does Burn count as ICU

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I'm a new grad got a job in bicu at a level 1 trauma center and the unit is the only one in county that's burn verified... does burn count as ICU EXPERIENCE?

I made it into a CRNA program from a burn unit. You just need to present the unit's strengths. No doubt i feel that my cvicu classmates are a bit more prepared... I recommend contacting any specific programs you may be applying to.

I'm glad to here you actually got In to a program. Very Inspiring. I'm sure you have had to work little more harder than your cvicu mates. But you are in that's what important. It can be done yay!

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Specializes in Anesthesia.

I would NEVER trade my burn experiene for anything! Those burn survivors are so inspiring and the staff is so dedicated and compassionate. I have never seen anything like it before or since!

It was difficult to leave...enjoy your time there.

Which unit are you in?

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I would NEVER trade my burn experiene for anything! Those burn survivors are so inspiring and the staff is so dedicated and compassionate. I have never seen anything like it before or since!

It was difficult to leave...enjoy your time there.

Which unit are you in?

I'm a new grad in the burn unit. Haha I'm a baby nurse. I look forward to the experience and I will apply after 2 years of experience :) thank you and YAY to burn nurses!

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Specializes in Anesthesia.

dont mean to keep going and going, but i started there as a new grad as well!!!

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You should be fine as long as you manage vasoactive drips and intubated patients.

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You should be fine as long as you manage vasoactive drips and intubated patients.

Great thank you ;)

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Fyi the all crna schools site is known to have a lot of incorrect info. Either from getting info from strange sources or not updating. I saw a lot of errors when I first found the site, had to do a lot of digging. Just don't take it as written in stone.

And good luck to you! Do they still use leeches?

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Specializes in Family Practice, ICU.

About the all crna schools site: definitely contact the program you are interested in (preferably the director) before applying. One take Burn experience, some don't. But many do.

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Thank u both for the advice will do☆

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Fyi the all crna schools site is known to have a lot of incorrect info. Either from getting info from strange sources or not updating. I saw a lot of errors when I first found the site, had to do a lot of digging. Just don't take it as written in stone.

And good luck to you! Do they still use leeches?

Haven't seen leeches still yet to do see if they hahaha

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As a new grad just hitting the one year mark and in the same shoes as the Op, I appreciate all the comments and input!

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can't wait to hear it!

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