aerorunner80 ADN, BSN, MSN, APRN

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  1. aerorunner80

    RN tired of feeling like a waitress

    I am a CRNA hopeful. I am currently applying to schools and have landed an interview in October. One thing I would suggest is maybe switching units. Are you in an ICU already? In my opinion, those...
  2. I just got my email!! I have an interview too!!!!! So
  3. Awesome!!!!! I still haven't
  4. Today is the day that we are supposed to hear. I'm so nervous I'm about to jump out of my skin!!!!
  5. Clarkson college in Omaha has a part time-ish option. Your didactic is part time for about 2 years and then your clinical is full
  6. Crossing fingers for both of
  7. Still waiting to hear about an interview. The suspense is killing
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    Becoming a CRNA

    It depends on the person. I've been in ICU since I graduated 5 years ago but never stopped going to school. I just finished my BSN and also have been working on other classes for CRNA school. Just...
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    Becoming a CRNA

    One step at a time. If you can get into an ICU right away then go for it. Your next step should be concentrating on becoming the best da$/ bedside nurse you can be. This takes several years. Once...
  10. I have applied to a few schools and am waiting to hear back. One school emailed me to let me know my application is complete and that I will know if I am selected for an interview in mid October....
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    Interview timeline question

    The interview dates are on their website so I've already hopefully have the time off. It's just the expense of doing everything last minute and hoping I can find a hotel room and a rental
  12. aerorunner80

    CCRN or RNC

    Which exam do you think is the better one to take? Normally it wouldn't even be a question and I would go for RNC but I know CRNA schools for which I'm currently applying, are not as familiar with...
  13. I was checking on my vacation requests for December of this year. My days were "approved" with restriction. On my vacation form my nurse manager wrote that I am required to work every Sunday so I...
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    CCRN or RNC

    I would do just the neonatal CCRN as that is my strongest area. I also have experience in
  15. joanna, I was thinking of approaching it in a way of asking if there is/was a misunderstanding on the request and expectations. I am planning on asking for clarification on what she means by what she...
  16. How do you not bring up the fact that others are not being held to this standard when it is public
  17. I applied to Iowa but got denied. I have applications in at Bryan Health Sciences in Lincoln Nebraska and Clarkson College in Omaha
  18. Are you still on this board? I have an application in at this school. Can you tell me about yourself? Experience, GPA. Interview process? Did you get in? Are you going to this school? This is one of...
  19. Thanks for the tips! I'm hoping to get interviews at two schools this
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    Unplanned extubation while on orientation

    That nurse was right. We have all had it happen at one point or another. My advise to you is to ease up on yourself. Nobody expects you to know what to do or how to react in an emergency situation...
  21. Will do! I'm super nervous right now. I applied to Iowa but didn't get an interview. I'm feeling pretty small right now. I'm just trying to gather myself up to put in my other
  22. I'm applying here too! I'm hoping to have my application in soon. The admissions rep I've been talking to has been really awesome! I'm super impressed so far. Are you applying to Clarkson
  23. I am in the process of applying to several anesthesia schools. I have worked in the Neonatal ICU for 5 years and the PICU for 1 year as a float. I just interviewed today in and adult Medical/Cardiac...
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    am i smart enough for a CRNA?

    Here's an example of what a nurse should know with the experience that you just stated you have. It's great that you can do this but do you know what it means? OH crap! My patient is having...
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    am i smart enough for a CRNA?

    yes Yes YES!!!!!!!!! The critical thinking skills that you learn in an ICU cannot be taught in