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GmanRN

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  1. Senior SRNA Accepted to Medical School. Now what?

    GmanRN replied to MelissaRN.FutureCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think the MD would quench your thirst. My main comparison would be the time commitment compared to what would be gained. Things to consider are your end goals. How old are you? It would be...

  2. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    GmanRN replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Cha

  3. How old is everyone?

    GmanRN replied to TangoLima's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Im 2. 2 dang old that

  4. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    GmanRN replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Im a "W". So far the alphabetical theory holds. I expect my letter tomorrow. If I get it then Ill let the mailman go

  5. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    GmanRN replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Still no letter in my mailbox. He must be dodging the net I have hidden under all of those bamboo branches. The bear trap is missing though. Hope he isnt upset about

  6. Just Interviewed at Case Western...

    GmanRN replied to Burnt2's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Wow..very long time. Take up a sport. Maybe running? Care to share your interview questions? Would love to hear of

  7. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    GmanRN replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just heard from a wonderful person....my interview letter is on the

  8. Least Expensive CRNA Program?

    GmanRN replied to ThePrestige's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    US Army. They pay YOU to go to

  9. Can you see pulmonary emboli on a plain chest film?

    GmanRN replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    Usually suspected PEs are sent to CT to rule

  10. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    GmanRN replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Maybe start by telling us your GPA and years of experience. Why is it a long time before you

  11. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    GmanRN replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    So far my Application hasnt been reviewed at TCU. They arent reviewing anymore this week. Monday they will resume the reviews and continue putting together more letters awarding or declining...

  12. To all CRNAs

    GmanRN replied to femmefatale's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yeah you really need to study up and get as much hands on experience with verts as you can. Verts are the wave of the future. I wouldnt consider working in a hospital that didnt have one vert for...

  13. Anesthesia for HALO placement.

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

    This is turning into a wonderful discussion. I now understand that oversedation could have huge consequences in the application of someone with a cervical fracture. It would be dangerous due to...

  14. Anesthesia for HALO placement.

    GmanRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Had a patient the other day that required a HALO application related to a C2 nondisplaced fracture. The patient was a 16 yr old female. The Neuro Surgeon rounded with his nurse and she was...

  15. Professional Goals Statement

    GmanRN replied to jaylynnrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ok maybe Ive been showing my posterior a bit here. Ill try to do what my mother always told me to do. "If I cant say anything nice then dont say anything at all". As to advice on the personal...

  16. Professional Goals Statement

    GmanRN replied to jaylynnrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Youre searching for goals? Shouldnt your goals be obvious to you? Shouldnt you know without doubt why you want to become a CRNA? I never for a second even came close to asking someone else to help me...

  17. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    GmanRN replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The waiting begins...again? Not your first go around? What happened? Give details? You can send a PM if you dont want to post it. I wish the best for you this time. Im not Mr super stellar applicant...

  18. Induced hypotension in surgeries.

    GmanRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hello all. Ive been a nurse for a while, but havent set foot inside an OR since my BSN program. A buddy and I were talking at work the other day and we came to the subject of blood pressure during an...

  19. Chemistry Preparation

    GmanRN replied to CarVsTree's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just bought ( to preread in case I get accepted) my programs Chem book. It touches on gen, organic and biochem. None of it looks too perplexing. A friend who is in CRNA school now says that...

  20. Do CRNA's do chronic pain management

    GmanRN replied to jenj1928's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    https://allnurses.com/forums/f16/crnas-pain-management-239531.html

  21. Generalist or Specialist CRNAs

    GmanRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just wondering if you guys usually specialize in some area of anesthesia or are most of you generalists in what you do? Im wondering if CRNAs typically move around the hospital often or stay put in...

  22. Professional Goals Statement

    GmanRN replied to jaylynnrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You actually want one of us to tell you what your goals are and why YOU want to become a crna? Holy mother of mount

  23. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    GmanRN replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I believe that they do give consideration to everyone that gets the application completed prior to the deadline. CCRN isnt required at TWU. So I doubt everyone has

  24. Global Scholarship Alliance a Rip Off?

    GmanRN replied to GmanRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Finally heard back from the GSA Scholarship Alliance. It only took them 15 days to respond. Sounds like to me that they may give money to people who take contracts or employee with one of their...

  25. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    GmanRN replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Shadowed today. Learned tons. Will do it again at different facilities just to get an idea of the differences in practice. Had one discouraging moment. Was out in the hall surrounded by CRNA...