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  1. Any parkland interns???

    lifeLONGstudent replied to labcat01's topic in Texas Nursing

    well then, if that is the case, i would recommend the 3 month residency. both programs, you will have exams, but the internship you will do journal club, papers, a research based presentation for your...

  2. Any parkland interns???

    lifeLONGstudent replied to labcat01's topic in Texas Nursing

    I work in one of the ICUs at Parkland and I know now it a very busy time for the NIPs (nurse intern program--- we call the nurse interns NIPS). They have completed all their rotations and they are...

  3. Helpful PDA programs?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to AmandaSRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    subscribing for future reference. good info!

  4. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    lifeLONGstudent replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    any idea how long TCU is going to make us wait after interviews to get the acceptance letters?

  5. CRNAs: Teaching or Private hospital

    lifeLONGstudent posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    CRNAs: What is your preference and why: Teaching hospital or private hospital? What about private practice or specialty clinics, day surgery

  6. CRNAs: Teaching or Private hospital

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

    i was asking about practicing crna's preference, not so much what the differences are. so, which is your preference and why? anyone else out there with an

  7. This is how it really is for this new CRNA

    lifeLONGstudent replied to CRNA2007's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    CRNA 2007 Would you send me an application. I should graduate around 2010

  8. TCU Interview Process

    lifeLONGstudent replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    hey neurogeek --- do you know any other info about TCU... like how many ppl are interviewing for how many seats, what the average GRE score and GPAs of the applicants? Basically, what the stats are...

  9. TCU Interview Process

    lifeLONGstudent replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    thanks for the info !!!!!!!!! i have been curious as to the format. lifelongstudent (interviewing on

  10. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    lifeLONGstudent replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Still no letter in my mailbox. yes....me neither. No more home cooked treats for my mailman this Christmas.... he has been VERY BAD!

  11. How old is everyone?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to TangoLima's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Currently, 36. Will start NA school next august at 37 yoa. Nothing official about starting, just positive thinking :-))

  12. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    lifeLONGstudent replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    my last name starts with "s".....so i guess i will have to chill for a few more days. did i mention that i really don't like waiting ? i just keep telling myself that this is the easy part ---...

  13. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    lifeLONGstudent replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    they (tcu) send out the invites in mid-november. all invites go out at the same time. everyone interviews during 1 week in january. start getting worried if you don't hear anything by december....

  14. Financial Aid

    lifeLONGstudent replied to shari_rn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i have to bring a financial statement with me. i have no idea what to write down because i do not know what i will be receiving as financial aid. call the school to clarify what they want in a...

  15. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    lifeLONGstudent replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    had one discouraging moment. was out in the hall surrounded by crna students, some of who i know. they all had 3.6 - 4.0 gpas. my heart sank. i was so dissapointed. my lil ole 3.24 may not compete....

  16. How much DIPRIVAN?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to adean's topic in Patient Medications

    our usual max is 80 - 100 micrograms/kg/min cc/hr depends on their

  17. Gpa

    lifeLONGstudent replied to vikichck's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just my opinion, but I would say that you might have to work a little harder at getting accepted than others, and be more open to attend schools out of state (aka, be willing to relocate and apply to...

  18. TCU interview invites

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

    heee he heee... i was thinking the same thing.... "as long as it doesn't hurt me"... heee hee hee. are we all this competative by nature? actually, tcu told me that i could submit a copy of my score...

  19. TCU interview invites

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

    Yes, she is very organized and seems to know exactly where everything is when I call, email, or stop in to see her. I don't know how she does it.

  20. I Passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    lifeLONGstudent replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    congrats. i test in 8

  21. Crna School Interview Help?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to spideyunit's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    good info - am just subscribing to this thread

  22. Heparinized vs Nonheparinzed saline in arterial lines

    lifeLONGstudent replied to saranurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Our policy states we use heparin. IF pt has a reason, we have docs write an order to use NS. I sent my ICH lady to OR a few weeks ago to get a VP shunt. OR sent her back with a heparin flush attached...

  23. who cannot care for ventilated TB pts?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to elizadream's topic in MICU, SICU

    some thoughts: 1 the pt was on a vent - closed system with filters and inline suction, not like he was coughing and spewing M. tb into the air for you all to breathe. Sounds like a relatively safe TB...

  24. Autonomy

    lifeLONGstudent replied to Hoozdo's topic in MICU, SICU

    I feel for you. I work at a teaching facility and our teams are always on the units and accessible. We go through the intern first and if that doesn't work, we awaken the resident. I have made it a...

  25. Baths on night shift?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to RNforLongTime's topic in MICU, SICU

    I work in a high acuity teaching hospital, 15bed ICU. You are expected to bathe one of your two patients. Sometimes, I do both patients. I really don't mind doing baths. Our PCAs, when we have them,...