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  1. vetrenary A..

    XIGRIS replied to alansmith52's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Isn't that interesting.... $560/hr wow... Glad my Tazz has

  2. Roll Call for the Class of 2006

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

    Texas Wesleyan University, Fort worth, TX. Clinicals Osteopathic Hospital. A little scared but heck, I am ready to start this

  3. Any other new students getting really nervous?

    XIGRIS replied to louloubell1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm reading this around 0100 Texas time. I am here in Fort Worth. i finally found me a place to stay for 28 months. At least i don't have to leave Texas for clinicals. I am going to be at...

  4. Charge Nurse with patient assignment.

    XIGRIS replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    I am a charge nurse for CVICU/ICU for 14 years. In my experience, if I had to take patients I get the easiest one so I can be the "resource" person of the unit. That was in my old hospital. In the...

  5. gre scores how high do they have to be to be competitive

    XIGRIS replied to bobcat62's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree with CougRN. 1100 combined scores is safe. Like you I was a little bit worried bout applying for school since I've been out of the "study-hard mode" for 14 years. Ive finished BSN in 1990 and...

  6. Wesleyan Bound, Anyone?

    XIGRIS posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi ya'll, Well, by this time acceptance letters are coming and I just want to make connections to those who are going to Texas Wesleyan this Fall. We barely have 5 months left and "the much...

  7. Fort worth... where to live

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

    Just talked to TWU yesterday and found out the place called Fossil Ridge is where a few students stay. Guess I'll try that...It would be better to live where some students reside for networking and...

  8. Wesleyan Bound, Anyone?

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

    There are four and counting... Let's hear from those who are going to

  9. How and when did you get your first ICU job? Personally,

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

    Hi ya'll, I finished BSN in March 1990 from the Philippines. I took boards and passed it right away. Started working in St. Luke's Medical Center, an affiliate of St. Luke's in Houston, CVRR/CVOR...

  10. ICU volunteering or working experience in other country

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

    Hi, Well, let's see. I learned all hemodynamics monitoring, invasive lines, aortic counterpulsation, cvvhdf machines and really almost all critical care skills before I came to the US. I had 1 1/2...

  11. Question about telling boss I'm applying...

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

    Hi, I love working nights..... Anyway, my manager gave me a good recommendation letter ( or thats what I thought ) for all the 4 schools I applied however, when I told her I am going to go for a CRNA...

  12. how many have applied to TWU ???

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

    I am ready to start this August. I have heard alot of things about Dr. Reinke hmmm anyway Im ready. I wonder who are my other classmates. Trying to have my finances ready before I start. Any apartment...

  13. TWU/TCU Clinical Sites

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

    Duckboy, Have a question for you. Tell me about Plaza Medical in Fort Worth as a clinical site. I am starting in TWU this Fall 2004. I sent them my choices last week but I think I am going to Plaza...

  14. Interview with ASU WooHoo!!!

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

    Demoking, Goodluck this coming March. I interviewed last year and I can tell you it was a very comfortable interview. Susan Campbell is very nice director and she makes it a point that you ask...

  15. CVU nurses

    XIGRIS replied to rmcgrog's topic in Cardiac

    My only advice is to be very flexible and trainable. When you have been a nurse for 12 years more likely you have your way of doing things. When you start in CVICU, your preceptor will train you as a...

  16. how many have applied to TWU ???

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

    hi, it was a good interview. I felt very comfortable. They asked questions related to your work experiences. Mine were focused on cardiac, pulmonary and neuro physiology. It felt good. The simulation...

  17. how many have applied to TWU ???

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

    Had my interview today. I'm glad it's over. To those who are going for the interview--- Goodluck.

  18. What is the Phillipine 'secret'?

    XIGRIS replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ok, after reading this post I think I need to say somehting. Barbpick mentiond that male Filipino nurses are what? less assestive? I DONT THINK SO! I manned a big CVICU and I put everyone where they...

  19. how many have applied to TWU ???

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

    Hi there, I just talked to my friend who is currently in TWU and was informed that they will continue to interview till April. So guys, don't lose hope, you'll get the interview anytime soon. I have 7...

  20. +My first patient on a ballooon pump...

    XIGRIS replied to Noney's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Noney, great job. I remember my first. Anyway, once you know the concept of aortic counterpulsation, you will surely be confident in caring for these types of patients. Just some tidbits and tricks on...

  21. how many have applied to TWU ???

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

    Count me in... I will have an interview Feb 10. Interviews are conducted on Tuesdays only. I am preparing for that day. A few SRNA's who are currentlly in the TWU program have been very helpful. Thank...

  22. Wesleyan Interview

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

    Hi, I sent my application letter around 3rd week of December. My recommendation letters were delayed. All two letters came around January 5. I called them today and was informed that interviews are...

  23. Wesleyan Interview

    XIGRIS posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Happy New Year to all! Ok, here it goes. I will have an interview with Wesleyan around last week of January. I am posting to ask for insights on the interview process/contents. So for those who are in...

  24. Taking boards pre-computerization

    XIGRIS replied to LydiaNN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    February 2 and 3, 1993 Fort Worth, Texas 396 questions First question: Pneumothorax Last question: Burn fluid resuscitation Didn't sleep well the night before. Can't sleep well on the second night....

  25. Honest Opinion

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

    i know of someone who didn't do well in the GRE, has a 3.2 GPA but got in. What got this person in is the extensive experience ( a very strong team leader in CVICU for 14 years ) and the interview...