Gerlich8

Gerlich8 has 5 years experience and specializes in OR, CV ICU, IMCU.

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1. LSU CRNA 2010 Class: Anyone get accepted?

   Gerlich8 replied to Gerlich8's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Ryan, If you do decide to apply to LSU make sure to turn your application in as soon as possible. I turned mine in in Nov. and was accepted in early Jan. before interviews were even suppose to begin....

2. LSU CRNA 2010 Class: Anyone get accepted?

   Gerlich8 replied to Gerlich8's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   yes, i found that info and am picking up my physical tomorrow and mailing it off. i'm a bit paranoid when it comes to dead lines for paperwork, registration....and so on. (moderator edit of...

3. LSU CRNA 2010 Class: Anyone get accepted?

   Gerlich8 replied to Gerlich8's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I'll be starting with you. Taking a trip to France for two weeks then moving to New Orleans. See you in

4. LSU CRNA 2010 Class: Anyone get accepted?

   Gerlich8 replied to Gerlich8's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I'm moving from Houston in the next couple of weeks to attend LSU in NO and I wanted to meet as many classmates as possible. There doesn't seem to be to many of us on this site. I've been searching...

5. Whose going to Anesthesia School?!

   Gerlich8 replied to BananaBag's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Hello, I will be starting the CRNA program at LSU in New Orleans 2010! We get time off for Mardi Gras . Got to love

6. Good GPA but failed a class

   Gerlich8 replied to markofski's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I've been accepted to the CRNA program at LSU and start this August, and I like you failed a class, Med Surg II. I applied to 9 schools, was granted 7 interviews, and only Wesleyan Univ. asked about...

7. anyone else having low unit census?

   Gerlich8 replied to northcoastnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

   In Houston: we closed down our CV ICU on Sunday and Monday morning because of a low census. This is the first time this has happened in the three years I've been here. I must say, it was nice to be...

8. LSU CRNA 2010 Class: Anyone get accepted?

   Gerlich8 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Just finished my statistics course and waiting for August to roll around for school to start. Anyone else get in to LSU CRNA program

9. Do doctors really yell at you, and get away with it?

   Gerlich8 replied to copyandpaste's topic in General Nursing

   I work in a CV ICU and I have never seen a Doc yell at a nurse or been yelled at. I've heard of Doc's yelling, but I've never seen it in the ICU. I have had incidents where a Doc got mouthy with me...

10. Nurse manager less than supportive

    Gerlich8 replied to whip65's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree with all previous post and would like to add that when your NM is writing a letter for you you can also give her a copy of your updated resume and copies of other recomendation letters from...

11. help! want to quit....how long do i have to stay to avoid looking bad?

    Gerlich8 replied to limonada's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck to you and I would recommend trying to find a job in MICU or SICU at night. The pt ratio is 1:3 or 1:2 and the night shift allows you to acclimate to your new job. Once you find the right...

12. What should I wear to see my counselor?

    Gerlich8 replied to norcalsurfer1977's topic in General Nursing

    Suit and tie is the way to go. You want to look professional and confident. And make sure to shave and get a hair cut, and polish your

13. Attractive Students Being Hired First

    Gerlich8 replied to bioniclewoman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The attractive students do have an advantage because they are nice to look at but conducting yourself in a positive, confident manner and remembering to smile goes a long way. Make sure to prepare...

14. recent New Grad-- which job to take???

    Gerlich8 replied to krstxn's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should go speak with the manager from the baby unit at the hospital that is 20 miles away and let them know that you are interested in working on their unit even if there isn't an opening...

15. PLEASE HELP

    Gerlich8 replied to sondon's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I received my BSN through Jacksonville university online and highly recommend it. I also was missing some classes like statistics, chem, and nutrition and they still allowed me to start the program....