[ivypetals]

Just wondering how many SRNA's tjere are out there that got to do a clinical in the OR with a CRNA? And if you did...was it helpful during the application process and also now while you are in school? Have a nice day Ivy.

[heartICU]

Originally Posted by ivypetals

Just wondering how many SRNA's tjere are out there that got to do a clinical in the OR with a CRNA? And if you did...was it helpful during the application process and also now while you are in school? Have a nice day Ivy.

Yes. It is actually required for many programs to have shadowed a CRNA for a day or two.

[EmeraldNYL]

Lots of nursing schools will give you some clinical time in the OR. So when you go, be sure to buddy up with the CRNA and ask lots of questions. I shadowed a CRNA for a few days as part of my clinical experience in the OR for nursing school, and it definitely reaffirmed by belief that I wanted to apply! Both schools I interviewed at wanted to know about my shadowing experiences.

[emtmoon1]

During the last semester of my BSN program we were required to complete a "Capstone" where we shadowed an advance practice nurse in the field of choice for 120 hours. Shadowing a CRNA for 120 hours was a great experience and was the final factor in my decision to pursue a career as a CRNA. Any time spent in the OR with a CRNA will give you a taste of what their responsibilities and skills really are. I strongly recommend this and it also goes a long way with the application process for CRNA school.

[Kiwi]

Originally Posted by emtmoon1

we were required to complete a "Capstone" where we shadowed an advance practice nurse in the field of choice for 120 hours.

Sweet!

[UCDSICURN]

Originally Posted by emtmoon1

During the last semester of my BSN program we were required to complete a "Capstone" where we shadowed an advance practice nurse in the field of choice for 120 hours. Shadowing a CRNA for 120 hours was a great experience and was the final factor in my decision to pursue a career as a CRNA. Any time spent in the OR with a CRNA will give you a taste of what their responsibilities and skills really are. I strongly recommend this and it also goes a long way with the application process for CRNA school.

Good for you! Sounds like you're in a progressive program that realizes that everyone doesn't want to be a public health nurse. The RN-BSN program I'm in now is really trying my patience with the fluffy garbage hoops they're making us go through. ...Give me the hard sciences any day..........

[ivypetals]

I'm actually doing 120 hours with the CRNA & MD...wonderful teachers...I will never be able to repay them for all the info and education they are giving me. I've already learned how to intubate! I get to do this a lot. Yikes and also how to bag/mask vent. My MD as I call him is so great...he gives me homework on the drugs and the why's of what we are doing. Its so cool. I am so excited to go to clinicals and then so hum..hum about going to work. I will get to log a total of 240 hours with these 2 guys and hope that goes a long way with my application. I'm keeping a journal per the MD's advise about techniques I like, don't like and my experiences. One of the other nurses ask him why he gave me homework...his response was...she's going to CRNA school and she's going to be ready as it reflects on me! So how cool is it that I have free reign of the OR!
ivy

Originally Posted by emtmoon1

During the last semester of my BSN program we were required to complete a "Capstone" where we shadowed an advance practice nurse in the field of choice for 120 hours. Shadowing a CRNA for 120 hours was a great experience and was the final factor in my decision to pursue a career as a CRNA. Any time spent in the OR with a CRNA will give you a taste of what their responsibilities and skills really are. I strongly recommend this and it also goes a long way with the application process for CRNA school.

[athomas91]

ivypetals - may want to keep that information on the down low once you start as an SRNA... your clinical site will want you green (so they can take credit LOL!!!)
this is not absolutely the case - just be cautious.
Andrea

[apaisRN]

True, athomas. Also it will not buy you popularity among your classmates and teachers to sound like a know-it-all. Tell people you have a great understanding of the CRNA role from all that exposure, but not that you already know how to intubate, etc etc.

[ivypetals]

I'm not in a progressive program...I'm just a hussler trying to go to CRNA school and I find a way to jump through the hoop to benefit myself...it never hurts to ask....or beg if it gets you what and where you want....everyone else is doing health dept stuff...I begged my instructor and the hospital to let me do this and just lucked out with an awesome MD who really loves to teach. I do public health stuff....as I'm preoping them!

Originally Posted by UCDSICURN

Good for you! Sounds like you're in a progressive program that realizes that everyone doesn't want to be a public health nurse. The RN-BSN program I'm in now is really trying my patience with the fluffy garbage hoops they're making us go through. ...Give me the hard sciences any day..........