RicRock

RicRock MSN, CRNA

ICU, Anesthesia

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About RicRock

RicRock has 7 years experience as a MSN, CRNA and specializes in ICU, Anesthesia.


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  1. Pros and cons of specific CRNA Schools

    Schools with multiple clinical sites so you can learn from a variety of people. find a school that does specialty specific rotations.
  2. Pros and cons of specific CRNA Schools

    So you think the school should have enough preceptors at every clinical site to cover all students? I’m guessing that you have a lot to teach but if you don’t think you do then just don’t take students.
  3. CRNA masters program versus doctorate

    Get your masters first then do dnap later if you feel the need. Especially if it means less in student loans.
  4. Intubation Should Be A Nursing Skill, Especially Now

    COVID-19 Patients should be intubated by people that do it multiple times on a DAILY basis. They desaturate so fast that you don't have a lot of time for multiple attempts.
  5. Just because you think it’s important doesn’t mean everyone does. Also, you can’t change other people’s behavior, give a report you feel good about and then bounce.
  6. CRNA School out of State Second Nursing License?

    Probably not before you start. You’ll need a license for every state where you have clinicals.
  7. Planning for CRNA

    Get your BSN anywhere and work in a large, high-acuity, ICU. What you learn there is more important than anything else.
  8. SRNA struggling with clinical

    Trust your preceptors. If struggling, always go back to step one... position. Most SRNAs that I see who are struggling with intubations aren't setting themselves up for success. Everyone struggles from time to time.
  9. Reapplying to same school personal statement

    Good luck
  10. Reapplying to same school personal statement

    I agree, use it. Makes it look like you are really committed to that school.
  11. Opinions on MTSA

    Didactic has changed a lot since I went but if you look for opportunities, you won't get a better clinical experience.
  12. They are not interchangeable, but are treated the same at some practices. Shadow a CRNA the practices independently, that's something that AA's can't do.
  13. CRNAs: We are the Answer

    Regional blocks are taught to ALL CRNAs There are facilities where CRNAs independently do hearts/heads. Why do you think there isn't?
  14. CRNAs: We are the Answer

    Have you ever worked with CRNA's?
  15. CRNA, Anesthesiologist Relationships

    Just wanted to note real quick. You do realize that CRNAs have a graduate degree and go through a residency right? With my BSN, I didn't know the WHY either.