Reno1978 BSN, RN

Reno1978 has 6 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in SRNA.

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   University of Minnesota DNP 2015

   Reno1978 replied to ValarMorghulis's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Decisions went out today, I
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   Anyone Travel to Minneapolis and Stay for Good?

   Reno1978 replied to Reno1978's topic in Travel

   Thanks for all of the advice - sorry for my late reply. Things worked out for the best and he was offered a hospital based position before we moved and he only had 8-9 mos of experience at the time,...
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   GRE scores

   Reno1978 replied to icu_rn88's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Cool! Best of luck to you. nurse-anesthesia.org has a nice interview prep guide somewhere on their forums - check that out! It has many common questions so you can practice and other information you...
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   Relocating to Minneapolis: OR jobs/agencies question

   Reno1978 replied to phluteloop's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I'm relocating this fall, too, so the only info I can provide you with is the time to process your license by endorsement. I submit my online application and license verification (I was able to...
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   How old were you when you began?

   Reno1978 replied to hopeful2015's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I'll be 36 when I start my nurse anesthesia program this fall. 39 when I graduate in fall of
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   Anyone Travel to Minneapolis and Stay for Good?

   Reno1978 posted a topic in Travel

   I'm relocating to Minneapolis for grad school in August and will not be working. My husband is a working RN who will have a year of experience this fall. We were thinking it might be a good idea for...
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   Did You Know You Wanted to Do Anesthesia Before...

   Reno1978 replied to WhiffOfGas's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   When I was researching how to become a nurse, I learned about the CRNA role. It helped solidify my decision to become a RN. Once I was in nursing school and did my OR rotation, I ended up with a...
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   Samuel Merritt University CRNA Program

   Reno1978 replied to alohastate's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   1 year is the bare minimum. No programs will accept less than 1 year. Some programs require
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   Samuel Merritt University CRNA Program

   Reno1978 replied to alohastate's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Get your BSN. Work at least one year in a busy ICU. Apply. SMU interviews in March and classes start in August so that gives you plenty of time to get your CA nursing license, if you're
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    RN Wages in Reno?

    Reno1978 replied to mahler12x's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I left Renown in 2009 and was making 27.xx/hr as a new grad. 10% night diff, no weekend diff. It's probably higher
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    eWhich Critical Care Setting for CRNA?

    Reno1978 replied to NewGrad14's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think you should pick the job that you'll enjoy more. CRNA programs will want you to be proficient in critical care pharmacology, vasoactive drips, mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring,...
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    GRE scores

    Reno1978 replied to icu_rn88's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'd say so! I got 153, 153 and 5.0 and start a competitive program with a small class size this fall. If your GPA is a concern, think about how you'll address a question like this: "Why should we...
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    Grades

    Reno1978 replied to nickster10's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    During my admissions interview I was asked something along the lines of, "Why should we choose you over applicants that have better GPA and GRE scores?" Think about how you would answer this question,...
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    CRNA Hopeful: Should I stay in the Neuro ICU or move to the SICU?

    Reno1978 replied to froyoaddict's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I wouldn't change jobs. As long as you get the big picture and can critically think about what is going on with your patients, you're in good shape. Get comfortable with vents, critical care...
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    Does CRRT adds value to your resume for CRNA school?

    Reno1978 replied to icu2crna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I've never been exposed to it and I'm starting this fall. My best advice on things to be proficient in would be to focus on vents, hemodynamics monitoring, vasoactive medications/critical care...