OrlandoFLNurse2b

OrlandoFLNurse2b has 2 years experience and specializes in Surgical ICU, Anesthesia.

Latest Activity

1. Preparing for boards 2014

   OrlandoFLNurse2b replied to Boyle's's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I took boards earlier this month and passed in 100. Regarding preparation, I gave myself ~3 weeks to prepare, I completed Prodigy's weekly lessons and 10/14 simulation exams. I took one of the CC...

2. VCU's combined MSNA/DNAP program

   OrlandoFLNurse2b replied to Jaelle625's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   It's difficult to specify how much additional time is required by adding the practice doctorate while still pursuing the MSNA. It ebbs and flows based upon workload e.g., are discussion posts due or...

3. Job Hunt

   OrlandoFLNurse2b replied to OrlandoFLNurse2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Why is FL a state to avoid for the practicing

4. UCF Fall 2011 Hopefuls

   OrlandoFLNurse2b replied to jenniferpnts's topic in Florida Nursing

   The program is manageable. It's difficult because there's a lot of material and it's impossible to learn it all. You'll have to prioritize and develop/enhance time management skills. I remember the...

5. UCF Fall 2011 Hopefuls

   OrlandoFLNurse2b replied to jenniferpnts's topic in Florida Nursing

   Good luck to you all. I graduated UCF's accelerated program August 2009 then went to work in the SICU at an academic hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region. The education that you receive there is on par...

6. Job Hunt

   OrlandoFLNurse2b posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I'm entering anesthesia school in the Fall and I'm pinging the waters to find out how the job hunt is going for those students looking right

7. AA student contemplating CRNA track...advice?

   OrlandoFLNurse2b replied to tangeorine's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Interesting situation. If your goal is to become an anesthesia provider then go to AA school. My reasoning is simple: you're guaranteed a spot right now and there's no telling what will happen if you...

8. Preferred Critical Care Spec. prior to CRNA

   OrlandoFLNurse2b replied to futureRNMena's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   On Duke's website under the FAQ section, they address a question similar to the one in your original posting. Do you prefer specific areas of critical care experience? You must have a minimum of one...

9. Anesthesiologists being replaced by CRNAs???

   OrlandoFLNurse2b replied to MONEJA783's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Unfortunately, you're side of the discussion is based upon opinion. Support your opinion with evidence; otherwise, you're doing yourself and if you're a physician, your chosen profession a disservice....

10. University of Maryland and UMDNJ interview wait.

    OrlandoFLNurse2b replied to UBCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    How was your VCU

11. VCU CRNA interview

    OrlandoFLNurse2b replied to sagwaltn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    How did your interview

12. VCU CRNA interview

    OrlandoFLNurse2b replied to sagwaltn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congratulations! I'd take an interview from VCU as a huge compliment. I've heard nothing but great things about their program. Out of curiosity, how many years of floor experience and/or ICU...

13. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    OrlandoFLNurse2b replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the test as a FL BON applicant and the PVT worked for me. Yesterday, I took the test and received the pop-up later in the afternoon. Today, I went to the FL BON website and I have an RN number....

14. Welcome To The NCLEX September Support Group

    OrlandoFLNurse2b replied to UjonesRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the PVT as soon as I got home and received the same message. Immediately, I looked through the PVT thread to see if anyone else received it and of course, I didn't. Anyway, tried it a few...

15. Does anyone have experience with UCF's accelerated program?

    OrlandoFLNurse2b replied to Callister's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The interview is not formal. It's a written interview that's designed to remove all bias. For example, did you wear a suit while another person wore flip flops, but flip flop guy would be a better...