DaveCRNA

DaveCRNA

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  1. NLN Accreditation vs Non NLN Accreditation?

    DaveCRNA replied to justme68_86's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anything will happen to your license if you graduate and pass the NCLEX. I graduated from a non NLN school. I'm not an expert, notice I said not! But my understanding is that NLN is an...

  2. Should I be up front with the nurse recruiter about my CRNA intentions

    DaveCRNA replied to Riversurfer's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would just like to add my own opinion. I was very honest about my intentions of applying to CRNA school. My unit loses a lot of nurses each and every year to anesthesia school. They are used to this...

  3. night shift

    DaveCRNA replied to lelania1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great point, I totally forgot about this! (it's buried in my subconscious by now). I don't have any caffeine :smilecoffeeIlovecof after 2am and try to avoid any liquids after 4am, and always eat...

  4. Any C students out there?

    DaveCRNA replied to funfunfun's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First, if you are working hard and a C is what you get, then a C is what you get and it is passing. If you want higher grades, then I'll try to pass along a couple of strategies. 1. Find a person or...

  5. new grad.. where to work?

    DaveCRNA replied to angelnsickrum's topic in General Nursing

    angel, I think that if you want to work in a hospital eventually, I would start out in a hospital. They are very different work environments and hospitals hire new grads all the time. Just find one...

  6. What would You do? ASN or BSN?

    DaveCRNA replied to jennimarie79's topic in Indiana Nursing

    ASN vs BSN can really depend on a lot of factors. First the initial jobs are about the same, with little to no difference in pay. If you need to work soon, then ASN is the way to go. If you think you...

  7. Who wants to be my guinea pig?

    DaveCRNA replied to kgle's topic in Indiana Nursing

    If you still need someone, I've been a nurse for just over 3 years. I currently work in a CVSICU for over a year. I'm also originally from Indy. PM me if you still need to interview

  8. bored already?

    DaveCRNA replied to nursecass's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    It sounds like you are doing the right things so far. I think you find you will like open hearts since you seem to like being challenged. It's all we do on my unit. I float down to the CCU sometimes...

  9. night shift

    DaveCRNA replied to lelania1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have worked shift work for years, before I was a nurse and after, always 12 hour shifts. The bottom line is that you have to find a rhythm that works for you!! I remember my second night shift....

  10. 77-cubicle 7- SHOCKED AND SAD:(

    DaveCRNA replied to scared_cat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Suzanne4 is exactly right!!! I've seen plenty of advice out there that muddies the water on the NCLEX. The CAT exam format uses the test plan to give the test taker harder or easier questions in order...

  11. GRE questions

    DaveCRNA replied to mitch8lem's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I used the Baron's book for math review and i use the FREE website: www.number2.com for vocabulary. I studied very diligently for 2 months. Really lived in the book and online. Was able to score...

  12. Geek Nurses, Front and Center!

    DaveCRNA replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Well, I don't work in IT, but have strong computer skills and am fascinated by the interface of nursing and technology. I love patient care, but am involved slightly with informatics. I am on a...

  13. Anyone heard from Cincy, Mayo, or VCU??

    DaveCRNA replied to kidsICU's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I applied at Mayo, I don't think they start reviewing applications until after the October 15th deadline. Usually people are offered interviews beginning in mid November. Good luck to all who have...

  14. GRE Preparation and Study

    DaveCRNA replied to seanpdent's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    2be.. I used Baron's book for the math, I used www.number2.com for vocabulary, and some math review. I studied hard for two months. On the web constantly, at home, at work (when appropriate), on...

  15. job requiring travel that isn't a travel nurse

    DaveCRNA replied to hbgwan's topic in General Nursing

    I once met a couple of RNs that traveled all over as consultants for Ambulatory Surgery Center start ups. They weren't involved in the sales pitch, just came in after the consulting company was hired...

  16. Floating

    DaveCRNA replied to jld7tn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Our unit uses a date system. When you float a date is placed in the "float book". When the unit has to float nurses again, those with the oldest float date (floated the longest time ago), will float...

  17. New to CV ICU from NICU! Yikes

    DaveCRNA replied to SFRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We use all these plus: Sodium Nitropursside (Nipride) Vasopressin And lots of Albumin, RBCs, Platelets, FFP etc... Also see: inhaled nitric occasionally. And lots of devices...VADs, Ballon pumps, ECMO...

  18. Organic Chemistry? HELP!

    DaveCRNA replied to iceman1613's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    hey iceman, just a thought...but i know some people are taking this class at university of new england. http://distance.une.edu/organic/ they offer organic chem i, o chem ii, and biochem. they...

  19. **Aspiring CRNAs....Did YOU like working in the ICU?**

    DaveCRNA replied to SoReady4CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree with most of what is already stated. I started in a CVSICU last sumer. I really enjoy working there. I don't like floating to the MICU, man talk about depressing. I think that you should try...

  20. Am I Too OLD???????????

    DaveCRNA replied to Gambln00's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You're only too old if you think you're too old! I didn't even become an RN until age 32. I finished my BA at age 34 and now at 35 with a wife and four kids am applying to CRNA school. It can be done....

  21. starting salaries

    DaveCRNA replied to starlight13's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Southern MN now. Starting salaries range from $20/hr up north (where I started as a new grad) to about $28/hr in SE MN. These are hospital starting salaries, clinics pay less as do...

  22. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Hi all, Just checking in. I took the GRE yesterday...got a 1280!! I was so happy, now I'm just waiting on my analytical score. Well now I'm on to study for the CCRN. Still planning on taking it...

  23. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    DaveCRNA replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Just checking in. I took the GRE yesterday...got a 1280!! I was so happy, now I'm just waiting on my analytical score. Well now I'm on to study for the CCRN. Still planning on taking it...

  24. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    DaveCRNA replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the

  25. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Congrats on the