stevena9

stevena9

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  1. New Job: Dealing With Coworker Judgment

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  2. I'm Out... (Cue Mic Drop)

    Did you seriously, actually mention the White House press briefings? I tried to refrain from commenting on this ridiculous thread. But your comment is just so asinine. You present yourself online as...
  3. I'm Out... (Cue Mic Drop)

    Exactly how did the comment above “clearly” demonstrate how the poster does not have a “clue how the scientific process works?” Nothing was mentioned in regard to the scientific process. What...
  4. While perusing these forums over the years, I've seen mention of "CRNA mills" or "puppy mills" in regard to low quality CRNA programs either pumping out students with the bare minimum qualifications...
  5. CRNA Mills?

    This statement contradicts
  6. Not that this applies to those of you who have applied, but the deadline appears to have been moved to June 1st. Interviews may be pushed back due to
  7. CCRN practice exams/pre test scores

    I recently took and passed my CCRN. I also used Baron’s, listened to the Laura videos, and used Pass CCRN while I was at work just for practice questions. I felt like I was bombing the Baron’s...
  8. Perfect Timing: Brand New ICU RN During Pandemic

    SICU RN here, but have nothing to add. This response was right on the money! Heed the advice and good
  9. Help meeeee

    Unfortunately or fortunately, depending on how you look at the world, things (or careers) of quality don’t and can’t happen ASAP. There have been numerous threads on this forum in regards to the...
  10. When to apply?

    Every school is different. You have to look at each school‘s website to see when the application process opens and when the deadline
  11. Planning for CRNA

    I’d echo going the shorter BSN route and working in a large ICU somewhere. However, I think prospective CRNA students need to get out of the mindset of ”minimum experience” necessary. Focus on...
  12. I’m not applying this year for precisely this reason; wanting to have a solid 3 years in the ICU. Maybe next year. I’ve heard great things about the program. Good luck to all who have
  13. Online Biochem Class?

    Iowa central community college offers a very good organic/biochemistry course. It’s cheap compared to other online Chemistry courses out there. Good
  14. Organic Chemistry

    Agreed. I took the course at the undergraduate level. As far as taking graduate classes to stand out, I meant more along the lines of advanced pathophysiology/pharmacology applicable to the
  15. Organic Chemistry

    I took a combined bio/organic Chemistry course through Iowa Central Community College and thought it was a very good course. However, I’d focus more on taking graduate level courses (science based)...
  16. CRNA Mills?

    Thank you for your response. I'd love to chat with you in a PM about a few things. I've actually followed quite a bit of your posts over the years and have heeded some of the advice you've given on...
  17. CRNA Mills?

    I appreciate all of the thoughtful responses and discussion on this topic. Even before creating this thread, I had reached out to some SRNAs at my hospital from the local CRNA school to get their...
  18. CRNA Mills?

    Hi Hk45, thank you! I've been looking over AllNurses for years but have never posted. That being said, I can't message you d/t not having the required number of posts. I'll message ya when I've met...
  19. CRNA Mills?

    Hi Phish, thanks for your response. I'm aware that there are many programs in the country and my intention is not just to find out which programs should be avoided. Certainly, I want to hear about the...