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  1. trying to figure out my life.

    GregRN replied to chmiller1229's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind that if you move to another state you'll have to wait at least a year to qualify for "in-state" tuition of you go to a state school. Private schools are the same cost regardless.Google...

  2. My first code

    GregRN replied to christvs's topic in General Nursing

    I've been an RN for only 10 months and have been in critical care right out of school (second career). At our hospital it's mandatory that at least one MICU and one SICU nurse go to each code. My...

  3. Anesthesologist and CRNA collaboration

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

    Reading between the lines it seems that collaboration between the groups is fine so long and no one talks about the provervial elephant in the room. Everyone sees it, no one wants to talk about it,...

  4. Anesthesologist and CRNA collaboration

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

    Weak. It would be difficult because none exists as it hasn't been studied, much like your "any person off the street" analogy hasn't been studied. Saying it would be difficult to find evidence is...

  5. Tips on making that ICU bed look perfect after a bath

    GregRN replied to bluesky's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm so glad you said that. Nice to know I'm not

  6. Get to Know You Interviews

    GregRN replied to ***Bonita***'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Those are actually pretty standard interview questions, not jus "get to know you" interviews. Very few programs will pimp you on your technical knowledge when you interview. They may ask a few...

  7. Get to Know You Interviews

    GregRN replied to ***Bonita***'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What do you mean by "get to know you" interviews? Are they more like "open houses" or are they one-on-one interviews? I spent 8 years in staffing and recruiting before deciding to change careers...

  8. Anyone attending Regis?

    GregRN replied to SemperFI's topic in Colorado Nursing

    hey semperfi, i went to regis and did the accelerated bsn program. i can't say enough good things about it. as fast as it moves (61 credits in 11 months) and as much work as it is, they really do a...

  9. Anesthesologist and CRNA collaboration

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

    Some. Though it does seem more CRNA's fight for a level playing field whereas more MDA's fight to keep their thumb on CRNA's. When comparing the two CRNA's say, "SAME". MDA's say, "BETTER". It's...

  10. Washing hair w/o getting trach wet

    GregRN replied to luv2shopp85's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sage Products, Inc. makes a shampoo and conditioner all-in-one cap. Put it in the microwave for 30 seconds, put it on your patient's head (worn just like a shower cap), work it into the hair and just...

  11. Do I fit career as CRNA

    GregRN replied to Dino's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Can you explain this a little

  12. NICU or MICU

    GregRN replied to randybayrn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Randy, I've seem time and again numerous people go straight from school to the ICU and do well. You'll hear too many people who say you need med/surg first and I agree that it's nonsense. You'll...

  13. U.S. News CRNA Program Rankings?

    GregRN posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The last program rankings for CRNA programs by U.S. News and World Report came out in 2003. Does anyone know when the next one might be? Yes, I know they are very subjective. And, yes, I know that...

  14. is your state CRNA friendly?

    GregRN replied to piper_for_hire's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Colorado doesn't appear to be too CRNA friendly. No CRNA programs in Colorado, or the entire Rocky Mountain region for that matter (I know you said you aren't looking for CRNA programs, but in order...

  15. Am I too old?

    GregRN replied to ILoveHK's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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  16. metro state acc BSN program

    GregRN replied to coopsc1's topic in Colorado Nursing

    True. But there's more at work than just opening up some spots. Along with a shortage in nurses comes a shortage in nurse educators and CNS's. In addition, many hospitals are already bursting at...

  17. Interview at Boston College

    GregRN replied to lawiti's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    lawiti, did you go on your interview yet? Would you mind recapping the experience? I'm interested in the BC program but given it's newness I don't know much about it. Word of mouth is helpful....

  18. Should I skip med-surge?

    GregRN replied to B.H's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i suspect the differences in opinion you are getting have to do with the experience of the individuals you are asking. they either couldn't see themselves making that jump, or they couldn't see...

  19. acclerated BSN Program at Colorado State

    GregRN replied to lc3's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi lc3,I see the curriculum now. Be careful, as the track is not truly "accelerated". All they've done it packed extra classes into a short time period; they're still each 15 weeks long. Most...

  20. Average Salary

    GregRN replied to Beneficence's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm familiar with salary.com as I spent nine years in recruiting before deciding on a career in health care. Again, salary.com is just a ballpark resource, which is what the OP was asking for. Ask...

  21. Average Salary

    GregRN replied to Beneficence's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Don't apologize for asking a responsible question. You have every right to know average salaries for this job or any other job, whether it be in nursing or otherwise. People ask questions of average...

  22. acclerated BSN Program at Colorado State

    GregRN replied to lc3's topic in Colorado Nursing

    lc3, I have first hand experience with the school and it isn't a positive one. I think there was an AccBSN program there briefly last year but I don't see it now from their web site. The only AccBSN...

  23. 1 year ICU schools

    GregRN replied to mammothsnw's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    What, $20? $50? $100? Some even charge nothing if you apply online, and most refund it when you're accepted. I hardly think an application fee is a worthy revenue stream for colleges to be pursuing...

  24. Average Salary

    GregRN replied to Beneficence's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A resource to "ball park" many different jobs around the country:

  25. 1 year ICU schools

    GregRN replied to mammothsnw's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have to admit, I'm somewhat baffled by all the opinions regarding who is and who isn't ready for CRNA school, doled out freely by those who aren't in and have never been in a CRNA proram. I have...