optimisticSRNA

optimisticSRNA

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  1. Oakland university in Michigan

    optimisticSRNA replied to zoozoo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ok everyone, keep hope! I called OU today and asked if they are still contacting people to let them know of acceptance. Apparently, they have until DECEMBER 1st to let us know, either way. So keep...

  2. University of Michigan Flint

    optimisticSRNA replied to MQ Edna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!:balloons: I'm so happy for

  3. Oakland university in Michigan

    optimisticSRNA replied to zoozoo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats you two! I'm still waiting (and hoping, and wishing).

  4. Oakland university in Michigan

    optimisticSRNA replied to zoozoo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for the info...though now, I'm feeling even more nervous:)

  5. Oakland university in Michigan

    optimisticSRNA replied to zoozoo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I believe they said we wouldn't get contacted until after November 1st. I'll let everyone know if I hear

  6. Have you seen "I am my own Twin"?

    optimisticSRNA replied to BSNtobe2009's topic in General Nursing

    Man, I totally Tivo-ed it! I love Discovery Health! The shows on that channel are so interesting (yes, I'm a nerd, I know!) That was a great

  7. Oakland university in Michigan

    optimisticSRNA replied to zoozoo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I must say I'm glad that the interview part is over. I'll post here once I hear something from OU. Their sim lab is pretty amazing, I must say! Only a few more weeks until they give us the

  8. Oakland university in Michigan

    optimisticSRNA replied to zoozoo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well, I'm interviewing Tuesday. I had a friend that interviewed last week, so I can tell you some stuff. Of course, not the big secret stuff (just kidding!). She said her interview was about 15...

  9. Your Worst Mistake

    optimisticSRNA replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't a "med mistake", more just pure clumsiness. But sooo scary. I work ICU, had a 26 year old OD, super sick, all kinds of pressors going (Levophed, Vasopressin, etc), family at the bedside. I...

  10. Myers-Briggs Personality Type & CRNA's

    optimisticSRNA replied to Toby's mum's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know this is an old thread, but so interesting. I'm an ESFJ:) and interviewing for CRNA school next

  11. Oakland university in Michigan

    optimisticSRNA replied to zoozoo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Whew. Got called for an interview today. I was getting worried. If anyone knows anything else about Oakland's quiz, let us know! (Like, multiple choice, drug

  12. Oakland university in Michigan

    optimisticSRNA replied to zoozoo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Has anyone heard anything yet from these Michigan schools? Just

  13. anxiously waiting

    optimisticSRNA replied to MQ Edna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sorry, wrong

  14. anxiously waiting

    optimisticSRNA replied to MQ Edna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Anyone hear anything from Michigan schools

  15. Oakland university in Michigan

    optimisticSRNA replied to zoozoo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I've applied too, both at Oakland and U of D Mercy. I wonder when Oakland schedules interviews. -Nurse

  16. MICU to SICU..advice?

    optimisticSRNA posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello everyone! I've been an RN in MICU almost 2 years now, and currently have my apps in for CRNA school. I have started applying for a new job, hubby and I are moving back across the state. I have...

  17. Who's applied or is planning to apply this summer?

    optimisticSRNA replied to piper_for_hire's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm sending in the last of my application stuff to two schools tomorrow:) It's all out of my hands now (at least, until the interview!)

  18. Paramedics who 'put down' nurses

    optimisticSRNA replied to NurseguyFL's topic in General Nursing

    I have had similar experiences, not in ACLS, but in a recent PALS course. The medics teaching the class had nothing but bad stuff to say about nurses and docs. I would say they were more insulting to...

  19. ICUs in Eastern Michigan?

    optimisticSRNA replied to optimisticSRNA's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks for your replies. I have been checking out the area hospitals and have it narrowed down to 2: Beaumont in Royal Oak and Henry Ford. I think I'll end up going with Beaumont, pay is better, drive...

  20. ICUs in Eastern Michigan?

    optimisticSRNA posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hello everyone! Hoping to get some ideas from you fine Michigan RNs! My husband and I are planning on moving to the Eastern side (Detroit-ish area) of Michigan. I currently live in Grand Rapids, and...

  21. ICUs in Eastern Michigan?

    optimisticSRNA replied to optimisticSRNA's topic in Michigan Nursing

    [color=gray]reply from suzanne4: the big issue is where will you actually be living? commutes can be terrible in the winter months. i would get that pinned down first. for anesthesia school, you...

  22. Eastern MI ICUs

    optimisticSRNA posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello everyone! Hoping to get some ideas from you fine ICU RNs! My husband and I are planning on moving to the Eastern side (Detroit-ish area) of Michigan. I currently live in Grand Rapids, and work...

  23. Visitation and staying the night

    optimisticSRNA posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello all! My unit has recently started a "Visitor Committee" that deals with visitor issues, and we are working on making some consistencies with our visitation/staying the night policies. Currently...

  24. Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

    optimisticSRNA replied to Saoudishabiba's topic in General Nursing

    We recently had a patient on our unit that the Dr's had diagnosed with Munchasen syndrome (not the by proxy part, because she did stuff to herself!) Not sure if it actually was, normally in its...

  25. Visitation and staying the night

    optimisticSRNA replied to optimisticSRNA's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for your replies, everyone! I have a problem with trying to "categorize" these types of patients, however, we definitely need some consistency. The main problem lies in the nursing staff. We...