PaSSiNGaS

PaSSiNGaS MSN

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  1. All Input Appreciated

    PaSSiNGaS replied to itswild's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Your ICU internship means zip. They will want ICU experience as a working RN. Get a few years under your belt and if you're worried about grades I wouldn't waste my time retaking those two classes....

  2. Choosing what area to work in

    PaSSiNGaS replied to Akaavra's topic in General Students

    This is a question you would have to ask your facility. I will say it may be hard to switch at that particular hospital if you have already agreed to take a job somewhere else. Main thing you just...

  3. Afib

    PaSSiNGaS replied to BSN_Studnt's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

  4. Wolford college CRNA Spring 2018

    PaSSiNGaS replied to mi_top_rn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good luck with the

  5. Wolford college CRNA Spring 2018

    PaSSiNGaS replied to mi_top_rn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well I can see people will continue to have their opinions no matter the actual facts. COA accreditation is done for each individual program not a school as a whole. Wolfords own website will tell you...

  6. Wolford college CRNA Spring 2018

    PaSSiNGaS replied to mi_top_rn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Here is a FACT for you: If you graduate from Wolford/Keiser with a MS or DNAP just be prepared for that degree NOT to be recognized by another college considering Wolford is NOT regionally...

  7. Wolford college CRNA Spring 2018

    PaSSiNGaS replied to mi_top_rn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Explain to me what I said is false? They did in fact lose their accreditation and if you think being in a program that so recently lost their accreditation is a good thing then I'm not sure what else...

  8. Wolford college CRNA Spring 2018

    PaSSiNGaS replied to mi_top_rn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    From all of the current CRNAs I've spoke with and the poor experience they received other than long hours tells me all I need to know. You want a program that will be tough but also give you the...

  9. I failed the teas 3 times

    PaSSiNGaS replied to Ssbmk's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Honestly if you are struggling this much to pass an entrance exam like the TEAS you might want to look at a different profession. Not trying to be mean, but give you an honest

  10. Wolford college CRNA Spring 2018

    PaSSiNGaS replied to mi_top_rn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Every school has MD and DNAP staff so not sure how that makes this program any different. I get it, you are in the program and want to stick up for them, but sorry their proven track record each and...

  11. Questions about past grades

    PaSSiNGaS replied to SRNA209's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Will they weigh down your application? Probably, but its not an end all for you. Just be prepared to talk about them and explain why you did so poorly and what you learned from it. Be honest and...

  12. RN that Graduated from non accredited

    PaSSiNGaS replied to perl4eva's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm curious and really don't know much about this at all but why would anyone even go to a non-accredited program in the first place? I'm sure there are plenty of accredited programs to choose

  13. Student Nurse Social Awkwardness

    PaSSiNGaS replied to SNgirl21's topic in General Students

    Practice practice practice at everything you do. Many people just like you though benefit from small doses of propranolol for the same reasons... tremors, public speaking anxiety, etc. Can easily...

  14. FNP TO CRNA, Anyone?

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

    I have not done this but it can be done. I know of one person who was practicing as a FNP who decided to go back and he did just fine. Just realize you won't be able to work like you possibly did...

  15. A&P/Microbiology.. Help!!!!!

    PaSSiNGaS replied to Missfuturenurse19's topic in General Students

    A&P and Micro is simply memorization. All you have to do is memorize stuff. If you are still struggling to pass exams when all you have to do is memorize stuff with no critical thinking involved...

  16. Laminectomy complications

    PaSSiNGaS replied to moonutters15's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I hope this isn't a serious

  17. Can med surg nurse go into ICU?

    PaSSiNGaS replied to Guest1030824's topic in Critical Care

    Not sure about the whole story here or not, but you're name has ADN next to it and I know most if not all the hospitals in my area prefer and give preferential treatment to RNs with a BSN over ADN....

  18. Can med surg nurse go into ICU?

    PaSSiNGaS replied to Guest1030824's topic in Critical Care

    You may not have all the critical care skills down but I by now you definitely have time management and how the system works. A big thing I feel like ALL new grads struggle with is time management...

  19. Ask a CRNA anything...

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    Paying loans off in 5 years is easily doable if you just live below your means with your new salary. I think I have a lot of free time as a CRNA, but the big thing people need to realize is...

  20. Ask a CRNA anything...

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    Yes you can get into CRNA school without it, but they may ask why you haven't taken one. If you are that concerned about it I would try to get into a biochem class or take OChem. As long as you make...

  21. Trying to ensure success!

    PaSSiNGaS replied to TexasmedicRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yea that book is good, but like I said books about pathology are pointless when you don't actually understand the physiology behind it to begin

  22. CPR on Trauma Patients

    PaSSiNGaS replied to adventure_rn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Just make sure when you transfer him over from the ER stretcher to the ICU bed that you already have the body bag underneath. It will save you some moving at the end of the

  23. Trying to ensure success!

    PaSSiNGaS replied to TexasmedicRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Like I tell all new nurses. Get the book Physiology by Constanzo. Read it cover to cover so you actually understand the physiology behind the body then pay attention to everything and research stuff...

  24. Ask a CRNA anything...

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    I'm not going to say you CAN'T get into CRNA school with PICU experience but it will not prepare you as well as CVICU or SICU. The reason I say that is CRNA school is 85-90% adults and 10-15% peds....

  25. Ask a CRNA anything...

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    As a new grad I always recommend getting a good physiology book and start reading. I feel nursing programs really lack in their teaching of anatomy and physiology. The A&P you take and the patho...