tswim

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1. Day in the life of a CRNA?

   tswim replied to firefly101's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Here's a link to the forum ssrhythm mentioned that can provide you some insight on anesthesia work: https://allnurses.com/student-registered-nurse/a-day-in-278092.html Also, wtbcrna is spot on about...

2. Steps to becoming a CRNA with an ADN?

   tswim replied to crna_loading's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Westminster seems like the type of program you're looking for. Since there aren't many (if any) other programs like this, you needn't limit yourself to that one program as it doesn't necessarily save...

3. DNP programs in TX

   tswim replied to mka0141's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   I don't know much about these programs personally, but the following list of (11) Texas DNP programs accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing is short enough that you can browse...

4. weekend plan for my ICU experience?

   tswim replied to sophie<3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Most programs require that the year of work prior to entering anesthesia school be full-time in the ICU. That means at least 3 days a week in ICU. So, no, the weekend plan will not likely meet the...

5. Texas A&M vs TWU Houston

   tswim replied to ashlyndee's topic in Texas Nursing

   Just so you have all the correct information: Texas A&M has the highest NCLEX pass rates in Texas (among BSN programs, averaged over the pass 5 years) and UT Houston has the highest NCLEX pass...

6. ICU Charge Nurse with Patient Assignment

   tswim replied to joeameehan's topic in Critical Care

   When it's all they know, people begin to believe it's how it ought to

7. ICU Charge Nurse with Patient Assignment

   tswim replied to joeameehan's topic in Critical Care

   250 bed hospital, 24 ICU beds (MICU+SICU), 1 charge nurse, 1 rapid response nurse; neither takes patients. Charge has both roles when

8. crna loan payment plan after graduation

   tswim replied to amber2brnbsnmsncrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Exactly Raider. And there are actually 5 CRNA schools in TX, 3 private, 1 public, and the Army program. So, the only school where a TX residency would help you get lower tuition is UT Health Science...

9. ADN to BSN to CRNA or 4 year university?

   tswim replied to michelleburlinski's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I second what PMFB said in his/her first post, and what Esme said about getting a job as a new grad. Stick with Loyola. Enjoy your college years, and focus on getting good grades. Work as hard as...

10. Which should I pursue?

    tswim replied to justin.d.duff's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Choose CV Recovery. After a year there you'll likely also be able to work in the CVICU, and could then transfer or split your time between the 2 areas. This way you will have the "ICU experience"...

11. "Expiration" dates on pre-requisite courses?

    tswim replied to HenryH's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks. sent u a

12. "Expiration" dates on pre-requisite courses?

    tswim replied to HenryH's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I only ended up applying and interviewing at 2 schools because I got accepted to my top choice. I don't know that my Biochem degree made a big difference in whether I got an interview. But I feel it...

13. "Expiration" dates on pre-requisite courses?

    tswim replied to HenryH's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    HenryH, You actually might not need to re-take any of those courses, depending on the schools you apply to. I completed a BS in Biochem in 2005 and my BSN in 2007. Applied to schools this year, and...

14. Am I a Strong Applicant?

    tswim replied to xristina's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Xristina, your biggest weakness is lack of experience. If you will have 1.5 years of experience when the program starts, that means you will have ~1 year when you apply, and you have only been in ICU...

15. School, Biology, Grades, Advice, CRNA, etc...

    tswim replied to Pirate89's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Re-take the course if you get less than a C. Otherwise, just move on and make sure you get A's in A&P and Pathophys courses.