aCRNAhopeful

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  1. ICU Orientation Reading List

    aCRNAhopeful replied to PDX_RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you, this is a great

  2. "When nurses eat their young"... I think I've been eaten...

    aCRNAhopeful replied to phoenixfire's topic in MICU, SICU

    Wow all of these posts describe so well what its like for a new grad in ICU. I haven't really butted heads with anybody but I have bitten my tounge several times to avoid coming off like I'm full of...

  3. Resources for new CVICU nurses...

    aCRNAhopeful replied to aCRNAhopeful's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks for the words of advice and

  4. i feel so guilty..should i have done more?

    aCRNAhopeful replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Was just in critical care class today and it reminded me of this thread. The topic was COPD exacerbations and they gave us a scenario with a COPDer with a hx of CO2 retention and previous intubation...

  5. Any New Grads Working in the ICU or ED???

    aCRNAhopeful replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others, apply asap, work as a tech in the unit if possible, if thats not possible do internships or whatever you can to impress them. Much easier to get in if you do those

  6. Open heart ICU

    aCRNAhopeful replied to Kiwi's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I was lucky enough to have that realization on my first day of floor orientation. I was strictly shadowing and doing nothing else. Was observing the recovery of a fresh open when they vfib arrested....

  7. Rosalind Franklin

    aCRNAhopeful replied to MNrun's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Does Rush only have a post masters certificate program or is there a BSN to MS__(whichever degree they use) like most other programs. I've tried to navigate their website but I get the impression you...

  8. Leaving Neuro ICU - wishing it had gone better

    aCRNAhopeful replied to PedsDrNurseTheo's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I absolutely agree with the other posters. With the goals that you have staying somewhere that doesn't provide a good learning experience is not an option. I don't think you'll ever regret your...

  9. Did you feel comfortable sharing your career goals before CRNA with co-workers?

    aCRNAhopeful replied to prosperouschick's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was honest when I had my interview but I just stressed the fact that I want to become a competant critical care nurse and spend some time with this career before going on to the next. I definately...

  10. i feel so guilty..should i have done more?

    aCRNAhopeful replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't the hypoxic resp. drive theory currently being questioned? I was recently taught in nursing school that research is showing that many COPDers actually benefit from higher O2 concentrations. Of...

  11. Help! Tips for interview @ Bradley U/Decatur Memorial Hospital

    aCRNAhopeful replied to krisjazzer13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    krzysiu, I sent you a PM asking some general info about your school.

  12. Help! Tips for interview @ Bradley U/Decatur Memorial Hospital

    aCRNAhopeful replied to krisjazzer13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yeah I do think Bradley looks very high on cvicu experience. In fact, while visiting a relative in OSF St. Francis Mecial Center (Peoria, IL) I spoke with several nurses who said that their CVICU has...

  13. Questions about PA pressures

    aCRNAhopeful posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I was wondering what you all thought about assessment of certain PA pressures. At my hosp, there is currently only one CT surgeon and this particular surgeon never asks or cares to know about the...

  14. A structured CRNA path some advice please

    aCRNAhopeful replied to Angela.CRNA2B's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you haven't already looked, http://www.aana.com is the best place to start researching. Your priorities should be first maintaining your grades and becoming an RN. Once your close to reaching that...

  15. Can I shadow you?

    aCRNAhopeful replied to Crossfit SRNA2b's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm glad I'm not the only one that does that:up:. Definately the next huge hurdle for you will be getting a job in a high acuity ICU. I lucked out at the last second to get into a critical care job...

  16. CRNA ranked #15 by CNNMoney.com Top 50 jobs in America

    aCRNAhopeful replied to profstudent4life's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    On my screen there is a facebook debate right underneath the article. Mostly it's just people clarifying that CRNAs dont only work under MDAs but also work

  17. CRNA ranked #15 by CNNMoney.com Top 50 jobs in America

    aCRNAhopeful replied to profstudent4life's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Did you see the debate already brewing about how the article described that CRNAs work with Anesthesiologists? That prompted some quick controversy in no time. And it said that the job got a D (as in...

  18. CRNA- high school advantage?

    aCRNAhopeful replied to jdutiel's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    By advisor I mean basically a guidance counselor that works for your University. So it would most likely be someone involved in the nursing program that knows what it takes to make it into the CRNA...

  19. CRNA- high school advantage?

    aCRNAhopeful replied to jdutiel's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    All of those classes would be great to go toward your bachelors degree in nursing, the BSN. Also, I would reccomend that you enter into a program at a 4 year university to get your BSN degree from the...

  20. For those of you "hot shots" who didn't think the nursing program was " that hard"...

    aCRNAhopeful replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Tips for acedemic performance: know the anatomy/physiology/pathophys well and the rest seems to fall together. Of course you're still going to have to study alot due to the large volumes of...

  21. What is a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice?

    aCRNAhopeful replied to DNAP2b's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    One concern I have (as a wannabe CRNA) is that this new practice doctorate will be focused too much on "leadership" or general nursing classes instead of going deeper into the hard science of...

  22. Questions about PA pressures

    aCRNAhopeful replied to aCRNAhopeful's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks alot. I have began to go through the pacep.org lessons which are great but just haven't had enough time to complete them. I will definately adding this info to my knowledge base soon. I think...

  23. Adjusting a temporary pacer

    aCRNAhopeful posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    As a new grad in a CVICU setting I've gotten very different perspectives from different nurses regarding troubleshooting, pausing, or in any way touching a temporary pacemaker. My preceptor is one...

  24. Do I really want to become a CRNA?

    aCRNAhopeful replied to wildfire2098's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I can tell you I got into nursing for the purposes of becoming a CRNA but the more I progressed through school, prereqs and then RN-ADN, I became more and more happy with the route I'm taking to get...

  25. Socialized Medicine

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

    I for one would gladly pay a bit more in taxes to pay for insurance while someone goes back to school. That seems like a worthwhile investment and use of my tax dollars. Where it upsets me is having...