CABGx4

CABGx4 ASN, BSN, MSN, CRNA

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  1. University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing - CRNA entrance stats

    CABGx4 replied to crna applicant's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know people who have gotten into Pitt's program w/ 1 yr experience by the time the program starts. Your stats are good. They will take you if you interview

  2. Allegheny Valley Hospital School of Anesthesia interview

    CABGx4 replied to RealNurse419's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes I am interviewing there in January and I know from a few people who have gotten in that the interview is intense. The first part is an overview of the program. Then you interview with the asst...

  3. Deciding on which route I should take....

    CABGx4 replied to BlackMaleCRNA2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Agree w/ pp's. If you want to be a dentist, then don't let anything stop you. However if you want to be a CRNA, go for it. Timeframes for both are about the same. Whatever you choose, make sure...

  4. Are there any average pre CRNA students?

    CABGx4 replied to vetkinv1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Experience type doesn't matter so much--obviously it must be ICU. I only know one person who had 10 yrs PACU exp and like 6 months CVICU and got in. I know people with low gpa's, low gre's, average...

  5. Nursing students...I can't believe...

    CABGx4 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I've just applied to anesthesia school. I've been an aide, floor nurse, and ICU nurse in 2 different units. You don't have to love your job but learn as much as you can along the way....

  6. After my 12, I just want to go home! RANT

    CABGx4 replied to SweetseRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If I'm not out by 7:31 I'm annoyed. If the next shift is late, don't expect me to stay over because you can't get in on time. Obviously exceptions can be made, but if it's a regular thing forget it....

  7. How much does a CRNA really make?

    CABGx4 replied to Imrnlil's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Pittsburgh is one of the lowest paid markets for health care. What state do you work

  8. How much does a CRNA really make?

    CABGx4 replied to Imrnlil's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I recently shadowed and the CRNA supervisor at a Pittsburgh hospital said new grads start at $55/hr. That's more than twice what I make as a nurse but Pittsburgh is unfortunately low in all health...

  9. Any CRNA's that love their job but........

    CABGx4 replied to sbgradinnb's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I love being a nurse and looking forward to becoming a CRNA (applied this year). Sure it has its cons but so does anesthesia. You can get through your nursing experience and go to anesthesia school...

  10. HELP INTERVIEW!!!

    CABGx4 replied to lisaonelisa's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, please reword your question. Doesn't make any

  11. Any Navy or Air Force Reserve CRNA's out there?

    CABGx4 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If I get accepted into an anesthesia program for next fall, I am considering enlisting into one of those branches as a reservist. I have prior Army experience, but think selling my wife on that would...

  12. Any Navy or Air Force Reserve CRNA's out there?

    CABGx4 replied to CABGx4's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The recruiter mentioned some specific law or maybe it was just a military policy that restricts deployment. I do take what they say with a grain of salt, that's why I'm asking all of you.

  13. University of Pittsburgh CRNA Program

    CABGx4 replied to FIREMEDIC-CCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    firemedic, did you hear from them yet? also are you from the burgh and are you applying anywhere else? I have heard (hearsay) that they frown upon paramedics. There is also word that because of our...

  14. University of Pittsburgh CRNA Program

    CABGx4 replied to FIREMEDIC-CCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Actually all 3 were rejected! They are, like you, great candidates (GPA, GRE score, experience, etc.) so we have no idea how they are making their selections. I have heard several theories but of...

  15. University of Pittsburgh CRNA Program

    CABGx4 replied to FIREMEDIC-CCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My buddies all got rejection emails. Good candidates too! I'm not sure what kind of applicant they are looking for??? Boggles the

  16. University of Pittsburgh CRNA Program

    CABGx4 replied to FIREMEDIC-CCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    3 classmates interviewed and so far no one has

  17. University of Pittsburgh CRNA Program

    CABGx4 replied to FIREMEDIC-CCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My buddy interviewed in Dec and they told him they were not notifying anyone until after the march interviews. They use to let top candidates know right away, but I've heard they are short one...

  18. Checking air-bolus on NGT post Esophagectomy.

    CABGx4 replied to sockov's topic in MICU, SICU

    our surgeons place pharyngostomy tubes which we are NOT allowed to manipulate for maybe 4-5 day. then maybe we can push meds through because we are not allowed to use the J-tubes (clog too

  19. Urine test

    CABGx4 replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    just quit that garbage and you won't have to worry about it! if my nurse came in stinking like smoke i would tell her to find me a new

  20. communicating w/ pts on ventilators

    CABGx4 replied to turnforthenurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    99% of the time they want you to itch their

  21. Cell phones and equipment

    CABGx4 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    everyone's on 'em here. beats

  22. Drips

    CABGx4 replied to A_Simp's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Typically, cardizem doesn't need to be titrated. It either works at 5, 10, or 15 but maybe pt needs cardioverted at 15 if not too late. Not sure why but it only goes in 5mcg increments. Amio is not...

  23. Who Draws blood from a-lines??

    CABGx4 replied to bran1101's topic in MICU, SICU

    I don't want anyone even some RN's touching my

  24. New to ICU? What have you learn so far?

    CABGx4 replied to RN28MD's topic in MICU, SICU

    Assess your patient(s) as quickly and as thoroughly as possible. Your assessment skills are the most important thing, esp in ICU. At noon, you don't want the doc to discover something you should...

  25. how to deal with this intensivist

    CABGx4 replied to fiveofpeep's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ultimately, that was RT's responsibility. The doc should have communicated that order with them, if it was a big change he wanted. Now he's acting like a baby towards you?? Sounds like a real...