dressagerdr

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1. How do you survive?

   dressagerdr replied to CardiacDork's topic in SRNA

   I went into CRNA school completely debt-free, and when I graduate, I'm looking at at least $150k in student loans. I'm using all federal loans. I worked for 3 years before starting school, and I had some savings when I started, but I'm keeping that w...

2. ? CCRN prep- Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio notes

   dressagerdr replied to buspar's topic in SRNA

   I did the Laura Gasparis DVD review, PASS CCRN, and used my unit's ECCO course to study for my CCRN. I passed the exam with plenty of wiggle room. This was a few years ago now, but from what I remember, there was quite a bit of info on the exam that ...

3. Advice for starting clinical!

   dressagerdr replied to BrandNewShoes's topic in SRNA

   The only book I've ever actually used in clinical is a pediatrics anesthesia and drug book. I've found that I'm too busy getting ready for the case, doing the case, and getting ready for the next one to spend too much time flipping through books. The...

4. Interview attire.

   dressagerdr replied to Brooklynn89's topic in SRNA

   Advice from my interview experience - take weather and location into account. It was 80+ degrees and humid on my interview day, so I was careful to wear a breathy outfit with some airflow. Also, I'd advise to give some thought to footwear. The campus...

5. CRNA school and life balance

   dressagerdr replied to wish_resign's topic in SRNA

   I'm just approaching the end of my first year of CRNA school, and my significant other also happens to be in CRNA school. Is it as tough as everyone makes it out to be? In some ways yes, and some ways no. I can say that it varies a lot from person to...

6. Waitlist

   dressagerdr replied to elle2016's topic in SRNA

   While I personally was not waitlisted, I know there are at least 5 in my class of 30 who were initially waitlisted. They were placed on the waitlist in October, at the same time that definite positions were offered, and the latest I heard of someone ...

7. Differences in Simulation Labs

   dressagerdr replied to -AO-'s topic in SRNA

   While I can't comment on what those schools' sim labs are like, I will say that from my experience thus far as a first year SRNA, as you're looking at schools the bigger concern should be how good their clinical sites are. Sim labs are great and newe...

8. what to do after being accepted

   dressagerdr replied to rawz2014's topic in SRNA

   Save up what money you can, and try to relax and spend time with family while you can. I took the summer off before starting school; I'd do it again in a heartbeat. As far as "preparing" now that you're in, besides perhaps beefing up your savings acc...

9. SRNA study habits

   dressagerdr replied to guest769224's topic in SRNA

   I'd say it varies a lot in our class; everyone has their own way, and it also depends on the subject material. There's quite a few people who record our A&P lectures as well as Pharmacology. They seem to find it useful to re-listen to the lecture...

10. ICU Experience before CRNA

    dressagerdr replied to bgirl04161's topic in SRNA

    You sound exactly like me when I was about to graduate. I also knew I wanted to be a CRNA, and I also wanted to have an adventure. I was fortunate enough that both worked out for me... Here's what happened in my experience... My first job out of scho...

11. Books to read before school starts

    dressagerdr replied to Stormy8's topic in SRNA

    I read a book called the "Anesthesia Student Survival Guide: A Case-Based Approach", which dumbs things down nicely for someone just wanting to get their feet a little wet before school. At this point in CRNA school, do I feel like it helped? No. I a...

12. How are you supposed to survive while going to CRNA school?

    dressagerdr replied to meganlee614's topic in SRNA

    I'd say the best thing you can do is save as much as you can beforehand. I started school with a moderate amount of savings, enough to cover my deductible should I get injured or to fix major repairs on my car if need be. I'm paying for school and li...

13. New Grad Critical Care Experience

    dressagerdr replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in SRNA

    I got my job in a general ICU after about 6 months of working on a walkie-talkie neurosurgical floor. When I first started there it wasn't very typical to see a new grad with absolutely no experience there; as other posters have stated, the new grads...

14. Help! Hard of Hearing in the OR?!

    dressagerdr replied to callisto1013's topic in CRNA

    I don't have firsthand experience with this as I'm just an SRNA who has not started clinical yet, but when I saw this thread I thought it might be of help... My program director told us a story of a student who was hard of hearing (wore hearing aids ...

15. Chances of me being accepted? What can I do now as a student?

    dressagerdr replied to chris21sn's topic in SRNA

    No problem, best of luck. I think you'll do just fine :)