beardedhalo

beardedhalo has 1 years experience and specializes in Anesthesia.

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1. Anyone find CRNA School EASIER than made out to be?

   beardedhalo replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in SRNA

   I just completed my nurse anesthesia program in December and passed boards a few weeks ago. It was a very demanding 2 1/2 years of hard work and dedication. We are taught from the same textbooks as medical students and anesthesia residents. Hence, CR...

2. Precordial stethoscope?

   beardedhalo replied to Savin'Em's topic in CRNA

   So far as a SRNA, I've only used my precordial when my instructor asked me too (on adult patients). I've been told it is a very common practice to use them with peds. I did find it useful on a MAC case listening to air movement and obstruction.

3. Stress levels of ICU vs CRNA

   beardedhalo replied to CRNA2BKY's topic in CRNA

   Hang in there. You just need more time and experience to feel more comfortable in the unit. It was a solid year before I started feeling comfortable. Know who and where your resources are in case you need them. I had close to 5 years completed in cri...

4. Age upon admission

   beardedhalo replied to KY RN's topic in SRNA

   Age is not a deciding factor at my school. Applicants are chosen on work experience, undergraduate grades, references, and character. Our age group in my class range from 23 to upper 40's.

5. First couple months

   beardedhalo replied to vitkev13's topic in SRNA

   At MTSA you jump in head first with an integrated program. Classes and clinical rotations start from the beginning. Lace your shoes tight and hold on.

6. In retrospect what would you do differently prior starting CRNA school

   beardedhalo replied to scorpiontail's topic in SRNA

   awesome another wow player. i've been playing less in the last few months trying to slowly wean my addiction to the game since school is around the corner.

7. To do list before starting school

   beardedhalo replied to bruinrn's topic in SRNA

   Same here with me. I am planning to take a month off of work before school starts and take a nice vacation with my wife. I am also going to see my dentist and physician before my insurance changes. Also, a few overtime shifts are in my near future. B...

8. accepted SRNAs

   beardedhalo replied to nynurse!'s topic in SRNA

   GPA 3.25 GRE ~1100 3 years exp. stepdown neuro 2 years exp. MICU/SICU FYI: be overprepared for the interview and have strong references start school in July Best of luck to you.

9. Difference between Nurse Anesthesia School and Nursing School???

   beardedhalo replied to prosperouschick's topic in SRNA

   I start anesthesia school in a few months, but while talking to a friend that has been in for about 6 months he says it feels like your standing at the bottom of Niagra Falls with your mouth wide open trying to take in all the water--compared to the ...

10. any advice on interviews....

    beardedhalo replied to vitkev13's topic in CRNA

    Just be sure to know your drugs you commonly use in your unit to the intracellular level and be very familiar with the cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal systems. Be prepared to present a patient you recently cared for in your unit. If they ask y...

11. Any SRNAs from MTSA

    beardedhalo replied to beardedhalo's topic in SRNA

    i am very nervous, today is d-day for me. good luck brightfoot.

12. Any SRNAs from MTSA

    beardedhalo posted a topic in SRNA

    I received my invite for an interview this weekend. My scheduled interview is Nov 18th. Not surprising, I am very nervous, but I am looking forward to it.