RNDude2012

RNDude2012 specializes in ICU.

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1. PA CRNA potential student

   RNDude2012 replied to TreeKitty's topic in SRNA

   Were you even reading what he was saying

2. Got into CRNA school. now cold feet?

   RNDude2012 replied to cticunurse's topic in SRNA

   Your post pretty much solidifies my decision to attend anesthesia school. Thanks!

3. Experienced NPs

   RNDude2012 replied to Jules A's topic in NP

   Yeah, people with 3.5 GPAs get denied admission to CRNA programs, whereas my buddy with a 2.5 GPA had a NP program practically roll out the red carpet for him saying his bedside experience trumped his low GPA. Anesthesia is starting to have a problem...

4. Wolford Crna Spring 2017

   RNDude2012 replied to sigiris's topic in SRNA

   did they elaborate on their COA visit yet?

5. Wolford College CRNA February 2016 entry

   RNDude2012 replied to hopefulSRNA's topic in SRNA

   youre a shoo-in at wolford, don't worry...

6. Got into CRNA school. now cold feet?

   RNDude2012 replied to cticunurse's topic in SRNA

   I'm in the exact same boat. I forfeit my spot in a program across the country because I decided moving that far for school was not worth it for me. The debt, and time away from friends and family just wasn't worth it to me. I figured I would do NP, ....

7. What is "The Nursing Model?"

   RNDude2012 posted a topic in NP

   I constantly read that NPs are trained under "The Nursing Model," while PAs and MD/DOs are all trained under the "Medical Model." I understand what the medical model is. However, I do not understand what the nursing model is. Is it less science-based...

8. Is the job market for NPs good? NP vs CRNA job market

   RNDude2012 replied to RNDude2012's topic in NP Students

   Thanks for the reply. It seems that the CRNA market in Southern California is pretty saturated as well, but I guess only time will tell. I originally posted this thread in the NP section since I was really hoping to hear from more NPs who currently w...

9. Is the job market for NPs good? NP vs CRNA job market

   RNDude2012 posted a topic in NP Students

   Hey! I'm still trying to figure out if I want to take the CRNA vs NP route. I can see myself doing both. I was accepted to a CRNA program across the country, but decided the move wasn't worth it. I currently have an interview scheduled for a local CN...

10. CSULB MSN FALL 2016

    RNDude2012 replied to dsflipchick89's topic in California

    How many days a week are you in class?

11. Need advice -- California-- where to live and work?

    RNDude2012 replied to themidwestbaby's topic in California

    I've been considering making the move to the Sacramento area. I currently live in Redlands, and rent is getting crazy here.

12. CSULB MSN FALL 2016

    RNDude2012 replied to dsflipchick89's topic in California

    Hey everybody. Just want to see how it's going in the program. I'm going to be applying to the ACNP program. Is the program manageable so far with work? Do they find preceptors for you?

13. Social Class and Nursing

    RNDude2012 replied to AllOfMyWat's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting thread. I always wonder where I fall. As an ICU nurse in California I made 127k last year before taxes. Solidly middle to upper middle income for my area since I live in an area where household income average is 60k per household. While I...

14. Emergency Department NP

    RNDude2012 replied to RNDude2012's topic in NP Students

    Thanks for replying everyone! I would like to do dual FNP/ACNP, but FNP, AGNP, and PMHNP are the only three concentrations offered in my area. I considered PMHNP because it seems there's a demand, but because I volunteer to float to psych at my per d...

15. Emergency Department NP

    RNDude2012 posted a topic in NP Students

    Hello, I'm a California CCRN-CMC certified ICU nurse who has experience with medical, cardiac, surgical, trauma, and neurosurgical patients. I was recently accepted to a CRNA program out of state. After much soul searching and research, I've decided ...