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I agree with Kann, that if your ultimate goal is to become a CRNA, skip the charge nurse bit. You need as much experience in critical care nursing as possible. I am assuming TICU stands for Trauma ICU. That would be OK, as well as CCU. You need to know your EKG rythms like the back of your hand. You should also have a strong grasp of hemodynamics, and vasoactive and inotropic drips. I also agree that CCRN is good to have. If you do not get in, I would also suggest if your hospital has a CV ICU to go there. You see alot of drips, swans, blood products, IABP, and sometimes VAD's or ECMO depending on your hospial. Best of luck to you.

I would check out blue cross /Blue shield. You can also check out humana. They both offer alot of different plans with vaious price ranges. It is not that expensive if you do not include prescription coverage. It also is cheaper if you do not have kids. I am 30, male, non-smoker, no dependents, no health problems except anxiety as I await an admission decison for school. but my plan choices ranged from $58 to $150. If you and your husband are in reasonably good health just get major medical, with a $500 or $1,000 deductible. You cn pick you own doctor and it covers the major events. What school are you at? Well hope this helps a little.