krisjazzer13

krisjazzer13 specializes in CRNA.

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1. Under 1 year ICU experience ???

   krisjazzer13 replied to pamchris's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Now many programs are moving to more ICU experience as a requirement (my program recently changed the requirement to two years minimum instead of one for admission)...if you're a new grad and just...

2. How old were you when you started CRNA school?

   krisjazzer13 replied to Nolander's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I was 27 when I began and 30 when I graduated. My class ranged from 24-mid 40s, with most students starting in the 27-29 age

3. Do nurses get holidays off?

   krisjazzer13 replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

   Coming from a healthcare family (mom, dad and I are all nurses), we celebrate many holidays when we all have the chance...for example, we are celebrating Thanksgiving today since dad was on call on...

4. UMD's CRNA School w. minimum critical care req.?

   krisjazzer13 replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   As an SRNA, I personally think that one year is not enough, but 2-4 years is pretty good for clinical preparation...some of my classmates with less than 2 years experience have struggled with some...

5. CRNA and ICU Nurses Please Help!!!!

   krisjazzer13 replied to vanasd's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I would personally call the schools you are interested in and ask! The reason I say this is because I worked in a general ICU in a small hospital right out of school (13 beds) and my school would not...

6. Lying about wanting to become a CRNA to Managers?

   krisjazzer13 replied to Hartley's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I was honest and said that I was thinking about it, but wasn't sure about the timeline...once accepted to school after working for a little over a year, I continued to work part time throughout my...

7. CRNA harder than RN school?

   krisjazzer13 replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   CRNA school is making me realize just how much I didn't know when I was an ICU RN...you not only learn the necessary skills, but WHY you are doing what you are doing (that's the big thing...when in...

8. MD refusing to sedate pt while intubated

   krisjazzer13 replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the previous poster---request a family conference with your family member's healthcare team and voice your concerns

9. Retake organic chemistry?

   krisjazzer13 replied to ncemt's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   No, I took o-chem again at my local community college and my school did NOT require a lab component....I would also ask your schools if they require lab, because if you don't have to spend extra time...

10. CRNA programs that accept minimal ICU experience

    krisjazzer13 replied to Prince815's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    While there are programs that will accept one year, many strongly encourage at least 2....I applied to a program with less than one year experience and was accepted, but I declined, realizing that I...

11. IS Gluttony a Disease or Choice?

    krisjazzer13 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree that it's both a combo of choice and disease due to various factors, but I tend to side with some of the previous posters about the culture of obesity and how increasingly PC we have all...

12. can a nephrology nurse become a crna?

    krisjazzer13 replied to patrickrlim's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Some schools also accept ER experience, but it usually has to be from a trauma center where you will have the chance to work with very sick patients. I would get yourself into an ICU asap if you're...

13. CCRN exam prep

    krisjazzer13 replied to Clear222's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I used the Pass CCRN! CD of practice questions only (I tried reading the book but it was just too much!)...I did those questions over and over, multiple times, and it worked out just fine for me (much...

14. Tubal Ligation Failure

    krisjazzer13 replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    My mother had a tubal ligation after having me and my brother (she was 35 after my younger brother was born)...fast forward a few years down the road and she gets pregnant in her early 40s, totally...

15. What are peoples thoughts on crnas

    krisjazzer13 replied to ITALY123's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks traumaRUs, I agree--doesn't eveyone remember when they had questions and were about to be new RNs? This person is asking what they need to do in order to prepare for their future---it's...