Brian_SRNA

Brian_SRNA

ICU, UT knoxville, CRNA Program, 01/07

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  1. Not trying to stir up bad ideas, but......

    Brian_SRNA posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Trying to stay away from the SDN is like the forbidden fruit. And I know i am stupid for even caring....but i do. My program starts is 2 months...I have worked for years to get to this point and for...

  2. Agency ICU nursing

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

    I spent the last three years of my rn career, before crna school, as a traveler in ICU's. You just have to play it up, let them know you had to be flexibile with trauma pt's one day, open hearts the...

  3. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

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

    If your credit isn't perfect than you can get a cosigner, a mom dad inlaw etc. Especially if you have already quit work. best of luck. Brian

  4. Hurry up and wait...

    Brian_SRNA replied to cheat25's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Take the time to enjoy a hobby...you wont have any after the program starts...and remember that if you don't get in (which i hope you do), then next year you will already have known what the interview...

  5. Can you get in with a "C"

    Brian_SRNA replied to CoCo612's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I got 2 c's and a D in medical ethics my freshman year in school, I got in in my first choice, first try. 3.5 gpa, average, 1160 gre, slightly above average, the most important thing that the...

  6. Not trying to stir up bad ideas, but......

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

    I have to agree with paindoc on this post.....you would not want an anesthesiologist or cardiologist working in a pediatric well baby clinic...it wouldn't make sense...our training is specialized and...

  7. Not trying to stir up bad ideas, but......

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

    I think some people are taking what paindoc said out of context.....and that is not the point of these forums...he said that in indiana CRNA's are not APN's. I think many of us, including me at first,...

  8. Not trying to stir up bad ideas, but......

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

    I think we owe a round of applause to the state legislature of indiana. I just spent about 20 minutes looking over the Indiana state code and it is fascinating.....and in response to "We have more...

  9. Not trying to stir up bad ideas, but......

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

    I am very curious what state this is too.....hmmm, with a name paindoc I guess what profession he might be in. Please let us know what state and where we can find the "legislature that says CRNA's...

  10. Not trying to stir up bad ideas, but......

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

    I totally agree, although some might beleive that the actuall role is mid-level, APN's serve as "direct providers", providing direct, usually untethered care...again...it must be noted that no...

  11. Health Insurance for Students

    Brian_SRNA replied to In2B8's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know....that 10K premium got me a 2K family deductible, and 70-30 after that...it really sucked. Now I have a 750 deductible and 80/20 withalot more being covered. God Bless UT- Go Vols

  12. an interesting and somewhat ignorant article title

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

    ANd it has been documented by many outside sources that the MDA has moved away from the bedside in many cases and is doing more managerial supervisory role, while the CRNA is at the bedside,...

  13. Stafford loans

    Brian_SRNA replied to Richmondrn2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes....and they actually offer you more money for grad school 18,500 a yr...as long as you have not defaulted....and youhave not reached your maximum. The max is like 100K so you probably have some to...

  14. Erlanger anyone?

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

    I did not interview at UT chattanooga/Erlanger but i did interview at UT knoxville, and it was a panel interview, with 5 interviewers, alot of personality type questions, not too many (or any)...

  15. PBL curriculum

    Brian_SRNA replied to blee1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What is a PBL curriculum, I have heard of CBL (Computer Based Learning). Are they the same.

  16. Everyone and their dog

    Brian_SRNA replied to zaga21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I totally agree...at least half of the new grads this year said they were gonna go to CRNA school...and most were delighted when i got accepted. I think because they now could pummel me with...

  17. Health Insurance for Students

    Brian_SRNA replied to In2B8's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My school, UT knoxville has pretty good coverage for 5K a year...i know that may look like alot,but i was paying 10k a year through work, and now i have better insurance.keep your head up and keep...

  18. Reasons NOT to be CRNA

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

    ALOT more goes into picking a canidate for CRNA school than just GPA...trust me! Do your best...take some classes to boost your GPA, and really do well on your GRE's. Also, as a side note, schools...

  19. Frustrated RN!

    Brian_SRNA replied to cheat25's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just a thought about the PALS requirement, some schools (as did mine) required that you have PALS before you apply, and keep it current for two years. So check with your school for what they want and...

  20. Anyone have experience in "Level 1" trauma?

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

    Excellent point, the most important thing in your ICU experience is the EXPERIENCE, not the trauma level designation. Get yourself into a busy fast paced, high acuity ICU CVICU and learn all that you...

  21. Why do you love anesthesia??

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

    Since i started my BSN program, many years ago, I knew that i wanted to be a CRNA. I had the "fire in the belly" burning desire to be physiologically in control of my patient. Great comments everyone...

  22. AA school

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

    The experience in the OR and with anesthesia providers would be good, but...remember that you need to work as an RN for a least a year in an ICU environment. I dont know if the anesthesia tech job...

  23. resume

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

    I totally agree. if you do not have any other nursing jobs than put down what you did for jobs while in nursing school. Also, dont get too bogged down to much with the resume. Put alot more effort...

  24. Ok, now my grades are starting to worry me...

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

    GRE's, GREAT EXPERIENCE AND GREAT RECOMMENDATIONS. just my 2

  25. Sponsorship and Grants

    Brian_SRNA replied to mr2np's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Great Ideas, also look into Private or sometimes called alternative loans, there is a huge post in here. Also dont forget uncle sam, file your FAFSA and see what you get!!