longroadahead

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1. Youngest CRNA student?

   longroadahead replied to runnerVA's topic in SRNA

   I'm 23; found out I got in about a month ago. I turn 24 in August & start school in September. It's doable. Good luck! For the record, I'll have 2 years and 3 months worth of ICU experience when I start.

2. Grades, Gre Scores, Experience, etc...

   longroadahead replied to malraymal's topic in SRNA

   Forgot to say I'd also taken the two-term grad level course of advanced patho at the school I'd applied to. I'm certain it helped :)

3. Grades, Gre Scores, Experience, etc...

   longroadahead replied to malraymal's topic in SRNA

   BSN 3.79 GRE 1100 (math 640, verbal 460, writing like a 4...I think) CCRN, ACLS, PALS 1.5 yrs at level one cardiac-surgical ICU Multiple improvement projects on my unit. Starting at OHSU this September... :)

4. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

   longroadahead replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

   I AM!!! Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) class of 2011!!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5. No Semester Breaks

   longroadahead posted a topic in SRNA

   Hi Everyone - For those of you in programs with no semester breaks, what do you do during those times? Is it just increased clinical time or do you have class as well? how does it work? Does anyone know how many programs do not include the semeste...

6. Retake GRE?

   longroadahead posted a topic in SRNA

   So, here's my scoop: GRE: Quantitative - 640; Verbal - 460; Writing 4 GPA: 3.73 BSN Program Started work in level one cardiac-surgical ICU in June 2007 (right after I graduated) Two awesome LORs. I'm 22. I'm taking graduate level Advanced Physiology...

7. IV Infusion Pumps

   longroadahead replied to linda52's topic in MICU

   Love the Alaris!

8. half-life question

   longroadahead replied to blee1's topic in CCU

   The majority of those drugs are going to start working rapidly - what you really want to know is, once those drugs are up and hanging or once you've made a change in the drugs, how long is it going to take for the drug to wear off if the patient does...

9. 1st day, feeling lost HELP!

   longroadahead replied to jcurlygirl's topic in MICU

   Just a side note... It's the nurse that doesn't know he/she doesn't know that's scary... if ya catch my drift...

10. Vap

    longroadahead replied to WSH-RN's topic in CCU

    Just curious.... But do those of you who have seen a decrease or no incidence in VAP use the Hi-Lo ETT or an ETT with a suction just above the ETT cuff?

11. arterial lines and NIBP

    longroadahead replied to uabrn06's topic in CCU

    I also like to compare the NIBP with the a-line at the start of shift. The majority of the time the MAPs correlate within 5mmHg but often the SBP and DBP will be off. But if the A-line has a good wave I always trend the a-line and if for some reaso...

12. Icu

    longroadahead replied to RedToyota25's topic in Idaho

    If your goal is to work in the ICU, then work there. I just graduated in June and start my job in a level 1 cardiac/surgery ICU next week. This is what I want to do. I'm not wasting my time working a med/surg floor for 1-2 years because it's ICU ...

13. GRE Study Books

    longroadahead posted a topic in SRNA

    For those of you who took the GRE - what prep books did you find most helpful? What ones do you not recommend? Thanks - this board is a lifesaver!

14. do you make your study plan from your objectives?

    longroadahead replied to SA2BDOCTOR's topic in General Students

    I don't think I ever even read the objectives in the syllabi :uhoh21: And I graduated in June with a 3.75, but it all really depends on the instructor...

15. Tuberculin PPD Drug Info...?

    longroadahead replied to longroadahead's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much :)