SoReady4CRNA replied to SoReady4CRNA's topic in SRNA
Hahaha! Beedog you are great! I think I'll keep using that for motivation. I have a few "gems" of my own that I won't miss from ICU/CCU. Although I must say that GI bleed is DEFINITELY on the top of my list. That smell is deadly. Cardiac pts: -...
SoReady4CRNA replied to SoReady4CRNA's topic in SRNA
Hi CVICU RN! I re-read my post and I laughed a little. I am a CCU nurse now and occasionally I am floated back down to that MSICU. I know that I will do whatever it takes to be a CRNA. Honestly, some days I like being a critical care nurse an...
Hello there! Both schools are wonderful. My number one choice is wake forest. They ask you non clinical questions such as, why do you want to be a crna...what was the most difficult patient you've ever taken care of...etc. Raleigh asks you clinic...
:redbeathe:heartbeatDisclaimer: this is only my opinion and it may sound a little biased because I love cardiac nursing so much! I do not mean to offend anyone! :):heartbeat:redbeathe Hello all! I am working at the CCU in my hospital and I absolute...
SoReady4CRNA replied to SoReady4CRNA's topic in SRNA
Hello all! I am wanting to know if anyone has heard of the MLIC Turboprep GRE course. It is quite pricey and I can't seem to find any honest reviews about it.....you know...besides the website testimonials. I did find one chatroom and 4 people...
SoReady4CRNA replied to SoReady4CRNA's topic in SRNA
Thank you all very much for the great feedback! :) I ended up transferring out of that med/surg ICU about a month ago and went to our CCU. I must say that it is really interesting. We don't have all of the drama that ICU has, but I do see a lo...
SoReady4CRNA replied to smileyRn96's topic in SRNA
Smiley I have an off topic question for you. Do you know of anyone in your class that has been accepted from High Point Regional Hospital?? Thanks, Future
Hello all! This thread is basically a big rant. hahaha. Well! I went into this profession with the ulitmate goal of becoming a CRNA. I've wanted it ever since the beginning. I will be starting my BSN program in the fall. I already have my ADN...
Hello all! :) Right now, I am working in a level 3 Med/Surg ICU. We do get acute patients, but not really acute. I hardly ever get a swanz or ICP monitoring. I have the opportunity to get a job at a level 1 trauma unit that has like 7 differe...
SoReady4CRNA replied to SoReady4CRNA's topic in SRNA
Thank you all for the wonderful responses and advice. I think I'm just going to buy a kaplan/princeton review book and take the classes that they offer! :) Thanks again! :) Future
Hello all! I am in the process of getting my BSN and I am wanting to take the GRE as soon as I can so I can focus directly on my other CRNA pre-reqs. I was wanting to know what programs/books you all used?? I saw this turbo prep class online t...
SoReady4CRNA replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in SRNA
Congratulations FFG! Although I do not totally agree, I can understand where the experienced nurses are coming from. It does take a long time to build that 6th sense.....and it does help to have it. Personally, I plan on waiting until I have 3 ye...
Godsgem, I can understand where you are coming from.....trust me. I think you are making the wisest decision to wait. Having a baby (as you know) is very demanding and requires lots of sleepless nights and immediate attention. The anesthesia ...
SoReady4CRNA replied to essence35's topic in NCLEX
i know exactly how you feel. i had between 145-160 questions and i felt like a complete failure. when it didn't turn off at 75, i literally thought i was going to die! however, i survived it and ended up passing. it doesn't really matter how many...