MeTheRN BSN, MSN, RN

MeTheRN is a BSN, MSN, RN and specializes in Neurosurgical ICU.

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1. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

   MeTheRN replied to MeTheRN's topic in SRNA

   Passed boards!!!! Woohoo!!! Those buttholes made me take all 170 questions. I almost had an MI after 100 because I felt it was going very well and would without a doubt shut off at 100...not so much!

2. CRNA vs AA- FL...please HELP!

   MeTheRN replied to nataliemarkie's topic in SRNA

   Wow reading this post was freaky because I got a lot of déjà vu! I was exactly in the same position as you my sophomore year in college wrestling with the idea of nursing for CRNA vs pre-med. I also had a 4.0 and could pretty much pick either route. ...

3. crna loan payment plan after graduation

   MeTheRN replied to amber2brnbsnmsncrna's topic in SRNA

   Make sure to take out the Stafford loans first, they're the lowest interest rates.

4. crna loan payment plan after graduation

   MeTheRN replied to amber2brnbsnmsncrna's topic in SRNA

   Yes your math is spot on. It's $1500/month for 25 years. With a 7-9% interest rate on $190k of loans, you will end up paying close to $500k if you take the full 25 years to repay it. Honesty it doesn't matter which repayment plan you choose as long a...

5. crna loan payment plan after graduation

   MeTheRN replied to amber2brnbsnmsncrna's topic in SRNA

   Unless you're saavy with your money and have it invested really well, I'd use it over financial aid for school. Loans come with origination fees and compounding interest. My interest alone was $15k while I was in the program. It wouldn't make sense t...

6. Dealing with competitiveness, cliques...

   MeTheRN replied to SRNALola's topic in SRNA

   Unfortunately that's the nature of the beast. SRNA's are extremely cut throat. My class, for example, had students that would discover information and hoard it for themselves instead of passing it along. Things like moved test dates, specific topics ...

7. crna loan payment plan after graduation

   MeTheRN replied to amber2brnbsnmsncrna's topic in SRNA

   I just finished CRNA school and my student loans are approximately $157k. Based on my salary and the repayment programs I have researched through my school's financial aid, I can pay $2000/month for 20 years. The remainder of the loan will then be pa...

8. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

   MeTheRN replied to MeTheRN's topic in SRNA

   Well...I graduate on Saturday! Clinicals were officially done on Friday. I looked at my last patient as he was falling asleep and told him "Congratulations! You're the last person I anesthetize as a student!" He smiled that droopy propofol smile and ...

9. Internal (facility) issue and questions

   MeTheRN replied to Powertrip's topic in CRNA

   The ASA hired scientists to conduct a study, and the results concluded that the general public viewed the term "nurse anesthetist" less favorably than "certified registered nurse anesthetist." Ever since then, I'm wary of anyone referring to CRNA's a...

10. Choices (looking for CRNA's advice)

    MeTheRN replied to Powertrip's topic in SRNA

    My mistake, I meant to write I'd pick Union.

11. Choices (looking for CRNA's advice)

    MeTheRN replied to Powertrip's topic in SRNA

    I'm not sure if you've made a decision yet, but I'd like to weigh in. I'm just finishing my anesthesia program, so my perspective might be something you'd like. I personally would chose UAB. I don't know a thing about the school, but I can tell by yo...

12. What is your work schedule like?

    MeTheRN replied to nevb's topic in CRNA

    Monday - Friday 7AM-3PM. No, you are not guaranteed to leave at 3PM. Usually closer to 4-5PM, but you do get to leave early sometimes. Of course there's OT for 40+ hours worked. Weekends are optional where I work, but you get paid more to work them. ...

13. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    MeTheRN replied to MeTheRN's topic in SRNA

    I just wanted to stop in real quick and update. I am done with clincials in 39 days! Honestly it still hasn't hit me yet that this whirlwind ride will be over soon and I will graduate in 46 days! I already have a job lined up and am just finishing up...

14. New drug cocktails for executions....opinions?

    MeTheRN replied to traumaRUs's topic in CRNA

    I thought so!! Thanks for the confirmation

15. New drug cocktails for executions....opinions?

    MeTheRN replied to traumaRUs's topic in CRNA

    Wasn't this a similar contributing factor for STP no longer being produced?