why I wanted to work at UCLA, what I'll bring to the unit, where I've worked before, where I went to school, etc. Very normal stuff so just be yourself, smile, and show that you're enthusiastic and happy to be there and you'll be fine! :)
Hi chiklet, As for tips for your interview, I'm not sure what Liver/Tx asks but for my MICU interview they asked for normal/expected questions. Nothing crazy or grilling occurred. Just why I wanted to work at UCLA, what I'll bring to the unit, wher...
SIGMACHIGUY replied to SIGMACHIGUY's topic in SRNA
I absolutely agree with all of these responses! It was more of a general question...I NEVER had the intent or slightest inclination to have that "I'm here for a 1 and am off to CRNA school after that year" attitude. Just as some have said, you neve...
SIGMACHIGUY replied to SIGMACHIGUY's topic in SRNA
Thanks for your valuable feedback and positive words Cassandra!! I definitely agree with everything you said and you couldn't have put it more simply!! Great points and get perspectives...I definitely respect the role of an ICU nurse and being at a...
Thanks for all that info, it really was helpful!! I still consider myself to definitely be a new grad especially to the ICU setting obviously so I am not surprised that I was off with some of my info. I was just actually wondering that the other d...
Thank you for your support and understanding...perhaps you are right but at the same time, there are so many benefits with being a CRNA at the same time. I'd dare say that those arrogant anesthesiologists who may think they are better than you are a...
I appreciate your feedback and completely agree with you. There's just a lot of things going on in my mind right now so I hope you don't take it the wrong way...sort of a mid-life crisis if you will. I respect nursing and medicine for what they bot...
SIGMACHIGUY replied to SIGMACHIGUY's topic in SRNA
Thanks everyone for your feedback, I really appreciate it!! I'm 99.9% sure...well 100% sure now that I'm going to take the position. I probably would have anyways because it's a large teaching hospital (UCLA Medical Center), level 1 trauma, and of ...
I was just wondering if MICU offers a good experience for a foundation in nurse anesthesia during your ICU requirement? I can potentially start in a MICU at a level 1 trauma center or I can try to wait for openings in the cardio-thoracic and/or neur...
SIGMACHIGUY replied to alwayslearning08's topic in CRNA
I was initially interested in anesthesiology and was pursuing medical school until I met a CRNA one day. He told me about it so spent the next 3 years researching and reading about it and made the decision to pursue CRNA. I do like certain aspects o...
MB73 put is PERFECTLY!!! I haven't decided yet but anesthesia just FASCINATES me. You are tasked with one of the biggest responsibilities ever in having a patient's life in your hands and you are required to make critical decisions regarding their a...
I just graduated from nursing school in July, passed the NCLEX and started at a local hospital in their cardiac observation unit in September. It's not an intensive care unit but it's a step down and we do 3:1 drips. Two of my 3 patients yesterday ...
SIGMACHIGUY replied to SIGMACHIGUY's topic in CRNA
I feel the exact same way you do ever since I made the decision my senior year of college to pursue nurse anesthesia and I think we would be identical in our thoughts about being a CRNA. But, have you or did you ever question yourself in the entire ...