LaurynRN

LaurynRN has 5 years experience and specializes in ICU, oncology/organ transplant.

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1. Worried about borrowing money?

   LaurynRN replied to MBCRNA's topic in SRNA

   I too am worried but reading this thread is like latin to me. I don't know a thing about deferment, COA's, subsidized or not, certified or not.I am really lost and not even sure when to start to apply for loans (I start in 2010). Does anyone have any...

2. Has anyone used the CCRN review flashcards?!?!

   LaurynRN replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in SRNA

   I did not have the flash cards but did make my own while watching Laura's DVDs. I also bought the Core Review book that the previous poster talked about. I got the Pass CCRN book as well, the book was worthless, the companion cd rom was priceless wit...

3. Question about Becoming a CRNA

   LaurynRN replied to cdcd67's topic in SRNA

   :chuckle No offense taken. Clean up is an understatement! Most ICU's don't have aides to help either. Just yesterday I cleaned up poop every 45 minutes for one of my GI bleeders! In ICU there is alot more bodily fluid going around from NGT/OGTs, drai...

4. Credentials

   LaurynRN replied to MichiganChris's topic in SRNA

   Like others said, I wouldn't get discouraged with age, it's only a number. The way I look at it, I don't want to be 50 at the bedside still helping people onto bedpans....I know my back won't last that long! I had a 3.8 GPA, only a 960 on my GRE's, u...

5. Im In At Oakland/beaumont Yeahhhhhhhhhhhh

   LaurynRN replied to godsgem's topic in SRNA

   congrats!!!! :up::nuke::balloons::cheers:*wine:anpom: i just found out today i'm in at nazareth in philly for 2010!

6. If you weren't a nurse...

   LaurynRN replied to jhns9vl's topic in MICU

   a surgeon. Having a baby at 16 really put a wrench in those plans, but fortunately I was able to find another way to help people.

7. New grad, start in med/surg or critical care internship??

   LaurynRN replied to angc513's topic in MICU

   I was a Med/Surg nurse for three years before going to ICU. If I had to do it all over again I would have started in Stepdown first, then went to ICU. Personally, on Med/Surg is where I developed my gut instincts. I always used to say "Med/Surg nurse...

8. AF CRNA program

   LaurynRN replied to wallyballie_golf's topic in SRNA

   I would also ask about the admission process into schools. Recruiters have notoriously enhanced the truth but if you dig deeper you will find answers. I would bet money that it is very competetive to obtain "permission" to apply and go to school. Ple...

9. Endotracheal tube securement

   LaurynRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in MICU

   We use tape and have found that most stablizers don't allow for aggressive mouth care. I would love to see some that do.

10. 2 questions???

    LaurynRN replied to night_owl_504's topic in SRNA

    Not sure about the length of the program, I don't think there is a sifference in rank or pay. I graduated from an online program...and have an interview next week!

11. Accepted, with second thoughts. HELP.

    LaurynRN replied to hell000nurse's topic in SRNA

    I am interviewing with Naz on the 25th, class starting in 2011.

12. Post your CRNA interview dates/info

    LaurynRN replied to MBCRNA's topic in SRNA

    jfk6668, I have been in ICU since 10/06, have a cert in Med/Surg, just got my CCRN, GRE's ...only a 960 (I told Karen the coordinator to squint when she looked at my score because it might look higher, haha), GPA 3.8. I also am adjunct faculty for a ...

13. What to wear to clinical?

    LaurynRN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Educators

    I wear scrubs and a white lab coat that usually comes off about 2.5 seconds after being in a room! I try to keep my jacket on for the first few weeks in a new facility so that the staff nurses can differentiate me from the students but it is so cumbe...

14. Post your CRNA interview dates/info

    LaurynRN replied to MBCRNA's topic in SRNA

    Interview at Nazareth in Philly Sept. 25th!!!!! I'm pooping my pants on a daily basis, :chuckle

15. CCRN exam

    LaurynRN replied to chadday21's topic in SRNA

    I didn't like the Pass CCRN book but loved the cd rom it came with. I recently took my CCRN and GREs. I did awful on GREs, didn't study for that at all but was trying to just get it over with (not so smart). Now for the CCRN, I have been in ICU about...