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  1. Hiring experienced nurses vs hiring new graduates

    goinforit replied to edogs334's topic in Nurse Management

    I couldn't agree more, especially in regards to the continual push toward nursing theory and paper writing. I graduated from an ADN program and we were very clinical skill oriented, we managed a...

  2. Survey: Nurse Recruitment

    goinforit replied to NPVAZ's topic in General Nursing

    It only took me about 5 minutes as well.

  3. Does CRNA or Nurse Practitioner must have Bachelor's degree?

    goinforit replied to jordanku's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A nurse practitioner will have a Maters degree in Nursing so you will have to have a Bachelors degree in nursing. There are many program options out there for ADN's to further their degrees, you can...

  4. Does CRNA or Nurse Practitioner must have Bachelor's degree?

    goinforit replied to jordanku's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    jordan- You will need to have a minimum of an RN license so a two year ADN program is fine but to enter into CRNA program you will have to have a Bachelors degree as well. The Bachelors degree can...

  5. Finish bio degree or switch to BSN?? HELP!!

    goinforit replied to michellesb's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Michelle- I cannot speak to what a PA does and the pros/cons of that route, but since you are posting in the pre-crna forum I will offer some suggestions as if you were to pursue that route. First of...

  6. The Top 10 List!!

    goinforit replied to goinforit's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Well, just saw this thread I started three years ago and i want to say now that I look back at all of your words of wisdom,.... Thank You! It is odd to remember how I felt reading all of your...

  7. The Top 10 List!!

    goinforit posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hello all. I just graduated on May 16th and took the NCLEX on the 30th, and drum roll.............. I just found out that I passed!!! I am so excited, I will begin my career as a nurse on a...

  8. Calling all St. Johns MSU Alums/SRNA's-got a sec?

    goinforit posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi there! I haven't posted for awhile, in fact the last time I posted was in May of 07 when I graduated from my nursing program. I was bent on working three years in a high acuity ICU before...

  9. What are peoples thoughts on crnas

    goinforit replied to ITALY123's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well, I am glad to say that 5 of my friends are starting school this summer and fall at their respective programs. I hope to be joining the SRNA ranks next year! 4 out of the 5 got in right away...

  10. Eicu

    goinforit replied to nyck76's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have no idea what the pay rates are, but would like to throw out my two cents about the value of the eicu. I work in a large teaching hospital on a 22 bed neuro surgical trauma icu and we LOVE the...

  11. The Top 10 List!!

    goinforit replied to goinforit's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Thanks for the info nrsang97! You have given me a good list of things to study up

  12. The Top 10 List!!

    goinforit replied to goinforit's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Are there many neuro nurses on this board? Hoping to get inspired, and to get lots of ideas here. C'mon fellow

  13. which would you choose?

    goinforit posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi all, I am mostly a lurker here on this site and now am in need of some advice. I will be graduating from nursing school in 2 weeks and have been offered two different ICU positions. My goal is to...

  14. which would you choose?

    goinforit replied to goinforit's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    well, I have given it a lot of thought and I have made my decision. I am going to go with option 2. I thought long and hard and I really appreciate everyones advice, but in the first post I had...

  15. First Job as CRNA

    goinforit replied to Vin's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    noggin_wise, congrats on that! Let us know how it goes. versatile_kat, Its good to hear that your experience is such a positive one. I was wondering what are the major differences between working...

  16. First Job as CRNA

    goinforit replied to Vin's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I second that

  17. Nursing School Influence CRNA School Acceptance?

    goinforit replied to klynette's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I guess that depends on what you mean by alright and better. Is it that it just doesn't have the notoriety name appeal of the others, or is it truly inferior to the others in how they will teach you?...

  18. which would you choose?

    goinforit replied to goinforit's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well, I am officially done taking tests and all that's left is the ceremony!!:balloons: Summitk2- The CVICU wasn't hiring anymore people, and the Neuro/Surgical unit just expanded the unit by 6 beds...

  19. New RN Grad, need advice

    goinforit replied to Brad_RN_Student_PA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Brad Rn, I feel for you. I think that nursing programs should be universal in their grading systems. I am graduating in May as well and have a 4.0 but that is only because my school goes by 89.5=A...

  20. which would you choose?

    goinforit replied to goinforit's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    srna wannabe, I agree, you will always be learning which is part of what pulled me to nursing in the first place. I took your advice and called all six of the programs I have contemplated applying to...

  21. which would you choose?

    goinforit replied to goinforit's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you suzzane4 for your quick response, I have to make my decision in the next 7 days. The first choice does indeed do open heart surgeries, they put a big emphasis on their cardiac care. At...

  22. HELP!! My grade is in, how will this affect my chances.....

    goinforit posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello All! This is my first post and I am glad to have found this site. I am a first year nursing student who is two weeks away from finishing my first semester. I currently have 70 credits and have...

  23. HELP!! My grade is in, how will this affect my chances.....

    goinforit replied to goinforit's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Wow! Thanks for all the encouraging words. In the end I took my final and and ended up with 448 pt.s out of 500 which put me at 89.6% and they informed me that 89.5% and higher = an A!!!! I have...

  24. HELP!! My grade is in, how will this affect my chances.....

    goinforit replied to goinforit's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for the replies! In reality I do not think that a B is that devastating, but since becoming a CRNA is my ultimate goal, I have done some research on the schools that offer the program here in...