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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...

  16. What are peoples thoughts on crnas

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

    I am only a first year SRNA in a 3 year program, so I don't have much anesthesia experience to draw on (yet!) but I can offer my thoughts on program admission and my classmate profile.....many...

  17. Mistake...

    krisjazzer13 replied to SDHealth's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with midinphx, as a critical care RN myself as well, it is MY responsiblity to monitor my patients and teach students along the way, but I would not have 'blamed' my student for not informing...

  18. Help! Tips for interview @ Bradley U/Decatur Memorial Hospital

    krisjazzer13 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi all, I have an interview scheduled for Bradley University/Decatur Memorial Hospital's program and wonder if anyone has any tips? I know there is an exam (which of course I'm nervous about), but...

  19. Help! Tips for interview @ Bradley U/Decatur Memorial Hospital

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

    Haha I forgot that I even posted this back in '07! Well, now I can respond and answer my own question- and yours! The interview process is very thorough, which is very nice---you meet current...

  20. Education vs Experience

    krisjazzer13 replied to Airforce1's topic in General Nursing

    I used to think like this when I was still a student...when I actually started working however, I realized that there is no way I would survive in an advanced program without sufficient experience @...

  21. Online Statistics Grad Level Course???

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

    I am signed up for Stats 703 @ Kansas State online; just wanted to let you all know that the class is currently full and there is already a waiting list of 7 people, so I would go with the other...

  22. Retake organic chemistry?

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

    I would contact each school and clarify because most likely, each will have different requirements. One school I applied to only cared if you took the class and passed it, while the other required me...

  23. Social sorority and nursing school.

    krisjazzer13 replied to Prettyladie's topic in General Nursing

    I was a member of a social sorority while completing a portion of nursing school and while it was great fun for a couple of years, it started to get 'old' before I graduated and I ended up withdrawing...

  24. Lakeview Colllege of Nursing?

    krisjazzer13 replied to lvaliav's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I graduated from Lakeview in December 2006 and I know someone who is currently attending the program. For me, the clinical experience was what you made it---there are plenty of students who "hold up...

  25. Nurses working harder than doctors?

    krisjazzer13 replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    I was just thinking the other day how I would never want to be an intern or resident at my hospital...their hours are absolutely crazy, they are sleep-deprived and they can have incredibly busy nights...