jmccrn

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1. Would you still take the CCRN exam...?

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

   I'd have to agree with the majority and say don't take it if you have already been accepted. I've had the certification several years and am up for renewel this year......and am not planning on...

2. pda software

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

   I agree that the program is great and very comprehensive. I had a discount code as well, but it didn't apply to that program. Many of the discount codes only apply to certain software. It's still...

3. Debt Load after CRNA School

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

   My total debt will be around $55,000. As stated in other replies, it is an investment.....a great one at

4. Does employment at a facility affiliated with the school help you get in?

   jmccrn replied to Sarah Kat's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I would think that it could potentially help if you meet all the minimum requirements.........and some of the "right" people can give you a reference. If there are some MDAs or CRNAs who know you and...

5. Are CRNA programs with simulation labs better?

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

   Riverking: A simulator lab can prove to be valuable, but you must also look at how much time is spent in there. It may not prove as valuable if students rarely use the simulator. You should also...

6. ECMO

   jmccrn replied to nrsen99's topic in MICU, SICU

   We have had a few ECMO survivors in the unit I used to work in. Of course more died than survived, but nonetheless there were some survivors who made it out of the hospital. My current hospital...

7. Blood Transfusions

   jmccrn replied to dbauer's topic in General Nursing

   Our facility requires 2 RNs to check the blood in the patient's room. Anyone can pick it up at the blood bank. Vitals are checked prior to administration, 15 minutes after the start of transfusion,...

8. TRANSPORT

   jmccrn replied to MQ Edna's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   The crew can be different depending on the helicopter service. I think a common crew is a nurse and paramedic, but I have also seen a crew consisting of a respiratory therapist and nurse, as well as...