ptier_MNMurse

ptier_MNMurse BSN, RN

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  1. New Nurse..Lost a pt. I didn't know ID hurt so deeply

    ptier_MNMurse replied to BSN_Studnt's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with missmollie. This event did not happen because of you. Anyone who has been through this experience will know that feeling that they feel they did something wrong, or missed something and...

  2. Saint Mary's CRNA Program 2020

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

    Good Luck! I just signed up for informed delivery as well... so far nothing

  3. Saint Mary's CRNA Program 2020

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

    I saw that earlier this year. I noticed it back in April and it hasn't changed since. I don't think they are going out yet... the waiting is tough. But hang in there you all! Last year the decision...

  4. Which ICU for CRNA Experience?

    ptier_MNMurse replied to Atheris's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sounds like you got things figured out. Yeah, I would say go SICU. It sounds like it would be a good place to get your feet wet, get some patient diversity and then have a great background for...

  5. Which ICU for CRNA Experience?

    ptier_MNMurse replied to Atheris's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It's hard to say. Obviously the level 1 trauma is good. I guess it depends on where you would like to go? What does the CVICU at the level 2 hospital look like. Level 1 trauma doesn't always mean the...

  6. New Graduate Nurse: Which offer to accept?

    ptier_MNMurse replied to Little River's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No problem Little River! Here's a good website if you are looking at CRNA school. Good luck!

  7. New Graduate Nurse: Which offer to accept?

    ptier_MNMurse replied to Little River's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    level-2 vs level-1 doesn't really matter for CICU experience. If you are going to emphasize the "big level-1" status it really only matters for ED and SICU (ED stabilizes, SICU takes post-op trauma...

  8. New Grad ICU Exhaustion / Advice Needed

    ptier_MNMurse replied to Kusters BSN-RN's topic in Critical Care

    FAMILY FIRST! Jobs and opportunities are great and all, but your family should always come first in my opinion. While it is ishy to leave the job after 8 months, you have legitimate reasons. Be...

  9. Want to work in ICU

    ptier_MNMurse replied to Guest1030824's topic in Critical Care

    I agree with JBMmom in that it often seems to be a "who-you-know thing". Talk to and be open with your manager about your aspirations and they will give you realistic expectations for you and how...

  10. Feeling terrible about mistake

    ptier_MNMurse replied to Forever a New Nurse's topic in Critical Care

    While I know you are feeling like your guts are up in your throat and you're totally on edge, and you don't want to face the issue, and you just feel shook up, just remember you are not the only one...

  11. Saint Mary's CRNA Program 2020

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

    Negative ghost rider. Last time some stuff came out early May and final decisions came out in June. Don't know if that will change this year or

  12. How to Be Competitive for CRNA School?

    ptier_MNMurse replied to Mr. JP's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Mr. JP, I agree with WestCoastSunRN. It sounds like you are in an excellent ICU. I work in a similar CVICU regarding all the devices and transplant and it is my favorite ICU I have worked at (others:...

  13. General Science requirement for CRNA schools

    ptier_MNMurse replied to Ziger's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    They all count toward your science GPA calculation. Some schools look at math and science, others just at science, and some do not seem to look at either. Do some research on your school, because they...

  14. Lower GPA for CRNA school

    ptier_MNMurse replied to loouxoxo69's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Agreed, definitely depends on the school. But it seems generally speaking they want greater than a 3.1-3.3 in math/science to be competitive. I think you are have some strong stats as far as GPA, but...

  15. Saint Mary's CRNA Program 2020

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

    This is my second time applying as well. This is their first DNP program, which I would look forward to. I know the national due date for CRNA programs to switch to DNP is 2025, so they are a bit...

  16. Wanting to pursue CRNA

    ptier_MNMurse replied to Amisadai's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good to hear! Glad you are taking the steps! I am sure you will be able to handle it! Is the SICU at a level 1 trauma center? the reason I ask is that the SICU is where all the trauma patients would...

  17. Wanting to pursue CRNA

    ptier_MNMurse replied to Amisadai's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey Amisadai, I have somewhat similar experience to you. I had 3 years EMT, 2 years CNA, then 1 year Pediatric Critical Care Float Team, where I bounced back and forth between PICU and CVICU, but got...

  18. GPA and GRE that you were accepted with?

    ptier_MNMurse replied to themurse133's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Regarding the math and science classes, most schools (at least the schools I am applying to) do not accept nursing curriculum as math/science credits. It varies per school, so I would call them and...