SIGMACHIGUY

SIGMACHIGUY specializes in Cardiac & Medical ICU.

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1. ICU Experience

   SIGMACHIGUY replied to Jump_Nurse's topic in SRNA

   why I wanted to work at UCLA, what I'll bring to the unit, where I've worked before, where I went to school, etc. Very normal stuff so just be yourself, smile, and show that you're enthusiastic and happy to be there and you'll be fine! :)

2. ICU Experience

   SIGMACHIGUY replied to Jump_Nurse's topic in SRNA

   Hi chiklet, As for tips for your interview, I'm not sure what Liver/Tx asks but for my MICU interview they asked for normal/expected questions. Nothing crazy or grilling occurred. Just why I wanted to work at UCLA, what I'll bring to the unit, wher...

3. Tell or DON'T tell colleagues/staff that you are pursuing CRNA?

   SIGMACHIGUY replied to SIGMACHIGUY's topic in SRNA

   I absolutely agree with all of these responses! It was more of a general question...I NEVER had the intent or slightest inclination to have that "I'm here for a 1 and am off to CRNA school after that year" attitude. Just as some have said, you neve...

4. Tell or DON'T tell colleagues/staff that you are pursuing CRNA?

   SIGMACHIGUY replied to SIGMACHIGUY's topic in SRNA

   Thanks for your valuable feedback and positive words Cassandra!! I definitely agree with everything you said and you couldn't have put it more simply!! Great points and get perspectives...I definitely respect the role of an ICU nurse and being at a...

5. ICU Experience

   SIGMACHIGUY replied to Jump_Nurse's topic in SRNA

   Just 3 more posts!! haha~

6. ICU Experience

   SIGMACHIGUY replied to Jump_Nurse's topic in SRNA

   Thanks for all that info, it really was helpful!! I still consider myself to definitely be a new grad especially to the ICU setting obviously so I am not surprised that I was off with some of my info. I was just actually wondering that the other d...

7. ICU Experience

   SIGMACHIGUY replied to Jump_Nurse's topic in SRNA

   A little skill with a LOT of luck!! I'll take that any day of the week!!!

8. Why

   SIGMACHIGUY replied to alterego33's topic in SRNA

   Thank you for your support and understanding...perhaps you are right but at the same time, there are so many benefits with being a CRNA at the same time. I'd dare say that those arrogant anesthesiologists who may think they are better than you are a...

9. Why

   SIGMACHIGUY replied to alterego33's topic in SRNA

   I appreciate your feedback and completely agree with you. There's just a lot of things going on in my mind right now so I hope you don't take it the wrong way...sort of a mid-life crisis if you will. I respect nursing and medicine for what they bot...

10. MICU, or defer to another ICU later?

    SIGMACHIGUY replied to SIGMACHIGUY's topic in SRNA

    Thanks everyone for your feedback, I really appreciate it!! I'm 99.9% sure...well 100% sure now that I'm going to take the position. I probably would have anyways because it's a large teaching hospital (UCLA Medical Center), level 1 trauma, and of ...

11. MICU, or defer to another ICU later?

    SIGMACHIGUY posted a topic in SRNA

    I was just wondering if MICU offers a good experience for a foundation in nurse anesthesia during your ICU requirement? I can potentially start in a MICU at a level 1 trauma center or I can try to wait for openings in the cardio-thoracic and/or neur...

12. Did you always want to be a CRNA?

    SIGMACHIGUY replied to alwayslearning08's topic in CRNA

    I was initially interested in anesthesiology and was pursuing medical school until I met a CRNA one day. He told me about it so spent the next 3 years researching and reading about it and made the decision to pursue CRNA. I do like certain aspects o...

13. Why

    SIGMACHIGUY replied to alterego33's topic in SRNA

    MB73 put is PERFECTLY!!! I haven't decided yet but anesthesia just FASCINATES me. You are tasked with one of the biggest responsibilities ever in having a patient's life in your hands and you are required to make critical decisions regarding their a...

14. ICU Experience

    SIGMACHIGUY replied to Jump_Nurse's topic in SRNA

    I just graduated from nursing school in July, passed the NCLEX and started at a local hospital in their cardiac observation unit in September. It's not an intensive care unit but it's a step down and we do 3:1 drips. Two of my 3 patients yesterday ...

15. Anyone ever have thoughts about going from pre-CRNA to medical anesthesiology?

    SIGMACHIGUY replied to SIGMACHIGUY's topic in CRNA

    I feel the exact same way you do ever since I made the decision my senior year of college to pursue nurse anesthesia and I think we would be identical in our thoughts about being a CRNA. But, have you or did you ever question yourself in the entire ...