jenn71

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1. looking for a mnemonic for nerves

   jenn71 replied to kats's topic in General Students

   In order to remember the functions of the cranial nerves: Here's a saying that I use......Each beginning letter stands for: S= sensory, M= motor, and B= both. Each word goes with the corresponding cranial nerve. "Some say marry money but my brother ...

2. employment while in school

   jenn71 posted a topic in General Students

   I want to start working in the ICU as soon as I graduate from nursing school.So, I was thinking of trying to work as a tech in the ICU while I am in nursing school to get some idea of what it will be like. Can you do this as a student nurse....is it ...

3. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

   jenn71 replied to kmchugh's topic in CRNA

   Along those lines, are there things I should be doing during nursing school besides making great grades and spending time shadowing CRNA's in order to build a good application for CRNA school? It seems like everybody who applies to CRNA programs will...

4. CRNA School: Max Age?

   jenn71 replied to Doug Cameron's topic in CRNA

   I am glad to hear that age did not hold you back from getting in. I will be around 35 when I start CRNA school(Hopefully!). I am hoping that I can apply with only a year or so of ICU experience......I am curious, kmchugh, how long did you work ICU be...

5. CRNA School: Max Age?

   jenn71 replied to Doug Cameron's topic in CRNA

   I have no experience in this field but my humble 2 cents is that you should go for it! I am a BIG believer that age is seen more strongly as a physiological rather than chronological thing these days.

6. CRNA job satisfaction

   jenn71 replied to grouchy's topic in CRNA

   any thoughts on the recent upsurge in MDAs' support for anesthesiology assistants? What impact do you think they will have on the CRNA profession in 5 years or so. I am trying to get an idea of what the future of the CRNA profession will be like sinc...

7. FNP or CNM

   jenn71 replied to wsiab's topic in General Students

   I have looked into various advanced degree fields and I agree that CNM's are not as well known/utilized as FNP's. However, I believe that as time goes on things will change. Here are some sites I found helpful for CNM info. http://www.midwifejobs.com...

8. proposed educational standards

   jenn71 replied to bethanne's topic in CRNA

   I was referring to CRNA programs all becoming MSN degree granting programs. I don't know where they are located, but I read that there still are a few CRNA programs that grant a BSN level CRNA. I wasn't saying that you need an MSN to get accepted to ...

9. proposed educational standards

   jenn71 replied to bethanne's topic in CRNA

   I am planning on pursuing a career as a CRNA so I would be very interested in learning about new educational standards. I have done some surfing around the internet and I have not heard about any new standards other than changing BSN level programs t...

10. new student with q's

    jenn71 posted a topic in MICU

    Hi, all. Hope you can help me out. I am hoping to get to work in an adult ICU as soon as I get my RN license. I am wondering what sort of things I need to be concerned about when looking for a job. What questions are important to ask when comparing o...

11. I'm first!

    jenn71 replied to mattcastens's topic in CNS

    I noticed you aren't set up to receive e-mails here.

12. I'm first!

    jenn71 replied to mattcastens's topic in CNS

    Hey, JWRN, I am looking to start that program in Austin this June! I would really like to hear more about your experiences in it. Would you email me, so we can chat more?

13. good, clear explanation for chemical process of muscle contraction?

    jenn71 replied to kats's topic in General Students

    Skeletal muscle is made up of long fibrous cylinders called myofibrils that run the length of the muscle cell. Muscle cells contract because myofibrils contract. Each myofibril contains a lot of thick and thin filaments, which run parallel to the myo...

14. Anesthesia Assistants

    jenn71 replied to nilepoc's topic in CRNA

    Found this and thought it was appropriate for this thread http://community.nursingspectrum.com/MagazineArticles/article.cfm?AID=5818

15. I'm first!

    jenn71 replied to mattcastens's topic in CNS

    I will soon be starting a MSN program for CNS. I'd love to hear from those out there who are working in the CNS field!