silver0980

silver0980 has 6 years experience and specializes in SICU / CVICU.

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1. Should I Worry About Future of CRNAs?

   silver0980 replied to guest_57352's topic in CRNA

   I wouldnt be concerned about the CRNA market. We offer a valuable service, and are cheap in comparison to MDA's. AA's are a nice idea in theory: but the oversight is so high (1 MDA to 2 AAs) which makes them not so helpful when playing the #'s gam...

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

   silver0980 replied to scorpiontail's topic in SRNA

   I agree with post #1...... If I could go back: I would take a vacation: a good one. Get drunk, laugh, take pictures, be carefree.....focus later. I know that feeling of wanting to try to read something/ try to prepare, but really: its not going to...

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

   silver0980 replied to Crossfit SRNA2b's topic in SRNA

   I have been there...its a tough decision: I am now 27, been an icu nurse for 5 years... and have just finished my 1st year of CRNA school. I graduated with my BSN and knew I wanted to become a CRNA the moment I heard of the profession. I went int...

4. Would you recommend nursing to your daughter?

   silver0980 replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

   My mother encouraged me to go into Nursing. I was originally an OT major. Looking back, i think the switch was a positive one. Do I regret it? No, i dont. But being a nurse is not without Sacrifice....and theres a lot of it. My mother recently tr...

5. which job to take

   silver0980 replied to mary78910's topic in General Nursing

   This is coming from an ICU nurse, who truely hates L&D. I think being a Nurse is very hard...for a multitude of reasons. To make it harder on yourself and do something you are not completely passionate about....it just isnt worth it. Yes, ...