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Patti, now that you've been in the program for a little while how do you like it? Has it lived up to your expectations? Is there any thing you regret? Was it difficult to fund? Did you get much by way of loans? Thanks. M

Hey guys, I was wondering your stats when you applied, such as GPA, experience, location (general), volunteer work(if any). Other questions:1. How long did it take to get accepted?2. Are you working?3. Anyone from the Midwest? (Kansas!)4. How are you handling the financial aspect?5. What is your typical weekly schedule?6. How often do you need to go to campus?7. Any regrets?8. Any advice?9. Did certain experiences make you stand out, that you know of? (ICU, ER)10. Difficult to balance family/spouse with school?11. How do you find preceptors? Have you had any difficulty?12. If your GPA was not fantastic still above 3.1, did you have a difficult time justifying why you would do great in their program? 13. I've heard it is intense, scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being piece of cake and 10 being every doctor who has ever ripped your a$$ in the same room yelling at the same time, how would you rate it?14. General thoughts and opinions or tips.... Thanks!

I started in the icu a couple of months ago and I absolutely hate it! I was an ER nurse prior to this for a year. I am not a new grad but I feel as though I am. Everything that should be a simple task I am just getting used too (chest tubes, a-lines, wound vacs, trachs, vents) I didn't have critical patients long enough to learn any of this and I am finding it really hard to ask my new co-workers for assistance. some have been great others though, they act as if I am stupid for even needing to ask about these things. I'm sorry I don't know all the answers. I'm ready to give up and leave but know I can't for at least 9 more months. When does this get easier. And what would help? I am dreading every night that I go to work. I can't do this the way that I am...