CCRN_CSC_0710

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1. How do you study in CRNA School?

   CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to give em zzzs's topic in SRNA

   I really like Quizlet as well. You can copy pictures into it too so you can study diagrams. Towards the end of didactic I started studying in 30 minute sessions--30 minute intense studying followed by a 5 minute break. After 2ish hours I'd take a 15 ...

2. How many hours per week do you commit to your schooling?

   CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to icuCCRNurse's topic in SRNA

   In July I averaged 45 hours a week in clinical, then 35 of studying (~5 a night, even week nights). August average was 62 hours a week, still studying about 35 a week (more on Saturday/Sunday). TBD what September will bring.

3. To all the ladies....

   CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to cvru_rn_13's topic in SRNA

   That's perfect. I wore a light colored suit and flats because I'm incapable of walking in heels, but most people were in heels. Most men were in suits with jackets and ties, if that gives you any idea. Good luck!

4. As a CRNA, Can You Still Pick Up RN Shifts?

   CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to PMHNP2023's topic in SRNA

   I have no desire to place Foley's anymore, but in clinical I inserted more NGs (not counting OGs) in my first month than I did in 5 years as a CVICU RN. The skills you use as a CRNA are so much different (and more advanced) than the skills you use as...

5. Getting an MPH before CRNA school

   CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to RnoRN's topic in SRNA

   If you want to be a CRNA, don't waste your money on another degree. It won't improve admission chances. As far as shadowing, contact the anesthesia department at your hospital and see what they say. That's usually the easiest way to shadow.

6. CRNA Hours

   CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to William2's topic in CRNA

   You might want to stay as an RN. I've never met someone with 6 on 6 off.

7. BSN or MSN

   CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to mpzell's topic in SRNA

   Not a single person in my class has an MSN.

8. Before going to CRNA school

   CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to edvaz90's topic in SRNA

   I'd sugggest contacting the program director especially since you already know which specific schools you want to apply to. I remember attending an information session when I was applying and someone asked this question, and the program director said...

9. How Did You Choose Your Program?

   CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to skippysrna's topic in SRNA

   To be honest every student has those bad days and buyer's remorse. CRNA school sucks to put it bluntly. Right now all you can do is work hard and become a CRNA. I chose my school based on location and what was best for my husband. The cost of living...

10. First in my family to go to college... Hoping to become a CRNA

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to CLEnurse12's topic in SRNA

    A 3.5 is really not that bad. What was your BSN GPA? I had a classmate who had like a 2.5 in her bio degree and then a 3.8 in nursing school. She had a lot of experience (8 years in the ICU) but she got in the first time she applied. If your schools...

11. Preferred ICU exp, in your opinion

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to RNthenDoc's topic in SRNA

    I'd personally take the one I'm interested in more. We have many people in my program with only medical ICU backgrounds. I also feel like if you're not interested in CVICU you (no offense intended!) won't be a very good nurse. We had a nurse who swit...

12. Very interested in CRNA school, tips on getting in/advice well appreciated

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to dm27's topic in SRNA

    One of my classmates had a C in organic chemistry and applied anyways, but was not accepted (nor even granted an interview) the first time, and our program told her that was why because she did not meet the minimum requirements. She retook that one c...

13. CRNA after NP masters

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to simbaman's topic in SRNA

    A lot of the "post masters CRNA" programs you're referring to are, more likely than not, programs for a DNP for people who are already CRNAs (i.e. have a master's in anesthesia). An NP in all of the programs I looked at would have to take the exact s...

14. Acetaminophen use, liver damage, and ICU

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to FerrousVirago's topic in Critical

    Was the acetaminophen scheduled or PRN?

15. Neuro ICU vs. Transplant ICU for CRNA School

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to Chelse.RN's topic in Critical

    I'd say go for whichever has the best money/lifestyle/etc. We have nurses from all types of ICU in each class for my program. 25% of my class has a neuro background. My personal opinion would be the transplant ICU just because it sounds more fun with...