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  1. Youngest CRNA student?

    longroadahead replied to runnerVA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

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

    longroadahead replied to malraymal's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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 Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  4. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    longroadahead replied to jrec's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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

  5. No Semester Breaks

    longroadahead posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  6. Retake GRE?

    longroadahead posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  7. IV Infusion Pumps

    longroadahead replied to linda52's topic in MICU, SICU

    Love the

  8. half-life question

    longroadahead replied to blee1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    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...

  9. 1st day, feeling lost HELP!

    longroadahead replied to jcurlygirl's topic in MICU, SICU

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

  10. Vap

    longroadahead replied to WSH-RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    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

  11. arterial lines and NIBP

    longroadahead replied to uabrn06's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    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...

  12. GRE Study Books

    longroadahead posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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

  13. Icu

    longroadahead replied to RedToyota25's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  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

  15. Nursing in Bend

    longroadahead replied to passing thru's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I really like Bend. I don't know about nursing there though (I'm still just a student). It's a bit resort-like, but really nice and growing

  16. Anyone get A's in nursing school?

    longroadahead replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Students

    I just got started last week, but my first test is Friday so I'll let you

  17. chemistry and physics

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

    For entrance into my BSN program I was required to take a one year sequence of chemistry (inorganic, organic, and biochemistry - my school does quarters, not semesters). Does this qualify as the...

  18. OHSU or U of P?

    longroadahead replied to rambo8's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'm sort of biased for OHSU and will be attending starting this July, but I just wanted to point out that their tuition will be increasing (dramatically, from what I hear too). When you sent your...

  19. Which class is more difficult?

    longroadahead replied to matsgrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think A&P was harder - but it could be because a lot of micro (it seemed anyway) was a repeat of A&P or chem. I mean, there was a lot of new information to learn in micro, but it I'd say...

  20. OHSU acceptance

    longroadahead replied to edcampbe's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I don't have a BS or any prior degree. I just have my GPA and my work experience as a CNA... I know they're big on diversity as well, but seeing as I'm a white female I don't think I fit under that...

  21. OHSU acceptance

    longroadahead replied to edcampbe's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I just got my acceptance letter from OHSU on Saturday as well! I have a 3.8 GPA and work as a CNA. I didn't realize there were so many of us on here. Does anyone know how many BSN students they...

  22. Waiting for letter of acceptance!!!

    longroadahead replied to Jenn22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    nurseinmaking - I'm not sure if you're asking me or not, but I'll give you my info anyways. I did not take the teas because it wasn't a requirement at Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU)....

  23. Waiting for letter of acceptance!!!

    longroadahead replied to Jenn22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oregonrene - I'll be waving and doing the happy dance all the way to class!!! I know you've answered this before, but I can't remember: when do you start??? Or have you already...

  24. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    longroadahead replied to straba's topic in General Students

    Since I JUST got accepted I can now join in on the conversation: I will be a junior trasfer at Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU) Portland Campus this summer!!!!!!!!!! I can't

  25. Waiting for letter of acceptance!!!

    longroadahead replied to Jenn22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, my letter came early and...... I GOT IN!!! I start Summer 2005!!!!! Basically, I