ER Only Background for CRNA??

[edrn21]

I have been an ER nurse for almost 3 yrs now- have worked in 2 different hospitals. I typically work in the "ALS" or critical side of the ER and also do charge so attend many codes/care for many ICU pts before they are tx to the unit. My question is whether anybody knows of specific schools that count ER nursing as meeting the "critical care" requirements. AM competent with vents and many gtts but do not have experience with Swans, weaning from vents etc. Also to the CRNA's out there do you feel this is enough critical care experience or do I really need to go to the ICU for a year?? I love the ER and do not really have the ICU mentality but will do what I have too!! THANKS

[krzysiu]

In my neck of the woods, ER is not o.k.

[Pass the Gas]

ER is not the same as ICU experience. The only reason some school accept students with only ER experience is because they do not get enough applicants with ICU experience.

[jls189]

dfk,

I almost fell off the couch when I read your response. Thanks for the laugh. Loved it!

[jls189]

There's a definate difference b/w "anal retention and anal retentive" Ha! Ha!

[Pass the Gas]

You bet!! It is the truth!! :-)