SelfActualization

SelfActualization has 6 years experience and specializes in BICU,PICU,Rural ICU,Float ICU,IV Therapy.

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1. Questions about becoming a CRNA from a nursing student

   SelfActualization replied to miss_sarah's topic in SRNA

   First get into an ICU internship and work in the ICU for a few years. Then get as many nursing certifications as possible, especially your CCRN. Take the GRE. Shadow an Anesthesiologist or CRNA. Take as many continuing education classes as possib...

2. Univ. of Pittsburgh- Aug 2009. Anyone else?

   SelfActualization replied to JJRBuckeyeRN's topic in SRNA

   Hi future classmate :) I'm trying to get to 15 post also to get in touch with our class. I've found about 6 people so far and we should meet up before the program starts...drinks?

3. Nursing Certifications - how important?

   SelfActualization replied to al_e135's topic in SRNA

   I'm starting CRNA school this fall. I had CCRN, ACLS, PALS, ENPC, TNCC, NRP and maybe something else. Basically if you can take it, do so. Especially must have your CCRN.

4. IVs

   SelfActualization replied to putmetosleep's topic in CRNA

   I'm starting CRNA school this Fall and I recently became an IV therapist to deal with this issue (and have an ICU break). Basically after 1 day of starting 10 or so IVs, your golden! If you that worried about it, spend a day in the ED and start IVs...

5. Univ. of Pittsburgh- Aug 2009. Anyone else?

   SelfActualization replied to JJRBuckeyeRN's topic in SRNA

   Hi, I am coming to Pitt in Aug too! Part-time this Fall (Patho, Stats and EBP) and Full time in Jan. Would love to meet people in advance as well. I'm moving from Portland, OR and will be there as of Aug 2nd. Anyone on facebook?

6. Has anyone heard from the University of Pittsburgh?

   SelfActualization replied to SelfActualization's topic in SRNA

   Me too! Starting part time in fall though, how bout u?

7. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

   SelfActualization replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

   Only applied to the University of Pittsburgh and accepted for the Jan 2010 class. WOOOEEE!

8. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

   SelfActualization replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

   Did you interview in March or Dec? Just curious, still waiting for a reply from Pitt.

9. University of Pittsburgh's CRNA program...

   SelfActualization replied to littlechief15's topic in SRNA

   When was you interview? I interviewed in March and still haven't heard anything.

10. Has anyone heard from the University of Pittsburgh?

    SelfActualization posted a topic in SRNA

    Has anyone heard from the University of Pittsburgh? Just curious. They said we would know no later than tomorow and I'm really nervous.

11. need help university of pittsburgh or upenn?

    SelfActualization replied to rndee81's topic in SRNA

    Hi rndee81, I was accepted to Pitt 2yrs ago but was unable to attend. I have an interview in March and was wondering if you had any insight as to the interview/questions this year. My hope is if they took me once they'll take me again but preparati...

12. University of Pittsburgh's CRNA program...

    SelfActualization replied to littlechief15's topic in SRNA

    Hi LittleChief, I was accepted to Pitt 2yrs ago but was unable to attend. I have an interview in March and was wondering if you have any insight as to the interview this year?

13. Lidocaine prior to IV start?

    SelfActualization replied to WVUturtle514's topic in CRNA

    I was an ICU nurse the past 5 yrs recently turned IV Therapist. The answer is ask the patient. We generally use a small bleb of bacteriostatic saline like giving a TB shot prior to starting a peripheral IV. It numbs the top of the skin and doesn't...