WillResuscForCookies

WillResuscForCookies has 21 years experience.

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1. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2024 application

   WillResuscForCookies replied to nursecop92's topic in SRNA

   I'm not sure what you heard, but there haven't been any leadership changes during the last 2-1/2 years. Our program director is retiring later this year, but we have six other full-time faculty (including our department chair) plus a handful of adjun...

2. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2024 application

   WillResuscForCookies replied to nursecop92's topic in SRNA

   @registerednursejas, they update/alter the application and interview process on an annual basis. So, no one can really tell you what type of questions will be asked. I'd just prepare for it like you would any other anesthesia program interview.

3. AGNP to CRNA

   WillResuscForCookies replied to AGNP_QT's topic in SRNA

   I have a classmate who was an ANCP when he applied to our program. That being said, he had a few years of experience as an APP in an ICU setting, and before that was an ICU nurse for five years. I suspect that whether or not a program will excep...

4. Staffing Ratios and a big reason that they'll not likely happen soon

   WillResuscForCookies replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Hopeful things will change one day. I've worked both with and without ratios, and my anecdotal experience has been that the difference in not just safety, but provider mental health, job satisfaction, and longevity is dramatic.

5. Dangers of open ICU?

   WillResuscForCookies replied to Aloe_sky's topic in General Nursing

   Oh, this gets me right in the feels. I started in an open ICU as a new grad after completing my "senior synthesis" there, and it was all I knew. I've since worked in a handful of closed ICUs and much prefer the latter.

6. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2024 application

   WillResuscForCookies replied to nursecop92's topic in SRNA

   My educated guess is that it's essential for a competitive application. I'm a current student, and looking at the company I'm in... it's doubtful anyone here isn't a CCRN.

7. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2024 application

   WillResuscForCookies replied to nursecop92's topic in SRNA

   I've talked to at least a few classmates whose GPAs were less than 3.5. They took graduate-level nursing courses (and got As) to boost their application, and/or addressed it in their cover letter. Take that opportunity to paint the picture of the stu...

8. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2024 application

   WillResuscForCookies replied to nursecop92's topic in SRNA

   No, I'm seldom on here and I guess I don't have enough history.

9. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2024 application

   WillResuscForCookies replied to nursecop92's topic in SRNA

   No, just answer the question they’re asking. If you want to highlight some of those other items, then you can use your CV’s cover letter to do that.

10. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2023

    WillResuscForCookies replied to Tee Ghee's topic in SRNA

    I'm sorry, but I'm newly back on AllNurses and don't have enough post history (15) to DM. You can try sending one to me, or ask your question here.

11. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2024 application

    WillResuscForCookies replied to nursecop92's topic in SRNA

    This is entirely anecdotal, but my understanding is that they have admitted applicants with less competitive GPAs who distinguished themselves in other ways. You mentioned post-graduate coursework, which I'll assume means college courses after y...

12. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2023

    WillResuscForCookies replied to Tee Ghee's topic in SRNA

    Current student here, just checking in to see if there are any lingering questions. Looking forward to meeting you all in January.

13. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2024 application

    WillResuscForCookies replied to nursecop92's topic in SRNA

    I'm a current student and will check back periodically if people have questions. Cannot recommend the program enough. I had the option to go elsewhere, and am so grateful I chose VCU.

14. Rush University CRNA 2021

    WillResuscForCookies replied to Drc40's topic in SRNA

    @TI_ICURN_NYC I just requested to join as well. Not active enough on here to send PMs, if you want to message me then I can give you my name.

15. Dedicated Trauma Nurses in the ED

    WillResuscForCookies replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    The ED I worked in most recently has a dedicated trauma lead nurse 24/7, and a dedicated trauma support nurse from 0900 to 2300. You read that right, two RNs on days/evenings whose role is managing traumas when we have them and resourcing the rest of...