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ready4crna?

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  1. Wondering if this was in my head...

    ready4crna? replied to justme1972's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Trust me and NG- Chemistry is a must. Whether it is a requirement for admissions consideration is program specific. Regardless of what a program says, chem is required. Understanding basic functional...

  2. How is CRNA really?

    ready4crna? replied to TangoLima's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    First and foremost, become an outstanding ICU RN. Then when you have at least a year of autonomous practice (orientation should not count in my book.), reconsider your opinion of the truly great...

  3. Where Can I Go?

    ready4crna? replied to chinadollRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Chinadoll- I would argue as a former marylander, that if the facilities suggest you need a training program to return to acute care, then you do. The hospitals in maryland are suffering from the...

  4. NICU Traveler to CRNA

    ready4crna? replied to tyi.rn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Although possible-make it easier on yourself. Take a staff adult ICU position for the next year and you will qualify experiencewise for ALL programs. I am a former NICU level III nurse and I went to...

  5. Study tips for the fact/memorization based classes

    ready4crna? replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Repetion and time- in other words-marinate rather than

  6. Does he need to be intubated??

    ready4crna? replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

    OMG sooo funny!

  7. Doctorate for Entry into Nurse Anesthesia by 2025

    ready4crna? replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The DNP is the natural extension of the current curricula for CRNA's. All programs will phase it in, some slower than others. I think it will involve the Council on recertification requiring...

  8. How much money can one get for loans?

    ready4crna? replied to GenXnurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Assuming no change in the laws, you can borrow up to the cost of attendance. This number is calculated by your financial aid office using your EFC from your FAFSA. You will be allowed some increase...

  9. Does he need to be intubated??

    ready4crna? replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

    Given his hx, and being in a hospital - I would do either a rapid sequence with DL or an awake fiberoptic intubation depending on his hemodynamics. If I was in the field and had no toys with me, and...

  10. asthma sufferers

    ready4crna? replied to tahnz0's topic in General Nursing

    Albuterol does not remove obstructing sputum, it dilates the larger airways. Theoretically, it should allow for better penetration of the inhaled steroid into the smaller airways. But from what I've...

  11. Nurse Unions

    ready4crna? replied to UKPedsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unions are regional here. If they are affiliates of the big national unions (AFL/CIO, etc) then you usually have a problem similar to what the OP is experiencing in that the negotiations are geared...

  12. quidkest way to get RN in colorado or elsewhere

    ready4crna? replied to expressit's topic in General Nursing

    Univ.of MD has an online bsn/msn program as well, but it may require you to get your own clinical experiences local to you if you are unable to come to campus I would echo what others have said here,...

  13. Critical Care Experience and future opportunities

    ready4crna? replied to stepaukob's topic in MICU, SICU

    A wise woman once told me- if you can be a good critical care nurse, all other areas of nursing are open to you. Why? Because being a critical care nurse encompasses so many areas of nursing and...

  14. Are there BS programs to become a RN Anesthetist?

    ready4crna? replied to TonyTovar's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Not sure if you have really looked into the profession. There are Bachelors prepared CRNA's still in practice, but you can no longer become one without a masters degree. Not all programs require a...

  15. Know any RN's who became MD's?

    ready4crna? replied to Anesthetize's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked with 2- one who is an interventional cardiologist now (former nursing school faculty) and one who is a trauma surgeon (PACU RN). They were both excellent practitioners with one caveat-...

  16. CRNA in Air Force vs Army vs Navy

    ready4crna? replied to Vich's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Practice does not change regardless of where you practice, you are still responsible for the anesthetics you administer. But I can tell you this: My father works at walter reed and they are having a...

  17. Intro Book?

    ready4crna? replied to APNgonnabe's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Barash PG: Clinical Anesthesia is a standard text. You could also try Morgan&Mikhail:Clinical Anesthesiology (Like a girlfriend's guide to anesthesia) Also try the AANA website for further

  18. Pediatric CRNA?

    ready4crna? replied to Conz3434's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you choose to practice in an exclusively pediatric area after completion of a nurse anesthesia degree, you would be competent to do so. CRNA programs provide the experience and knowlege to allow...

  19. part-time ICU experience

    ready4crna? replied to ILoveIceCream's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Although possible, I would still do at least a year full time before going part time. I know that when I was in charge, my part timers and supplemental staff were given the lowest acuity patients on...

  20. Hiring A Surgery Center CRNA

    ready4crna? replied to Marcellus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    try aana.com for the professional organization that reaches nearly 95% of all CRNA's. Otherwise, there are others on this board who might be able to direct you for other recruitment

  21. I need help!!!

    ready4crna? replied to twilight3's topic in MICU, SICU

    twilight- My first question is this- was the test strictly physiology based or scenario based (incorporating physiology/pharm/assessment into questions.)? To help you a little- were they questions...

  22. How many years of applying and how many schools?

    ready4crna? replied to jenj1928's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Jen- I chose my schools based on my evaluation of what they had to offer. I would not "settle", remember that this is essentially a terminal degree and you need to be sure you want to do this and are...

  23. Tncc

    ready4crna? replied to jillba's topic in Emergency

    In the center of the book should be some testing materials. I cant remember if they are practical or written help, but the items with stars next to them are fail points. Start to get familiar with...

  24. So...I wanna be a Nurse Anesthetist...I think..

    ready4crna? replied to pinkhawk's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    please check the stickies at the top of the

  25. Malignant Hyperthermia

    ready4crna? replied to ICRN2008's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Check out the mhaus website for authoritative info about mh.