scorpiontail

scorpiontail has 12 years experience and specializes in MICU, NSICU.

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1. First couple months

   scorpiontail replied to vitkev13's topic in SRNA

   I also start the CRNA program in about 2 weeks. I am optimistically horrified. I really appreciate the insight that you have provided. Believe it or not your advice is on point. 95% of the SRNA's I have spoken to say the same exact phrase "It's do ab...

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

   scorpiontail posted a topic in SRNA

   Now that you are in the CRNA program and knowing what you know now, what would you do differently before starting the program?

3. "Must have's" for school and clinical

   scorpiontail replied to vikingirl's topic in SRNA

   HI-TEC-C pens are available in .25mm, .3mm and .4mm on JET PENS.COM. They are the best. It's all I've ever used in the ICU and will continue to use them in the program. Try to avoid the .25mm because it tends to slice through paper. Seriously.

4. CRNA vs Med school, tough decision, heres my story

   scorpiontail replied to Crossfit SRNA2b's topic in SRNA

   Follow your passion. Is it money or glory? If it is money, then you can open a hot dog stand on the right corner of downtown and probably make more than any doctor or CRNA in a year. If it is glory, then take acting classes and earn a spot on the ser...

5. CCRN or Organic Chem?

   scorpiontail replied to CVICU05's topic in SRNA

   Organic shows one semester of intense study in what is (expected to be) a somewhat challenging professor and curriculum as opposed to the CCRN which reflects an accumulation of critical care nursing knowledge over the years. I'd bank on the CCRN. On ...

6. Should I wait? please advise!

   scorpiontail replied to JadamR15's topic in SRNA

   WOW! barely a year? Your GRE must of been off the charts with a >3.75 GPA and a ton of sciences. Anyway congrats!

7. Looking for Barry or UNF grads!!!!

   scorpiontail replied to difficultdecision's topic in CRNA

   I am from South Florida and I hear that Barry's program is very tough, very expensive and a very reputable school for excellence. It is one of the original Anesthesia Programs in Florida. I here that it is very personable and conducive to graduating ...

8. CRNA at last!

   scorpiontail replied to XIGRIS's topic in CRNA

   Congratulations on that big accomplishment. Which feels better getting into CRNA school or this? :nuke:

9. **Aspiring CRNAs....Did YOU like working in the ICU?**

   scorpiontail replied to SoReady4CRNA's topic in SRNA

   I've been working in the ICU's for the past 9 years. The first year was the worst and the scariest. The anxiety level when getting dressed, driving to work, clocking in and finally walking into the unit was CRAZY! This was the my first year in the MI...

10. This is how it really is for this new CRNA

    scorpiontail replied to CRNA2007's topic in CRNA

    Is this 4 real? It sounds to good to be true. After 9 years of bedside ICU and Trauma nursing I feel that this field would be a form of retribution 4 me. I am sure you have no regrets. More power to you. Keep up the good work and continue to keep tho...