vikingirl

vikingirl

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  1. "Must have's" for school and clinical

    vikingirl posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, Any past or present SRNA's out there willing to share their best "must have's", "fav's", and "can't live without's" for didactic and clinical? Examples: Best digital recorder? Clipboards? Pen's?...

  2. "Must have's" for school and clinical

    vikingirl replied to vikingirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Now that I'm a few weeks into the program I have a better idea of what works for me. Everyone is different. Access to a computer to print out class slide notes (or use the library computers - we get...

  3. I'm in at Boston College!

    vikingirl posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My acceptance letter from Boston College came today! Woo - hoo! I can't wait! Classes start January 2009. Did anyone else

  4. "Must have's" for school and clinical

    vikingirl replied to vikingirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks to all that have taken the time to reply! It's been very helpful. Sometimes it's the simle items that get overlooked but help immenseley in the long run.

  5. Questions at the end of the interview

    vikingirl replied to joeyzstj's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It's important to have questions to ask them during the interview. It shows commitment and an interest in finding a program that is a good fit for both parties. -How does your program faciliatate...

  6. I'm in at Rush! Anyone else?

    vikingirl replied to indecisiveRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just wanted to say congratulations! How exciting. I've only heard good things about the Rush NA program. I used to work at Rush. Way to

  7. I'm in at Boston College!

    vikingirl replied to vikingirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It goes without saying, have a strong application and goal statement to get the interview. Be prepared to answer questions from your goal statement during the interview. Become CCRN certified....

  8. I'm in at Boston College!

    vikingirl replied to vikingirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats to all! I wonder if we'll get a chance to meet before classes start. kachoo414, did your co-worker get in as well? Anyone moving in from out of

  9. I'm in at Boston College!

    vikingirl replied to vikingirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congratulations! My interview was on 9/19. A coworker of mine got in as well. It would be funny if most of our class were lurking on this board. Now to figure out how to apply for

  10. Average GRE

    vikingirl replied to gluck's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi Gluck, I called Boston College and they told me that they were "looking for greater than 500 on each, and obiously the higher the better." 1320 is well above that. Good luck with your...

  11. I'm in at Boston College!

    vikingirl replied to vikingirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congratulations! Wooo-hooo. I'm saying "yes" today too. I can't wait! I wonder who else will be in our class. Has anyone else

  12. Albany, Boston-Connell, New Britain CT

    vikingirl replied to yumyum's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    When is your interview at BC? I interviewed there on 9/19. They had curent students available while interviews were being conducted -- which was extremely informative. Good luck with your...

  13. Post your CRNA interview dates/info

    vikingirl replied to MBCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    baby831, In regards to the interview at BC - it was relaxed get to know you type of questions -- why bc, why crna. Be yourself. Group of about 12 applicants, starting with a presentation from the...

  14. Iphone/ Palm PDA programs

    vikingirl replied to COtraumarn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In regards to the clip board notes .... anesthesia-ed on ebay has laminated reference cards with formulas and references for SRNA and CRNA's, called an anesthesia bundle, that can fit on your clip...

  15. Fall 2009 - Where is everyone applying?

    vikingirl replied to lovegasRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My interview at BC went very well! I'm so excited! "Get to know you" type behavioral questions. Why BC? Why CRNA route? etc. Very friendly Director and Asst. Director - it appears to be a very...

  16. Post your CRNA interview dates/info

    vikingirl replied to MBCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have my interview at Boston College on Sept 19th -- I can't

  17. CVP and PAD

    vikingirl replied to SkateBetty's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Remember, the first step in obtaining PA pressure readings is to visually assess the monitoring system. You should first look for: adequate fluid in the flush bag 300 mm HG pressure in the pressure...

  18. Fall 2009 - Where is everyone applying?

    vikingirl replied to lovegasRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good

  19. Fall 2009 - Where is everyone applying?

    vikingirl replied to lovegasRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Interview at BC in two weeks! I can't wait. They said the interview would be about 5 hours long. Is that typical? I'm assuming that would include their explanation of the program and a tour. It must...

  20. CRNA is what I want BUT.......

    vikingirl replied to manursing's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The commute or family hardships will only last about 27 months. You don't have to make a solid decision at this point. Throw yourself out there, apply, and see what happens -- see where you land! Of...

  21. Anesthesia Program Rankings 2008

    vikingirl replied to ICURN2CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Has anyone seen the US News and World Report, America's Best Graduate School rankings for Nurse Anesthesia - 2009? Is the list out yet? Thanks in

  22. Fall 2009 - Where is everyone applying?

    vikingirl replied to lovegasRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats to all those who have landed interviews, and to those who have applied and anxiously await the good news! Has anyone here had their interview yet? If so, how did it go? We are all pulling...

  23. Akron Interview

    vikingirl replied to suarc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Premature ventricular contractions are the most common arrhythmia associated with PAC insertions, usually while the PAC is passing through the right ventricle. Sometimes the arrhythmia appears as...

  24. CCRN exam

    vikingirl replied to jls189's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Cardiovascular and Respiratory questions predominate the CCRN test. I've recently taken the CCRN test and this is what was on my test ... For Cardiac know your swan readings - left sided vs. right...

  25. Fall 2009 - Where is everyone applying?

    vikingirl replied to lovegasRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That's GREAT news! Good luck with your interview and keep us posted. How