SorenDrake

SorenDrake

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  1. TxWesleyan applicants

    SorenDrake replied to MethaneMan's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    For this current year's starting class, there were >400 applicants, and there are 150 students in the class (I don't remember how many they invited to interview, sorry). Interview is clinical...

  2. school time blues....

    SorenDrake replied to changed1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    speed up the clock?!? I want to slow it down; it seems like there are hardly enough hours in the

  3. Do I need chemistry?

    SorenDrake replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes, get

  4. Question about science course

    SorenDrake replied to kitty9898's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    TWU requires you've had a chem course within 3 years of starting school, but it isn't a requirement for applying/interviewing. They offer an online course the summer before their classes start that...

  5. warning about Sallie Mae

    SorenDrake posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just thought I would share my story of never-ending frustration so that others could make a better-educated decision in loans. I read the loan thread, and decided to go with BankofAmerica's education...

  6. Want to Discuss Hearts?

    SorenDrake replied to nedanurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I work in a 24-bed general critical care unit. We have 2 CV surgeons, do 4-12cases a week. ONly certain nurses who've done specialized training recover them, and they're 1:1 for first two shifts...

  7. Death by Arterial Line?

    SorenDrake replied to MarySunshine's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I agree with the other posters-pull it! If they really need something for frequent lab draws, then you're probably giving a lot of meds. How about a PICC line? Placing one of those makes much more...

  8. Staying fresh while earning experience.

    SorenDrake replied to Inuyasha2k06's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    When you get to a critical care unit, there will be so much to learn, it's just a bit different from classwork. It's more a combination of hands on and reading and gleaming from other people (oops,...

  9. warning about Sallie Mae

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

    Just to update...looks like the enlarged color photocopy of my license I faxed finally did the trick! My funds are set to be disbursed. Thank the Lord, one more thing is

  10. CRNA school with children

    SorenDrake replied to crnastudent1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    well said

  11. SRNA with a problem, need some help fast!

    SorenDrake replied to quailoh's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    A friend and I were discussing something similar the other day; the nursing school we graduated from is in trouble because their grads passing NCLEX rate is dropping significantly. Everyone's seen...

  12. last days of work

    SorenDrake replied to texanjj's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My cooworkers have been great! The only thing is that every day about 5people ask me if I'm getting excited yet....Yeah, they've been doing that for the past month and a half...and I do mean every...

  13. CAB Patient Observation

    SorenDrake replied to TennRN2004's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    One of my first post-CVOH pts was only 40, and he was the worst!! He was so anxious and worked up, trying to wean the vent was very difficult. I finally just told him that there was nothing I could do...

  14. Tmr

    SorenDrake replied to TennRN2004's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Our docs do it occasionally. Very interesting

  15. Want to Discuss Hearts?

    SorenDrake replied to nedanurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Toby's Mum: I print off copies and keep on a clipboard I carry with me everywhere! I'll email you a

  16. Views on New Grads Entering Critical Care

    SorenDrake replied to ICUNurse11's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I started out in critical care as a new grad, and felt I couldn't have gone anywhere else. I had no problems, finished orientation early; and I have always advocated it, feeling that with good...

  17. Want to Discuss Hearts?

    SorenDrake replied to nedanurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    My unit has also seen a lot of sick hearts lately; especially MVRs. TOby's mum, I've found it's very important to stay organized! We use computer charting, but it can be difficult to actually sit and...

  18. only 1 year of experience

    SorenDrake replied to jessicah67's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Lifelongstudent: In regards to your question about discussing school with your boss, I have always felt that honesty is the best policy. When I made the decision I wanted to do CRNA, I was working...

  19. Starting TWU Fall 2006?

    SorenDrake replied to lonestargas's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Lonestar: doesn't seem like there are very many of us represented here! Roosevelt: TWU is a didactic program; the first year is all classes on campus, the second year and a half is all clinical at...

  20. Well, I'm finally going to do it!!

    SorenDrake replied to rninme's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    There are review classes available every so often; they're normally 2 days long. I went to one; it was a pretty good

  21. New grad in the ER, is CRNA school out of the question?

    SorenDrake replied to extowboater's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I also transferred to CCU after working in a trauma center. At the time I didn't understand how the experience could really be that different; boy was I wrong! I've learned so much in the past year....

  22. only 1 year of experience

    SorenDrake replied to jessicah67's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    dfk, I guess I wasn't clear in my earlier post. After graduating I worked one year in a trauma center, not a trauma critical care. I do feel it was a wonderful experience (I'm pretty darn good at...

  23. New Grad in the ICU

    SorenDrake replied to TLC RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Get very familiar with the drugs/gtts used frequently, particularly starting doses and ranges for titrating. Also, which ones are measured in mcg/min or

  24. Ecco

    SorenDrake replied to UBEIcu's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    It was supplemented by classtime lectures on various topics, and then followed by 5-8 week

  25. Ecco

    SorenDrake replied to UBEIcu's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Our unit uses it as a component of classroom orientation. i took it when I transferred in; I thought it informative, but I'm such a hands-on learner that I didn't fully comprehend the info until I...