mark2climb

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1. day in the CRNA life questions

   mark2climb replied to slywolfe's topic in SRNA

   The general answer to your question is.....IT DEPENDS. If you haven't done so already, I'd highly recommend that you shadow a CRNA locally and ask those questions. You can probably answer those questions by observation. Full disclosure....I am mere...

2. Univ. of Pittsburgh- Aug 2009. Anyone else?

   mark2climb replied to JJRBuckeyeRN's topic in SRNA

   I concur regarding buses. I ride one every day. You should look at the bus routes before deciding on a place to live though. Some buses don't come as often. Last I heard, there is an iPhone application that can be downloaded for Typhon per Typhon ...

3. Univ. of Pittsburgh- Aug 2009. Anyone else?

   mark2climb replied to JJRBuckeyeRN's topic in SRNA

   I moved from Colorado and live in Highland Park, which is about 20 min north of the school by bus. PM me if you want to talk more about specific recommendations.

4. Clincal advise for the first month?

   mark2climb replied to ivypetals's topic in SRNA

   I'm about to finish my first month of clinicals. The answer to your question would depend a bit on your clinical site, your preceptor, and what your program expect from you. In general, I'd encourage you to try and relax. That's not easy to do. I ...

5. University of Pittsburgh's CRNA program...

   mark2climb replied to littlechief15's topic in SRNA

   I went through the interview process a little over a year ago and was wait listed as well. The process is extensive and thorough with time for you to get to know the program through its faculty and current students as well. You will already be pre...

6. University of Pittsburgh's CRNA program...

   mark2climb replied to littlechief15's topic in SRNA

   You can take classes beforehand if you wish but there are people who didn't take any classes before and they are doing fine. It'll just be a little busier if you don't. Everyone takes out the Stafford but beyond that is harder to get. The cost-of-...

7. CRNA school and physics content

   mark2climb replied to Savin'Em's topic in SRNA

   That depends on how deep you want to get into understanding things down to the molecular level. It helps to have some basic physics understanding when learning about the anesthesia machine and also the kinetics of volatile agents.

8. University of Pittsburgh's CRNA program...

   mark2climb replied to littlechief15's topic in SRNA

   I just started Pitt's program and am from Colorado. What questions might you have?

9. using TEGs

   mark2climb replied to mark2climb's topic in CRNA

   Stryker1, What is the turn around time for TEGs at your facility? Is it quick enough for traumas and other resuscitation scenarios? One complaint I've heard is that it takes too long for it to be helpful.

10. using TEGs

    mark2climb posted a topic in CRNA

    Any experienced or new grad CRNAs using TEGs to guide their fluid resuscitation in cases involving large volume loss?

11. CRNAs specializing in trauma

    mark2climb replied to mark2climb's topic in CRNA

    Are practicing CRNAs finding that training for trauma care happening OJT or are there programs out there that train CRNAs for trauma specific anesthesia? I suspect that the Cowley Shock Trauma Center at Univ of Maryland provides some specific traini...

12. Work contract before school

    mark2climb replied to mark2climb's topic in CRNA

    Interesting... What can CRNAs do that AAs can't do?

13. Work contract before school

    mark2climb replied to mark2climb's topic in CRNA

    Here's a bit more information: The facility that I am negotiating with does not currently have a CRNA program but is planning on hiring CRNAs and AAs. I have a good rapport with the anesthesiologists and have had very positive dialogues with several...

14. Work contract before school

    mark2climb posted a topic in CRNA

    Has any one gotten a contract with a group before even starting school? What are the pros and cons? There is a slight chance that I might be able to secure a job before I even start school and have the group pay the tuition. This seems financially...

15. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    mark2climb replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

    BBFRN, Shouldn't most of these courses be covered in a MSN already? I would think that an APN at the Master's level should already be able to utilize research, do research, and have some understanding of computers. Tthese courses would benefit some...