aphippen

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1. TCU Roll Call

   aphippen replied to TexasCCRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Congratulations to all of you! I am in the Charter Class at TCU and nearing the final practicum for clinicals! I'm sure you are all excited. My advice to all of you...get some rest! You'll need it...

2. TCU Interview last monday

   aphippen replied to CRNAMASTER's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Good luck with the results of your interview. I am RRNA in TCU's Charter Class. I have about 1 year left...this is the best professional decision I've ever made. If you feel you are "rusty" in...

3. Question about Hypothermia

   aphippen replied to MaleAPRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   With manipulation of the heart, v-fib/asystole occurs @ ~32 degrees. Without manipulation of the heart, v-fib/asystole occurs @ ~28-30

4. Texas Christian University

   aphippen replied to angela_74008's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I am a SRNA @ TCU. I am currently in my 2nd month of the residency portion. I am also from Tulsa, and am at St. Francis right now. I agree with Hulk, and highly recommend TCU. If you'd like...

5. Celiac Plexus Nerve Block

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

   I will look at these...thanks to

6. Celiac Plexus Nerve Block

   aphippen posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Does anyone have any good references for Celiac Plexus/Splanchnic Nerve Blocks? I am going to do a Case Review over this procedure and need some references. Any help is

7. CRNA working as PACU RN

   aphippen replied to DKSH's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   You are exactly correct about this jvrb! It is currently a standard of care in the PACU. The standard actually reads that there should be 2 nurses (not necessarily RNs) who are competent in STAGE 1...

8. TCU Anyone?

   aphippen replied to InTheBlood's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I am currently a SRNA @ TCU, and will be starting the Summer Semester next week! Congratulations on your acceptance. I am also from Oklahoma (Tulsa)! I too lived in Graduate housing, and found it...

9. I Just Graduated--I won't be going back!

   aphippen replied to Monist's topic in General Nursing

   The day you stop "being a student" is the day you have failed yourself and your patients. :uhoh21: I applaud your conviction and dedication to bedside nursing...however it is in a nurse's true nature...

10. Early start

    aphippen replied to Chewy Lewy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree with all of those previous...enjoy life while you still have one!!! I am currently a RRNA in my second semester at TCU. You will love the program, however, will have minimal time to enjoy...

11. HELP--UTvs.TCUvs.TWU

    aphippen replied to GeauxFan's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well alansmith52...I find it interesting that you voice such a strong opinion about things you only know "rumors" about!

12. On Interviewing

    aphippen replied to tcrn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am in the Charter class at TCU! Congratulations on your acceptance! You will not be disappointed! Good luck with future studies! ~Aimy

13. Has anyone applied to TCU? or is already there?

    aphippen replied to maggielee's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am in the Charter class at TCU. From what I understand, they are planning to accept 60 students to start in the Fall. Good luck to all of you with an interview! Keep me posted on your

14. Am I Lucky?

    aphippen replied to Chewy Lewy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am currently in my second semester @ TCU, and must admit their program is a rigorous one...very doable though! The advice posted from TruamaNurse on reviewing for the interview with the CCRN review...

15. Oklahoma CRNA Program?

    aphippen replied to OKIE-DOKIE's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    While there is not a nursing school in Oklahoma that has a CRNA program, TCU in Ft. Worth has signed a contract with St. Francis, Tulsa, OK, as a Clinical Site. TCU is also in the process of making...