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  1. 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

    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

    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

    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

    Got my Acceptance email from University of Cincinnati!!!! Such an exciting
  6. 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. 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. 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?

    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

    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)

    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?

    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

    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...

    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?

    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
  16. should i invest in a new steth?

    Depends, started out in a private hospital SICU, I bought a littmann cardiology STC ($175), then went to work for a level 1 trauma center in the trauma ICU, and half our patients come in or end up...
  17. University of Cincinnati Interview

    Has anyone else recieved an interview? How is everyone studying for the interview? Does anyone know if there are any hotels close to the interview site? Im looking to go up the day before my...
  18. ventilator books

    http://www.corexcel.com/courses/body.vent6.htm http://icufaqs.org has a ton of great info regarding all ICU patients. They have a book also. http://www.ccmtutorials.com/rs/mv/page3.htm Another great...
  19. Two Pups, I noticed you just joined last month...WELCOME. The site has tons of great info, I would recommend doing a search, this could be one of the top talked about subjects. If you do a search you...
  20. Path to CRNA

    A few recommendations: 1.) CCRN is vital, if its not required, it will help you stand out. You need 1750 hours at bedside to apply to sit for the exam. Get the Laura gasparis vonfrolio videos now....
  21. Your stats actually look really good...4.0 BSN ...dont worry about your GPA so much, its not the only thing they look at. I would go the honest route and send all transcprits (Like the request). Make...
  22. University of Cincinnati Interview

    I received my invitation to interview via email today as well, today is a good day! Time to start
  23. University of Cincinnati Interview

    Thanks Perkizme, I was kind of expecting to hear something this past week, I knew they were going to wait a bit before reviewing all apps, Hopefully my anxiety from anticipation doesnt have to last...
  24. University of Cincinnati Interview

    They haven't reviewed all the Apps yet, It should be close to the end of next week before you find anything
  25. CCRNs -CMC exam?

    Which review DVD's are better, the MED ED or AACN CMC