EmeraldNYL

EmeraldNYL BSN, RN

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  1. CRNAs working with surgeons

    EmeraldNYL replied to apaisRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yep, I totally agree with your roomate here. I work MICU and usually if I have a problem with one of the docs it is almost always an intern. Most of the pulmonary fellows are very knowledgeable and...

  2. When to apply?

    EmeraldNYL replied to Vin's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Not sure if your question was directed at me or not, but I applied to Villanova Univ./Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Lasalle Univ./Montgomery Hospital, both in the Philly

  3. When to apply?

    EmeraldNYL replied to Vin's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was the one who got accepted with 8 months experience. The schools interview so far in advance-- I got accepted to one school for start date fall 2005 and another school for start date fall 2006....

  4. New program in development at York College

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

    Yeah I heard York Hospital was offering a great deal for CRNAs. Very tempting. Cost of living is dirt cheap too-- with a CRNA salary you could buy a mansion here! Unfortunately, I grew up here, and...

  5. What type of ICU experience?

    EmeraldNYL replied to Shayna24's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I work in a medical/respiratory ICU and get Swans, tons of vents, vasoactive drips, get to be on the code team, etc. I got accepted to 2 CRNA programs. It really doesn't matter which ICU you choose,...

  6. Next stop....THE INTERVIEW

    EmeraldNYL replied to futuregasman's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I just recently got accepted to two schools so I know the anxiety you are feeling. Going to the interview prepared will definitely help to reduce your anxiety a little. Wear a suit, arrive on time,...

  7. Gre

    EmeraldNYL replied to aithug316's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Will the school you are applying to accept the Miller Analogies Test? You might do better on

  8. Getting thru the first year of ICU training

    EmeraldNYL replied to pokey sn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Pokey, relax girl!! You are new-- don't try to know everything right away! People will understand that you are new, so ask LOTS of questions. Not just the nurses either-- ask the docs questions,...

  9. Far From A Whiz Kid But Do You Think That Someone Who's Weakest

    EmeraldNYL replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Most CRNA schools do not require o-chem or physics to apply. General chem is pretty much all you need for a BSN program, and to apply to most CRNA programs as

  10. Far From A Whiz Kid But Do You Think That Someone Who's Weakest

    EmeraldNYL replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was a bio major for my first degree-- LOVED bio and did well in it, but bombed the required chem classes. And I hate physics. I think the reason I don't like chem is because it doesn't seem very...

  11. Former Poor Student Wondering If I Have A Chance

    EmeraldNYL replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I graduated from my first college with a 2.85 GPA, and then went to nursing school and maintained a 3.9 GPA. I also flunked O-chem and got a D in another chem class and several C's. My prior poor...

  12. New CRNA schools

    EmeraldNYL replied to Harmony213's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Personally, I don't want a whole lot of new CRNA schools to open. Right now there is a huge demand for CRNAs, so salaries are high. If there is suddenly an influx of CRNAs, demand goes down,...

  13. Philadelphia area CRNA schools

    EmeraldNYL replied to rn2be2006's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I interviewed and was accepted to both Lasalle/Montgomery Hosp. and Villanova/Crozer. I decided to go to Villanova because they could take me a year sooner. Villanova, Nazareth, and Lasalle all...

  14. HUGE DECISION-- honest opinions please!!!

    EmeraldNYL posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Okay, so here is my dilemma.... I just got accepted to another anesthesia school! You would think that is good, right? Well, do I go to School A in 2005 or School B in 2006? Both are good schools...

  15. HUGE DECISION-- honest opinions please!!!

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

    Ah yes, vacation hotspots--- like Iraq?? I'd rather not sell my soul to the military in exchange for tuition!! I think what I am going to do is stay at the job I am at for the next year, work...

  16. ER not considered Critical Care?

    EmeraldNYL replied to Carotid's topic in Emergency

    I think ER nursing is critical care!! Some CRNA schools will accept ER experience if it's a level I trauma center, but the reason they specifically want ICU experience is because they want you to...

  17. If you could get your Master's Degree...What would you get it in?

    EmeraldNYL replied to LPNtoBSNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    MSN Nurse Anesthesia, starting the program full-time next fall!! Whoo

  18. how long til you feel competent?

    EmeraldNYL replied to newbie nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I've been a nurse now for 10 months and there are times I STILL don't feel comfortable. Just keep asking questions and you will be fine. I learn something new every single day. Don't feel...

  19. CRNAs?!?!?!?!?!?!

    EmeraldNYL replied to notamannurseanymoRCC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Check out his other posts, he doesn't even have a college degree yet, much less be attending medical school!! He's simply a nursing school dropout. So why are we giving this person the time of...

  20. Do you have to attend "rounds'?

    EmeraldNYL replied to blue280's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an ICU and we are required to attend rounds on our patients each morning-- pharmacy and respiratory therapy is sometimes there too. I think it's great in an ICU setting because it ensures...

  21. Dilemma! Need your input

    EmeraldNYL replied to flaced's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    A BSN is easier than getting a science degree-- I know, because I did both! I'd go for the BSN but maybe take a hard science class or two to prove to admissions committies that you really can handle...

  22. Rift between MICU and SICU?

    EmeraldNYL replied to bluesky's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yeah I agree the personalities in each unit are very different. Both units think their patients are the

  23. Which ICU position for CRNA?

    EmeraldNYL replied to kelnoelle's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well, before you decide I think you need more details. How big is the unit at the smaller hospital ICU? It may be somewhat smaller than the SICU at the big hospital, but if you will still be exposed...

  24. HUGE DECISION-- honest opinions please!!!

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

    Hubby is a 3rd year med student also in Philly. It will be really hard the first year, because we will both be living on loans, but we will manage somehow. Besides, as much as I love the people I...

  25. HUGE DECISION-- honest opinions please!!!

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

    I was planning on taking some classes ahead of time. My employer WILL pay for 80% of the classes, provided I stay there at least part-time for one year after the completion of the course. Is it...