Stormy8

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  1. Brisk vs Sluggish pupillary response

    Stormy8 posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hi guys...simple question here but I really can't find the answer. Can someone define exactly what the difference between brisk pupillary response to light vs. sluggish. Is it more subjective? Thanks...

  2. HELP! Can an OR RN transition to a CRNA?

    Stormy8 replied to MA_RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would be cautious on how to leave your position. You don't want to burn bridges. However I do agree that you do need to get into an ICU. I came from an OR. Was there for two years then got an ICU...

  3. Unsuccessful CRNA Student

    Stormy8 replied to Yppah's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm sorry to hear this happened to you. This is a fear of mine as well as I'll be starting in the fall. Do you mind explaining what happened? Did the program try and help

  4. To be a CRNA or not..

    Stormy8 replied to J&B-RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm a SRNA starting school in the fall and I understand what you are saying. I'm nervous, excited, scared, you name it. But I have worked too hard to turn back now! You can do this! Believe in...

  5. Is CRNA school as difficult as people said?

    Stormy8 replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you for the encouragement. I truly appreciate

  6. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    Stormy8 replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I absolutely love this thread. I find myself coming back to it and rereading it. Now that I've been accepted into a program, I'm so excited and nervous. Chemistry is not my strong suit, I'll be...

  7. Is CRNA school as difficult as people said?

    Stormy8 replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'll be starting school next fall and i'm soooo excited!!! To be honest, I'm also nervous. Failure is not an option. Period. Chemistry is not my strong suit. Anyone have any

  8. Books to read before school starts

    Stormy8 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi everyone! I recently have been accepted into school and wanted to hear of any books you recommend I read before hand. Thanks for your

  9. Ask a CRNA any question you want

    Stormy8 replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    I recently have been accepted into a CRNA program. What do you recommend I do in the mean time before the program starts? Thanks for answering all these questions. Great

  10. University of Maryland

    Stormy8 replied to philcaloha's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Did anyone get rejected yet? I'm still waiting for a response from them. Still says committee

  11. Need to rant

    Stormy8 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    So....need to let off a little steam. I work in a CVSICU. Had a patient who was dying. In liver/renal failure...lactate >20, acidotic, full support. Family plan to come in the AM to say goodbye....

  12. Need to rant

    Stormy8 replied to Stormy8's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Well said. Thank you for your

  13. Should ICU get more pay than floor nursing?!?

    Stormy8 replied to francoml's topic in MICU, SICU

    Alright everyone. He apologized. Let it go. We all get it. No matter where you work, we all work just as hard. Let's move

  14. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    Stormy8 replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats!!!!

  15. Preparing for GRE

    Stormy8 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi everyone! I'm getting all my ducks in a row before I apply for CRNA school. Need advice on GRE prep. What did you guys use? Princeton? Kaplan? Thanks for your

  16. Preparing for GRE

    Stormy8 replied to Stormy8's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Plus my GPA isn't the strongest so I really need to do well. I've already retaken a course and a grad course to help but I need to do well with the

  17. Preparing for GRE

    Stormy8 replied to Stormy8's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I've been out of school for about five years. I'm just not strong in standardized test which makes me nervous for the

  18. York College CRNA Program

    Stormy8 replied to crnatobe07's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am looking at York as well! Any info would be

  19. Unable to get into a Anesthesia program

    Stormy8 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thought I would throw this question out there. Anyone you know who hasn't been able to get accepted in a CRNA program? How many times did they apply?

  20. random fact throwing: PCCN/CCRN edition

    Stormy8 replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Critical Care

    Great thread. I'm about to start studying for the

  21. CVSICU Post Op Pt

    Stormy8 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi everyone. Need some advice. I'm coming off orientation soon and I need some guidance. I've admitted many post op heart pts and one of the things I'm still not completely comfortable with is the...

  22. CVSICU Post Op Pt

    Stormy8 replied to Stormy8's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Great feedback. Thank you everyone. I agree with giving pain med but I had a provider tell me no bc they don't want to make them too sleepy where we can't get them extubated. I don't agree. We...

  23. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

    Stormy8 replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

    Tomorrow is my first day on my own!!

  24. University of Maryland

    Stormy8 replied to Goldenatom's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi everyone. Great thread. My goal would be to go to UMD. I'm currently working in a ICU in the area. My question for you guys who have applied and got in was when did you start applying? After how...

  25. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

    Stormy8 replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

    Keep your chin up! You're doing great. You sound just like me. I'm finishing up my orientation in two weeks in the CVSICU. Def have those days where you feel like you're not good enough, that anything...