CABGx4 ASN, BSN, MSN, CRNA

have a good topic in mind. something icu related but doesn't have to be. my topic was an evidenced based project to decrease foley catheter usage time/staff education. To my surprise, the editors loved it. It has taken about 7 months, but it is s...

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 well.

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 director who asks more of the general questions i.e...

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 it's what you want to do as it would be difficult to...

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 everything and got in. Whatever your experience i...

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. Experience-whatever the type-is priceless and will pay off in t...

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. I'm writing down my report and handing it to you...

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

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 care salaries. Some big company runs the show arou...

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 even if you hate nursing, but it will show and you...

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

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 be more difficult than the other two. Anyway, I ...

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. Thanks!

Ok this happened to my buddy a few months ago. The patient was a fresh open heart. He was supposed to give 1g CaCl premix but accidentally gave 50mg nicardipine mixed in 100cc ns, bolused over 30 min. The pt's bp bottomed out and had to be fluid re...

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 governors proposed budget cuts on education (cutt...

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 course it's all speculation. I am quite disappointe...

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

3 classmates interviewed and so far no one has heard.

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 professor so the number they can admit has dropped by a ...

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 easily)

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 nurse!

99% of the time they want you to itch their nose!

everyone's on 'em here. beats me!

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 titratable. Heparin follows your hosp's nomogram...

I don't want anyone even some RN's touching my A-line!