smileyRn96

smileyRn96

ER/ICU, CCRN, SRNA (class of 2010)

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  1. How much $ did it take to get you through your CRNA program?

    smileyRn96 replied to Future-nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    To get back to the origanal question. My program is 24 months and I expect to loan approx $20,000. My wife will be working and supporting our family of 4, and I will receive a stidend $1000-1200 month...

  2. Scope of Practice

    smileyRn96 replied to paindoc's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I hear what your saying pal, but I applaud the AANA for stepping in and making any effort to stop AA practice. The same way that the Nursing assoc. should have stepped in to stop PA practice in it's...

  3. Hello CRNA's

    smileyRn96 replied to Triniboy636's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know this is an old thread, but someone just bumped it... Power to you. Also, anyone who goes into a profession without looking at the compensation and how it will effect their future is an idiot...

  4. Financing Anesthesia

    smileyRn96 replied to MrRacer98's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well, here is my situation and my plan for school (hoping it will answer your question from my perspective). I have a wife and two children (2 and 4 year olds) when school starts, my wife is a RN and...

  5. Helpful PDA programs?

    smileyRn96 replied to AmandaSRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Some things to consider...Does your school use clinical tracking software and will it be compatible with your device? Also, cell service in hospitals is scetchy and does your smartphone also have wifi...

  6. Gre vs CCRN

    smileyRn96 replied to Easterdragon's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    :balloons:Congrats:balloons: That was a quick turn around on the GRE retake, what did you do different to prepare? Where did you get into school?

  7. What is your "wash out" rate?

    smileyRn96 replied to akijitsu's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Expecting a few bumps in the road, I always expect that as part of school and the pimping process. I remember the director of my program saying during the interview that we would all be at the bottom...

  8. What is your "wash out" rate?

    smileyRn96 replied to akijitsu's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It really depends on the size of the class, but greater then 10% would get my attention. That being said, I believe in my ability to see this through. I feel I would be able to pass any program...

  9. What is your "wash out" rate?

    smileyRn96 replied to akijitsu's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In my experience you can not compare RN programs to CRNA programs. RN programs are less selective of who they take, RN programs have less meaningful data about their applicants to decide who will be a...

  10. SRNA's in MSN programs

    smileyRn96 replied to TJ8A's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I will not start NA school until August, but I did take all the core courses while doing my BSN. I can totally feel your pain especially nursing theory with all the qualitative research garbage they...

  11. coding a vented patient

    smileyRn96 replied to poppy07's topic in MICU, SICU

    Asynchrony in the timing need for proper CPR to maximize blood flow and oxygenation of the body. This is dependent upon both the depth of compression and the pressures in the chest to allow blood to...

  12. coding a vented patient

    smileyRn96 replied to poppy07's topic in MICU, SICU

    Definately bag with o2, if the vent gives a breath during your compressions they will be ineffective. A big asynchronis mess hence the ACLS guidelines.

  13. NICU nurse transitioning into SICU

    smileyRn96 replied to LNeonurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    If you are serious about CRNA school, look into the local programs and find out if your NICU experience will work to get you in. You may be qualified to start right away and skip the SICU. You should...

  14. The Charge Nurse Role

    smileyRn96 replied to poppy07's topic in MICU, SICU

    1 year is enough....I think the real deciding factor is not time but presence and an ability to deal with a role that requires knowledge and leadership ability. Also, you need a desire to be charge....

  15. How long from application-start date?

    smileyRn96 replied to Vanillanut's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks:balloons:If you goto RSNA you will be my classmate How did your interview go at Wake?? A few of the people in my interview session were headed there(Wake) next. Also, a few were coming out of...

  16. How long from application-start date?

    smileyRn96 replied to Vanillanut's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    let me give you my time line. -April transfered to ICU from ED to begin appl. process. -May began GRE prep class. -June took GRE and got ref. letters in order -August application complete...

  17. Undergrad GPA 3.1 - will I get into CRNA School?

    smileyRn96 replied to sarahelaine82's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Gator- In my experience you can usually take 2-3 classes at the grad level without being in a specific program. I also know of people in this area who are applying to CRNA schools and taking grad...

  18. CCRN and CRNA???

    smileyRn96 replied to gators77's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have it (CCRN) and never mentioned it during my interview(never really came up), although I sent thank you letters and signed "RN, BSN, CCRN";) The real kicker was when I got the acceptence letter...

  19. Undergrad GPA 3.1 - will I get into CRNA School?

    smileyRn96 replied to sarahelaine82's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think most MSN programs have a core of usually three classes: 1.Nursing Theory, 2.Research and 3. Profession issues in Nursing...Programs that offer an MS are different. All the MSN programs I spoke...

  20. Do I still have a chance if I fail a semester?

    smileyRn96 replied to Chloe8043's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Keep on working at it and you'll be fine. The most important thing is that you are healthy. The CRNA programs will want to know that your mental health is in order. So, focus more on that and...

  21. Gre vs CCRN

    smileyRn96 replied to Easterdragon's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The GRE will open doors for you in grad school that the CCRN will not. That being said you already took the GRE and the score you got may be the best you can get. So waisting time to retake a test...

  22. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    smileyRn96 replied to jrec's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    UNCG/RSNA: Interviewed and accepted, start Fall

  23. Should I apply?

    smileyRn96 replied to chadday21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Apply, all the schools I looked at want 12 months ICU experience before you START, not apply. Anyone who tells you otherwise is worried you will take their spot:trout:, because your stats are better...

  24. iabp

    smileyRn96 replied to Feldner's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We see them so rarely on our unit that they are usually 1:1 regardless of acuity (which is silly but a lot of our RNs are scared of new euipment despite proper training). You could easily take 2 pts...

  25. Post OH Surgery activity advice

    smileyRn96 replied to TXRN85's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We give them a heart shaped pillow to hug, this keeps them from using their arms to pull themselves up. We assist them to a sitting position. Hope that helps.