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  1. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Burnt2 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We don't get any incentive purely academic i'm applying to really any/everything.....I have no preference. I'll see what program accepts me then I'll

  2. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Burnt2 replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    We don't get any incentive purely academic i'm applying to really any/everything.....I have no preference. I'll see what program accepts me then I'll

  3. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Burnt2 replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    welcome to the clan :-) Man, there's alot of us "new grads" studying for this! Awesome! All the more reason for us to pass it..... How long have you guys been studying for? 6 of you studying...

  4. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Burnt2 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    welcome to the clan :-) Man, there's alot of us "new grads" studying for this! Awesome! All the more reason for us to pass it..... How long have you guys been studying for? 6 of you studying...

  5. Ccrn

    Burnt2 replied to adrianwd5's topic in MICU, SICU

    the trick is not having 10+ years of critical care experience as much as meeting the direct bedside care hour requirements for the past 2 years - there is a gal in our unit that's been strictly...

  6. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Burnt2 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm taking it 9/24 - I haven't had much time to study though since i'm also prepping for the GRE (9/18), and applying to 5 different universitys for grad school. ick. I'm at work right now.....I'm...

  7. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Burnt2 replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm taking it 9/24 - I haven't had much time to study though since i'm also prepping for the GRE (9/18), and applying to 5 different universitys for grad school. ick. I'm at work right now.....I'm...

  8. Swans are going out of style

    Burnt2 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I guess research shows there is no improved outcomes if a doctor pops in a swan vs leaving it out too bad.....it's the best way to familiarize oneself with heart function/heart pressures it's also a...

  9. Swans are going out of style

    Burnt2 replied to Burnt2's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yea you're right, its good to have with dobutamine. I've never used the noninvasive methods, but they sound really interesting. We won't get a taste of that stuff though until a hospital executive has...

  10. Swans are going out of style

    Burnt2 replied to Burnt2's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    No I don't have a link, a few docs were talking about it one night; I guess one of them assisted with the research (which was done at cleveland clinic I think). Basically they said that there are no...

  11. New to CTICU. Any reccomendations on books for swans, vents, etc...

    Burnt2 replied to Kristi0043's topic in Cardiac

    agreed. icufaqs.org is awesome. I printed off most of the FAQs and put them in a

  12. How to pay for BSN

    Burnt2 replied to hemlok2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    my hospital offered loan repayment ($12k) over 3 years...but that was after I graduated. if you jump on the bandwagon early, a hospital might pay for tuition while you take classes (if you work there...

  13. GRE Study Books

    Burnt2 replied to longroadahead's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm currently finishing up the Kaplan GRE math workbook. I'm pretty lousy at math, and I think this has drastically improved my ability to do well on the

  14. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Burnt2 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    haha yea I really like the gasparas DVDs - they're really entertaining; and yes the AACN ones are a snoozefest, but I'm going to power through them a couple times. I'm a relatively new grad; I...

  15. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Burnt2 replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    haha yea I really like the gasparas DVDs - they're really entertaining; and yes the AACN ones are a snoozefest, but I'm going to power through them a couple times. I'm a relatively new grad; I...

  16. Advice for new grad starting CCU

    Burnt2 replied to jane24's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I started as a new grad; I did just fine, although it was extremely stressful at times. There will be times when you will be completely overwhelmed and feel like quitting, but it's really worth it....

  17. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Burnt2 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I just got my OK to test....i'm planning on taking it mid september before I apply to grad school I have the gasparas dvds along with the official aacn rewiew dvds (all bummed off of different...

  18. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Burnt2 replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    I just got my OK to test....i'm planning on taking it mid september before I apply to grad school I have the gasparas dvds along with the official aacn rewiew dvds (all bummed off of different...

  19. Terrible Undergrad GPA

    Burnt2 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ok, I messed around in undergrad, didn't try hard at all, then started working in CCU and loved it. Now I really would like to take a shot at an advanced degree (especially CRNA). Can you guys maybe...

  20. Terrible Undergrad GPA

    Burnt2 replied to Burnt2's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There are several organizations that I know of that would take anyone comfortable with anesthesiology. Theres a terrible shortage of people willing to work career...... Yea, you're right it has to be...

  21. Terrible Undergrad GPA

    Burnt2 replied to Burnt2's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Excellent advice! I want to expand my experience however I was going to wait till after I take the GRE - studying for that is a full time job for me until mid-july (I want scores >1200). Our CCU...

  22. Pleassseee Help!!! Wolford College

    Burnt2 replied to hojimma's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think they like the GRE score to be no older than 5