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    University of Tulsa Nurse Anesthetist Program

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

    Congratulations on getting accepted. I work at Hillcrest and they are also a training site for TCU. Newman looks like they will be pulling out of Hillcrest as well. One of our CRNA's who graduated...
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    University of Tulsa Nurse Anesthetist Program

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

    I was fully expecting for them to require both the GRE and CCRN which means I would have had to rush to get everything done in time to apply. I will still be taking the GRE and getting my CCRN because...
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    University of Tulsa Nurse Anesthetist Program

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

    Another update. GRE and CCRN are not required but the CCRN will make the application look better. So who will be apply to the University of Tulsa with
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    Real Talk

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

    We have a high population of homeless and the poorer side of our community due to the location of my hospital. I can't stand when patients get aggressive or abusive but I try to stay as positive as...
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    CRNA jobs

    CowboyMedic replied to sandra4evr's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Check anesthesia job websites to see where jobs are at. Some states have plenty of jobs and then others have a only a few. Seems like the most are in CT. GasWork.com - The Largest and Most...
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    Real Talk

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

    I enjoyed reading this thread and hope it continues. I currently have 1 1/2 years of experience and there are times I want to pull my hair out with some of the patients that come into our unit and...
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    Which ICU Unit To Work In???

    CowboyMedic replied to BSPRN11's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you are interested in cardiac then I would suggest CVICU. Other options are Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, MSICU, Neuro ICU, Neuro/Surgical/Trauma ICU, Burn ICU, Shock Trauma ICU, NICU, etc, etc, etc....
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    University of Tulsa Nurse Anesthetist Program

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

    Some more information after emailing the director of the program. They expect to know something mid-January. The program will be a DNP. Normal CRNA admission stuff with a BSN, 3.0 GPA, 1 year ICU,...
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    University of Tulsa Nurse Anesthetist Program

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

    A little update since the COA will be visiting the University of Tulsa this month. Pending approval by the COA, it looks like TU will look to admit their first class for the Fall of 2018. I'm not sure...
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    University of Tulsa Nurse Anesthetist Program

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

    University of Tulsa CRNA program is back on the COA website for the Fall of 2017 visit. Looks like they will visit in October of this year and the decision will be made in the spring. Looks like a...
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    University of Tulsa Nurse Anesthetist Program

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

    I haven't heard any other news. Tulsa is no longer listed on the COA website as under review for accreditation. Not sure what happened but I hope they will be under review again pretty soon. Oklahoma...
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    Lowest GPA for CRNA

    CowboyMedic posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know that a 3.0 GPA is a requirement for most CRNA schools and that some look at the last 60 hours. My question is; are there any current SRNA's that were admitted with a lower than 3.0 GPA. My...
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    What is the Registered Nurse Patient Ratio at your hospital?

    CowboyMedic replied to LinenP's topic in General Nursing

    Started in Step Down ICU where it was 1 to 3. Currently in Medical-Surgical ICU where it is 1 to 2 unless it is a hypothermic protocol or CRRT then it is 1 to 1. We try not to do 1 to 3 in our unit....
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    Nursey Compression Socks

    CowboyMedic replied to Hairstylingnurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I use a mixture of ProCompression and CEP. Both are made for running but I love them. Sometimes ProCompression has a deal where you can buy 2 and get 3 free. The codes are normally on
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    Does your ICU use CHG wipes for bathing patients?

    CowboyMedic replied to fatrabbit's topic in Critical Care

    We use them in all of our ICU's. Med Surg, Burn, and
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    Moving into ICU, but don't intend to stay

    CowboyMedic replied to crckt's topic in Critical Care

    I would be upfront with them. Let them know the reason that you want to be in ICU and that you will be a very hard worker while you are there. Luckily I had the same manager for both Step Down ICU and...
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    How long was your new employee training?

    CowboyMedic replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    Step Down ICU, 12 weeks plus Critical Care Residency classes. Spent almost a year there. Currently in my first week of Med Surg ICU orientation, haven't been given a time frame yet but most new hires...
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    Crna competitiveness

    CowboyMedic replied to jed0012's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What programs do you consider a strong program and what do you consider "puppy mills?" Never heard that term
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    TCU CRNA program for January 2017

    CowboyMedic replied to MedicRN204's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    MedicRN204, where are you at in Oklahoma? TCU is one of the schools that I have been looking at since I decided to go into nursing. CRNA is actually the reason I went into nursing. I'm at Hillcrest in...
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    Lowest GPA for CRNA

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

    I figured up my GPA since starting back to school in 2013. I have roughly at 3.5 GPA and my overall science GPA is a 3.64 (that is including my current grade in Physiology). I hope they don't just...
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    Would this burn bridges?

    CowboyMedic replied to fremme's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You have to do what you have to do. If the local program accepts you then I don't see why it would be a problem. Schools understand that it takes a lot to relocate especially if you have a family. If...
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    Union University CRNA Program

    CowboyMedic posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Is there anyone that has graduated or is currently in the program that can give some information on this school. I'm a few years away from applying but I'm trying to narrow down my choices. I like...
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    Can an ADN become a charge nurse?

    CowboyMedic replied to madsfabs's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I was training for charge nurse while I was in orientation. It is a very small unit with just 6 pts. 3 to 1 load with a tech. I step down from that role because of school but still do it part time...
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    I need advice about a reference for my application.

    CowboyMedic replied to ccuccrnap16's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    One that I can think of is Texas Christian University. You start in January and spend the Spring and Summer semester with online classes. You then start the Fall of the 1st year in Fort Worth. The...
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    USAGPAN - Army, VA or civilian route?

    CowboyMedic replied to nursewhit1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My understanding of the VA part is that you have to be employed with the VA. I couldn't find a length of time