sweetdreame BSN, RN

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    What do you love about your DNP progran?

    sweetdreame replied to christvs's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I love the small class size (15)...we are already like family. I love that my program wants us to be really well-rounded, so I have taken classes in healthcare policy, informatics, culturally...
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    RAnking of CRNA school

    sweetdreame replied to icu2crna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Most schools worth their salt will have board pass rates posted on their website. If not, call the school. Unfortunately, I was recently at the Texas Board of Nursing meeting for a school...
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    RAnking of CRNA school

    sweetdreame replied to icu2crna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The competition was intense. I left the interview feeling pretty demoralized and thinking there was no way I got in. When I interviewed I thought there would be a few I could immediately (mentally)...
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    Feeling hopeless about future after only 6 weeks into Nursing school

    sweetdreame replied to YourLocalAsian's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Have you actually shadowed a CRNA, because actually the basics are quite similar. If you really do hate being an ICU nurse, I would question the choice to be a CRNA because they aren't the same, but...
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    Triple Lumen Cath anatomy

    sweetdreame replied to NurseCollins799's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I don't understand the rationale of flushing before drawing the
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    Feeling hopeless about future after only 6 weeks into Nursing school

    sweetdreame replied to YourLocalAsian's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes! I love this! I was an ER nurse and an ICU nurse before I even thought about going to CRNA school. I have several classmates who started out with CRNA as a goal. But, something you will learn...
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    Non-nursing major graduate wants DNP!

    sweetdreame replied to AshleyPCA's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Ashley, You have to be licensed as a registered nurse to get into any NP or DNP program. There are foundations of nursing and basic nursing skills you will learn in nursing school. Also, you need...
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    RAnking of CRNA school

    sweetdreame replied to icu2crna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am a student at Baylor. Baylor's program ranked high on the U.S. News and World Report, but it also has a fantastic program. If I were you, I would consider all factors when applying. The...
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    Jane Fitch MD, prior CRNA, now Anesthesiologist elected president ASA

    sweetdreame replied to puppies'n kittens's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am a lowly SRNA and really probably shouldn't even be posting to this thread. I am sure you have many valuable experiences during your 30 year career, and could certainly teach me a lot! The...
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    Trauma Surgical ICU

    sweetdreame replied to aerorunner80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have experience in CV and Trauma. I got more CV questions in my interview, but I do not discount my Trauma foundation. I think trauma experience is GREAT. The absolute only reservation I would...
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    CRNA prerequisites

    sweetdreame replied to samantha139's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I took all chemistry classes at community college. In fact, I was able to discuss my situation with the chair of the department and when I made an "A" in Inorganic Chemistry I, he let me into OChem...
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    crna loan payment plan after graduation

    sweetdreame replied to amber2brnbsnmsncrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I will probably have >$160 when I graduate from Baylor. If you live on your previous ICU RN salary and save, it can be quickly paid off. It is scary, but it is absolutely worth it. It definitely...
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    TCU CRNA starting January 2014

    sweetdreame posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello All! I just confirmed that they got all of my application documents...now the wait begins! Has anyone else applied to TCU?
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    TCU CRNA starting January 2014

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

    I got my interview letter
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    Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    sweetdreame replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I worked in Labor and Delivery I was talking to a patient after she had experienced a pretty rough labor. I was discussing post-delivery care with her and started education about birth control...
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    More $$/hr for CCRN?

    sweetdreame replied to cabgnurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    At my facility in Texas we get paid an extra $1/hr for CCRN and $0.50/hr for BSN. They do not reimburse for the cost of the test, but you easily make up the difference with the pay increase. Hope...