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  1. Post-op TAVR's & Swans

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to sjalv's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Depends on the TAVR patient. Some come back with Swans and a-lines but some don't even come back with a

  2. CRRT and mobility

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to dec2007's topic in MICU, SICU

    No way! I sat up a CRRT patient for comfort and she almost coded. I'd outright refuse. Make whoever is telling you this call the nephrologist and get consent, then walk them herself. Seriously. I'm...

  3. CRNA vs FNP-ER

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to Ivytherapy's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you want to be a CRNA just retake chem. I was accepted into FNP school and was told over and over again it was a better decision than applying to CRNA school because of loans, moving, etc. But, I...

  4. Do crnas deserve that much salary?

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to jasy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Could you share the name of this hospital? I shadowed in Houston and this was NOT the case whatsoever. The MDA came in to give the CRNA a bathroom break once. I was thinking of moving to Houston once...

  5. CRNA School Admission Chances

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to Chris_RN_812's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Level 1 is significant for trauma only. I have never worked in a level 1 trauma center but have significant experience with ECMO, rotoprone, very high acuity patients and the only transplant center in...

  6. Level II Trauma Center MICU good for CRNA programs?

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to Spine_CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Absolutely. Congrats on the new job. Be a sponge and learn as much as you can. Good luck

  7. Why or why not CRNA?

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to AlrightMike's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My friend decided when she was 12 she was going to be a CRNA. She is graduating this year at the age of 34. I won't say don't go into it for the money but make sure you know what you're doing. You...

  8. ICU experience for CRNA

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to iwantaj0b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Level 1 trauma is not a prerequisite for CRNA school. I have never worked in one and got accepted just

  9. Did you wait to pick up OT?

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to Nurse3242's topic in Critical Care

    I started OT right away at my first job and I was very happy I did (experience as others said/I was able to see some really cool things that didn't happen often). My second job doesn't let new grads...

  10. Funniest thing you've heard in an interview

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I got asked my biggest weakness. I said chocolate. Then laughed and followed up with a legitimate answer after the interviewer picked up on it. Got the

  11. Is it still financially worth it to become CRNA?

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Great post. I shadowed 10+ CRNA's and 10+ NP's before deciding what I want to

  12. GRE for CRNA school

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to xaxxax's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    GRE The website has all the info you need. I used Magoosh to study and found it

  13. Prerequisite Question

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to teodoroc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My CRNA program did not require additional patho/pharm classes than the ones I took for my

  14. Is Chamberlain a good school for future as CRNA

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to Sapphirestarr's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Also make sure it is regionally accredited. You can call the CRNA programs and ask if they'll accept it. My school says that all BSN programs "must be fully accredited" so I'd make sure to ask, since...

  15. MSN to be more competitive?

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to kj954's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If it's a good program you'll get all the tools you need to pass the boards. I applied to 4 schools, interviewed at 4, was accepted at 4, and was not asked once how many times I took my exams. If you...

  16. Accepted Students GRE Scores

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to BHRN85's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I used Manhattan GRE and Magoosh. I was overly concerned about math because I hadn't seen any of it since college, where I read 2-3 books a week (reading my last one now since I start school in a...

  17. Accepted Students GRE Scores

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to BHRN85's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I scored a 320: 165 math, 155 verbal, and 4.0 writing. I got into the only school I applied to (I had about 8 more on my list with later application deadlines and would have applied there if I hadn't...

  18. Ask a CRNA any question you want

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    I start CRNA school in January. What's the best way to tape the eyes? (Just a joke, I think every CRNA I shadowed said they got yelled at in clinicals for taping them

  19. "Aggressive" ICU Experience

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to RachelP_CRNA2B's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I started as a new grad in an ICU that didn't have very sick patients. It was the only job offer I had. Two years later I transferred (mostly because I moved cities) to a very sick CVICU, and a year...

  20. A few questions

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to amber0627's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I had a 3.7 nursing GPA and got accepted into my top choice, a very competitive program. So, yes, high GPA but not perfect. I figured out I wanted to be a CRNA after working for 2 years in a CVICU,...

  21. Just a few questions

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to BecomingNursey's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Starting CRNA school in January. Wish I could comment on #1 but I have no idea. 2) My school says no, you cannot work PRN even. 3) I have CCRN-CSC-CMC certs and that got brought up in my interview,...

  22. RN tired of feeling like a waitress

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to sweetcindylou51's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    OP: may I ask what kind of nurse you are? I've been in a CVICU for a while, and I can say the doctors and families have a lot of respect for the nurses. I've had doctors ask my opinion (yesterday a...

  23. CRNA Resume

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to elenas34's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    On my resume I commented a lot on my charge experience, precepting experience, and drips/ventilator/invasive line experience. I got in to my top choice school and turned down an interview at the only...

  24. Ambulating a pt while on vasoactive drugs?

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to nurs1ng's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We don't have a policy on it, and it really depends on the patient. Most of the time I'll sit them at the edge and see how they feel/get a set of vitals before doing any more movement. Now if someone...

  25. Still on orientation....need a letter of recommendation

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to Brooklynn89's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't think it's wise to ask for a recommendation while on orientation. My friend transferred from PICU to our CVICU and asked for one about 2 months after getting off orientation. My boss...