WolfpackRed

WolfpackRed

Nurse Anesthesia, ICU, ED

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  1. Need advice on which career path to take.

    WolfpackRed replied to Amy3901's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Amy, getting ICU experience will the safest choice long-term; however contact any prospective schools and ask how they define critical care. Some will take ER, OR and other "critical" areas even peds...

  2. Ways to enhance my application into CRNA program

    WolfpackRed replied to mredlin's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Other than the advice of: good GRE scores, CCRN, requisite number of years ICU experience, I would suggest continue your leadership role in your professional organizations after graduation and work to...

  3. ICU experience in a hospital vs. Long term care facility

    WolfpackRed replied to Education=Success's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    most schools will prefer, if not require, that you have recent acute care ICU experience. in your particular case, the admissions committee may question why you switched from the hospital to the...

  4. CCRN

    WolfpackRed replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    look for "Pass CCRN" by Robin Donahoe Dennison. the CD that comes with it is very

  5. first time ms/icu what to expect

    WolfpackRed replied to sar415's topic in General Nursing

    not to be facetious, but expect sick patients requiring lots of mechanical support (i.e. mechanical ventilators, invasive monitoring, renal replacement or dialysis) and drug therapy. I worked in the...

  6. CRNA Threat

    WolfpackRed replied to samirish's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    sorry, I will clarify as I think you are confusing anesthesia tech with anesthesia assistants. The AA involves a graduate level education and works under the supervision of a MDA. I cannot speak to...

  7. CRNA Threat

    WolfpackRed replied to samirish's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    an AA is an anesthesia assistant; similar to a

  8. Help with advice on CRNA programs

    WolfpackRed replied to bmarie712's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Rabid does give excellent advice, additionally consider becoming involved in you hospital's committees or another type of leadership

  9. Possible future CRNA with no swan experience?

    WolfpackRed replied to NAURN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    you can go the http://www.pacep.org. I used this to study for the CCRN and its an incredible

  10. To Wear Scrubs or To Not Wear Scrubs? That is the question.

    WolfpackRed replied to cna23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    agree with the above; and as someone who sat on peer interview committees professional dress is always preferred. There were a couple of instances when the nurse manager would inform us ahead of time...

  11. Experience in CRNA school

    WolfpackRed replied to BSNRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am in the first of seven semesters of my program. I can tell you that you don't have to worry about balancing school and work. Most programs highly discourage students from having a job...

  12. Needs CRNA information.

    WolfpackRed replied to Iaspire2bCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes, there are 3 educational paths to obtaining your RN licensure. The diploma, associate's degree (ADN or ASN) and bachelor's degree (BSN). All have their pros and cons, which have been discussed...

  13. Needs CRNA information.

    WolfpackRed replied to Iaspire2bCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would suggest that you look under the sticky thread labeled "How to become a CRNA--FAQ" at the top of the main pre CRNA

  14. best units to gain experience on before CRNA school

    WolfpackRed replied to jmunrs2010's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think that most programs want you to have current ICU

  15. UNC-Chapel HIll School of Nursing

    WolfpackRed replied to exploringnursing's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am a class of '07 alumni. IMHO one of the best programs in the state and, according to US News and World report a perinneal top 5 program in the nation. I also enjoyed the coordinated experiences...

  16. best units to gain experience on before CRNA school

    WolfpackRed replied to jmunrs2010's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I worked in medical and neurosurgical ICU prior to my acceptance into a program. The class I am starting with reflect all areas of ICU experience (medical, surgical, trauma, neurosurgical, cardiac)....

  17. differences of nurse's role to CRNA's role

    WolfpackRed replied to milian7's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I do not know if I am the best person to make the first reply to your queries, but I will make my best effort. First, you may need to investigate the role and profession of the CRNA a little deeper....

  18. Peer Interview

    WolfpackRed replied to rn2bhopefully's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am involved in my units per interview committee. I can say that, in addition to the suggestions listed above, be prepared to speak about any leadership roles you may have or had in previous...

  19. bad gpa question

    WolfpackRed replied to sonicgirl87's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Most programs place heavy weight on your science GPA and your overall GPA, which may take into accoutn you first degree and ADN and

  20. What to do about pay?

    WolfpackRed replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, this attitude is what prevents nurses from earning the level of compensation due any professional with similiar education, training and

  21. Questions about shift differentials

    WolfpackRed replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    shift diff at the hospital I work at is $4 per hours worked from

  22. Infection Protection?

    WolfpackRed replied to angelausp's topic in General Nursing

    I wash my hands every chance I get, leave my shoes at the door when I get home and change out of my work scrubs before I touch

  23. Union in NC?

    WolfpackRed replied to Venetian's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    The Veteran's Administration (VA) hospital in Durham has a federal union, but North Carolina, in general, is anti-union. IIRC, Duke tried in the past but the movement was defeated; don't know all the...

  24. Wake Forest Ior Forsyth ICU?

    WolfpackRed replied to kitty25's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Not sure about the 3 vs 6 month tract. I can say that the Journeys (new grad) program is 12 months long. During the first week I did the standard hospital orientation, then came ~3 week in general...

  25. Patient Advocacy and CODE STATUS?! Need feedback please!

    WolfpackRed replied to gemini81sg's topic in General Nursing

    One trend that I have noticed recently among some physicians is the accepted practice of "overriding" advanced directives. Lets say a pt comes to the hospital with PNA and full DNR/DNI status. These...