LIZPICURN

LIZPICURN

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  1. Versed versus Ativan??

    LIZPICURN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Quick question. I have been a PICU RN for 3.5 years and travelled two years. I have seen different ways to treat different scenarios per hospital. My question is we had a child that was continuously...

  2. GRE Study Books

    LIZPICURN replied to longroadahead's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I liked Kaplans because it had a very useful CD that you could take practice tests on your computer. It would then tell you which area you should focus on etc. The actual GRE also has free practice...

  3. (BSN) Travel Nurses MAKE MORE than CRNAs!

    LIZPICURN replied to hojimma's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    First of all, I agree you are comparing apples to oranges. I traveled for two and a half years when I was younger to see new sites and meet new people. It was a wonderful experience for the time. But,...

  4. Need help with figuring things out.. Help would be greatly appreciated!!

    LIZPICURN replied to Scrubz's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My advice is to keep trying your best. If you feel you need to retake classes, re-take the science classes that you scored C's in. At least aim for a 3.2 GPA. Yet, I know there are those who have...

  5. Casual ICU work

    LIZPICURN replied to brookesbuddy's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    When I applied I was full-time. I think the programs prefer that, yet I can't say that for sure. After I was accepted, I went support. I still work a lot of hours- just in two ICU's. I would probablly...

  6. Agency ICU nursing

    LIZPICURN replied to QuestForWa's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was a traveller for 2.5 years before I applied for CRNA school. I got accepted into both schools that I applied to. Obviously at first, while you are gaining the staff's trust you will get a "basic"...

  7. University of Cincinnati

    LIZPICURN replied to Quiet1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey everyone! Congrats. I think there is a trend! I thought my interview went awful! I was nervous and remember thinking to myself that I sounded more like a rambling idiot. But, I too got that...

  8. Coverletter?????

    LIZPICURN replied to jma06's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I personally did not supply a coverletter. I agree with you about the repetitive part. I think a great essay along with your resume is sufficient. Hope my opinion helps.

  9. resume

    LIZPICURN replied to garfieldrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you are a member of any nursing organizations I would also add that to your resume. Did you receive any awards or honors in nursing school? Hope this may help a little.

  10. PICU experience for admission

    LIZPICURN replied to SmessenBSN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    From my research, there are some schools that will consider accepting only PICU experience, yet for the most part the adult world is the most desirable experience. I was in your same position. I was...

  11. Realistic Avg GPA for admission

    LIZPICURN replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree with Outdoor1. I have a GPA of 3.2, and will have almost five years of nursing experience including PICU and most currently MICU/SICU. I was admitted to my CRNA program with a great interview,...

  12. Thinking of becoming a CRNA

    LIZPICURN replied to Beneficence's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi Beneficience, To answer your questions, I will advise you to do what I did. At the top of this forum there are some discussions that give advice to aspiring SRNA students. Just by looking at these...

  13. Attending a well established CRNA program Vs. a brand new program

    LIZPICURN posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello, I would like to hear your opinion on attending a CRNA program that is brand new, with no graduates obviously making it difficult to obtain general information that I would ask at a more...

  14. Attending a well established CRNA program Vs. a brand new program

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

    Thank you all for your suggestions. I absolutely agree there are pros and cons to this situation. Perhaps more cons. The program director has years and years experience in running other institutions...

  15. CRNA schools starting in Janauary

    LIZPICURN replied to Lucy54's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thomas Jefferson Starts in

  16. Agency Experience?

    LIZPICURN replied to 2ndChance's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I must admit I was a bit nervous going into my first Crna program interview in fear of the board questioning me about being a traveler. I travelled in PICU's for 2 years before I just resettled in a...

  17. Was a hard day today

    LIZPICURN replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for reminding a lot of us why we are in this profession. You have made more of an impact on your patient, the family, and your staff then you can probablly ever imagine. You gave...

  18. Topics for Project??

    LIZPICURN replied to nur26se's topic in General Nursing

    How about a project on prevention of VAP - which is Ventilator assisted pneumonia. It is something many hospitals are participating nationwide. And if they aren't, they should. By doing simple things...

  19. Drug Math question

    LIZPICURN replied to LTCNursemidwest's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I won't just give answer, but I will walk it through with you. It is basically cross multiplying. If you have Demerol 75mg/2ml. You need to find out how many milligrams is in one ML. So go ahead...

  20. PICU/NICU experience

    LIZPICURN replied to HididiScribbler's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I myself have been a PICU nurse and have just traditioned to a large adult ICU. I have been researching many CRNA programs. There are several programs that accept NICU/PICU experience. Yet, for the...

  21. App In Interviews Over Anxiety ensues!

    LIZPICURN replied to MmacFN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!:beer:

  22. MRSA colonization question

    LIZPICURN replied to gr8rnpjt's topic in General Nursing

    I hope your daughter will change her mind. It is good she has you for encouragement and support. If left untreated MRSA can infact be deadly. This is nothing to take lightly. Please remind her this....

  23. verbal contract

    LIZPICURN replied to hoyt69's topic in Travel

    Have you considered possibly trying a new company? It doesn't sound like AM is willing to work with you. As a traveler myself, I had circumstances that slightly changed my contract terms. (IE getting...

  24. CRNA School in OK?

    LIZPICURN replied to AstrosFan's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I had met an RN with my travels in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was just accepted into a CRNA program in which he will spend his first 6 months in ( I think) Witchita Falls, Texas and then move back to Tulsa...

  25. Problems with PICU nurses

    LIZPICURN replied to NeoRNtobe's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I have been a PICU traveller and work with wonderful men and women. The units are strong and the RN's are wonderful support systems to each other. It is a shame this Nurse manager is painting such a...