CamillusRN BSN

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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

    CamillusRN posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good luck to everyone applying to Newman University's DNAP 2024 cohort! In the words of CRNA Jon Lowrance (Anesthesia Guidebook podcast), competition among applicants ends once CRNA school begins. To...
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    Nursing Project

    CamillusRN replied to Student Nurse123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1.What is your educational background, position or role? I'm an open-heart ICU and OR nurse applying to CRNA programs. I first obtained an ADN degree and bridged to my BSN. 2. Why did you...
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    ASPIRING CRNA

    CamillusRN replied to pat246's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CSPA is an amazing resource! Strongly encourage you to find their podcast at the very least, but look into their paid memberships as well if you need any support getting your application / interview...
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    Losing my sleep

    CamillusRN replied to Manjeet's topic in General Nursing

    The purpose of a flush is primarily to make sure medication is fully administered and doesn't sit in the line and become a source of infection, embolus, or form precipitate in the presence of another...
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    I haven't heard anything yet
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    Newman's admin assistant has been my point of contact so
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    Unfortunately I'm not surprised based on what I gather from the Newman alumni I work with. I'm not holding my breath for a review to be honest due to the program's current
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    I got a no-interview email and requested an application review. My CRNA mentors were surprised as I was that I didn't get an opportunity to interview as they had helped guide my progress and...
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    Congratulations!
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    The situation at Newman has grown increasingly complicated - lots of moving pieces. Can't get into the details but don't give up quite
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    Me too - it's all about moving on and bouncing back! Did you apply to other
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    Pursuing a career as a CRNA is no easy road. Sometimes the answer isn't what you hoped for. Bouncing back and fighting for your goal even harder the next time can only prove your determination and...
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    One of the blessings of working with an anesthesiology group for the past couple of years is watching the passion many CRNAs and physician anesthesiologists have for mentoring future anesthesia...
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    In your interview you may be asked what being a CRNA means to you. If you shadowed a CRNA or know a CRNA, you have a fairly good idea about what a CRNA does within the operating room. What about...
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    I'm not 100% sure. Here's their "meet the faculty" page - I don't see any past academic positions listed ?‍♂️
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    I think two or three weeks ago. It was an "effective immediately" kind of situation. BrittG probably has more insight into that situation. Lots of compounding factors at play both within and outside...
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    They are still processing applications; their assistant director leaving left them very short handed. Don't give up hope
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    Great now I'm getting a rush of catecholamines whenever my phone rings in addition to checking my email
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    Part of the EI portion of the interview may be on how you feel when you perform mental calisthenics before, during, and after a high stakes/high stress situation. Below is a link to a self-test from...
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    Part of the EI portion of the interview may include recalling a failure and how you responded to it. Below is a podcast from the Sound Physicians critical care group on "Failing Well.” What is the...
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    One of my mentors who is a Newman CRNA alum told me if you know the med down to the receptor level they probably will ask about cellular conformation change to keep going down that road. You're not...
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    If you guys are willing to make the investment Picmonic has an advanced practice provider learning platform that goes deep into Gi/Gq/Gs receptor subunits and breaks receptor action down pretty well....
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    Nervous is good - the CRNA I was talking about told me if I feel the interview went well it's not a good sign. The goal is to not only to assess how much I know, but to also show me the massive amount...
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    Planning on the longest 30 minutes of my life LOL! I know one of the CRNAs on the panel is hardcore cardiac clinical so if that's your wheelhouse brush up haha! He's super intimidating at first but...
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    Newman University DNAP CRNA 2024

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

    Precepting and teaching students every chance I get and following the critical care literature on podcasts. Keeps my edge fresh if I'm consciously making sure I'm understanding what I'm teaching about...