krzysiu

krzysiu

SRNA class of 2010

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  1. I'M IN!!!! Now what?

    krzysiu replied to joey442000's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Honestly, you'll be taught what they want you to know. Take the opportunity to spend some time with friends and family. Once school starts, time will become a precious commodity. You won't have a lot...

  2. Anyone have small children?

    krzysiu replied to harborview's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Several of my classmates have multiple children. Most of us are married. And, a couple have newborns. It just depends what you want. We are all willing to give up a lot in order to gain a lot in the...

  3. Maybe nurse anesthesia?

    krzysiu replied to KixRNoo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Take it in baby steps my friend. Step 1) Learn how to spell anesthetist Then take it from

  4. (BSN) Travel Nurses MAKE MORE than CRNAs!

    krzysiu replied to hojimma's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    New hire CRNA. Don't want to name the group. New grad = $85/hr to start. $85/hr x 40hrs=$3,400 / week. 3400 x 50 weeks = $170,000. No call, no weekends. If you add a call here and there, do the math....

  5. CRNA School and Bachelors question

    krzysiu replied to mzzmisty's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ever consider an accelerated BSN program? I had a degree in Chemistry and attained by BSN in 12 months. Loyola University Chicago. It's a good school. Not cheap, but who is anymore? Go to a school...

  6. Where are the DNP Programs?

    krzysiu replied to YupYup's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Other than possibly teaching in the future if DNP becomes a requirement, I am not sure??? I don't think it will = more $$. However, I do applaud anyone that wants to pursue it. I hope I'm done after...

  7. MICU Interview tomorrow- need help

    krzysiu replied to sarahneeyah's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Not to mention, if you are interested in pursuing anesthesia. The MICU will be more universally accepted as critical experience. Not saying that a burn unit would not be good experience, however, many...

  8. clothing attire

    krzysiu replied to sleepyhead4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Not sure what you're getting at. However, you can't really show a strong fashion sense in the O.R. You have to wear hospital approved/provided scrubs. Outside of the O.R. you'll need to cover up with...

  9. right career for me?

    krzysiu replied to sleepyhead4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm a broke SRNA. Feel free to make a donation to me at any time. Thanks and happy holidays!

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

    krzysiu replied to prosperouschick's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey, what's the answer? How many calories? Thanks!

  11. Agency vs hospital

    krzysiu replied to foxyhill21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I worked agency before going to CRNA school. Told them I looked at it as a learning experience. A CABG, is a CABG, is a CABG. However, I wanted to see how other hospitals and physicians wanted to get...

  12. Delay admission if invited?? Bad economy! Need advice!

    krzysiu replied to ljmb's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I really don't think the school will wait around for you. There are WAY more applicants than seats. If the school goes, here is a winning lottery ticket. And, you say, um, I really want it, but can I...

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

    krzysiu replied to prosperouschick's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The difference is: nursing school is SUPER easy (even in an accelerated BSN format) and, you guessed it, CRNA school is SUPER demanding. Nursing school exam = a quick review the morning of the exam....

  14. Paid during the clinicals?

    krzysiu replied to career180's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    RUSH in Chicago will give around 700 a

  15. What is considered ICU experience?

    krzysiu replied to ButterPeacanRican's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    See what the schools you apply to consider as ICU experience. Some say NICU is ok, some do

  16. ICU aspirations: what should I do?

    krzysiu replied to knobby1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Take control of your destiny. I recommend a CV-ICU. It will get you a feel for hemodynamics. As an RN, you should be able to quite easily find a job that meets YOUR needs. Do what you gotta do to...

  17. dexmetatomadine

    krzysiu replied to jbro's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Personally, don't have too much experience with the stuff. However, definitely seems like people either love it or hate it. As far as the DTs are concerned. I thought you shouldn't use it for more...

  18. What are good GRE scores?

    krzysiu replied to harborview's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I dont think anyone will tell you a minimum at this point. However, when I was applying everyone I heard said to shoot for a 1000 or more. Worked for me. Start clinical residency in end of

  19. Should I be up front with the nurse recruiter about my CRNA intentions

    krzysiu replied to Riversurfer's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Why mention it? Things change and you might get bypassed for a position you'd like because of an "intent". Nursing has a high turn-over and if you mention you're in for a little while and just using...

  20. GPA's and Such

    krzysiu replied to erik4026's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The "minimum" GPA requirements will differ slightly from school to school. Search their websites for specifics. However, minimum and competitive GPAs are two totally different things. If it is any...

  21. Questions at the end of the interview

    krzysiu replied to joeyzstj's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree, what are you looking for in a SRNA? Also, what is your definition in excellence? You'd be suprised what responses you get, such as someone who can get along with others. A sense of humor, you...

  22. UT at Memphis

    krzysiu replied to marvinskbaby1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Like people mentioned. It is a INTENSE graduate level program. All the programs out there are extremely rigorous and you're introduced to seemingly insurmountable amount of information in a VERY short...

  23. iphone as PDA

    krzysiu replied to hell000nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think its great. PDA funtionality growing everyday. Not to mention I have wonderful applications on it such as Netter's anatomy flashcards. Medmath calculator, ABG analyzer, unit convertor,...

  24. "Must have's" for school and clinical

    krzysiu replied to vikingirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I wouldn't waste the money on a PDA. Just get an

  25. "Must have's" for school and clinical

    krzysiu replied to vikingirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Oh yea, a good printer and LOTS of