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  1. Very Unhappy With My Career

    badgernurse replied to Nupe4sleep's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Peter Gabriel once said that he was sick of singing "Shock the Monkey" so he wrote new songs and eventually got into writing soundtracks. He's still in the same field. Maybe it's time for you to write...

  2. Ccrn Exam

    badgernurse replied to belleterre's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest going to this website: http://www.nursesstation.com/search/?search=ccrn&search.x=20&search.y=7 and buying a set of DVDs from Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio or better yet, if your employer...

  3. Looking for ideas & advice on retention

    badgernurse replied to KTYRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, where to begin. I would really like to see for a change a hospital system truly take into account the issues nursing faces today. Not just lip service and not replying to raised issues with a...

  4. MAC explanation

    badgernurse posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Can anyone give an example or explain in a way that I can understand the concept and uses of MAC? Keep in mind, I am not in school yet (hopefully soon). I have the definition of Minimum alveolar...

  5. CRNA/SRNA Alternates soundoff

    badgernurse replied to Sleepy 7's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Alternate at Franciscan Skemp. Probably little chance of getting called up at this point, the Freshman class had to pay initial fees

  6. Lowest CAMC GPA

    badgernurse replied to Sleepy 7's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Okay, what was the minimum? I have some pretty good numbers and I just got a reject letter today...not even an interview. The letter also said they are changing the min standard to 3.0. Is this an...

  7. accelerated BSN + Master's in Anesthesia

    badgernurse replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you are an RN, Rush has an RN to MSN which incorporates some of the classes you would take as an SRNA. SOme of the courses are online too even the undergrad classes are expensive. If you're not a...

  8. Anyone hear from UAB yet? Also...

    badgernurse replied to Phishininau's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Phish, was this your first time applying to both

  9. Anyone hear from UAB yet? Also...

    badgernurse replied to Phishininau's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Denied here also. I actually thought I had a chance! Is it me or are these programs way more competitive than a couple of years ago? I am trying not to be bitter but I hate the thought of keeping my...

  10. how many recomendations?

    badgernurse replied to piper_for_hire's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I had the same problem and I'll tell you what I was told: Now is the time to branch out, network and ask for support in helping you reach your goals. Some schools may ask for recs from different sorts...

  11. Anyone hear from UAB yet? Also...

    badgernurse replied to Phishininau's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats! I am still waiting to hear myself. How did your interview go? Are you in the Birmingham

  12. I'm an "alternate " at Case, what the heck?!

    badgernurse replied to CaseAlum's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was also waitlisted. Yes, it is like living in limbo! I was told by a program director that he once had to call an alternate to fill a position the day classes started. I also know of one program...

  13. Anyone hear from UAB yet? Also...

    badgernurse replied to Phishininau's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't think I had any clinical questions. Mostly, why CRNA, why UAB, etc. Did you get accepted to Samford? Which clinical site are you interviewing

  14. Anyone hear from UAB yet? Also...

    badgernurse replied to Phishininau's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I interviewed on Friday. Like any other interview, you should be well prepared. I hate to give advice because I won't know if what I did was effective until I have a slot. I had 5 separate interviews...

  15. Your opinion of my chances for admission

    badgernurse replied to jrprthd's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think you look pretty good. You should, however, strive for all A's to bring up that GPA as much as possible while you can. If you're concerned about all that stuff 9-10 years ago, don't dwell. 20...

  16. Anyone hear from UAB yet? Also...

    badgernurse replied to Phishininau's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I got an invitation today. Now I need to know about the interview. Does anyone have some input that may be helpful? I will do a

  17. Choosing the right school poll

    badgernurse replied to BeatOU's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    1. How important is the location of the school, when you choose/chose to apply? I have to relocate as there aren't any programs in my area. It doesn't matter if I have to move 100 miles or 1000...

  18. Skemp

    badgernurse posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have an interview for Franciscan Skemp in La Crosse WI coming up (Hooray!!!) Has anyone interviewed there? Can anyone tell me about the interview style? I have heard it was laid back. Any input...

  19. Nervous about GRE test

    badgernurse replied to fungirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I scored 900something/4 the first time I took the GRE. I was very nervous and ran out of time because I spent too much time especially on calculating the quant. portion. I got the book, "GRE for...

  20. who do/did you ask for recomendations?

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

    I had a similar problem in not wanting to ask my NM and you do have to be careful because there is an attitude out there towards prospective CRNAs that is negative at times. Sometimes you don't find...

  21. Chest Tubes

    badgernurse posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Does anyone use a policy at their job regarding cleaning chest tube insertion sites while chest tubes are in place? We have a policy for once they are removed, but when you change the dressing around...

  22. Chest Tubes

    badgernurse replied to badgernurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    You make a good point. This situation came up as we were updating our standards and we found we had no policy for cleaning the sites while chest tubes were still in. The P&P people at our hospital...

  23. Chest Tubes

    badgernurse replied to badgernurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    We use chlorhexidine for other dressing changes such as PICC lines. That is a good recommendation. We've found that Betadine also breaks down tissues if used regularly so we rejected that. I'll bring...

  24. Question about salary.

    badgernurse replied to bear1234's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you take a closer look, the higher salaries are often Locum Tenens positions. Among other things, it means you pay your own health insurance, taxes, malpractice, vacation, etc. You are an...

  25. GRE today

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

    I will second that! I have gained encouragement and sometimes a much needed reality check by reading posts here. To me, there is no better collection of information on this career and I often refer...