingale replied to SRNA2CRNA's topic in SRNA

    Hey all! Did you guys get the email with interview dates?? Just want to make sure everyone’s in the loop ☺️
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    FGCU CRNA 2020

    NICU_Nightingale replied to SRNA2CRNA's topic in SRNA

    Hey Megan! Yeah I've been shadowing at GCMC ☺️
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    FGCU CRNA 2020

    NICU_Nightingale replied to SRNA2CRNA's topic in SRNA

    ICHS C/O 2012 You? Did you go FGCU for your undergrad then and stay around?
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    FGCU CRNA 2020

    NICU_Nightingale replied to SRNA2CRNA's topic in SRNA

    No, I'm a Fort Myers native actually!
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    FGCU CRNA 2020

    NICU_Nightingale replied to SRNA2CRNA's topic in SRNA

    Hi there! I plan to apply for the 2020 class too! Thanks for creating this thread! Nice place for us all to stress together ?
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    Slobber �

    NICU_Nightingale replied to 3yrDiploma's topic in NICU

    I've always been taught 8fr for CPAP to help vent then I put down duoderm, cheveron with respiratory tape, tegaderm to top it off. Typically stays at LEAST my shift if not longer [emoji5]️