nimbex_n_chill BSN, RN

nimbex_n_chill is a BSN, RN and specializes in SICU.

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1. Halfway done w/ CRNA school, ask me anything

   nimbex_n_chill replied to nimbex_n_chill's topic in SRNA

   Thank you for sharing that! I agree no one should let age stop them from pursuing their goal, be it nursing, CRNA, med school etc!

2. Halfway done w/ CRNA school, ask me anything

   nimbex_n_chill replied to nimbex_n_chill's topic in SRNA

   I don’t know any SRNAs over 40 yo. Yeah I was kinda surprised to learn this unspoken bias in CRNA school, because I used to think more experience = stronger applicant / SRNA student. I think schools favor younger applicants for 2 main reasons: 1...

3. Halfway done w/ CRNA school, ask me anything

   nimbex_n_chill replied to nimbex_n_chill's topic in SRNA

   The priority should be to keep your grades high. It seems the GPA is the first thing that either opens or closes doors to advance nursing degrees. After the GPA is when leadership, experience, skills etc. come in. I don't think you have to worr...

4. Halfway done w/ CRNA school, ask me anything

   nimbex_n_chill replied to nimbex_n_chill's topic in SRNA

   That should be fine. I used to be insecure about coming from an ICU that didn't seem "hardcore." Now I know that this is not an issue at all. Obviously if you have the opportunity to work at higher acuity, trauma centers etc that will only make you s...

5. Halfway done w/ CRNA school, ask me anything

   nimbex_n_chill replied to nimbex_n_chill's topic in SRNA

   Skills and education committees, committees regarding morbidity & mortality, code blue, rapid response, getting involved with the research that your unit / clinical nurse leader / etc are in... Once you’re a nurse on your ICU unit, opportunities ...

6. Halfway done w/ CRNA school, ask me anything

   nimbex_n_chill replied to nimbex_n_chill's topic in SRNA

   In order of priority: Maintain a GPA > 3.8 Leadership roles & showing that you understand the role of anesthesia and are committed to the career path Get great letters of recommendation. Don't just hope the writer knows wha...

7. Halfway done w/ CRNA school, ask me anything

   nimbex_n_chill replied to nimbex_n_chill's topic in SRNA

   The best things to study before the program are specific, foundational items. It won’t be much use to try to teach yourself airway stuff. Upperclassman often recommended the incoming class to study: EKG rhythms, anatomy (respiratory first, then cardi...

8. Halfway done w/ CRNA school, ask me anything

   nimbex_n_chill posted a topic in SRNA

   Hi everyone, I was previously a SICU nurse before starting CRNA school. Back then, I always wished there were more blogs / forum threads about the SRNA journey to help me understand it better. Luckily I met many people who were kind and supporti...

9. KPSAN/CSU 2019

   nimbex_n_chill replied to Liberation's topic in SRNA

   They offered me admission!! aAAHhhHhh!! Everyone go check your emails!

10. DNAP Keck School of Medicine at USC, CA

    nimbex_n_chill replied to mgfam's topic in SRNA

    I was accepted a few days ago and I didn't even know until now lol! Night shift and the schedule flipping make me lose track of missed calls and voicemails... so I came on here to say, make sure you check your voicemails everyone! Haha =)

11. DNAP Keck School of Medicine at USC, CA

    nimbex_n_chill replied to mgfam's topic in SRNA

    I know it's discouraging to hear others get interviews... but don't lose hope quite yet! With interviews, be they be for grad school or jobs, you never really know. Things could be disorganized due to the holiday season, or suddenly something opens u...

12. KPSAN/CSU 2019

    nimbex_n_chill replied to Liberation's topic in SRNA

    Congrats!! You're set :) Tell us a little bit of what it was like... what school? And did they call or e-mail you?

13. DNAP Keck School of Medicine at USC, CA

    nimbex_n_chill replied to mgfam's topic in SRNA

    Mine's in December

14. DNAP Keck School of Medicine at USC, CA

    nimbex_n_chill replied to mgfam's topic in SRNA

    Hi all, count me in for this rollercoaster ride of applying to CRNA school. I received an invite to interview earlier this week On the e-mail it said the interview dates will be in December x 1, and January x 3