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ready4crna?

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  1. CNRA schools ranking

    ready4crna? replied to middleageNP's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    heehee- As the CNL is a new masters in the field of nursing, I am not sure what commitees might make of it. As for program rankings, they are based on the USNWR that was last done in early 2000. The...

  2. Bachelors in ???

    ready4crna? replied to SunnyAZRN's topic in General Nursing

    I went ahead and got my BSN because of my life goals (advanced practice nursing.) My wife got hers in criminal justice and will be combining the ADN and BA in criminal justice to pursue a masters in...

  3. Fundamental Critical Care Support Course

    ready4crna? replied to phiposurde's topic in MICU, SICU

    Phip- The formal title of what I think you are asking about is the Essentials of Critical Care Orientation. It is available online through the AACN. Generally, institutions subscribe to it and use it...

  4. CRNA program while raising kids

    ready4crna? replied to lizzyberry's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It absolutely can be done, and well if your kids are old enough to understand what you are trying to do. I will be attending with a 3 year old in tow, there will be some sacrifices in the form of time...

  5. Front Loaded Programs and Financial Aid???

    ready4crna? replied to NA2BEE's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    NA- Most of the programs that I looked into that had a similar credit load (i.e. 24-30 in the first year, then 1-3 credits per semester thereafter) The 1-3 credits were classified as full time for...

  6. Gre

    ready4crna? replied to cvicu80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Georgetown University may exempt you from the GRE's if your GPA is high enough,( check out their web site) but you will probably want to take them anyway to apply to other

  7. apply this fall or next fall???

    ready4crna? replied to cvicu80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ok, so I have to echo what pfh and japa have said. I noticed from your other posts that you have an MS and another BS, so academically you should be set. If you really want in to a CRNA program, be...

  8. On the CRNA route, so which would be better to work: SICU or MICU?

    ready4crna? replied to Scrubz's topic in MICU, SICU

    Scrub- I have worked both MICU and SICU along the east coast. Let me tell you as a successfull CRNA school applicant- As long as the unit you are working on supports a good orientation (with an AACN...

  9. IO catheters - Adult

    ready4crna? replied to Bwick's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sue- I hope this helps some- As far as dressing-It depends on the accessed site and product used. Jamshidi needles (typically iserted into the lower extremities) are meant to be temporary and as such,...

  10. RN agency in Houston please

    ready4crna? posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey guys! I am moving to the Houston area in april and was hoping to get some recommendations on good nursing agencies in the area. Specifically ones that staff the larger hospitals (St lukes,...

  11. RN agency in Houston please

    ready4crna? replied to ready4crna?'s topic in Texas Nursing

    I start school in june of this year and can't get a staff job. (Imagine the interview where I say " I would love to work long enough to maybe just finish my probationary period, then boogie on outta...

  12. Moving to MD, need advice!

    ready4crna? replied to dedicatedstudent08's topic in Maryland Nursing

    If your goal is to live in maryland, why not get initial licensure in maryland and start a new grad internship in your field of choice locally? Baltimore City has many medical centers that hire and...

  13. RN agency in Houston please

    ready4crna? replied to ready4crna?'s topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks guys! I'll google 'em and see if I can't get

  14. Becoming a CRNA !

    ready4crna? replied to hocke5716's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hock- Before you do anything, shadow an RN to make sure it is the field for you. Read the sticky FAQ's at the top of the forum for nearly all the info you need at this stage of the game. Let me just...

  15. Brave, or just crazy?

    ready4crna? replied to jollyjenny's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Jolly-I am moving a long distance to attend the program of my dreams and have alot of the same fears and thoughts. I have a small kiddo and a supportive spouse. Cali is right, Loans are what the dream...

  16. How long on Dopamine?

    ready4crna? replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Southern- I don't think there is a tolerance to dopamine as one might develop in heavy narcotic useage. Any pressor usage should be temporary anyway as the underlying reason for needing them should be...

  17. Georgetown University Hospital

    ready4crna? replied to Mayotski's topic in General Nursing

    Nayeli- Apply to the DC nursing board. Google search for District of Columbia board of nursing for info. If you are a local, then get two passport photos and physically go down there. You get quicker...

  18. Need advice on job offer please!!!

    ready4crna? replied to elemschoolnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Elem- If you are talking about a new-grad rn going into critical care, then absolutely! I am going to assume you are referring to yourself and that you have an offer on the table. If they are willing...

  19. 1:1 for CVVH?

    ready4crna? replied to bonodonnaonaroll's topic in MICU, SICU

    Let me preface by saying that I believe far too many patients that are in ICU's are paired, and that CRRT should be a 1:1. Otherwise, the patients are not getting the quality of care they need or...

  20. CRNA acceptance after rocky orientation

    ready4crna? replied to QuestForWa's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Deepz- If the area is experiencing a shortage of RN's you will find new grads in just about any type of ICU. For example- when I worked in western north carolina, you had to have at least a year IN...

  21. New Grads- what starting rates are you seeing?

    ready4crna? replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Forgive me for this piece of unasked for advice- As a new grad, you have a functional basic knowlege of nursing care. The rates in the metro DC and Baltimore area are similar 24-26/hr. Rather than...

  22. Required GPA

    ready4crna? replied to middleageNP's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    heehee- Long answer- Do a search for a thread called GPA, GRE, ETC and you will find that GPA isn't the only thing that gets you an interview. I'll admit that it is important to get the best grades...

  23. Excessive secretions No Gag Any Ideas senior nurses?????

    ready4crna? replied to kampswas's topic in MICU, SICU

    First questions first- Was a head CT done? R/O cva, and why did s/he need the benzo's in the first place? with a positive tox screen for barb/benzo's- mebbe the MS changes were secondary to...

  24. Responsibilities of a CRNA

    ready4crna? replied to PACU queen's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    PACU-Check out the stickies at the top of the forum, they will help you design a plan for becoming a SRNA, which will lead to CRNA. Also do a search for postings by Nilepoc, Nitecap, and of course the...

  25. best personality traits for critical care

    ready4crna? replied to findingmywayRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Finding- I think if they offer a decent length orientation (12-24 weeks) with educational backup (a service such as Essentials of Critical Care Orientation [ECCO]). Then you should have no worries....