The maximum amount to borrow from the government is $18,500 per year. Then your school has to approve a certain amount for living expenses. For instance my tuition,etc was $11,120 for the past year. The approved amount for living expenses was $14,808...
congrats Kevin. I am in awe of the welcome you got. Is the norm to be courted like that by hospitals seeking CRNA's? I was in the staff meeting in the OR this am and the staffing shortage was the major issue of the day...can't get enough anesthestis...
IMHO, I don't know exactly what your assignment includes, but here are some of the things I would do for a self-directed class. You can visit the AANA website and write an informative paper/presentation if possible, explaining the job of the CRNA. If...
I think the quickest route is the best one. The drive will be bad but if you use time management skills, you can do it. Do you have someone you can carpool with?? That might make it more bareable.
I can't give personal experience in this area, but I have observed some of my classmates dealing with the stress of families while in school. Many people in our class have children and make it work. We started school May 2001. One woman had a baby De...
congratulations. I am completely envious of having a beautiful baby in the home. Dh and I have 20 months until we will start trying. God bless you and mom and Hannah.
I worked in northern Alabama and was never compensated for working in the ICU, ACLS, or having a BSN as opposed to ADN. I believe critical care nursing is a very advanced position, but is not compensated as such. It is a shame, but does not seem to ...
I have a sick love of starting IV's. As much as the pt might lose some confidence in you (although I don't think that very likely) you can also boost their confidence by getting the hard stick. Many people are used to being stuck a dozen times by med...
I am not sure which program our school is considering using for logging cases via the web, but we were asked what our opinion of the idea is. It is about $60 per student for the entire program. I think we will start it in Jan after the required numbe...
IMHO, if you know the answer to the questions, give the answers in an intelligent manner. And if you don't know the answer to any question, give the fine answer Kevin provided.
I agree that this is a great idea. One misconception I had before entering CRNA school was that "getting in is the hard part" Of course, prior to entering, getting in was the hard part, but that statement is not true. I don't think RN's realize how ...
we learned surgical MAC (ED95) is 1.2-1.4MAC, but concentration depends on the agent of course. and with intubation, we were taught that MAC-bar (blocking adrenergic response to intubation) is 1.5MAC (but that is supposedly barring response for 99%-1...
What concentration of Sevoflurane would you deliver to ensure surgical MAC if administering 50%N2O? BTW, are we starting new threads for each new topic or just identifying the new topic under this thread?
Absolutely go to CRNA school ASAP if you get accepted. I think no one is really prepared for the difference in nursing and anesthesia. It is awesome. Do not hesitate. I also am 25 now and could not get here fast enough. I do not regret all the hard w...
Welcome Scott, I am not sure about the competitiveness of BSN programs now. Many CRNA programs will accept an RN who has a bachelor's degree in another field. This would shorten your nursing education. If you don't, I'm figuring 4yrs BSN and at leas...
I am in my 1st semester of school now. We have class M,W,Th, &F. Clinical this semester is Tues only. Classes are A&P, Pharm, and Priniciples.Next semester, clinicals will be 3 days one week, 2 the next, plus 3 classes. I've only been to the ...
Very good nilepoc...you did not overdose your patient on Sevo. I had a test on the uptake and distribution of inhalation agents today. Did well. Getting ready for the 1st CV test on Monday.
In my opinion, I believe antidepressants don't alter your thought process at all. I say this from personal experience. They do not produce such a drastic change. They make the small things small things. As a matter of fact I take Effexor now and am n...
I have definite plans of doing charity work around the world. I have been on missions trips and they are life-changing and rewarding for all involved (the missionary and the one being ministered to). I have a heart for giving the talent God gave to m...
I agree with your selection WntrMute2. And I agree with the Basics comment...just when they have you led up to a thorough explanation, boom, you're cut off.