silver1

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1. What are peoples thoughts on crnas

   silver1 replied to ITALY123's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Try asking your question at www.nurse-anesthesia.com , you wouldn't have to deal with the random responses from people who are oblivious to the anesthesia world. It's a more focused forum for CRNA's,...

2. University of Cincinnati Interview

   silver1 replied to determined2be's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Check your email. Yesterday I received a more formal email stating I was officially accepted. There are multiple attachments in the email, such as admissions acceptance form, critical requirements,...

3. CRNA with low

   silver1 replied to Missy89's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   You just need to be well rounded. Make up for a low GPA in other areas such as GRE, Experience, grad classes. ALSO, figure out your last 60 credit GPA. My overall was 3.3 and BSN was 3.7, I put both...

4. University of Cincinnati Interview

   silver1 replied to determined2be's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Thanks Perkizme, for everything. Do you have any recommendations, as far as what to do prior to starting (take stats, read over Morgan, mickhail, and murray). Any recommendations on places to stay in...

5. University of Cincinnati Interview

   silver1 replied to determined2be's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Got my Acceptance email from University of Cincinnati!!!! Such an exciting

6. Please look at my stats & concerns.

   silver1 replied to cak1219's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I would definitely recommend applying to multiple programs. Applying to only one program is not wise. If you really want to go, apply to multiple places. I've applied to 3 of the top programs this...

7. im discouraged and need some advise please!!

   silver1 replied to jdonevan178's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   DNP/DNAP isn't 2015! Although there are programs that are already DNP or DNAP only and others in the talks of going to the Doctoral program only.

8. Did you feel comfortable sharing your career goals of becoming a CRNA before nurse an

   silver1 replied to prosperouschick's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I have interviewed for two different ICU's over my RN career. During both interviews I expressed my determination to become a CRNA, but what I really think got me the jobs was my extreme interest in...

9. TNS or CEN?

   silver1 replied to TZRNER's topic in Emergency

   Yes I did take the CCRN and passed both CCRN and CEN first try. I as well found the CEN more difficult, BUT never working a day in the ER and working 3 yrs in ICU, it should have been harder. I do...

10. University of Cincinnati Interview

    silver1 replied to determined2be's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanx everyone!!! I'm from lexington, just a couple hours away, but prior to interviews I like to know where Im going, so I plan on going up the day before to look

11. TPN HELP!!! (please)

    silver1 replied to peachpower's topic in General Nursing

    Also if your patient is on a propofol gtt, you'll want to make sure your not giving them too much lipids. If its already premixed in the TPN(3in1), your gonna need a new back of TPN, minus the

12. TNS or CEN?

    silver1 replied to TZRNER's topic in Emergency

    Is the TNS still offered, if so by whom? I do have my CEN already, but I'm always looking for opportunities to increase my knowledge (and resume). Passed CEN without ever working a single day in the...

13. potassium level and fluid replacement

    silver1 replied to dan_dfc's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I agree with all from above, If you do have somone that is extremely dehydrated, BUN will be elevated, Crit shouldnt be affected too much (its more of an indicator of function). I have seen patients...

14. Resources for new CVICU nurses...

    silver1 replied to aCRNAhopeful's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Take a look at www.edwards.com , they're the ones that make Swan-Ganz catheters, look around on that website and you would find large amounts of info. You can even watch a video on the steps to place...

15. CCRNs -CMC exam?

    silver1 replied to *RN123ABC*'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    For those who have the AACN CME review on DVD, did you get the disk that has the 600 reveiw questions? If so, what do you think about