monkeymagic888

I was wondering how competitive burn icu’s are in a level one trauma center for crna programs? It’s an 18-bed Burns icu/ Peds icu. It takes overflow patients from the other icus as well. The hospital is the only verified regional burn center for the four states surrounding it. I was wondering what are the kinds of things bicu nurses do that would impress crna programs? Thanks:)

Thanks for the response!! I guess I should have been more specific. The CCU at UWMC is a cardiac intensive care unit which was why I thought it would give me an edge because most CRNA programs would prefer that? I feel as if that unit trumps neuro whereas harborview trumps UW medical center. So which is more important the unit or the hospital? Please explain to me if I’m wrong I’m quite new to all this!!

Hi all, I'm really split on this... I live in Seattle and have been offered a position at the Neuro ICU at Harborview Medical Center (the only one level 1 trauma center in the WWAMI region) AND I've also been offered a CCU position at UW Medical Center. UWMC is not a trauma hospital but I could imagine CCU would give me more applicable experience than a neuro floor would when it comes to CRNA school apps. What do you all think I should take? THANKS:)