icuRNmia

icuRNmia has 6 years experience and specializes in Pediatric CICU.

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1. Was told I did well in my interview for CRNA school....!

   icuRNmia posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I'm not the strongest of candidates with a perfect 4.0 GPA, GRE off the charts or dozens of years as a ICU RN but I feel I'm a great candidate with moderate icu experience, above avg GPA, lots of...

2. NP to CRNA

   icuRNmia replied to TJFRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Dear TJFRN, I know you have posted this some time ago and I hope you get this message but I feel like I am in this situation...I am trying to find my way before I take the plunge into either program...

3. Devastated I was not accepted into FNP program?! Thoughts?

   icuRNmia replied to icuRNmia's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Annaiya- I AGREE! I am so disappointed in that school now. My reasons for going into CRNA are many: I like the autonomy, I like the role to relieve pain/discomfort/anxiety for procedures, I would love...

4. Devastated I was not accepted into FNP program?! Thoughts?

   icuRNmia replied to icuRNmia's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Dear llg, I must admit when I first read your reply I was a bit defensive! But, I took a deep breath and read it again, then took it to heart in as constructive criticism. During my interview, when...

5. Per diem/Part time CRNA positions?

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

   Awesome, thanks nomad, its reassuring to know this exists and I most definitely want to work where I have backup/support as its safest for the

6. Per diem/Part time CRNA positions?

   icuRNmia posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Hi, I am curious as to whether PD/PT CRNA jobs exist and how likely they are to find. Also, is it likely to find employment as a new grad in outpatient/ambulatory settings? Thank

7. Devastated I was not accepted into FNP program?! Thoughts?

   icuRNmia replied to icuRNmia's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Wow purelife, that sounds amazingly similar to my interview! Why is it that these schools want to use you as pawns to their own advantage instead of allowing you to pursue what you obviously qualify...

8. Devastated I was not accepted into FNP program?! Thoughts?

   icuRNmia replied to icuRNmia's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Thanks Christine, I was told sometimes they deny Peds experience RNs for FNP so they can beef up their PNP program which is usually lower in applicants. I want to broaden my scope as well and don't...

9. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

   icuRNmia replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   MeTheRN, I am so engrossed in this post and I am grateful I found it! I had never heard of Wolford College before for CRNA. I am in Miami and was looking into the local schools, however some require...

10. Devastated I was not accepted into FNP program?! Thoughts?

    icuRNmia replied to icuRNmia's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    itsnowornever, I don't know what was the bigger sign, your post or your profile name! Thank

11. Personality traits of CRNAs?

    icuRNmia posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hello, I am VERY interested in becoming a CRNA. I have 6+ years CVICU experience, GRE 297, BSN w/3.75GPA, committees, research, etc. Studying for CCRN currently. Now, I realize that when I speak to my...

12. Devastated I was not accepted into FNP program?! Thoughts?

    icuRNmia posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have 6 years CICU experience, mostly children with some adult. RN of the Year Award Safety & Communication Educator for Risk Management Graduated with honors in BSN Sigma Theta Tau Intl Nursing...

13. What type of gross things do registered nurses have to do?

    icuRNmia replied to Neisha_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Imagine the most gross, disgusting thing you would allow yourself to think of a nurse doing. Now you will have to eat your lunch because its the only 5 mins you have in 12 hours. If you can keep it...

14. I am a nurse. Venting about how I feel.

    icuRNmia replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Misty I love this post, you have gracefully placed into words all of the emotions I have experienced in my short nursing career. I would like to print this post and place it in my unit as sometimes I...

15. helP me! i dont know wat to DO...

    icuRNmia replied to simplegirlRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay, first...relax. I know that is hard to imagine. But, anxiety contributes to altered thought processes. Do this right now: Inhale with full expansion and very slowly and deeply, then exhale...