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  1. How long did you study for CCRN?

    MLB4 replied to EMEddie's topic in MICU, SICU

    I also know several people who studied for a few days and passed. It all depends on the person, in my

  2. How long did you study for CCRN?

    MLB4 replied to EMEddie's topic in MICU, SICU

    I studied for a month. Broke the test by the system - would watch the Laura Gasparis DVD and then do the practice test for those systems. Week 1 - neuro, endo, GI; week 2- renal, hematology, MSOF,...

  3. Anyone got accepted to CRNA school with a low GRE score???

    MLB4 replied to nurse_crna2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Anytime! Let me know if you have any questions.. Recently retook mine so I completely understand what you are going through.. So stressful!! But you can do it. Just a test.. Stay confident. It's...

  4. Anyone got accepted to CRNA school with a low GRE score???

    MLB4 replied to nurse_crna2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    atc1324 - what were you using to prepare? I really recommend Manhattan prep materials. I got it for 90 on Amazon (all 8 books) and you get 6 practice exams free with the book purchase.. And I also...

  5. Anyone got accepted to CRNA school with a low GRE score???

    MLB4 replied to nurse_crna2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    @atc1324 - I think it depends on where you are applying! Message your admissions coordinator and ask their opinion. My school lists their minimum quantitative score as 149 (I was slightly lower) with...

  6. GRE for CRNA school

    MLB4 replied to xaxxax's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    All the programs I have seen want about a 300, so I am sure you will be fine! Some require even less..personally haven't seen any that want higher than

  7. GRE for CRNA school

    MLB4 replied to xaxxax's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    On the ETS website there is PowerPrep II software, available for free that mimics the exam. I would recommend utilizing this rather than paying for the exam to guide your studying. Plenty of resources...

  8. CRRT and mobility

    MLB4 replied to dec2007's topic in MICU, SICU

    We don't get our CRRT patients OOB. Usually our patients are hemodynamically unstable if on CRRT and do not tolerate ambulation. I haven't looked into the evidence on it. We have mobility criteria...

  9. ICU experience for CRNA

    MLB4 replied to iwantaj0b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Although not in CRNA school yet, I personally would take the 32 bed high acuity ICU (what patient population? Is jt a general ICU?) I have been told from a few Neuro ICU nurses that they wish that...

  10. Waitlist

    MLB4 replied to elle2016's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think it depends truly on the program. I know several people wait listed who have found out they were in.. Some right away, others two months away from the start of the program. I'm sure some...

  11. Vasopressin

    MLB4 replied to Doge's topic in MICU, SICU

    Same, we use 100ml bags and also get them from the pharmacy. 500ml bags would be nice however when we are running the max GI Shock dose and it's running at

  12. GRE for CRNA school

    MLB4 replied to xaxxax's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Gotcha! Best of luck!!! I'm really hoping to make my target score my first attempt but its so

  13. GRE for CRNA school

    MLB4 replied to xaxxax's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yeah, I have! How about you GaMommy81? Are you taking the GRE? Apply to CRNA

  14. GRE for CRNA school

    MLB4 replied to xaxxax's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Currently studying for the GRE. So overwhelming the amount of stuff you have to know for this test.. Very nervous to test, my future depends on a good score!

  15. I passed CCRN!

    MLB4 replied to kimmini's topic in Critical Care

    Congratulations!!!!

  16. Chicago CRNA Schools

    MLB4 replied to MLB4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Anyone???

  17. Chicago CRNA Schools

    MLB4 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I plan to apply to the Chicago-based CRNA schools this upcoming spring - Rush, NorthShore, and Rosalind Franklin. I have been searching the all nurses site for quite awhile now, and I haven't found as...

  18. Chicago CRNA School Alumni!!

    MLB4 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I plan to apply to the Chicago-based CRNA schools this upcoming spring - Rush, NorthShore, and Rosalind Franklin. I have been searching the all nurses site for quite awhile now, and I haven't found as...

  19. Fairly new nurse in Chicago

    MLB4 replied to Juliwithoutane's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey there - we kinda connected when we were both graduating and searching for jobs but haven't chatted since - feel free to message or email (if you still have it!). Otherwise I will PM you it. I'm...

  20. Can I go to postgraduate for CRNA with an RN and a bachelors in biomedical?

    MLB4 replied to fgomez32's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Do an accelerated nursing program - usually 18 months or so. Then get the rest of your stuff in order and go for it. You'll still need all the other requirements, but I know a couple people who have a...

  21. CCRN best review materials

    MLB4 replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in MICU, SICU

    Pass CCRN and the Laura Gasparis videos were great

  22. New RN License Timeline

    MLB4 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello! Just took my NCLEX yesterday, and I was wondering if anyone who recently took NCLEX for Illinois could give me some information on the timeline.. How long from your test date did it take for...

  23. Recent graduate hoping to be a future NP - HELP!

    MLB4 replied to guest829834's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Since you are already bachelor prepared, look into accelerated nursing programs.. Usually about 1.5 years long and you graduate with your BSN.. You would still have to take your prerequisites, and the...

  24. Any OR RNs get their FNP?

    MLB4 replied to MLB4's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks, everyone! Alicia777 - that's what I was worried about. I have ICU experience but wanted to make a transition to the OR, however, I am in an FNP program and I don't want to make a move that...

  25. Any OR RNs get their FNP?

    MLB4 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Wondering if there are any OR nurses who have decided to become an FNP? Did you have any difficulty transitioning to an FNP role? Any difficulty finding a job with the OR experience? Thanks in...