Brian_SRNA

Brian_SRNA

ICU, UT knoxville, CRNA Program, 01/07

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  1. Realistic Avg GPA for admission

    Brian_SRNA replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Excellent posts...most schools want the nurse with the whole package, goo dgrades, GREAT SKILLS, good team work and personailty and a desire to be a CRNA. Best of luck to all.

  2. Torn between CRNA and MD...

    Brian_SRNA replied to Dakkon76's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well put...I think that you need to truly examine the whole picture. The students in my class that I have really met knew very early on that they wanted to be CRNA's. It is almost a calling, and the...

  3. last days of work

    Brian_SRNA replied to texanjj's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well said Zash....well said. i too have only 3 shifts left after this one. I have been floated three straight days to step down, ughhhhh!! But i know I can do anything for a few shifts. I think that...

  4. Question about science course

    Brian_SRNA replied to kitty9898's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Make sure that your school of choice will accept whatever "distance Ed" chem course you take. Obviously, if it is offered by the school you want to apply in then you have a better chance. But be weary...

  5. anxiously waiting

    Brian_SRNA replied to MQ Edna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think the advice of a MICU or SICU or CVICU would be good. But you want to get in a busy one with sick patients and get the pt's with the swans and drips. Dont sit back and watch, jump in and have a...

  6. Goals/Applications

    Brian_SRNA replied to KermitRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    First and foremost be honest...they will know ifyou are bullshitten'em. They want to know what makes you different from the other guy. What was it that you did while in school that gave you the idea,...

  7. clueless

    Brian_SRNA replied to yangkchoua's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Dont waste time trying to appease daddy. What does daddy do? best of luck

  8. Care Plans

    Brian_SRNA replied to berry's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for the tip!!

  9. Education question

    Brian_SRNA replied to Howie781's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you are truly interested in the CRNA profession then talk to the nearby CRNA program directors, most are great at giving info, and nask them waht they want. Also, if there is a certain program that...

  10. Employment for CRNA besides OR?

    Brian_SRNA replied to frank6151's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    best of luck to you. there are also pain clinics, GI labs, etc. But the BULK of education is in the OR. Just something to keep in mind if anyone is concerned about the OR environment., Shadow a couple...

  11. weekend "get-a-way

    Brian_SRNA replied to dfk's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i guess it all depends on if you are caught up on the work before your firends come in. Remember, you do need to take some time for yourself also. Best of

  12. CRNA Vs Anesthesiologist

    Brian_SRNA replied to Nurse2BMonique21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Pride????? Hmmmmm? I was never so proud as when I got accepted to CRNA school. Induction/Emergence, that depends on where you work and your skill level. In my facility(where I have accepted a...

  13. whats better for admission in general, an ASN or BSN degree?

    Brian_SRNA replied to dementievafan's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Another question to ask is does the school that you want to go to, or schools you like require a BSN or any bachelors degree. All schools will tell you uop front what they require. it is not a secret....

  14. Propofol providers

    Brian_SRNA replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thank goodness that site looks dead. It will end up killing patients and costing millions in lawsuits. people need to stop trying to cut

  15. health insurance question..

    Brian_SRNA replied to dfk's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I got lucky. The schools offers better insurance, at a lower rate than what i was paying through my employer. they even offer it for my family of five!! WOW Good Luck,

  16. Why Am I Putting Myself Through This????

    Brian_SRNA replied to dfk's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good luck with starting your programs. I dont start till January 07, so I have not benn through the jitters yet. Best of luck.

  17. Getting in a program

    Brian_SRNA replied to TennRN2004's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    When I went through the interview we were told not to disucuss the process so as not to taint their interview process. I took that on the honor system and did not discuss particulars. I wish you the...

  18. What to do during the inbetweens?

    Brian_SRNA replied to CRNAorBust's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    IMO these are all great suggestions. I would do the following. Once you are out of orientation 2-3 months, transfer into an ICU. You are not going to get a leg up by staying in medsurg for a long...

  19. CRNA school with children

    Brian_SRNA replied to crnastudent1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Great Post EllaRose. I noticed that AVLIS did not answer the questions about whether or not he is in a program???? I really hope that the moderators see the defaming degrading remarks he is making and...

  20. Sleep & CRNA school

    Brian_SRNA replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Has anyone successfully any nite time sleep aids, Lunesta?, Ambien?, AMbien CR? Just curious? My doctor told me no not have any caffienated drinks with or after dinner. HAAAAAA. Hard to do when you...

  21. Looking for a SRNA from Northeastern University, MA

    Brian_SRNA replied to Cabodre's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I went through Northeastern University's accelerated BSN program. I am now getting ready to start UT Knoxville's CRNA program. I had many friends at NU program while I went their. Their Directors name...

  22. Agency Experience?

    Brian_SRNA replied to 2ndChance's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    One thing that I always do with all of my reference letter writers, is that i give them a copy of my CURRENT resume, with a clearly stated goal, and I also give them a letter which outlines some thing...

  23. Agency Experience?

    Brian_SRNA replied to 2ndChance's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    YEAH, Travelers RULE

  24. Attending a well established CRNA program Vs. a brand new program

    Brian_SRNA replied to LIZPICURN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Very Very well put. best of

  25. Waive right to access letter of recommendation?

    Brian_SRNA replied to Dreamweaver2be's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You would think that they would decline to write it, if they coudln't glorify you!!! UGHHHHH