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Hey guys, Any graduates or applicants to this program? There is virtually no information about this program on the boards...

The last two days at work where colonised with mistakes. I timed a medication wrongly, forgot to to give a med (totally did not see it in the MAR!) and forgot to label my TF. I had two though critical pairs and before the night nurse left that mornin...

I'm 26, and I think I'm one of the youngest. But we may have a 25 year old, though I'm not too sure

I guess overall, I feel like it's for me, but soooo not for some of the others who want to do it. Although I don't mind the job I do now, which includes a huge amount of excrement and bodily fluids... I am extremely mathematically and scientifically...

Talk about resuscitating a thread from the dead!

Why would they count it against you for not getting a difficult intubation? And why where you missing case logs? Where there any 'lack of safety' issues that contributed to your dismissal?

Good job!!

Least experience in my class is 3 years. Plan on a timeline, but remember to follow your gut too. If you are not ready after 2 years (finances, personal issues, clinically competent), then wait it out.

Thanks HCSTEWART, I guess I'm not as bad of a teacher as I assumed I was ?

Nada! Saved up some and liquidated some investements

Looking for positives? A great sense of humor! Just look at the above post for supporting evidence

When I let the cat out of the mouse I still had good assignments, in addition people sent me farewell wishes, good bye emails, and a POTLUCK! Oh, and I was called a traitor more than once per shift Still miss that unit, but I love being unemployed ...

Yes it's doable, my experience is very similar to SRNA 2011, but I knew of two people from my old unit that got in with 6 and 8 months experience (at time of acceptance). The one with 8 months worked in public health prior to nursing, no certs, but t...

I did, but it was just above the knee.

Just out of curiousity, do you see a future for direct entry CRNA programs? I have heard and know of direct entry NP programs and was wondering to my self if the CRNA programs are close to getting there. Some of those graduates have argued that being...

Yes... good luck

Approach this like a marathon not a sprint... steady! People that have been there and done that, usually know what they're talking about. Confirm your spot, wait for your package and complete it, register for classes, buy your books, and then if you ...

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Things might always change in two years. Don't believe me? ask the new grads looking for work now. However, it seems MD/DOs are always in demand!

Do not let a rejection get you down. Apply to more than one school, I know I did, and I'm glad I did. The fact that one school does not feel you are a match does not mean you are not a good candidate for another school. Look at med, law, and or even ...

" Are you ready to cry yet? " --- Classic lateral violence! Switch preceptors, this person sounds like the typical I'm-an-ICU-nurse-and -I'm-better-than-you kind of person. Sad, just sad!

I second the CNS or Educator role. Also, you may want to look into case management or diabetes educator

My BFF was a school teacher, he loves being a nurse in ICU but hated med-surg. I'll try to remember to get more info. Nursing is great profession! Good luck

My sincere apologies gdc67, I re-read your post and realize I misunderstood what you were saying. I'll remember not to post anything after a night out with the girls

Then in that case you should do less. Don't give the medication! I find it ironic that you are refusing to get the certification because you don't want to do more work for the same pay, yet you are complaining about being reported to your manager for...