crr1987

crr1987

CRNA hopeful with a Post-Grad ACNP

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  1. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    crr1987 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I completed agree. Ummmm yes you actually need to know how to manage a vent and drips before you learn how to manage anesthesia and intubate someone!! There's an NP in our unit who had 1 year of ICU...

  2. Did You Get CCRN Certified Without ICU Experience?

    crr1987 replied to PacoUSA's topic in Critical Care

    If you're asking can you take the ccrn without ICU experience I believe the answer is yes. I think the AACN states that ER experience counts as critical care

  3. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    crr1987 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    As a newer nurse I can say that I didn't have any expectations regarding my first job. I was willing to go anywhere or do anything to land that first job. I live in Dallas-Fort Worth where there are...

  4. CRNA in Canada?

    crr1987 replied to fathiabdulk's topic in Nursing Career

    Are CRNAs utilized in Canada? I know NPs are but not sure about CRNAs. I guess you'd have to apply to a U.S. school and also for a student

  5. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

    crr1987 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just passed the CCRN!! Sending in my application!! Good luck to

  6. 2 semesters down at TWU (Texas Wesleyan) CRNA program, ask away!

    crr1987 replied to SRNA1985's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I definitely expect to be questioned about my NP courses. I can honestly tell them it's a backup plan. CRNA school by the nature of the education process is a more competitive career. I'm passionate...

  7. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

    crr1987 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello! I'm considering applying for the Janaury 2016 start as well. Got everything but ccrn squared away. Where are you working currently? Are you in

  8. 2 semesters down at TWU (Texas Wesleyan) CRNA program, ask away!

    crr1987 replied to SRNA1985's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for this post! I would like to apply to TCU and Texas Wesleyan for 2016. I've have a BA in History 2009, with a 3.1 overall. Then 4.0 in nursing prereqs, and 3.66 in BSN 2013. I will have...

  9. Why did you become a Nurse Practitioner?

    crr1987 replied to wildcatarnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hello I'm a pediatric ICU RN currently enrolled in an FNP program. I'm going to NP school for several reasons. 1. It's a rewarding and challenging role our healthcare system needs 2. It allows for a...

  10. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    crr1987 replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Texas(dfw) Started August 2013 Base pay 29.9 with $5 for nights and 4 for weekends Specialty is pediatric

  11. TWU NP program / advanced patho

    crr1987 replied to Nicola301975's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello all! I start the FNP program at the TWU Dallas campus in January. I got my BSN through the weekend program at the TWU Dallas campus and took patho with mcarthur She teaches the graduate patho...

  12. Accelerated BSN TCU Summer 2011

    crr1987 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Just wondering who all applied to TCU for their accelerated BSN program that starts this summer. Has anyone heard anything

  13. Obamacare: Should I get out while I still can?

    crr1987 replied to TexasAbby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My concern is that there will not be a big enough population that falls into the tax categories the new tax laws were designed to target to cover the costs of obamacare. That means the left overs will...

  14. Questions for Texas/DFW CRNAs

    crr1987 replied to crr1987's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ya I understand. Here in DFW I've not heard about NPs not being utilized in the ER or ICU which is what I would want to do. I know of an ACPNP who works in the pediatric ICU and he told me his...

  15. Questions for Texas/DFW CRNAs

    crr1987 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Specifically I'm wondering about the Dallas Fort Worth area in Texas. I've heard from a few people in this area that the current job market for CRNAs is saturated, at least in DFW area. Thoughts I'm...

  16. Where did your desire to become CRNA start?

    crr1987 replied to jeskam's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Advice much appreciated, prestige is not something I would discuss in an interview for

  17. Where did your desire to become CRNA start?

    crr1987 replied to jeskam's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yes prestige, APNs are roles to be proud

  18. Where did your desire to become CRNA start?

    crr1987 replied to jeskam's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Im a 5th grade teacher about to start my 3rd year of teaching and first year of nursing school at the weekend program through TWU. I want to be a CRNA beacuse of a few reasons. 1. Autonomy 2. Prestige...

  19. Should I Worry About Future of CRNAs?

    crr1987 replied to guest_57352's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Honestly there are going to be ups and downs in all employment areas. Fact of the matter is, people are going to continue to get sick, get older, and need surgery. As long as this continues, nurses,...

  20. Accelerated BSN TCU Summer 2011

    crr1987 replied to crr1987's topic in Texas Nursing

    there's a wellsfargo private loan for health professional students called the MedCap Loan. You can borrow up to 120K for nursing and most students don't need a

  21. TWU Fall 2011 Hopefuls

    crr1987 replied to AlliTodd223's topic in Texas Nursing

    I got into the Weekend program!! Anyone else out there going to the weekend

  22. NP Salaries in Texas

    crr1987 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've been looking into salaries for NPs in Texas. According to Advance for NPs and PAs the average NP salary across the US is right at 90K and the US part-time wage for NPs is around $43/hr. The...

  23. UT Houston 2011 summer accelerated program

    crr1987 replied to feistyaggie's topic in Texas Nursing

    i called too. as long as it says you're accepted it doesn't matter that it says generic. you need to look at what term you're

  24. UT Houston 2011 summer accelerated program

    crr1987 replied to feistyaggie's topic in Texas Nursing

    opps accidentally posted that before i was finished science gpa 3.65 prereq gpa 3.75 overall gpa 3.14 hesi overall

  25. UT Houston 2011 summer accelerated program

    crr1987 replied to feistyaggie's topic in Texas Nursing

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