Jen1.0

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1. Credentialing fees?

   Jen1.0 posted a topic in CRNA

   I am graduating soon, and am starting the process of signing on for a job with a hospital. I just received my credentialing packet and found out that I will be charged a fee of $150 for credentialing. Is this common? I have never heard of paying a...

2. Trauma ICU?

   Jen1.0 replied to piper_for_hire's topic in SRNA

   Piper, I was in a situation similar to yours. I worked in a large SICU for just over a year, then moved to a level I trauma ICU, where I worked for almost 2 years. I still saw some swans, CVVHD, etc., but not as often as in SICU. I am currently in...

3. Maintaining certifications

   Jen1.0 replied to gasmaster's topic in SRNA

   I'm not planning to renew my CCRN. I've got enough to deal with just keeping up with school work. I mostly got my CCRN to help me get into school, so now that I'm in I don't need it anymore. Just my

4. How long did it take you to get ICU experience?

   Jen1.0 replied to Spartan05's topic in SRNA

   I have worked in 2 ICU's, and both hired new grads (ADN or BSN). I definitely agree with biglum about not feeling adequately prepared with only one year of experience. I've been working in the ICU for 3 years, and am still amazed with how much I do...

5. Anyone from Michigan out there??

   Jen1.0 replied to nrs33246's topic in SRNA

   I got a phone call last Tuesday. I'm not sure if they have called everyone yet or not. Good luck!

6. Anyone from Michigan out there??

   Jen1.0 replied to nrs33246's topic in SRNA

   I graduated from SVSU in 2004, how about you? Small world, eh?

7. Anyone from Michigan out there??

   Jen1.0 replied to nrs33246's topic in SRNA

   I'm from Michigan, I've just been lurking for about a year. I just got in at MSU (first class admitted), starting in January 2008. How about you, have you started applying?

8. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

   Jen1.0 replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

   nurselizk, looks like we'll be classmates! I got the acceptance call from MSU yesterday. Congratulations!!!:balloons: