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  1. USF CRNA Starting 2016

    Riversurfer replied to m1lkofamnesia's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Can any current students comment on their thoughts on the program so far? How do you like the classes, professors, clinicals? Thanks! Riversurfer Boise,

  2. Albany Interview

    Riversurfer replied to dewbler's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Anyone use their research class from nursing school for the[COLOR=#566573] Undergraduate Research Methods Course? Or did you take another research course prior to applying? Regards,...

  3. Joining the Army Reserve Nurse Corps... Help me w/ pros and cons

    Riversurfer replied to GetBehindtheBarn's topic in Government, Military

    I want to pipe in here! I am a Registered Nurse with a little over 2 years experience on a surgical unit. I will be taking a job next month on a telemetry unit and plan to parlay that into a CCU...

  4. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    Riversurfer replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It's been difficult finding a post addressing this very question: How good is a particular ICU? I know it's preferable to work in the nastiest, biggest, baddest ICU available, but I would rather not...

  5. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    Riversurfer replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks

  6. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    Riversurfer replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for taking your valuable time to reply to posts and provide information. I interviewed for an ICU job today in Idaho. Their floor does not do open hearts and brain surgeries, but does...

  7. Army Reserve Nursing

    Riversurfer replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    I would like to venture into critical care within the next year. Is it my responsibility to do this through the civilian side solely, or would this be an option through the Army Reserve? The...

  8. Army Reserve Nursing

    Riversurfer replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    Any Army insiders have insight into Advanced Care Nursing in the Army or Army Reserve? As mentioned in a previous post, I'm considering Army Reserve Nursing, but would like to attain NP, PA, or CRNA....

  9. Army Reserve Nursing

    Riversurfer replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the article. Concerning the graph, what does the x-axis

  10. Army Reserve Nursing

    Riversurfer replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    The more I think about it, the more excited I get. It could be one heck of an

  11. Army Reserve Nursing

    Riversurfer replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    Thank

  12. Army Reserve Nursing

    Riversurfer replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    I am a Registered Nurse with almost two years experience on an inpatient surgical unit. I recently submitted my application to the Army Reserve. The recruiter seems to be very interested. I am curious...

  13. Pre-requisite classes inguiry

    Riversurfer replied to Riversurfer's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks you two. I will look into it. Last statistics class I took was back in '98, so I'll take that one again. Besides, I just love school, and the

  14. Pre-requisite classes inguiry

    Riversurfer posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I'm in my first year as a new nurse, BSN prepared. I'm setting myself up for ICU soon and eventually applying to CRNA programs. I've heard through the grapevine that programs require/like...

  15. CRNA Salaries. Have They Gone Down?

    Riversurfer replied to Celicastrtrcr's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Great. I hope CRNAs do become educated at the doctoral level. That'll just be more applicants turned away, more respect and skill within the field, and less competition for me.

  16. Critical Care Air Force nursing

    Riversurfer posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am a 30 y/o male graduating with my BSN in December and am considering the Air Force. I want to work in critical care (just finishing a six week ICU internship and loved it). I'm willing to work a...

  17. Critical Care Air Force nursing

    Riversurfer replied to Riversurfer's topic in Government, Military

    I decided not to pursue Air Force. I have an application on file with the Navy, but am not certain I want to follow that route. Good luck to

  18. Navy fy 2010 acceptance

    Riversurfer replied to Thipp02's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations

  19. Navy fy 2010 acceptance

    Riversurfer replied to Thipp02's topic in Government, Military

    I've got all my paperwork in with the exception of the Duty of Preference form. I'm torn between San Diego and Bethesda as my first choice. Can anyone expand more about these two areas? I have a...

  20. Mayo in Rochester to SRNA

    Riversurfer posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Have any SRNAs gotten their intensive care experience at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN? As a new grad (BSN), have they traditionally offered advancement opportunities to ICUs for staff nurses? Thank...

  21. Air Force and Prior Drug Use

    Riversurfer posted a topic in Government, Military

    Let's say a Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate wanted to enter and serve his or her country as an Officer in the United States Air Force. This graduate had experimented with marijuana four times...

  22. Air Force and Prior Drug Use

    Riversurfer replied to Riversurfer's topic in Government, Military

    i decided not to pursue the air force route. one reason: the RIDICULOUS anti-drug policy, subsequent interrogation, and the mentality that goes along with it. whose business is it if someone tried pot...

  23. Classes to take before applying...Need some guidance/advice

    Riversurfer replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Take a graduate level pathophysiology class and pull an 'A'. Maybe retake the A&PI and pull an 'A'. Prove to the schools you apply to that you have the determination to buckle down and get through...

  24. Navy Officer Nurse Corp

    Riversurfer replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government, Military

    SouthernBelle25, I spent four summers in AK and loved. How did you get started as a bush nurse? Did you go through Indian Health Services? How were the pay and benefits? I think it would be great to...

  25. Navy Officer Nurse Corp

    Riversurfer replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Government, Military

    navynurse06, 30 y/o male, BSN completion in Dec. 09, looking at Air Force or Navy as an opportunities to build my skills. I see that you work ER in San Diego. Can you tell me anything about the ICU's...