ckh23

ckh23 BSN, RN

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  1. Marine Corps Reserve & Nursing School

    ckh23 replied to nishey94's topic in Government, Military

    I took off a semester in the middle of nursing school to join the reserves. Once boot camp and SOI was done, I went right back to school. Just remember if you do this while in school you are rolling...

  2. Questions about Army HPSP

    ckh23 replied to nrryan's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, you will have to be accepted to grad school first. Then you apply for the scholarship. Once accepted they will pay tuition, fees, and books. You will also get a monthly stipend. Your pay back...

  3. U.S. Army Comt Medic to Civilian World

    ckh23 replied to TheShaman's topic in Critical Care

    A trauma ICU may be a nice fit for you as

  4. How long did it take you to become a CRNA

    ckh23 replied to kateee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    12

  5. Air Force & Army HPSP CRNA

    ckh23 replied to gunrock's topic in Government, Military

    I went through the Army HPSP a couple years ago. I would ask to speak to someone above this person or contact another healthcare recruiter in a different area. I find it very hard to believe that they...

  6. Books that helped prep you prior to CRNA school?

    ckh23 replied to nurs1ng's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What I was not necessarily taught about

  7. Advice on military and graduate degree

    ckh23 replied to MavrickMan's topic in Government, Military

    After you are accepted to grad school. If you choose CRNA, most likely there will be a waiting period from the time your are accepted and the time you start. If you decide to go the HPSP route, that...

  8. Advice on military and graduate degree

    ckh23 replied to MavrickMan's topic in Government, Military

    Look into Health Professional Scholarship Program. (HPSP) when the time comes. The military will pay for you to go to a civilian school and give you a monthly stipend. You will be considered a part of...

  9. Sad Boards

    ckh23 replied to CrnaRose's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I didn't like memory master. I found more help in the sweat book and understanding concepts then memorizing random questions. Did you go to Valley? The lectures definitely help with the sweat book....

  10. Sad Boards

    ckh23 replied to CrnaRose's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Don't wait too long to take them again. A person in my class failed the first time using the same plan as you. That person took the test again a week later and passed. I would recommend focusing on...

  11. Civilian CRNA program into Military CRNA

    ckh23 replied to elliekate's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, there are a couple of different programs. There is the HPSP (health professional scholarship program) which will pay tuition, fees, books, and a monthly stipend of $2100/month for two years in...

  12. Intubation Tips

    ckh23 replied to sweetdreame's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would also add that leaning back may help. Sometimes we get so focused on the view that we are so close to the mouth it limits our view. Sometimes leaning back will give you a greater viewing areas...

  13. Torn - CRNA or not?

    ckh23 replied to FilAmICU's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Have you shadowed a CRNA yet? The whole program can be financed through loans, but your loan payments will be quite substantial when you're

  14. Causes of sudden diaphoresis

    ckh23 replied to bruto's topic in MICU, SICU

    Did it happen during the IV placement? I have had patients vagal during placement without any type of phobia. One of them actually passed out just from the needle puncturing the

  15. Military Police to Nursing...

    ckh23 replied to LadyBug0387's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I attend Villanova University, but I saved my GI Bill for my

  16. Military Police to Nursing...

    ckh23 replied to LadyBug0387's topic in Maryland Nursing

    If you know what school you want to go to, you should be able to apply online now. This will get you in the system and they will determine your eligibility. Then the VA liaison at your school will...

  17. Military CRNA vs civilian CRNA

    ckh23 replied to hollywhite59's topic in Government, Military

    Also keep in mind if you do not make it through the military CRNA program, for whatever reason, you will still be obligated to serve in the military as an

  18. Best CRNA progmas near central jersey

    ckh23 replied to Godsblessing2014's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Why not apply to all

  19. Prospects of getting a Critical Care (ICU) nursing job in the Airforce

    ckh23 replied to francoml's topic in Government, Military

    If military CRNA is your end game, you might be better off with a direct accession with the Army or the

  20. CRNA school?

    ckh23 replied to ecruz1820's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This may answer some of your questions.

  21. Navy Reserves and Post 9/11 Bill Questions

    ckh23 replied to dfh5075's topic in Government, Military

    Yes you will. You would qualify for this, but I don't think these programs pay as much as the 9/11 GI Bill.

  22. Navy Reserves and Post 9/11 Bill Questions

    ckh23 replied to dfh5075's topic in Government, Military

    Yes the 9/11 GI will pay. You have to be deployed to get the 9/11 GI Bill and the amount of time spent on deployment determines how much they will pay. There are other education programs offered if...

  23. I got in! Now what?

    ckh23 replied to ShannonScolly's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Take a vacation or just relax before school starts. There is no need to waste your time reading material ahead of time because there will plenty for you to do when you

  24. Endocrine case study r/t Cushing's syndrome

    ckh23 replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Should say "meds" not

  25. Endocrine case study r/t Cushing's syndrome

    ckh23 replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    http://livertox.nih.gov/Corticosteroids.htm This link has a chart under the background section that lists the glucocorticoid activity of decadron and prednisone. You will notice how powerful decadron...