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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 seizing in a pentobarb coma. The RN caring for the ...

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 tests on it's website that may be useful.

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, after two years I was tired of traveling place to...

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 gotten in with a 3.o or higher. Also, before you apply...

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 call the programs of interest and inquire. Good l...

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" ICU assignment. After an initial month or so, I g...

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 E-mail of acceptance. Can't wait to meet everyone!

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. Elizabeth

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. Elizabeth

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 in the PICU for almost four years and have since tr...

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, and currently crossing my fingers with my 2nd int...

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 stickies may answer several of your questions. Fo...

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 established program. General information such as obtain i...

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 CRNA programs. This is one detail that made me fee...

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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 40 bed adult SICU/MICU. My interview was very posi...

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 peace to a dying patient. I am sure your caring manne...

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 such as HOB at 30 degrees, Oral mouth care q4, te...

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 and divide. (75/2 = 37.5. So there are 37.5 mg per ...

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 majority it appears that Adult ICU/CICU is what the ...

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

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. Her boss, a PA, will be educated enough to understa...

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 married, husband in military and having to travel ...

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 with his family to continue his education at St. Fr...

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 false picture to you and who knows who else.