Natef26

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  1. Married and away from family while in school??

    Natef26 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am a new grad RN and currently 8 months into my first RN job in ICU. I started RN school with the intention and desire to be a CRNA. I have fantastic grades, will have the requisite ICU experience...

  2. USAF Flight nurse school and survival school??

    Natef26 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Would like to hear from the USAF flight nurses out there regarding their experiences at the Flight Nurse school at Brooks AFB. (good, bad, etc) Also, how is the survival school that flight nurses and...

  3. ICU nurse to pt ratio "norm" on your unit?

    Natef26 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I know typically ICU nurses get 2 patients standard. I'm curious how it is on your MICU unit? At my hospital I would conservatively estimate that a good number of the MICU staff have 3 patients 65-70%...

  4. Anyone interviewing at Wakeforest or Raleigh NC?

    Natef26 replied to mmbmoc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm interviewing with Raleigh on Dec 3 in the evening. Good luck to

  5. Kaiser Permaente school of Anesthesia-Cali??

    Natef26 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm interested in applying to Kaiser-P Anesthesia at Cal-State Fullerton. I watched the info video and it definitely looks like alot of travel for clinicals. Curious how long each of these sites...

  6. GRE questions

    Natef26 replied to mitch8lem's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I highly recommend the Kaplan GRE Math Workbok and the Kaplan Verbal Workbook. I diligently worked through each workbook over like 2 months (could have did both quicker) and I scored a 1240 on my...

  7. Dell Laptop update issues?

    Natef26 replied to Special31's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm also in the market for a laptop. I was initially leaning towards HP but I quickly changed my mind when I read the reviews of their horrid battery life. 2 hours 15mins or so if you are lucky and...

  8. USAF Flight nurse school and survival school??

    Natef26 replied to Natef26's topic in Government, Military

    The unit stood up back in early April IIRC. They do mandate that you have 1 year of being a nurse before they'll let you join. I won't be joining afterall, due to some personal reasons. Pretty bummed...

  9. Prior military experience (ancillary medical) helpful for admission??

    Natef26 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm a CRNA wannabe and trying like crazy to get the final loose ends of my prereqs done before applying this fall for next fall 09 start date. I have 10 years prior enlisted military experience (Air...

  10. CRNA vs. anesthesiologist

    Natef26 replied to jermaughan0814's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well, how you choose to use your "5 minutes" is of course up to you, but for someone so seemingly frustrated and hell bent on measuring education levels ad nauseum, I would think some down time would...

  11. CCRN exam?? Experiences?

    Natef26 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm a new ICU nurse and nurse altogether and I'm planning to take the CCRN exam this Fall. Curious to see just how doable it is with my limited experience? I am studying a CCRN review book I purchased...

  12. CRNA vs. anesthesiologist

    Natef26 replied to jermaughan0814's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ditto. I can only WISH I had the free time DocHolliday apparently

  13. CRNA vs. anesthesiologist

    Natef26 replied to jermaughan0814's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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  14. How do I stand out above the crowd?

    Natef26 replied to JettaDP's topic in MICU, SICU

    I would echo what others have said and definitely get into an externship into a local ICU for a capstone course. This will give you invaluable face time with a prospective employer/unit and allow you...

  15. CRNA schools with distance learning option for clinicals in Denver?

    Natef26 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm currently trying to wrap up a few things to get myself ready to apply to CRNA school for the Fall 2009 start date. Given my family situation though I would need to find a school that offers a...

  16. ICU RN Looking to shadow a CRNA in Colorado

    Natef26 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi everyone, Becoming a CRNA has been my goal even before I started nursing school. I am now an RN coming up on the end of my 1st year in ICU. I am hoping to find a CRNA in Colorado (Denver, Pueblo,...

  17. ICU RN Looking to shadow a CRNA in Colorado

    Natef26 replied to Natef26's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks Mark! Hopefully I get a

  18. Sumner Interview in CO

    Natef26 replied to ColoSunshYne's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm also interested in applying to Sumner for the July 09 start date. They seem very willing to help with any info needed. I live in Colorado so the program was a Godsend in terms of family stability...

  19. Applying to CRNA programs

    Natef26 replied to icunurse08's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm a CRNA wannabe myself, and it looks like you would have been accepted if only you had the minimum 1 year ICU experience that is required by all the programs I have run into. 12 years of Tele is...

  20. CRNA school hopeful looking for tips/advice

    Natef26 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am looking to get accepted into a CRNA program and start in summer/fall 2009. I have a BSN (graduated in May 07), and coming up on 1 year of ICU experience. I plan to have 2 years ICU experience...

  21. ICU nurse to pt ratio "norm" on your unit?

    Natef26 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know typically ICU nurses get 2 patients standard. I'm curious how it is on your MICU unit? At my hospital I would conservatively estimate that a good number of the MICU staff have 3 patients 65-70%...

  22. starting micu rotation tomorrow

    Natef26 replied to jk6805's topic in MICU, SICU

    As a new grad nurse myself I think the purpose of the rotation is more of one to expose you to a different area of nursing rather than med-surg. I got a job as a new grad in the ICU and just finished...

  23. USAF Flight nurse school and survival school??

    Natef26 replied to Natef26's topic in Government, Military

    Ok I got the straight scoop. I called USAFSAM at Brooks AFB and spoke directly with the registrar (Andrew). He informed me that yes ,the flight nurses will be going to the full 18 day SERE course at...

  24. USAF Flight nurse school and survival school??

    Natef26 replied to Natef26's topic in Government, Military

    Oh lovely. Yes, if you could confirm or deny that this is true that would be great. With my civilian job I am hoping to limit the amount of time I am away for training schools.

  25. $10,000 penalty if you leave the ICU

    Natef26 replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am a new grad (May 07), and just got a job in an ICU. I was told I would also have to sign a contract for 2 years and $10,000. The clinical manager told me this during the interview but cupped her...