BlakeS

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1. Guidance from the experienced please!!!

   BlakeS replied to RNCRNA2BE's topic in SRNA

   Just to clarify, Nurse anesthesia programs require "critical care experience" which the program themselves define. Could be any of the ICU's, ER, PACU, etc. Someone stated that CCU experience wouldn't be as good. That's simply not true. Any unit...

2. Balancing family and school

   BlakeS replied to DebbieSue's topic in SRNA

   I agree 100% I think my class is a bit too competitive when it comes to grades and I try my best to not get caught up in it. B's are great in my books and if I get some A's I'm ectatic and the wife, kids, and myself go out to dinner to celebrate. I...

3. Balancing family and school

   BlakeS replied to DebbieSue's topic in SRNA

   My out of house hours are as follows: Sunday: church and family time. Careplans for Monday. Home most of day Monday and Tuesday clinical 6:30am till 5:00pm. Dinner then study/unwinding/careplans until bedtime. Wednesday off: this is a study day....

4. For All SRNA's/ RRNA's

   BlakeS replied to Nitecap's topic in CRNA

   Hello, Just started my 2nd semester at Albany Medical College in NY. The clinicals and classroom work is very time consuming but I've learned an amazing amount and still enjoying it. On top of all that, I'm starting my thesis project. Any free tim...

5. Interviewers' goal

   BlakeS replied to manavi's topic in SRNA

   I don't think the acceptance process is that simple. In my opinion, part of the interview process is to verify that "you are who you say you are" on the application. The interviewing committee may in fact base decisions on a "reason to accept" or a...

6. Question about MAC and the Meyer Overton Rule

   BlakeS replied to MollyS's topic in CRNA

   I just had this lecture and my limited understanding is that blood:gas coefficient measures solubility in the blood. The lower the b/g cofficient # the quicker the agent is taken up and eliminated (fastest onset). So des would have the quickest ons...

7. Money for school

   BlakeS replied to Jetman's topic in SRNA

   I'm currently in my 1st semester of anesthesia school. I to had similiar concerns that you have mentioned in your post. My wife and I have two young kids and we decided that my wife would continue to stay at home with our kids. We were a little wo...

8. Cooling Blankets

   BlakeS replied to kesmith2314's topic in MICU

   Coming from a slightly different angle, we use cooling blankets for our patients on the hypothermia protocol (cardiac arrest with reperfusion, but remains comatose). We use a cooling blanket underneath the patient covered with a sheet and also apply...

9. Which bank is best for alternative loans?

   BlakeS replied to TexasCCRN's topic in CRNA

   Just received notification that my Sallie Mae loan was approved and scheduled for disbursement. This was easier than signing up for new cell phone plan.

10. Which bank is best for alternative loans?

    BlakeS replied to TexasCCRN's topic in CRNA

    I was also looking into this loan to supplement the other finanical aid that is available. Here's my question. Is it a requirement that you stay employeed making the $15,000/year while in anesthesia school? I would rather work very little or not a...

11. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    BlakeS replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

    Hello, Applied to Albany Medical College: interviewed and accepted. Will start this upcoming fall. Also applied to U of Buffalo: interview granted but declined d/t acceptance at AMC. I picked AMC because of the small class size, diverse clinical s...

12. School advice...

    BlakeS replied to cutiejen2's topic in CRNA

    If the ICU that you currently work in gets plenty of patients on mech ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and vasoactive gtts, you should be fine. Granted, teaching hospitals are where you will find some of the sickiest patients, but I believe you c...

13. BSN or BS in Biology

    BlakeS replied to fry.girl's topic in CRNA

    Keep in mind that some programs require a BSN in order to apply. It all depends on which programs interest you. It might be a good idea to look at the programs you want to apply to and decide from there what degree path to choose.

14. Question about Hypothermia

    BlakeS replied to MaleAPRN's topic in CRNA

    In some cases, we induce hypothermia in patients that have suffered out of hospital cardiac arrest with prolonged resuscitation time and our protocol targets a cooling temp between 32-34 degrees and we rarely see any arrhythmias. Although I will say...

15. Old Dominion University NA Program

    BlakeS posted a topic in SRNA

    Was wondering if those that have attended ODU's NA program or those that are currently enrolled could give me some insight into the program. I'm interested in applying there. Any info about the program (i.e clinicals, cirriculum, tuition, the area) w...