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  1. Nursing tougher for guys than girls

    commonsense replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nursing school actually seemed easier for me because I was a guy. Being a guy makes you the minority, which results in people looking more closely at you. This allows you to stand out much easier than...

  2. Stethoscope covers OK for men?

    commonsense replied to leftysoftball's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nope, I don't have a rationale behind the answer, but

  3. GRE scores and general stats

    commonsense replied to laseca28's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm sure you stand some kind of chance, but you might look into re-taking the GRE, most schools want to see at least a 300 total. Any extra certifications, science courses,

  4. Western Carolina University CRNA Interview - Starting January 2015

    commonsense replied to nurseman78's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Got an email a little while ago saying today was the day to see if I'm going to get an interview or not, I've had my fingers crossed for a couple weeks

  5. Barry CRNA starting spring 2015

    commonsense replied to CCRNCMC11's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Your stats look good to me IZEROII, with the exception of the work experience. From the research I've done most schools just want to see an overall 300 in the GRE, you've covered that with a 303 in...

  6. Barry CRNA starting spring 2015

    commonsense replied to CCRNCMC11's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Got the call for an interview earlier today as well, I'm sure I'll see some of you in early June. In regards to IZEROII's post, GPA 3.6, GRE 152V 150Q 3.5W, 2 years general ICU experience, ACLS, PALS,...

  7. Barry CRNA starting spring 2015

    commonsense replied to CCRNCMC11's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congratulations, did they happen to give you any idea when the next interview date might

  8. Barry CRNA starting spring 2015

    commonsense replied to CCRNCMC11's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm in the waiting game as well, have had all my paperwork in since mid-April, but still no word. Best of luck to everyone and congratulations to those that have already been

  9. NURS 4325 Nursing research UTA online group 2/25/13

    commonsense replied to Neonursej's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Sucks, get

  10. Max dose on drips

    commonsense replied to harley91013's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Every hospital will have their own policy, but there is truly no max dose on vasopressors. Here's what we use at my hospital Levophed: 30 mcg/min Neosynephrine: 200 mcg/min Dopmanine: 20 mcg/kg/min...

  11. New to critcal care

    commonsense replied to borchefski's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    When you are "green" as you put it, worry about completing your tasks and taking care of your patients. After you gain more experience you will have the time to stop and think about the whole picture....

  12. New Graduates who don't welcome feedback

    commonsense replied to Majain2013's topic in Emergency

    Teach those who want to learn, let the rest learn the hard way (as long as patient's lives are not at risk any more than

  13. Dont ever want to do critical care ... Afraid of it?

    commonsense replied to trein's topic in Critical Care

    To be quite honest I'm petrified of

  14. Should I take compliment letters to a new job interview??

    commonsense replied to EMTRN2006's topic in MICU, SICU

    No, this seems

  15. Quick question from a new grad floating to ICU

    commonsense replied to trutuyu's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Interesting question, but it will depend on the facility you're working in. I would imagine that you would not be given a patient on drips or ventilators (due to you're lack of experience). If you are...

  16. Just Finished RN-BSN Program

    commonsense replied to commonsense's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    To be honest I don't remember how long I waited, to much time has passed. However, I am 90% sure that I got my acceptance email through the UTA email account, so I recommend doing some more...

  17. Just Finished RN-BSN Program

    commonsense replied to commonsense's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    The research class just sucks. All assignments are done as a group, which makes it more difficult, even if you have a great group. The only individual part of the class is the quizzes you take, there...

  18. Just Finished RN-BSN Program

    commonsense replied to commonsense's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I completed the program in ten months. I was able to complete the program so quickly because I doubled up classes every single semester. As far as particular classes are concerned -Professional...

  19. Favorite CCRN Book

    commonsense replied to kgpatterson87's topic in MICU, SICU

    Like previous posters have said, Laura Gasparis, end of story. I watched her DVD set (6 disks) and used the PASS CCRN book for practice questions. I studied casually for about 1 month and hardcore for...

  20. More $$/hr for CCRN?

    commonsense replied to cabgnurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Extra 3% down in my area, still researching the policy and procedure manual to see if they will pay the testing fee and/or review

  21. Finally, I am an ICU nurse: CVICU

    commonsense replied to sarahneeyah's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Congratulations, get ready for the easiest/toughest nursing job of your

  22. Just Finished RN-BSN Program

    commonsense replied to commonsense's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I took both Medical Terminology and Legacy of the Family. Both courses were pretty easy, but legacy of the family was less time

  23. Just Finished RN-BSN Program

    commonsense replied to commonsense's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    The approximate $8,000 does not include prerequisites, or nursing electives such as medical terminology and legacy of the family. The RN-BSN program requires two of these electives, so tack on another...

  24. Just Finished RN-BSN Program

    commonsense replied to commonsense's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Feel free to contact me anytime ScarletFire, I'm always down to help a fellow

  25. Just Finished RN-BSN Program

    commonsense replied to commonsense's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I'm sorry to hear about the research course scarletfire, that was a brutal five weeks for me as well. Once you get past that class you'll be sailing smooth from then on. Capstone is very basic, couple...