Brian_SRNA

Brian_SRNA

ICU, UT knoxville, CRNA Program, 01/07

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  1. Anesthesia Information Sheets ROCK!

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

    Has anyone heard of or seen a small quad fold reference called Quik Ref 1 and 2. I saw someone with them a while back and can not remember where I saw them. Thanks

  2. New grad in the ER, is CRNA school out of the question?

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

    I think we are getting off point here a little. The first post asked a simple question, and the answer starting a bashing war. In every fields of nursing, IUC, ER, PACU you are going to have good...

  3. what journals should I be taking?

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

    IS it the hardbound copy that many schools get? Do you have to wait until the subscription year is over? Thanks

  4. This is really cool

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

    cool website. Thanks

  5. Suggestions of New Stethoscope?

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

    The best advice is get one with good ear peices that you feel confortable with. It is important to be comafotable and really know how to use it.

  6. New Pro MDA resident training bill

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

    GREAT ONE. AND i must agree, most doc are harder to teach.

  7. Anesthesia Information Sheets ROCK!

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

    I saw the website with the information sheet, is it worth getting for a SRNA, The information seems perfect. DOes anyone that has it, use it often.

  8. CRNA schools starting in Janauary

    Brian_SRNA replied to Lucy54's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    UT knoxville in tennessee starts in january.

  9. to cuff or not to cuff

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

    Everyone makes mistakes, Cant we all just get along. So MMAC Yoiu have h=been published as a SRNA. Where?? i am interested in trying to publish.

  10. what journals should I be taking?

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

    You cant subscribe to the AANA jornal til after you start the program. Any medical school library will have the journals and others that nay help. Good luck,

  11. Good Pre-Study Books?

    Brian_SRNA posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was one of the lucky ones that got accepted to the University of Tennessee CRNA program for the class starting Jan 2007, First Try !!! I have been reading the Basics of Anesthesia by Stoelting and...

  12. CRNA schools starting in Janauary

    Brian_SRNA replied to Lucy54's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    university of tennessee, knoxville starts in january, application due feb

  13. Waive right to access letter of recommendation?

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

    Great advicw. ALso, discuss with the writer what might want to be said. Maybe they have not written a recocmmendation for anesthesia before. Also, give them a resume and goal list or maynbe a short...

  14. Is Med surg experience accepted for CRNA?

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

    It scares me how little research some people do before they start asking questions about a profession that they claim to love!!! Sorry for the soap box but it had to be

  15. Is there still a chance?

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

    SOOOO. Did you get

  16. PDA or Laptop?

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

    I love my PDA, dell x30 axim. Epocrates works well and is free. Skyscape is great software also. My laptop is great for class notes(Games) and writing papers anywhere. Bets of luck

  17. Supplemental Classes for CRNA

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

    My program required Statistics for entry. they also asked what other classes i have taken during my interview. Ask your director and see what he reccommends.

  18. CRNA Jobs for Adrenaline Junkies

    Brian_SRNA replied to ezra19742002's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CRNA's need a clear head with a cool back. Adrenaline is wonderful, but must be tempered with compassion and a clear head. Finish you ADN, pass your boards, get your bachelours, then apply and see if...

  19. New grad in the ER, is CRNA school out of the question?

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

    Most programs say they require ICU experience and take extra experience as an added bonus. More ICU experience will beef up your candidacy. Your best bet is to contact the program director and ask...

  20. Was Let Go From A Program

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

    From my limited experience( i start in january, but have many colleagues in programs), It is difficult to get kicked out or asked to leave. They wanted you in the program, they picked you over many...

  21. Flight RN's who have become CRNA's?

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

    Iknwo a few flight nurses tha have gone on to CRNA school. What great experience especially with the freedom. Greta job, good luck.

  22. How Long Does It Take?

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

    Great advice there. Most program directors will tell you why you ddint make the cut, grades, GRE, experience, grad classes, whatever. Heed their advice, when you go back for a secind interview with...

  23. Who's applied or is planning to apply this summer?

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

    The best thing to do is to contact the director of the programs you areinterested and ask them if they give preferenctial consideration to early applications. good luck

  24. Student AANA Memberships?

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

    that is right on target, I have been accepted and will start injanuary 07. I went to program director and asked if i could join now. The AANA requires you to be enrolled on the actual core program...

  25. Starting school in May - PDA question

    Brian_SRNA replied to mummer43's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    All the dell platforms are nice, I use the axix x 30, decent machine for around 250 or less, I also agree with teh skyscape products, SKYSCAPE.com, also check out epocrates.com, it is free, good