SuperSleeper

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1. Too personal to mention in the interview??

   SuperSleeper replied to odinsrumor's topic in SRNA

   I agree. Because the event defined you professionally, it is worthy of mention. It also lets the ADCOM know your heart and soul are truly in this endeavor. Btw. I speak from experience. I also lost my son and my experiences with him are why I wen...

2. Why would you place a OGT and give zofran in the middle of a surgery?

   SuperSleeper replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in CRNA

   Well, as I'm sure you're well aware, there are no guarantees. However there are things that may decrease the risk. Like: strict NPO prior, triple treat (reglan, pepcid, bicitra) before surgery per pt condition, NGT intraoperatively, zofran given in...

3. Why would you place a OGT and give zofran in the middle of a surgery?

   SuperSleeper replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in CRNA

   Yes. It could be indicated in a non-abdominal surgery. There is always the possibility of air in the stomach with manual ventilation. Or, if the tube was dropped down the esophagus by accident at the beginning and the pt was re-intubated. Stomac...

4. Why would you place a OGT and give zofran in the middle of a surgery?

   SuperSleeper replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in CRNA

   I drop an OGT for stomach decompression to help out the surgery when indicated and give Zofran for post-op N/V...takes a while to kick in. SS

5. Difference between Nurse Anesthesia School and Nursing School???

   SuperSleeper replied to prosperouschick's topic in SRNA

   Poke around in the messages on this board and your question will certainly be answered. There are a couple that are "a day in the life of an SRNA" kind of things. They should give you some reality of it. For me 20 hour days between class, clinical,...

6. VENT.....transferred out of icu 6 weeks into orientation.

   SuperSleeper replied to stanquim's topic in New Nurse

   I started in CVICU as a new nurse. It was so stressful that I cried on the way IN to work for about a month or so. There are some incredibly strong personalities in the ICU setting. Not that you don't find them elsewhere, but ICU's are generally k...

7. UT Chatt interview

   SuperSleeper replied to beachbunny33's topic in SRNA

   I love the program. I'm more than happy I'm here. I did not use any particular med sheet to prepare. I got my CCRN the year before and used that study book to prepare. I also just started looking up the meds and the issues that I handled in the ...

8. UT Chatt interview

   SuperSleeper replied to beachbunny33's topic in SRNA

   The last count I heard was 60-70ish interviews for 20-something positions. I don't know, for sure, when they'll let everyone know. Last year, it was within a couple of weeks.

9. UT Chatt interview

   SuperSleeper replied to beachbunny33's topic in SRNA

   First off, congrats. I'm in the program now. There are a number of interviewers in the panel and they will meet with you all together. They will usually ask you a couple of get to know you questions and then they use your answers to go from there. ...

10. Does it take a certain personality type to become a CRNA?

    SuperSleeper replied to CandyGyrl's topic in SRNA

    I would certainly say that this guy you're talking about is not representative of the "typical" CRNA type. Yes, you will always find a strong personality out there. However, a personality like the one you describe is more likely to get you out of a...

11. did anyone apply to UTC in Chattanooga?

    SuperSleeper replied to CVICU05's topic in SRNA

    Word is somewhere around 60 interviews. Could be a little higher. Class size will be about 25. Congrats on getting your letters. Maybe I'll see you at your interview. SS

12. did anyone apply to UTC in Chattanooga?

    SuperSleeper replied to CVICU05's topic in SRNA

    That''s what I heard, too.

13. did anyone apply to UTC in Chattanooga?

    SuperSleeper replied to CVICU05's topic in SRNA

    Good luck, you guys. I'm currently in the program. I don't know for sure when the interviews are supposed to happen. I heard rumors of having everything done and acceptance letters out by the end of October. Don't quote me on that, though. The in...

14. CRNA vs. anesthesiologist

    SuperSleeper replied to jermaughan0814's topic in SRNA

    Thank you!

15. CRNA vs. anesthesiologist

    SuperSleeper replied to jermaughan0814's topic in SRNA

    DocHolliday- You greatly underestimate a profession that is working in conjunction with you to provide optimal patient care. It's not about the doctor or the CRNA. It's about the patient. And, no matter what you throw back at CRNA's as a professio...