Forrest Forrest Gump

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1. I'm in... with one year experience

   Forrest Forrest Gump replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in SRNA

   This is a good question. My only thought is, ICU experience is only one part of the entire package. The interview committee looks at the whole candidate. After looking at all the applicants, they rank them. It is very possible for a lesser experienc...

2. I'm in... with one year experience

   Forrest Forrest Gump replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in SRNA

   It is okay to disagree with others opinions in a respectful manner. Your not trying to do that.

3. I'm in... with one year experience

   Forrest Forrest Gump replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in SRNA

   You are going call this forum a joke because of all the ignorant people posting. Come on now, don't be like that. I am the original poster. I NEVER stated that I have "learned it all". I never stated I "learned everything I need to know". You are ...

4. I'm in... with one year experience

   Forrest Forrest Gump replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in SRNA

   Thanks to "Just" and "Mango" and all the others showing their support. Trust me. I have complete faith in my abilities to become a great CRNA. No doubts. I would just like encourage others to work hard towards their goals and not be discouraged by ...

5. I'm in... with one year experience

   Forrest Forrest Gump replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in SRNA

   I guess we can agree to disagree on this one. It continues to amaze me how many posters on this board believe the only road critical thinking skills is as years as an ICU nurse. Trust me, this is not the case. Maybe I will me you in my program, and...

6. I'm in... with one year experience

   Forrest Forrest Gump replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in SRNA

   I never said I was only textbook smart. I said I am very good bedside nurse. It is unfortunate you were not able to take care of the sickest patients as a newer nurse. Trust me, I have. How about fresh multi-organ transplants, brought directly to the...

7. I'm in... with one year experience

   Forrest Forrest Gump replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in SRNA

   First, I would like to keep my identity private. This may seem silly, but it is the only way I feel like I can post my honest opinions here. Otherwise, I may run into some close minded people (out in the real world). Therefore I will not post where I...

8. I'm in... with one year experience

   Forrest Forrest Gump replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in SRNA

   Thanks to some for the congrats and well wishes. The reason I posted here is to encourage others not to be bothered by the experienced ICU nurses telling others you should have the same years of experience that they have. I would not be going into a ...

9. I'm in... with one year experience

   Forrest Forrest Gump replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in SRNA

   I interviewed with approx 6 mos. experience. I work in a med surg ICU. Mostly medical. We see a wide variety of very very sick people.

10. I'm in... with one year experience

    Forrest Forrest Gump replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in SRNA

    Thanks for the congrats. No, I dont have a CCRN since I dont have the required bedside hours. I would agree with Neurogeek that you should have keenly developed critical thinking skills. However, in my case I developed that over many years in another...

11. I'm in... with one year experience

    Forrest Forrest Gump posted a topic in SRNA

    I know there has been some speculation on this board in the past about if a nurse with the bare minimum experience should (or could) go to CRNA school. Well, I just got accepted. I graduated in July 07 with my BSN. I was in a non-health care field pr...

12. 1 year ICU schools

    Forrest Forrest Gump replied to mammothsnw's topic in CRNA

    You didnt give an opinion backed by education. You flamed the guy because you didn't like his approach to his education and career, even though the AANA seems to think it is appropriate. I have lurked behind the sceens here for along time and never j...