WakingLife

WakingLife

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  1. What you wish you would have known...

    WakingLife posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi there, I am starting NA school in Aug. 2006 (Georgetown). I am counting down the days- really, counting them down. (as a side note, I think there should be some sort of "ticker" countdown thing for...

  2. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

    WakingLife replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    After muddling through the websites....here's what I think I am going to do. Everything up front. Federal money- the $18,500. GradPLUS through Wachovia up to the cost of attendance, $35,000...I know...

  3. What to wear (for women)?

    WakingLife replied to RNNJ's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Georgetown! My number one pick. I am so excited, counting down the

  4. What to wear (for women)?

    WakingLife replied to RNNJ's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks!!! I am sooo

  5. What to wear (for women)?

    WakingLife replied to RNNJ's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am not interviewing anymore. I was accepted for Fall 2006. (Probably my good looking pores, Ha!) I agree that you have to feel comfortable in whatever you wear. I am usually not comfortable in any...

  6. What to wear (for women)?

    WakingLife replied to RNNJ's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree with the 2 piece pant suit option. If you are short (as I am)...Petite Sophisticate has great suits! I think you have to also put some thought into what you will be doing during the interview....

  7. interview

    WakingLife replied to dfk's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The interview consists of presentation by the faculty, tour of the campus, lunch with current students and interview itself. Some people are asked clinical questions, but I think also they are really...

  8. Vasoactive drugs

    WakingLife posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This is probably kind of a dumb question but I was just wondering what is considered a vasoactive drug? Is is pretty much the drugs that have the primary effects of working on cardiac function/...

  9. End of Life

    WakingLife posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I feel like in ICU we deal with this issue frequently but I don't see very much about it on the discussion board...Just curious about end of life issues. When family decides to withdraw care, what are...

  10. Vasoactive drugs

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

    You are absolutely right. I'll look it up online. Sorry for this post, the topic has taken an interesting turn. But I did learn a little more about Diprivan

  11. Interviews in General

    WakingLife posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have noticed that there are quite a few requests for interview information. And while there is useful information in frequently asked questions and a search of the forum provides even more info, I...

  12. Interviews in General

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

    givin' it one more go

  13. Interviews in General

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

    I see a lot of questions about CRNA graduate school interviews and that is also my interest. I agree with you about preparation! I thought it would be helpful to compile info after seeing a similar...

  14. Use of techs (UAPs) in ICU/CCU

    WakingLife replied to TamaraRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    We have one or two techs for 19 patients. Our techs help with turning, transport, stocking, EKGs, IVs, vital signs for stepdown patients, blood sugar checks, and baths. I am sure there are a few more...

  15. End of Life

    WakingLife replied to WakingLife's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for the responses. I was just curious how others dealt with the issue. I worked in ER for a few years and I am fairly new to ICU. Honestly, I have never had to deal with withdrawl of care...

  16. 13 more shifts until I become a SRNA!

    WakingLife replied to jenniek's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Charlotte's a really fun place to live. I assume you are going to UNCC. There are some nice townhouses in the university area, off of Mallard Creek. Between Prosperity/ Mallard Creek Church and...

  17. CRNA hopeful with a random degree

    WakingLife posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just wanted to get some thoughts on this situation. I am applying to graduate school (CRNA of course) and I have my BSN but I also have another degree, Associate Degree in Art, post nursing. So, I can...