Beachie27

It was hard on my relationship at first, but I set specific times for sleep. It really helps. The day of my first shift, I wake up our norm time (7-8am) and spend time together in the morning, the I go upstairs and go to bed for a nap from 1-5pm. I get up at 5pm, shower, leave by 6pm. Work 645p-715a. If I have another shift the next day, I come home and eat breakfast with my husband and then go straight to bed. Then up at 5 for the same routine. If I don't have to work, I come home and eat breakfast, go straight to bed, and get up at 1pm then I have the entire day with my kids and hubby. And most likely, since I only slept until 1, I will be tired by 10-11pm and be in bed with everyone else. I enjoy working nights. There are so many benefits. But you have to make it work for your personal life too. Can you put your shifts together (3-4 12 he shifts in a row) that way you can have 5-6 day stretches off? I'd try to do that.

Turning obese, vented patients every 2 hrs. Worst. And switching over to all new IV tubing after a PICC is placed.

We sure did!!!!

Awesome! Your experience sounds perfect! Defintely keep me posted! [email protected]

What experience do you have? I'm super anxious!!! Where are you located?

Hey! It's nice to hear from someone who is applying to the post masters 2017 class. I haven't heard anything yet.

Wow! That's awesome! I live about 10-15 minutes south of Kent General. I love Christiana. It's an amazing hospital and I know the cardiac surgeons because they come to Beebe and cover call sometimes (Banbury, Nguyen, Blackwell*my favorite*).

Im excited to get back in the OR. I'm still casual in the CVOR and take call to keep up my OR skills. I love learning in the ICU, but thank good was it's only temporary...it's definitely not my thing doing floor nursing, though I'm thankful for the experience I'm gaining. I'm glad to hear that it has benefited you so much having OR experience. Did you commute to class? Or live in center city? I live in Delaware, so I would take advantage of clinicals at Kent, AI and Christiana! If I don't get in this year, I will be re-submitting my application for 2018. Seems so far away :/

Hi. I just attended Drexel's open house yesterday. I absolutely love the school. I have everything submitted for entrance in 2017. How long after the application deadline did you hear back for an interview? I too am an OR nurse (8 years including CVOR) and will have 2 years ICU/CVICU by the start of the program. It was funny to hear the two students who were in their first quarter at drexel talk about how difficult it is to learn the machines and OR routines (sterility, functionality, etc), when all of that comes second nature to me. I know that experience will be beneficial if I get in. Any advice on studying the material? I also will be doing the post masters program. Christina

I think having the CCRN is a very important thing to have on your resume. I'm going to take the test next year. You're in the right place to get the experience you need. I would continue to focus on getting more experience, but also look into taking some advanced classes that can go toward your crna degree. I have taken advanced adult and pediatric health assessment courses, advanced pharmacology, and also have my MSN classes which includes statistics, research and ethics. I think doing so will help set you apart from other applicants. I'm hopeful for an interview, but by no means expect it to be easy. I'm up against very qualified people. It's what you do above and beyond that sets you apart. Go to the open houses. Ask specifically what they're looking for. Talk to current students or alumni. Don't rush it. Experience is irreplaceable. Good luck! And keep me posted!

I just spoke to one of the crna's I work with and she is going to write me one. She also graduated from Drexel 3 years ago. So it may help! Thank you!

No. It wouldn't be an issue getting one. Do you think this would benefit me?

I have recently applied to Drexel, Villanova, Upenn and Jefferson's CRNA programs. I'm super anxious to hear back. Experience: 8 years in OR 5 years CVOR currently in CVICU/ICU (will have 2 years by the start of the program) ACLS CNOR MSN GPA 3.6 sigma theta tau member great letters of recommedation from anesthesiologists and surgeons I work with. I also have already spoken with Wells Fargo and have everything I can submitted for my medcap loan to pay for my schooling. Do do you think I have a chance of getting an interview?! I want this so badly! Woo! If anyone has gotten accepted to these schools I'd love to hear from you! Thanks!

I have recently applied to Drexel, Villanova, Upenn and Jefferson's CRNA programs. I'm super anxious to hear back. Experience: 8 years in OR 5 years CVOR currently in CVICU/ICU (will have 2 years by the start of the program) ACLS CNOR MSN GPA 3.6 sigma theta tau member great letters of recommedation from anesthesiologists and surgeons I work with. Do do you think I have a chance of getting an interview?! I want this so badly! Woo! If anyone has gotten accepted to these schools is love to hear from you! Thanks!