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I am an RN in a 20 bed SICU that encompasses cardiothoracic as well as trauma, neuro and general surgery patients. Our unit, as many others have, adopted a 24 hour open visiting for family members approximately two years ago. Prior to the change in...

Thanks alot, I appreciate it!

It is an 18 bed surgical ICU. Cardiothoracic, trauma, neuro, general, etc. We have over 500 beds, are a teaching facility and a level 2 trauma center. We have high acuity patients and accomodate nearly everything other than the transplant and burn ...

Thanks each of you for taking the time to reply. I have been very discouraged and appreciate your support and advice. I intend to retake the GRE prior to reapplying as well as possibly obtaining a cardiothoracic certification. I am applying to Mi...

So discouraged, 15 years experience, last seven in SICU. CCRN, ACLS, PALS, TNCC. Have retaken undergraduate sciences to become current, have taken grad. statistics and am currently taking grad. research. Undergrad GPA (fifteen years ago) 2.5, Curre...

Sorry to hear about your experience. Did you tactifully speak to the nurse about your concerns? As you know there are more and more demands made on nurses and we are often looked at by families as "the enemy". I work on a critical care unit where ...

I am patiently waiting to hear if I have been granted an interview at Wayne State University for their Nurse Anesthetist program. I have 15 yrs. experience (last 6 in SICU) and a less than impressive undergraduate gpa. I am hoping that my experienc...

ICU.traveler, I am so happy to hear your stats! I have almost 15 years nrsg. experience, last 6 in SICU, CCRN, TNCC, ACLS, PALS, shadowed over 5 times at area hospitals and have repeated multiple courses due to a low undergrad. gpa. My cumulative g...