CougRN

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1. Freaking out over boards..HELP

   CougRN replied to go2slp's topic in CRNA

   Personally I don't think Valley is enough. It's a nice base but doesn't cover everything. I read M&M 3 times prior to taking boards and found that to be helpful. I also used the Prodigy exams as practice. But I would say any review book that ...

2. CRNA vs. MDA SALARY

   CougRN replied to matt12345654321's topic in CRNA

   umm, yes i'm positive. try going to the AANA website for that information. we dont need the ANA our lobbying group is larger, stronger, and more respected.

3. CRNA vs. MDA SALARY

   CougRN replied to matt12345654321's topic in CRNA

   The ANA doesn't lobby for CRNA's. We have our own lobbying group that has been very good to CRNA's for a long time. And I don't think the goal of our association or CRNA's is to become "equals" to MDA's. We have a lot of the same skills and traini...

4. PICU experience for admission

   CougRN replied to SmessenBSN's topic in SRNA

   UNE in Portland, Maine has in the past

5. I passed

   CougRN replied to catcolalex's topic in CRNA

   So, if I may ask all of you who took the test lately do you have the same feelings about Memory Master not being all that helpful too. I take the exam in 3 months and I'm focusing now on the Sweat book which i have read twice and M&M. Any sugge...

6. What now?????

   CougRN replied to tnd511's topic in CRNA

   didn't take it twice but there are schools out there that don't require the GRE. if you are willing to relocate anywhere then there are schools that won't require that ugly GRE exam at all. look on the AANA website and check out the schools and wha...

7. payment for SRNA's ?????

   CougRN replied to alansmith52's topic in CRNA

   not where i am. i run my own room with an MD who supervises up to 4 rooms. the only time a crna is on the case with me is when it is medicare.

8. 2007 school ranking

   CougRN replied to JoYang's topic in CRNA

   the article should tell you what exactly is incorporated into the rankings.

9. My feeling after taking boards...a lesson for all

   CougRN replied to MaleAPRN's topic in CRNA

   Thanks for the honest post vinny. I take my boards in 3 months and I'm scared to death. You have a great attitude today though and I hope it pans out for you this first time around. Best of luck.

10. I know I need at least 1 yr ICU but when do I apply?

    CougRN replied to brendave's topic in SRNA

    you need a year of experience before you start school. so find out when the school's start and then do the math. just remember that some schools want more than one year and they have the right to require this. the aana is the group that says that ...

11. SRNAs to Graduate Soon

    CougRN replied to heartICU's topic in CRNA

    we are having a welcome to school party for the incoming freshman today. i can't believe it's been two years since i started. december 8th is graduation day and then the big test. congrats to everyone.

12. How intense is it?

    CougRN replied to charger's topic in SRNA

    I can only tell you my current schedule. I get to the hospital at 6am and leave between 4-5pm five days a week. Then I come home, eat, and study for 1-2 hours before going to bed. On sat and sun i study 6-8 hours to prepare for boards. If you can...

13. How many schools did you apply to?

    CougRN replied to malenurse2001's topic in CRNA

    applications, 4, interviews granted 4, actual interviews 1, took the first offer. plenty happy with my choice.

14. The Physics of Anesthesia

    CougRN replied to MmacFN's topic in CRNA

    yes, school will teach you everything you need to know. not a ton of math, especially with your experience with gtts. the physics is about gas laws mostly.

15. decadron as antiemetic

    CougRN replied to skrunchy's topic in CRNA

    use it all the time, check the research, it is there.