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  1. ICU interview questions?

    may2kd replied to zram44's topic in MICU, SICU

    From what I remember, it was mostly just questions about what you would do next. They're certainly not expecting you to know specifically what to do (that's what they teach you in orientation). They...

  2. ICU nurses precepting new grad

    may2kd replied to squirtle's topic in MICU, SICU

    You're going to be fine and you'll have an awesome orientation :) It's hectic at first, you'll feel like at such a disadvantage, but there are few things to remember. Your preceptor is in the same...

  3. VCU Interview

    may2kd replied to Putu2Sleep's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey guys, I also got a phone call about an interview at VCU. I asked someone on the forum last month if he had any insights because he went there and below is what he responded with...hope it helps....

  4. new grad vs 1 yr exp. orientation to ICU

    may2kd replied to NurseNature's topic in MICU, SICU

    I don't agree at all. Med/Surg nursing is 100% different than being in the ICU. I have oriented both sets and the new grads are much easier to train. They haven't already learned bad habits, and 9...

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

    may2kd replied to kidsICU's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I got an email from VCU on 8/28 saying they were "meeting soon to set dates to call in applicants". That's all I've

  6. CCRN exam

    may2kd replied to chadday21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I also used the AACN's book that just contained questions (like $40 on amazon) it has a cd on it with questions and then you can take 3 full length exams that times you. I used the gasparis and Pass...

  7. GREs

    may2kd replied to Special31's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    They usually want quantitative to be higher, minimum 500. Although the requirements usually only a specify a min combined

  8. GREs

    may2kd replied to Special31's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    most require a higher math score, but usually just list a minimum combined score on the requirements. I would say a quantitative score of at least

  9. GREs

    may2kd replied to Special31's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Most programs require a higher math score than verbal. However, the requirements usually just specify a combined

  10. clinic nurses pay

    may2kd replied to orange_sky's topic in General Nursing

    I work full time nights, and have been a nurse since 2005. With shift differential, I make

  11. Eicu

    may2kd replied to nyck76's topic in MICU, SICU

    I worked in an IMC for 1 year that utilized EICU. We all hated it. The number 1 thing they called about was for telling you they wrote orders for TED stockings and PUD prophylaxis. Most of our docs...