daniw603

Columbus OH $22. +Diff for WE, eves and nights.

Thanks! That helps a lot. Good luck to you!

Just graduated w/ the last fall class! Took 5 years from pre-reqs to wait list to graduate! Worth it...hang in there and you'll be there before you know it. The "odd" quarters are more challenging, esp. first. Study hard!

Thank-you for your replies. I think I'll first apply to all three then decide from the one(s) I get into. It will probably take a trip over there to figure it out, but there's nothing like advice from those that actully live there! How is the traffic between Natrona and Pittsburg during "rush hour"? My husband will probably have to work in a city as he enineers in high-rise buildings. Maybe we'll look at a place in between! Again, thanks for the advice!

Out of curiosity- which school can you be away for just one semester? This might work out for me. I live in a fairly large city but don't want to move- but we plan to because we have to (no CRNA school here). I have one child and a supportive husbad and I want to be done before my son starts school. Could you let me know so I could look into the school??? Thanks!

Thanks- that really helps! I think a shift or two a month shouldn't interfere as long as you're investing full time in the program- 60-70/week. Probably depends on other responsibilities, though. Although I have a strong academic record- I would be applying w/ only 2 years of ICU experience. Looks like your experience is amazing! Guess I shouldn't make plans on getting in just yet...Thanks for the reply!

Are you able to work at all- how much? Do you think d/t the limited nature of this program that it is more competitive???

I am a new grad who's 30 getting my critical care experience while simultaneously working on my BSN and pre-reqs for CRNA school- I also just had a baby and plan to finish CRNA school by the time my son is 5 so we can "settle down". Somewhere I read that the avg. CRNA student is 32 with kids- so that puts me at average and you a little younger! I think because of the experience requirements the program tends to have slightly older than traditional students. What are your other plans- are you married, etc.? You can make it work if you plan carefully! I bought an inexpensive home at 25years old with a 15 year mortgage- so when I start CRNA school it will be nearly half paid off and I can live off the equity and student loans- its my "savings" account for about the same as rent... Decide now- and make it happen while you're still VERY young!!!!!!!

Have them look all meds up on assigned pt.'s ahead of time- maybe while your doing assessments...sounds like med administration is new to them and that's what they're learning. Then be upfront w/ the student (in a nice way, of course)- they will understand. Let them know you are a new grad and need to manage your time so they don't feel like it's personal...ask about their confidence level. If they are very new at this- they probably would prefer to just observe, anyway. However, some students have practiced their hearts out or really feel competent and can probably do the skill fairly quickly. (I think of one student who was an LPN-RN with lots of experience and could probably do tings faster than many new grad RN's) If it's a brand new student who's scared and going to repetitively recite the five rights to you and meds will be late...just ask them to observe for now-

Hi- I need advice. I am looking at the 3 CRNA schools in these cities. My husband, son who will be 2-4 yrs while we're living there, and large dog will be moving with me. I will be 31 when we move there and we are looking for a nice, fun, and safe place to get away for a couple years before permanently settling down back in OH where my husband's family is (I'm from NH) I have done a little research on-line, and the real estate looks very reasonable. We currently live in Columbus, OH, so it's only about 3-4 hours away, and we'll probably take a trip up there before moving, but if anyone has advice or personal experience to share it would really be appreciated! Is there anything you love or hate about these schools/programs or towns that you could share?? Thanks!

I read somewhere that the average CRNA student was 32...and married with children. I am 30 and starting BSN completion program while getting my critical care experience for CRNA school (I am a new grad in a critical care internship). I will be 34-35 when I become a CRNA. Look at ten years from now- it's not like you're going to retire soon. You will double your salary for at least 20 years, have a more satisfying job, etc. Find out what you want to do and go there! I am about to have my first child and we have to relocate for a CRNA program... but as long as I am settled down before my child starts kindergarten, I'm happy. What are your personal goals??? Is it that far away- look at six years ago from now- I bet its gone by fast!

I need advice! I am looking at the 3 CRNA schools in CT, one each in New Haven, New Britain, and Bridgeport. The cost of living looks higher in New Haven, but aside from that and a little computer research, I don't know what to expect. Can anyone tell me what they love or hate about these cities, their hospitals, or the schools? I will be 31 and married with a 2 year old and a large dog when I move there. We currently live in Columbus OH, my husband's family is here and my family is in North Conway, NH. I would like to get away for 2-3 years in an enjoyable atmosphere before settling down back in OH before our son starts school. It would really help to hear from someone in the area! We would be looking for a small, safe, and affordable house to buy near the campus. I appreciate your input so much!

I agree with Binkey. If appropriate, and an Alteplase order can be obtained, this will help dissolve the fibrin sheath. It would be nice to have the line for labs available if needed, anyway. In most cases, if the established line has been cleared for use via x-ray, it is probably only fibrin. But things happen to lines all of the time, (I work on a Bone Marrow Transplant and Oncology critical care unit, and 100% of our patients have some type of CVC, if not 2 or 3.) Bottom line- what risks are you willing to take, what is the worst possible outcome of pt. getting or not getting the drug? what do you know about the drug- is it an irritant and what will it do if it goes somewhere besides the vascular area? Many experienced RN's have years of good luck- It's how you practice- what would you do if it were a loved one in that bed? Use your judgement. Nursing is not black and white...

We take a HESI halfway that requires an 800 and the beginning of last quarter requiring an 850, with 2 chances to retake it, not a part of your grade. All schools do it differently. Some have you take it just to see if you're ready for NCLEX but you don't have to pass. I believe our school does it to keed their percents up for those that pass the boards. The CD is actually more difficult than the actual test. I was getting ~75% on the CD after studying and a nervous wreck, but ended up passing HESI c an 1191. I did take the 3 day class and study the book- especially the grey boxes or "HESI hints", and it helped tremendously. The class didn't help much, but the book did to review and the disk to at least get comfortable with the format. I take the NCLEX nex month, and I think the HESI study guide will help.