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  1. Study tips on passing ANCC AGPCNP

    badgernurse replied to -swts-'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Take the Barkley review. Period. This man and his associates not only gives you a condensed but thorough review, he also tells you what to key in on, what to study, how to study, what time frame,...

  2. Nurse Corps Loan Repayment 2014!

    badgernurse replied to NY1984's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Does anyone know where to find your facilities

  3. EKG Competency fail

    badgernurse posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello everyone, I am hoping for some feedback on a work situation. I am an ICU nurse and we hold mandatory competencies annually. One component is an EKG test. It is the typical test with identifying...

  4. Is CRNA realistic?

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

    Absolutely can be done. If it's what you love, do it and do not waver. You have had some great responses and if you need specific feedback, PM

  5. Letter of recommendation (LOR)

    badgernurse replied to icu2crna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I will tell you on good knowledge that an immediate supervisor doesn't matter. You need a well written LOR from someone with some clout. It is way too competitive to count on someone who can't write a...

  6. EKG Competency fail

    badgernurse replied to badgernurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have put together a few talking points for my meeting, some based on your responses. Thank you very much! I am not new to this facility and have passed in the past but like I said, this has been a...

  7. EKG Competency fail

    badgernurse replied to badgernurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    You have all given me some good talking points, and my goal is to find a solution and to change this process of testing without discipline. I believe there is more underneath this situation but I'd...

  8. EKG Competency fail

    badgernurse replied to badgernurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for the replies. This has been going on for a very long time. An educator who is nearing retirement, people have just accepted this forever. I haven't heard of anyone being fired over

  9. The Ohio State University GE Nursing Program

    badgernurse replied to FutureBSN_Boston's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am in the NP program at OSU but I am a nurse so I didn't do grad entry. I'm also doing Acute Care so I don't know how helpful I would be. Any specific

  10. Temporal Arteritis

    badgernurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, My family has relied on me to be the "medical expert" in all things from a bruise to a stroke. I'm sure you can all relate that our friends and loved ones look to us for answers,...

  11. Just took the Big test

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

    Well now, you bring up an interesting point. I've wondered how much Valley helps. Does it keep you focused in the right direction? I'm debating on going to Valley next year or just buying someone's...

  12. Finally DONE!!!!!!

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

    YAY!!!!!!! I'm just 4 weeks into my program and the time could not fly by fast enough. I know you worked your butt off! Good luck on boards! Nice to relax a

  13. MSN vs. PhD

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

    Here's the position statement from the AANA: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/DNP/DNPPositionStatement.htm Here's a fluff piece on the whole thing:...

  14. Hours per week?

    badgernurse replied to bridgfor428's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just started my program and it's frontloaded. I spend 16-20 hours per week in class and spend the rest of the time studying, working on projects, etc. To say studying is time consuming is an...

  15. Waive Rights or No?

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

    This is your life, your future, your career. Do you really want to leave it all in the hands of 3 other people? In my experience, I don't think the adcom cares if you waived. You do need to have a...

  16. What printer do I need for school?

    badgernurse replied to srna2008's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    After a long conference with a Best Buy sales person, I went with a HP inkjet. C4200 to be exact because it has the copy/scan feature. Toner cartridges are so expensive and refill kits are completely...

  17. St. Mary's Mpls Interview

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

    I applied to a couple other schools but this school turned out to be a really good fit for me. It's frontloaded and seem to have decent clinical sites. It's only been a week in the program but...

  18. St. Mary's Mpls Interview

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

    The interview is a "get to know you" interview. I think they'll do some over the phone if you choose. In the past you'd meet with the program director or the clinical director and someone else from...

  19. "PRIVATE/ALTERNATIVE" LOANS for SRNAs

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

    I sent you 2

  20. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

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

    For some reason, I cannot edit my own post. I called Sallie Mae today regarding the tuition answer loan. It does not need to be certified by the school however they will only loan up to cost of...

  21. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

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

    Jen, It is good to clarify all of this because some us, like me are very confused with the banking issues. Anyway, maybe I'm wrong but here is a quote from Sallie Mae's tuition answer loan home page...

  22. "PRIVATE/ALTERNATIVE" LOANS for SRNAs

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

    It shouldn't be a secret. My school sent me a letter stating what the COA was. So I guess I would call them back and ask what the COA is. Make sure you let them know what program you're in, there may...

  23. "PRIVATE/ALTERNATIVE" LOANS for SRNAs

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

    You should be able to get a gradplus loan too. Not sure what school you're going to but your school sets the cost of attendance and in most cases it's way higher than the stafford. Call your fin aid...

  24. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

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

    OK. I don't know if I'm getting dizzy with all this or what but it seems as though the rules have changed in light of all the banking problems today. What I have found with the private loans is that...

  25. Pediatrics Badge

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

    I'm buying this one when I get to that point. It has been recommended by a couple SRNAs I know.