Kiwi BSN, RN

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    Ethics

    Kiwi replied to Pete495's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There was a patient that I took care of in the ICU who was brain dead. He was on a vent, and after his family met with a judge, he was scheduled to become an organ donor and be allowed to die. The...
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    Vasoactive drugs - down to the cellular level - Resources anyone?

    Kiwi replied to cortrn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I know which school it is. :) I'll be applying there next yr. Look in IV med book, or PDR. Consult A&P teacher (mine had a good understanding of cellular-level physiology). For example, Levophed...
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    That Johnson & Johnson commercial!!!!!!!!!!!

    Kiwi replied to jad2's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing made me realize I could do things I never thought possible. I love the commercial. It's true that you can't have a bad day in the sense that you have to successfully wear "many hats" without...
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    CRNA only partner groups

    Kiwi replied to sweetsleeper's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi, There is a hand surgery practice in Louisville, KY called Kleinert and Kutz http://www.kkahand.com. The hand surgeons employ only CRNAs. The practice is based in Jewish hospital, which has a hand...
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    Just Curious

    Kiwi replied to RNBEAUTY2003's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There is so much talk about taking o-chem. Are you all taking an introductory course? The prerequisites for the o-chem class offered at my university include a semester of introductory chem, and full...
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    Open Heart unit

    Kiwi posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm looking at a job offered to me from an Open Heart unit. It's not technically called an "ICU", but even the ICU at that hospital sends nurses who want to work with advanced hemodynamics (pulmonary...
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    Early Decision Schools

    Kiwi replied to preCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    He will have to clarify specifically, but I believe he was asking which schools selected a few RNs for their early interview process (leaving the rest of the slots to RNs who did not meet the criteria...
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    Clinton syndrome

    Kiwi posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering if any of you (especially nurses in triage) have had a barrage of male patients come into your facility, complaining of the same symptoms that Clinton experienced. I read a couple...
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    Open Heart unit

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

    You are correct; there is only one school here. I'll be applying to the Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia (1st choice) and University of Cincinnati (2nd choice). It's a limited number, I know. If...
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    Should I become a CRNA or not?

    Kiwi replied to emtmoon1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You are most welcome! Good luck to
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    Should I become a CRNA or not?

    Kiwi replied to emtmoon1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi, welcome to the forum!!! I've attatched my favorite thread, ever. In this thread, TraumaTom celebrates getting accepted as well as becoming a Grandpa!!!...
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    need crna info for school

    Kiwi replied to ckelly's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi Cindy, I'm a BSN student too. Here is the FAQ that Pokey suggested. It's very nicely compiled and can probably answer most of you questions. You may want to search this forum as well. Good luck....
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    Is CRNA the right path?

    Kiwi replied to MDEMT280's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    .:ENTER THE
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    Open Heart unit

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

    hahaha! :chuckle I'm really excited about working at this hospital; it's one of the top 15 heart hospitals in the country. Thanks for your encouragement. Now, I just have to graduate and get where...
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    Open Heart unit

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

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    Applying to school, but need to explain "F" grade

    Kiwi replied to pinkisnoopi's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    First, have you tried writing to grievances at your University? If you've never heard of "grievances", they treat student complaints. I had a friend who received an F in his O-Chem course for this...
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    What do you think??

    Kiwi replied to SleepyRN2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I don't remember where I read it, but 1000 cumulative was acceptable. Also, keep into consideration that most GREs are required by the college you are applying to (the anesthesia program may not care...
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    What do you think??

    Kiwi replied to SleepyRN2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    wow!
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    Nurse Anesthesia at the Mayo Clinic

    Kiwi replied to atainey's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This was discussed a few months ago. Maybe this link will help answer some of your questions. https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68895&highlight=mayo+clinic There's a really great tool...
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    When to apply?

    Kiwi replied to Vin's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The school where I will be applying next year will keep the letters on file if not accepted the first time
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    Beginning The Path

    Kiwi replied to Jeremy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm a senior NS, and I worked for a couple of years in an ICU as an aide. It was good experience, but hard (labor intensive) work. But don't forget to get excellent grades, work has a way of taking up...
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    I'm In!!!!!!!!

    Kiwi replied to pgreen's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    YAY!!!!!!!!! Congratulations is in order! :balloons: :balloons:
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    Open Heart unit

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

    Thanks SRNAs and future SRNAs for your responses!! There are plenty of invasive lines and hemodynamics for me to work with there. I'm looking forward to working with the amazing patients, too. Open...
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    Open Heart unit

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

    Yes, the patients just had open heart surgery, and the Open Heart Unit is for their recovery. I just don't want the admissions committee to look at this as being "PACU" work. I've heard that PACU...
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    Starting school tomorrow

    Kiwi replied to rshores95's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Good luck!!! Tell us how it goes