Outdoor1

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  1. All CRNA practice

    Outdoor1 replied to movinsouth's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It has been my experience so far that there is always help available if anyone needs help. Think about it, most of us are adrenaline junkies and if we hear someone is in trouble we all go running. I...

  2. MAC explanation

    Outdoor1 replied to badgernurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You are right in the definitiion of MAC. 1 mac is that concentration at which 50% of patients will not move to surgical stimuli, but 1.3 MAC is the MAC 95 in which 95% of patients will not move to...

  3. Does trauma level matter?

    Outdoor1 replied to criticalstanley's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No, it doesn't matter. Just get diverse experience with drips, swans, balloon pumps, invasive lines,

  4. CRNA Vs Anesthesiologist

    Outdoor1 replied to Nurse2BMonique21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am with you there. I felt enormous pride upon geting accepted to school and i have just started clinical and feel the same way. The anesthesiologists where i am are sometimes present for induction...

  5. Should I skip med-surge?

    Outdoor1 replied to B.H's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you want to be a CRNA don't waste your time in med surg. The skills you will need are those that you aquire in ICU/Critical

  6. today an ER nurse... tomorrow... ???

    Outdoor1 replied to newfloridaRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It depends on which school you want to go to. I would say your ER experience would be good at most if you do in fact have experience with drips, vents, invasive lines. I would call and speak with...

  7. SRNA with a problem, need some help fast!

    Outdoor1 replied to quailoh's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ditto

  8. How does CRNA school differ from nursing school?

    Outdoor1 replied to FAM600's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It is different in every way possible. There is a whole lot more information and it is more difficult and in depth, but not impossible. Having gone through didactic in CRNA school I sadly realize...

  9. CCRN or not?

    Outdoor1 replied to 98.6's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree. It will only cost you the fee to renew since you will be getting plenty of CEU's through your CRNA courses. Also if you are ever thinking about going into education it looks good. You know...

  10. CRNA--how can I do this?

    Outdoor1 replied to rn67's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There are many posts on this topic. Do a search in the forum. The best thing to do is pay off any debt and get rid of any notes that you can. It will be a big SACRIFICE since being older we seem to...

  11. Sleep & CRNA school

    Outdoor1 replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am like you in that i need plenty of sleep. At least 8 hours to function. If you are on top of your game you should be able to get everything done and still get your Z's. I have never had to pull...

  12. ever have second thoughts...?

    Outdoor1 replied to dfk's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I went through the same thing you are going through. I think you're pretty dangerous if you think you are just going to breeze through CRNA school. Having doubts is the most normal thing i have ever...