ArmyTwin

ArmyTwin CRNA

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  1. Parallon ICU specialty training program

    ArmyTwin posted a topic in Critical Care

    I'm an experienced nurse who just accepted a wonderful ICU opportunity. I specialized in another area of nursing and I'm curious about Parallon's training program. Anyone have any information they'd...

  2. Parallon ICU specialty training program

    ArmyTwin replied to ArmyTwin's topic in Critical Care

    I'll send you a PM so that we can compare

  3. Parallon ICU specialty training program

    ArmyTwin replied to ArmyTwin's topic in Critical Care

    I'm starting on Jan 12th. I just received the training schedule yesterday. The didactic training is going to be at JFK. Is University in the eastern division of HCA? If so you might be at JFK as well....

  4. asking where else you are interviewing

    ArmyTwin replied to vengeance's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I recently applied for several jobs out of state and I flew down for several interviews on the same date. I didn't readily divulge the information (that I was interviewing at multiple places) but one...

  5. Parallon ICU specialty training program

    ArmyTwin replied to ArmyTwin's topic in Critical Care

    Me too

  6. HCA New Grad Program (StaRN) at Kendall Regional (Miami, FL)

    ArmyTwin replied to RNMPCR's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm not a new graduate but I did get a job with HCA in an ICU nurse specialty training program which I'm really excited about. Parallon is going to train. I'll be getting paid directly from my...

  7. ICU Requirement: LTAC ICU

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

    Thanks

  8. ICU Requirement: LTAC ICU

    ArmyTwin posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Until a few days ago I knew nothing about Long Term Acute Care ICUs. But from what I've read I've gathered that these ICUs are cost effective ways of treating the most critically ill patients who...

  9. ICU Requirement: LTAC ICU

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

    BTW, This position is at a big hospital with an ICU training program! PERRRFECT!

  10. ICU Requirement: LTAC ICU

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

    GREAT NEWS!!!! I landed a ICU position!!! I'm so excited!!! (If you couldn't tell already) I actually decided to apply to positions out of state in Florida. I currently work in Philadelphia and the...

  11. ICU Requirement: LTAC ICU

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

    Oh ok

  12. ICU Requirement: LTAC ICU

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

    Thanks Maggie! Wow! This sounds very promising! I just want to be a sponge and learn and much as possible

  13. ICU Requirement: LTAC ICU

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

    Ok, so I was leaning in the Telemetry direction myself because of what I've read...that Tele is like an ICU Stepdown. I'm kind of an amateur when it comes to other specialties/floors because my first...

  14. ICU Requirement: LTAC ICU

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

    Update: So I have a few opportunities at my fingertips and I was wondering which position would be most beneficial if my ultimate goal is CRNA school. Should I take the LTAC ICU position, a Tele RN...

  15. ICU Requirement: LTAC ICU

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

    Yeah, it's pretty tough in my current

  16. ICU Requirement: LTAC ICU

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

    Thanks so much wtbcrna! Also, with this type of experience other ICU doors may open for me...I'm extremely hopeful!

  17. ICU Requirement: LTAC ICU

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

    Thanks for your response rrnr! So it looks like this ICU experience could be evaluated to ensure that I have gained the knowledge and exposure that CRNA schools are looking for. I just wanted to be...

  18. Kindred Hospital in Philadelphia

    ArmyTwin replied to ArmyTwin's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks! Really looking for a traditional ICU experience...I guess I'll have to find out more information after I interview or do a walk through...(very curious)

  19. Kindred Hospital in Philadelphia

    ArmyTwin posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm very interested in working in an ICU. I've been applying to hospitals Philadelphia and Kindred Hospital seems to have frequent openings...Anyone familiar with their ICU? Is this a true ICU or is...

  20. Kindred Hospital in Philadelphia

    ArmyTwin replied to ArmyTwin's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks so much! I'm just really curious of the Kindred hospital in Philadelphia...the patients, the facility, the complexity of the ICU there, pros and cons,

  21. Rutgers RN-BSN

    ArmyTwin replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Yes, Rutgers will accept you before you get your license. Here's why...you have to first apply to Rutgers University which is separate from Rutgers School of Nursing. You can't get accepted into the...

  22. Rutgers RN-BSN

    ArmyTwin replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks so much nycNurse2b! My first plan is to get a promotion at work! My job bases nurse level on education (first)...then certifications, and yrs of experience. My next move will be to get my...

  23. Rutgers RN-BSN

    ArmyTwin replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I was told it was pretty easy while I was still in nursing school by a Rutgers RN to BSN coordinator... but I was still nervous...submitted X,Y, and Z as I was told and I was in the program a few...

  24. Rutgers RN-BSN

    ArmyTwin replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Are you already an RN? If so, it's not hard at all. As long as you meet the basic

  25. Circulators how do you handle difficult OR technicians

    ArmyTwin posted a topic in Operating Room

    I'm in a great place in my career right now and I love my job. I only dread working when I know I'll have to work with a certain ST. She is very lazy, nasty, and passive aggressive. She's in...