mitzi77CRNP

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1. Question-Open Heart Anesthesia??

   mitzi77CRNP replied to zambezi's topic in CRNA

   We use precedex in our facility, it is an alpha-2 agonist and can decrease the amount of analgesics needed. You do not have to d/c the drip prior to extubation. I think it is a great drug, but you have to closely monitor B/P as it can cause hypoten...

2. my take thus far in crna school

   mitzi77CRNP replied to alansmith52's topic in CRNA

   charles-thor I really like the program here. We have a test every week but it keeps you on your toes! We have a lot of clinical sites to go to and it's great!!

3. my take thus far in crna school

   mitzi77CRNP replied to alansmith52's topic in CRNA

   Hi Erinkate2959, I am in northeasern PA, attending The university of Scranton program

4. physical strength

   mitzi77CRNP replied to mitzi77CRNP's topic in CRNA

   good luck xigris!!

5. my take thus far in crna school

   mitzi77CRNP replied to alansmith52's topic in CRNA

   MICU RN, I agree that CRNA school is more science based than NP school. There is more hours required also for CRNA school but I did do a lot of extra hours when in NP school. Right now, we have clinical 3 days a week (24 hours total) and I did abou...

6. my take thus far in crna school

   mitzi77CRNP replied to alansmith52's topic in CRNA

   I totally agree with you alansmith52, I started CRNA school a few months ago and we have tests every week. The only thing I am happy with are these are all conceps that are needed to be a good anesthetist! I am already a nurse practitioner and decid...

7. physical strength

   mitzi77CRNP replied to mitzi77CRNP's topic in CRNA

   nice one alansmith52. . . I know what you're saying! don't worry gaspassah, it is a different lang. . .you're not losing it! (yet??!!)

8. physical strength

   mitzi77CRNP replied to mitzi77CRNP's topic in CRNA

   Thank you for all your comments. . .I did get a 5lb barbell and will be using it while studying!! Wish me luck!

9. physical strength

   mitzi77CRNP posted a topic in CRNA

   Hi to all, I hate to ask which may be a stupid question. . I started CRNA school 2 months ago and stated clinical rotations this past week. My worry is that I am physically not strong as other people. . .I weigh less than a hundred pounds and I was ...