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Hey Cowboy, get your facts straight about a program first. TCU offers the same type of masters degree (MSNA). It is seperate from the Harris School of Nursing at TCU. If anyone has questions about degrees from different programs a great place to sta...

Sorry, i misread your OP and thought you meant while in CRNA school. As for now lots of journals and articles on critical care practices. Then once in CRNA school get a good novel. Best of Luck

A good novel to go to bed with. It helps to unwind and get your mind off of the overabundance of materials that will be piling up in front of you.

I think a lot of the attitude that you receive or perceive is based upon what you bring upon yourself. Are you a new grad with the attitude of 1 year and I'm outta here or have you put in the time and gained the respect of other co-workers by showing...

Being in school now and getting to know a lot of different people with a wide variety of backgrounds, the answer is an overwhelming NO!!!! Best of luck to you. Sorry if I might seem a little fed up by these questions. Just be confident in yourself an...

If anyone takes the time to look at the thread on SDN they will realize that the majority of their posters are more worried about length of certain body parts and other mindless drivel. This just goes to show the level of maturity that one can find o...

My situation is also similar except I had no monetary involvement. Just as soon as I found out about my first choice (second school to be accepted to), I personally called the director of the program (of my second choice) and informed her of my chang...

Just had the SNA office mail my textbooks to me last week. I got them in yesterday and I have just two words. OH ______ !! What are we getting ourselves into! Really though, I can't wait to get started and hope that we all do well these next 28 month...

I made visits to all of the local facilities and groups and asked to speak with an administrator. I was unsuccessful in my attempts, but It never hurts to try. I did however have an easy-out with the head of anesthesia at the local state hospital. I ...

Be sure that the schools to which you apply do not have certain rules that apply to getting rec letters. Some say it has to be sealed and signed on institutional letterhead and envelope with the letter writer's signature across the back of the envelo...

THAT IS ALL I'M SAYING !!!

I don't think he was attempting to rag on me. I just found it amusing that he felt he could not function without all the invasive technologies available with critically ill patients. According to his background. I think he was actually younger than m...

Hey rayman that is a really cool way to slide on into school for August. If that is what I understand your plans are. I'd suck up as much useless info I could form those guys. Hope you have someone who is a good teacher to follow around. Personally,...

Swans are not used that much any more. Yes Cvt Surgery but it is been proven that many other uses for swans do not actually improve Mortalities in patients that they are placed in. I personally have cared for about 5 in 8 years of MICU experience. I...

I have to agree as well both programs do seem very solid. I was just interested in what Futrgaspsr meant in the earlier statement. I was not sure as to what was meant.

Whatis that suppose to mean? i've heard great things about both schools. Several co-workers went to TWU. Did not get into TWU last year and did not hit it off with the faculty well, (Had I been accepted I would have jumped at the spot) at TCU I real...

Haven't got the letter yet but someone please tell me this is not somebody's idea of a cruel joke.:trout: I'll be up early Saturday to check the mail.

Some ask specific questions that they want answered about yourself. I found it easiest to just answer the questions that were asked in a nice essay form that followed the questions in order. It makes it easier for them to see that you have done what ...

Don't sweat the GRE score. I got an interview and accepted with a 1070 on my GRE. Did the same as others and did not study much for it (taking classes for BSN at the same time), and probably could have done better. Your experience and an excellent es...

I was recently PM'd about DFW ICU's and the recent shortage and that managers are requiring 2-3 year contracts. The managers are also refusing to write rec letters unless you fufill your contract. It seems to suck to the new grads that want to go rig...

Thats kind of funny. Not knowing any of you but having read a lot of post by ya'll. It is actually a slow night at work here and I have had some time to actually read and respond to some threads for once.

I have to agree with MmacFN on this one. I'm about to start and already am planning for that 28 month money crunch, but this is what I really want to do. My wife and family supports my decision and we are in it for the long haul. I'm looking at a gro...

Great points. I was hired 8 years ago straight out of ADN program into MICU at a 600+ bed facility. I have been there since and will be starting CRNA school in August, but I must say that it was only that I felt comfortable with the staff and that th...

Our facility uses a vent bundle on any vented patient regardless of what pulmonary guys are on the case. It includes a sedation set that includes intermittent Ativan and Morphine(fairly liberal amounts) or Propofol and Ativan drips that are titrated ...

See ya'll in August!!! Looking for those going to Baton Rouge for clinicals. Let me know.