daitheflu

daitheflu

CCU, CVICU, SRNA

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  1. PACU for critical care experience

    daitheflu posted a topic in PACU

    Today I was talking to a recovery room nurse and she said that PACU experience is critical care. She also said that it would be the best unit to work in if you are interested in anesthesia school....

  2. CRNA vs. MDA - pros and cons

    daitheflu posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am going to graduate with my BSN in December at age 22. It has been my goal for years to become a CRNA. I have thoroughly researched the profession (with help from some great posts on this forum)...

  3. Anyone ever have thoughts about going from pre-CRNA to medical anesthesiology?

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

    If you research this forum you will find that this has been discussed many times. I think that most people who are driven enough to attend anesthesia school have seriously considered medical school...

  4. CRNAs in Portland, OR ?

    daitheflu replied to nimbex80's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well, sadly I can't answer most of your questions about CRNA practice on the west coast. I just started the program, and we haven't started clinicals yet. I know the west coast only has a handful of...

  5. CRNAs in Portland, OR ?

    daitheflu replied to nimbex80's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am actually in the Nurse Anesthesia Program at OHSU in Portland. I can ask my classmates and program director for some information next week. My program director is very nice and I'm sure he would...

  6. FIU/Barry/UM

    daitheflu replied to aportuga's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Take CCRN. Yes, it takes some study time and some effort. You seem motivated, so get motivated and do this. With quality CTICU experience you should have no problems considering a good chunk of the...

  7. U. of Miami Statement of Professional Goals

    daitheflu replied to aportuga's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i just used the same essay that i had used for applying to other programs. it was essay style and included the things that you listed below (what interests you in crna, what have you done to prepare...

  8. Any pointers on MUSC CRNA school?

    daitheflu replied to MeyaK's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I will give a quick run down of the interview process. show up, go to lounge and meet current students. this is very laid back, the students were studying and conversing with the all the candidates....

  9. Any pointers on MUSC CRNA school?

    daitheflu replied to MeyaK's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I interviewed there earlier this year. They give you a exam with about 20 questions. You take it in a room by yourself before your interview. It is mainly about general critical care knowledge (ex....

  10. OHSU vs. University of Miami

    daitheflu posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have a little dilemma on my hands. I have been accepted to OHSU for this fall. I have also been invited to an an interview at University of Miami in April. I am trying to decide if I should even...

  11. Am I wasting my time???

    daitheflu replied to Nursemom74's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you REALLY want it, you can do it. It will take hard work and sacrifice, but if you REALLY want it, go for it. You need to show the programs that you are 100% dedicated. Score very well on the...

  12. Do CCRN scores matter?

    daitheflu replied to lovegasRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    all of the schools that i know about do not care about your CCRN score, but they do want you to have it. it makes you look better and shows that you have the motivation for independent study. if you...

  13. helpful information for CRNA program applicants

    daitheflu posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    http://www.nurseanesthetist.org/blog/ the entry "calling all applicants" has some useful information regarding what an admissions committee is looking for in a successful nurse anesthesia candidate...

  14. Is 1 year exp. too soon for CCRN?

    daitheflu replied to mummer43's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    i took it with 1.5 years experience and it was a breeze. go for it. i used primarily used this DVD by Laura Gasparis to study for the exam:...

  15. Oregon Health and Science University??

    daitheflu replied to lovegasRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I recently interviewed at OHSU and was accepted. The interview process was extremely organized and well presented. They even had a pre-interview meet-and-greet introduction to the program, faculty,...

  16. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

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

    OH SNAP!! rejected at MUSC. accepted at OHSU in Portland,

  17. OHSU information?

    daitheflu posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    does anyone know anything about the OHSU program. all i know is that it is only a few years old and that their other nursing masters program are nationally acclaimed. just wondering if anyone has...

  18. Nervous about telling co-workers

    daitheflu replied to RRTNeuroRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    you can also take this opportunity to do some travel/agency nursing. no one cares if you are going to anesthesia school when you sign a 3 month

  19. Musc

    daitheflu replied to dog1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    yea, same place...MUSC in Charleston. the director offered an interview date to me before the application deadline. it was just through email though, and I know it is not official until they either...

  20. Musc

    daitheflu replied to dog1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    the program director offered an interview to me last month, but I have not received any official correspondence yet. I don't think they have sent anything

  21. Nursing School

    daitheflu replied to ResaO's topic in Emergency

    Nursing school is definitely harder than the undergraduate prerequesite classes. That being said, it is by no means impossible. You will spend much more time studying than you are accustomed. Some...

  22. What Is/ Was your grading scale in nursing school?

    daitheflu replied to brina's topic in General Nursing

    It amazes me that there is such variation in grading among schools. I wonder if any graduate programs take your school's grading scale into account (I seriously doubt it). My first semester in...

  23. CRNA vs. MDA - pros and cons

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

    I earnestly thank all who posted in response to my questions. The replies are much greater than I had hoped. Each poster has a unique perspective on the subject matter, and these multiple...