Reno1978 BSN, RN

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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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    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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    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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    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...
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    UMN DNP Interview Process

    Reno1978 replied to CaityV's topic in Advanced Practice

    I applied and was accepted to the DNP program for nurse anesthesia. Thankfully they didn't require the in person essay for that program. Anyone else starting this
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    crna loan payment plan after graduation

    Reno1978 replied to amber2brnbsnmsncrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I got my BSN in 2007 and worked in the ICU since a new grad. I've lived very frugally and saved money. By the time I start nurse anesthesia school this fall, I plan on having around 100k saved. My...
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    Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    Reno1978 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    WA State (Tri-Cities) $33.88/hr ICU RN BSN, CCRN, BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC 6 years experience Full Time Night Shift Nights $3.75/hr, Weekend $3.5/hr, Charge $2.75/hr, Preceptor $2/hr Not a manager In...
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    St. Mary's University CRNA starting in 2014

    Reno1978 replied to kiddosrn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Letters went out today, I
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    St. Mary's University CRNA starting in 2014

    Reno1978 replied to kiddosrn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Best of luck to you! I'm also (im)patiently waiting to hear if I got in or
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    How to pay back your student loans

    Reno1978 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    You're still eligible if you consolidate, but you need to have your originating loan paperwork to establish that they were loans that were for nursing education that were
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    HELP facing misdemeanor traffic charge on monday.

    Reno1978 replied to newlpnnurse's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Be honest about anything in your criminal background and explain it thoroughly. Nursing, as a profession, doesn't require everyone to have a clean background, but there is concern when criminal...
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    When the hospital cancels you for a shift...

    Reno1978 replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have no mandatory low census for RNs where I work, so the hospital never calls RNs off that are PT or FT FTE. We typically have nurses who request low census, since we're rarely entirely full. It...
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    Why do some RNs hate this?

    Reno1978 replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in General Students

    Personally, I'm quite content in my little area of the world. I made $72k last year working full-time on nightshift in southeast WA state. On occasion, I pick up an extra shift if I feel like it,...
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    Advice on becoming a RN for a male

    Reno1978 replied to KC_catforlife's topic in Nurse Management

    Here's a list of all school's in MO and their pass rates. Board of Nursing One thing to evaluate when you're selecting a school is the pass rate. What good is going to school if you have trouble...