TU RN DNP, CRNA

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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) Army CRNA FY24

    TU RN replied to antsrt4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    personal time 100%. my best friend had a copy of Duke's Anesthesia Secrets he read twice from the beginning of DCC til the start of Phase I. still has the thing - it's ***ing ruined LOL. I have a...
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) Army CRNA FY24

    TU RN replied to antsrt4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I did phase 2 at Womack on Fort Bragg, NC. every clinical site has its pros and cons which you'll be able to tease out a bit more as you progress through phase 1 and socialize with classmates. they're...
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    US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN) Army CRNA FY24

    TU RN replied to antsrt4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    haven't posted on this site in ages. I directly commissioned into the Army in 2018 and graduated USAGPAN last year. currently work at BAMC as a CRNA.
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    USAGPAN 2020

    TU RN replied to antsrt4's topic in Government, Military

    Speaking for most of the FY19 direct commission cohort, we didn't receive our orders until December. I didn't actually swear in until late December only a few days after my orders were cut. I was in...
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    Feeling lost in my nursing career

    TU RN replied to youngNurse722's topic in General Nursing

    Good advice from angelsigns. You state you wanted to be in critical care so bad. Why? What are your
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    USAGPAN 2020

    TU RN replied to antsrt4's topic in Government, Military

    Hey tridel! Good look researching USAGPAN - best kept secret in anesthesia education in the US! I applied to several civilian programs along with USAGPAN. With USAGPAN you're applying to both the...
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    USAGPAN 2020

    TU RN replied to antsrt4's topic in Government, Military

    Damn I haven't posted in a while. I remember joining this forum as a venting strategy after accepting my first Stepdown RN position out of nursing school (2013) and absolutely hating it. Here I am in...
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    University of Scranton CRNA 2019

    TU RN replied to TraumaSICURN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    During my interview day, the director told us we should hear from them before Christmas. She explained that it's later this year than years prior due to their application and revision for DNP...
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    University of Scranton CRNA 2019

    TU RN replied to TraumaSICURN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I interviewed late October. When I arrived there were 3 other people interviewing. The day started off with a presentation from two senior students followed by a presentation from the program...
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    USAGPAN 2019

    TU RN replied to pkstien's topic in Government, Military

    If my information is correct, I believe today is the last day of the Army boards. Hopefully soon we'll get another update on the status of our application/scroll. I can't see how Baylor would issue...
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    USAGPAN 2019

    TU RN replied to pkstien's topic in Government, Military

    I've made the cut as well. Congratulations
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    Documenting Ultrasound Guided PIV's

    TU RN replied to Brooksy86's topic in General Nursing

    Add one small click box that says "Ultrasound-guided" or "USG," if you absolutely must. If you are a registered nurse who places ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs, then you already know how...
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    USAGPAN 2019

    TU RN replied to pkstien's topic in Government, Military

    @Bhebe55 - LTHET (Long Term Health Education and Training) is a US Army program that takes current active duty officers and approves them to go get additional training in a job-related specialty....
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    USAGPAN 2019

    TU RN replied to pkstien's topic in Government, Military

    I was reading through the comments up until this point about less slots VS less applicants, so I looked back on the USAGPAN guidelines document on Baylor's website, under the "application deadlines"...
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    USAGPAN 2019

    TU RN replied to pkstien's topic in Government, Military

    New email from Jana @ Baylor. BREAKING: more waiting.
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    USAGPAN 2019

    TU RN replied to pkstien's topic in Government, Military

    pkstien: Again, thank you for your very helpful and relatable input on this thread. Congratulations on your recommendation and best of luck to you in the USAGPAN! I have indeed checked the USAGPAN...
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    USAGPAN 2019

    TU RN replied to pkstien's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the information pkstien and CCURNCO. Little update: got an email today from LTC Adams about setting up a Phase 2 interview. Very encouraging indeed, albeit mildly anxiety-provoking. 3 days...
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    USAGPAN 2019

    TU RN replied to pkstien's topic in Government, Military

    Hey everyone: This thread has been most helpful to me and I thank you all for your information and insight on the program. I have just completed my Baylor application (civilian) and am waiting on my...
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    Staff Nurses Who Refuse To Precept Or Teach?

    TU RN replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've never been asked to precept a new nurse so my input is limited by that. What I've heard from those that have though is that it's frustrating spending the time and attention for 8-12 weeks to have...
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    An awkward workplace conflict

    TU RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello AN it's been a while! Hope all is well with everyone here. I had an unfortunate, awkward situation with my charge nurse the other day and the way it unfolded has left a sour feeling in my...
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    What do you do when a pt goes into anaphylactic shock?

    TU RN replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    Bowel sounds. Definitely auscultate bowel sounds with anaphylaxis. Critical
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    Ethics: Brain bleed sign out AMA

    TU RN replied to Kbig2's topic in General Nursing

    To quote Denethor, Steward of Gondor: "go now and die in what way seems best to
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    What license or certificate do I need to insert and give I.V. Drugs?

    TU RN replied to heronurse's topic in General Nursing

    All you need is the RN license. Your facility's nursing orientation should include a brief demo of their IV catheters / insertion using their start kits. No need for certification or training unless...
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    Pt.s Ordering Food from Outside Hospital?

    TU RN replied to annie.rn's topic in General Nursing

    I once had a diabetic patient refuse certain quantities of insulin because "I know my body, I've been a diabetic for 30 years." Well, sir, judging by the fact that you're here for DKA and happen to be...
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    Sudden spike in INR after change in mental status

    TU RN replied to simplyme28's topic in General Nursing

    This patient needs a lot of radiation shot at her head from different angles like... yesterday. If the family wants a confident answer, then they have to accept a diagnostic workup that inspires...