srna28

srna28 has 5 years experience.

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1. Does anyone know if PACU experience will help?

   srna28 replied to 8jimi8ICURN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Yeah, it definitely depends on the program. All the programs I applied to didn't accept ER or PACU...but I've heard some do. I never ran across any that did when I was applying but I was limited to...

2. How realistic are my chances?

   srna28 replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   You'll do great. It looks like you're in from your specs. Good

3. Columbia University SRNA's question about admission

   srna28 replied to jjsg's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Hi- I'm currently a student in columbia's crna program, and I think you still have a great shot at getting in. I didn't do great on my gre, either. The most important thing that you MUST worry about...

4. What do you love/hate the most about working in the ICU?

   srna28 replied to SydneyJo1's topic in MICU, SICU

   There's a lot to like and a lot not to like about critical care, and it's different for everyone. Go into your first job just wanting to learn as much as you can, and go from there. Good

5. Kaplan confuses the HEEZY outta me!!!!

   srna28 replied to shescoolie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Find which strategies work for you the best and which ones don't. I didn't use every strategy they taught, but I did find some things they taught very useful. as everyone else has said: practice a...

6. Which of these two stethoscopes is best? (vote)

   srna28 replied to friend88's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I have the cardiology III and love it. Be careful about nice stethoscopes though, they unfortunately do get

7. Personal/Goal Statement

   srna28 replied to tmate's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Be as honest as you can be. I wrote about why I became a nurse in the first place, and then why I wanted to become a crna. It was a lot of editing, and I had several people read it to make sure it was...

8. Finally done with nursing school!!!

   srna28 replied to Amirah22's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Congratulations on finishing school! Good luck on your

9. When to start applying? Anything in NY,NJ,PA??

   srna28 replied to mac1186's topic in First Year After Licensure

   It's really whatever you prefer. I went to school in NYC and waited until after I passed my boards before applying. You can either begin applying before you graduate or wait. Don't let the fact that...

10. HELP!!! failed NCLEX 4 times..... Lost my internship!

    srna28 replied to Going to B RN...'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't be down on yourself. Failing the nclex doesn't define you- you will pass this next time and this will all be forgotten. Keep positive, especially during the test. Find a way to make yourself...

11. Pharm, help!!!

    srna28 replied to sweet_von's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Unfortunately, pharm is a lot of memorizing. I'm taking advanced pharm now for my msn, and I find flashcards to be helpful. You have to write them within 2 days of your lecture and you'll find you...

12. I passed Nclex Pn 1st attempt

    srna28 replied to Del07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!

13. Gearing Up to Take NCLEX for 5th Time

    srna28 replied to murphyal555's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Definitely practice relaxation techniques and positive self-talk. When you get to a question you think you don't know, pause, close your eyes and just think "relax. I know this. I'm not going to...

14. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    srna28 replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took the exam in 2007- 75 questions and passed. Could have sworn I failed though, and the state didn't have my license posted for several days, so that isn't really

15. My feet hurt. help?

    srna28 replied to Reminisce's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Danskos are great...once you break them in they're the most comfortable