Lana_K

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1. CRNA mentorship

   Lana_K replied to ChanRamos's topic in CRNA

   Mentoring is great, especially if it is beneficial to get into CRNA school. I was fortunate enough to get through mentorship program at my hospital to get 82 hours of shadowing. To be honest with you: they are right in part "anesthesia 98% boredom". ...

2. USAGPAN 2021

   Lana_K replied to Bonnie Bailey's topic in Government

   Hey guys, Don't want to be a bummer, but what about they are waiting for an end of this FY to announce? Budgeting and all ....

3. USAGPAN 2021

   Lana_K replied to Bonnie Bailey's topic in Government

   You, guys!! I don't know what I would do in this situation. I remember waiting for NCLEX results: I almost got a heart attack, a stroke, seizure, anything you can possibly imagine. It was a torture and then I went to sleep, woke up and here is my RN ...

4. VA Proficiency Nurse II to III help

   Lana_K replied to Greenbay2932's topic in Government

   Hi guys, I got this email recently. If you are a member of NNOC/NNU you can attend this training. Hope this will help. "I'm happy to announce that we will be holding VA Division Proficiency Training on Saturday, September 26th at 1:30pm Eastern/...

5. USAGPAN 2021

   Lana_K replied to Bonnie Bailey's topic in Government

   Brian, Thanks for the info! Good luck and have fun during program! When do you start?

6. USAGPAN 2021

   Lana_K replied to Bonnie Bailey's topic in Government

   Congratulations Brian! Can you, please, briefly describe the process for VA applicants, where to start, what and where send the papers, anything I can do extra or in advance to increase my chances as VA and to speed up the process, etc. Any tips will...

7. USAGPAN 2021

   Lana_K replied to Bonnie Bailey's topic in Government

   Hi Brian, I will apply, eventually, I'm still trying to get to ICU. I have shadowed couple CRNAs at my VA, who went through this program. They are so encouraging. Are you applying already? What VA are you from?

8. VA Proficiency Nurse II to III help

   Lana_K replied to Greenbay2932's topic in Government

   Smilleyza, I wish I could help, I just got promoted to Nurse II. I wish you the best.

9. USAGPAN 2021

   Lana_K replied to Bonnie Bailey's topic in Government

   Hi! How was it? I'm sure you nailed it!!

10. VA Proficiency Nurse II to III help

    Lana_K replied to Greenbay2932's topic in Government

    Kristi, check your email.

11. VA Proficiency Nurse II to III help

    Lana_K replied to Greenbay2932's topic in Government

    I was denied in collaboration, appealed and was granted. We have Promote committee who help a lot with this stuff. So, one of the members gave me a feedback. " *Uses group process to identify, analyze and resolve care problems. *Educates colleagues...

12. USAGPAN 2021

    Lana_K replied to Bonnie Bailey's topic in Government

    lindswolf, I emailed to the program coordinator, here what she replied "There is NO age limit for VA applicants : ) Typically the biggest hurdle for VA applicants is having a competitive GRE score: 300 Combined (verbal + quantitative) or higher (to...

13. USAGPAN 2021

    Lana_K replied to Bonnie Bailey's topic in Government

    Oh, enjoy your trip!!! So sad that you did such hard work to start your new endeavor and have to stop now.

14. USAGPAN 2021

    Lana_K replied to Bonnie Bailey's topic in Government

    I'm in Tampa, FL. Our ICUs don't hire without critical care experience, unless you are selected for CC Internship program which God knows when will be open. According to nursing ed it's up the the managers when to open the program. And according to t...

15. USAGPAN 2021

    Lana_K replied to Bonnie Bailey's topic in Government

    Hi lindswolf, I'm planning to apply through VA, but for 2022. I still have to get to the ICU which is a pain in a neck and I have limited time due to my age. Will see.