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i don't think school matter as much as much as gpa. i think columbia reqiures 1 years of icu experience as a rn. they prefer 2yrs in cticu or a surgical icu or adult icu unit. have good reference and be well rounded

I am again exploring the NP track ... esp ACNP... not really interest in primary care. been a nurse for over 5yrs and most of that been in critical care. It seem the NP's field is over saturated, np's are in competition with Pa's and MD's and wondering will i get a pay cut as an np. Are Acute care NP satisfied with there jobs and would u take up this track again? Which school in the east coast would u recommend

Admission criteria include for columbia: Current New York State nursing license or eligibility Bachelor's degree in nursing from an NLN or CCNE accredited program Minimum of one year experience in an intensive care setting Satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) An undergraduate course in statistics A physical assessment course Two semesters of Chemistry (at least one organic course) and one semester of physics Three references attesting to the applicant's academic ability and potential Personal goal statement that is congruent with program goals (two pages, double-spaced, 12 pt. font) Resume or Curriculum Vitae If u meet the requirements the hardest thing is paying for it.

Anybody can get into columbia with a competative gpa,interview well, and meet their requirement. downstate i believe got suspended for prob. with there clinical sites.

maybe ur crna program can assist u on ur option. what program did u grad from?

There are 2 program in nyc columbia u and downstate( which is suspended until 2009) to get ur master after molloy. There are a couple of school in nj umdnj and sacred heart i think but not sure u can commute. there are a couple of school upstate but not commutable from nyc. not sure which one easier to get into but columbia is pricey in nyc.

I heard hazing more times in small programs with one or two hospitals. They tend to pick the one or two that is different from the rest of the class as a target. Choose ur school wisely or u maybe sry and lose lots of money and time.

yea I heard of people offered the option to withdraw or else also. I heard that u become one of the untouchable and no other school will ever want u. It tough u wasted lot on money, time, and effort. But some people say it a lie and u may find a school that is a better fit. Ur guess is as good as minds

Very motiviated and interested nurse working in A ICU in the Bronx is looking to shadow a CRNA in NYC or CT area please. I have both CT and NY RN licences.:bowingpur:bow::nurse:

I just want to know what the most effective way to study for these exam. any advice or tips would be appreciated:bow:

Congrads!!!! i took that test and well it was harder than then the ccrn that for sure. I took the paper test wont find out the results until six weeks. I work in icu and i wished i had more cardiac experience like you have now. What did you think really help pass? I agree the CD from AACN could have been better to prep for the exam. Im crossing my finger that my guessing help lol and congrad again

if u can find someone please give me a call gonna take this in april

never said it prevent me from getting a job in fact our nurse manager is part of a minority group i saying the fellow nurses seems to make the process of working there easier for some than other. It appears to me that those that they help happen to be of caucasion descent. e.g we had a nurse from other deptment worrking they practically beg her to come back for ot and no one ever bother asking me. In fact, the schedule has not even been posted yet.

The Nurse Who Made That Comment To Me Sincerely Apoligize For It And We Work It Out. But In An Ethinical Mixes Healthcare Enviroment Question Like This Will Come Up .

i had a co worker say to me she " we should not hire my ethinic group because we don't like to work new year. and that this not my country this is America." are there any other minorities finding it difficult work in the units and they feel it would be easier if they were "right'" nurse or they were in other units

please not suprised at all i got the cold shoulder for just thinking of taking the ccrn. No that i pass i not trying not to tell anyone

what GRE prep course id u take and did u find it helpful for that test. i may have to repeat the test

yes i just past yesterday exam was tough. used a dvd from aacn and thier book. also had some of laura material. I just have over 1 year experience but i had to go over the materail several times

beside nti any other good critical care conference that occurs annually or frequently. would not mind if the conference is located in a nice place; does not have to be in the U.S. I really want dynamic speakers and want to expand my knowledge base. been in ICU for almost a year so want to understand a little more about what going on. Thank U all ur assistance is greatly appreciated.

Congradulation i glad u pass u deserve a hand clap. :balloons:

I WISH U ALL THE BEST JUST TELL ME HOW IT GOES....

been an icu nurse for about a year. A co-worker told about tapes from nancy townsend but I think they are a bit pricey... money a bit tight now... well anyway has anyone heard of her. I will try to make the sacrifice? would also appreciated anything that would be helpful for me to do well in this test ....expecially if it is cost effective.

well the book i trust the most next to me at the bedside is kathy white fast fact for adult critical care must admit it worth every cents. Not sure if it concentrate on head to toe assesment but i found every thing i need in that book