NICU_RN_CN

NICU_RN_CN

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  1. taken boards max. times and failed

    NICU_RN_CN replied to Jax13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well I do know first hand since I am a CRNA. I have worked with AA's and AA students. They are typically behind the ball. Due to a lack of experience. JWK I am so happy you can assume what I know and...

  2. taken boards max. times and failed

    NICU_RN_CN replied to Jax13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    We are held to the same standards as our PEERS!!! I am just as competent as an anesthesiologist. I wont get started on

  3. Just took CRNA boards - help

    NICU_RN_CN replied to bonol15226's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    PASSED my

  4. Why would you place a OGT and give zofran in the middle of a surgery?

    NICU_RN_CN replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I give all my patients Zofran in the OR intraop. OGT for big ABD cases and as well as Laparascopic cases. The patient might have gastroparesis secondary to Diabetes. Reglan & pepcid preop would be...

  5. Is it true that CRNA programs want at least 5 years of experience?.....

    NICU_RN_CN replied to JoeAnaesthesia's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I had 6 years before I started CRNA school. But I know many people that were accepted with 1-2

  6. taken boards max. times and failed

    NICU_RN_CN replied to Jax13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    As of this year you can take the test 4 times within a year period up to 2 years for a total of 8 times. See

  7. Loneliness in the O.R.

    NICU_RN_CN replied to Ken83's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have never felt lonely in the OR. You have alot of interaction with the staff in the room. Yes you wont be interacting with other CRNA's that much but thats

  8. Just took CRNA boards - help

    NICU_RN_CN replied to bonol15226's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Took my boards saturday. Stopped at 100. Waiting for the

  9. Gooding Institute

    NICU_RN_CN replied to blee1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am a senior student here at Gooding now. My class has 13, we started with 15. The current junior class has 18 people and the interviewing class for next year will be 18 as well. You will receive...

  10. Gooding Institute Interview

    NICU_RN_CN replied to crnahopeful32's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am sure you did fine at

  11. Gooding Institute

    NICU_RN_CN replied to blee1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Where do you

  12. Gooding Institute Interview

    NICU_RN_CN replied to crnahopeful32's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am sure you'll do fine here at

  13. Gooding Institute

    NICU_RN_CN replied to blee1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I attend Gooding now. Its the best choice I could have ever

  14. Parm Question

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

    You have to be careful answering interview questions with elaborate answers. I know you want to make a good impression but, it usually doesn't make you look any smarter and you will be asked about...

  15. acceptance stigma?

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

    Congrats endorphinrush! I was fortunate all of my coworkers were really excited for me last year when I started

  16. gpa 3.2

    NICU_RN_CN replied to garfieldrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My GPA overall was 3.3. Last 60 hours 3.65. Math and Science GPA was 3.8. GRE 940. MAT 68. After working in the ICU for 5 years, I applied for 2 years in a row to UAB and got interviews but did not...

  17. school time blues....

    NICU_RN_CN replied to changed1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Its all hard no matter where you go but keep your head up and study hard. We can all make it. In my first semester we have didactic 4 days a week 8-5 and clinicals on wed 0330-1400 for hearts and...

  18. laryngospasm and peds Succs dose.

    NICU_RN_CN replied to SRNA312's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    We use positive pressure to break the spasm as well. It has worked for

  19. Intaoperative awareness

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

    That book and the women who wrote it has caused a great deal of overexageration regarding recall/awareness. I am a SRNA rght now and we have been lectured on awareness. Many people do not think that...

  20. SNRA newbies

    NICU_RN_CN replied to berry's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey berry, Glad to hear everything is going good up there. Nothing much going on down here. Can't wait to start in August. Any one else on here going to Goodings? Keep me posted Berry. Later,

  21. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    NICU_RN_CN replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    My Hopital pays 25 cents more for your BSN. RN BSN is placed on your ID. It really doesnt matter to me though. Ill have CRNA on my ID

  22. Critical care unit for a new graduate?

    NICU_RN_CN replied to Sabrina1's topic in Nursing Career

    Dont worry, if you want to work in the Critical Care atmosphere you will do fine. It is one of the best experiences I have ever

  23. Any good advice for someone starting into an SICU unit?

    NICU_RN_CN replied to nursing 101's topic in MICU, SICU

    Know your drugs and pay close attention to your pt. Dont always trust your monitors. The ICU setting is a really great environment and where I have worked we are always a close knit group and never...

  24. A cute way to remember some lab values.

    NICU_RN_CN replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Students

    Aw! Come on Guys it is cute! But yes know why the values are

  25. University of Phoenix Online for BSN

    NICU_RN_CN replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    After I completed my ADN I attended the Universirt of South Alabama's RN-BSN online. You can get more info at the website:http://www.southalabama.edu/nursing/rn_to_bsn_program_information.htm I...