mmc-rockstar

mmc-rockstar has 7 years experience and specializes in Trauma/Surgical ICU, L&D.

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1. Question from a student - DOBUTAMINE

   mmc-rockstar replied to Savin'Em's topic in CRNA

   It's easiest to understand dobutamine when you compare it to dopamine. Dobutamine is a beta1 and beta2 agonist. So along with the positive inotropy/chronotropy/dromotropy that you get with the beta 1, you also stimulate beta2 receptors which cause v...

2. Current SRNAs, I need your wisdom.

   mmc-rockstar replied to estherojin's topic in SRNA

   Work more and save $$$$$$$$ Besides, you don't want to get too used to having free time =)

3. Westminster?

   mmc-rockstar replied to ICUdropout's topic in SRNA

   Congrats and welcome!!! I am in the second class at westminster. As for MDA/CNRA hostility, there are definitely political issues in the SLC area. We have a few clinical sites here, but our trauma rotation is out of state. Are you from Utah or mo...

4. Can someone explain the amnestic effects of Anesthesia?

   mmc-rockstar replied to Spoiled1's topic in CRNA

   Anterograade amnesia occurs by inhibiting the hippocampus (benzos and volatile anesthetics)

5. Am I the only one??

   mmc-rockstar replied to fungirl's topic in SRNA

   I agree that you are not alone. I heard of a recent grad who said "Don't be surprized if you end up on meds before you finish." I'm just in didactic..aka "pharmacology he!!" but I imagine to be in the same boat once in clinical. My advice to you.....

6. What went wrong????

   mmc-rockstar replied to heartrn35's topic in SRNA

   I'm so sorry.....Since I don't know you I can't give too specific advice but here's what I have to offer.... First, if your nervousness is a problem in the interview (which really is for most) Try hard to think of answers ahead of time and really try...

7. CRNA schools - good or bad?

   mmc-rockstar replied to lovegasRN's topic in SRNA

   Lovegas, I'm at Westminster in SLC (I noticed you are from Ut). We have the same travel situation in regards to clinicals, so it may not work for you here. If you have any specific questions about this program, PM me.

8. difficulty getting ICU position

   mmc-rockstar replied to healingbirth's topic in SRNA

   Hey, I'm you....I was an L&D RN for 5 years, went to the SICU for 3 and dtarted a CRNA program this fall. I went to the SICU in my hospital, but I worked in a busy teaching/trauma center that was always looking for new nurses. If your hospital...

9. Things to Do & Don't for successful SRNA

   mmc-rockstar replied to CRNA 2K20's topic in SRNA

   Well, I had a good first semester (14 credits/no clinical) here's my advice.... First, get your financial and personal affairs in order before you start (the less you have to stress about the better) Next, realize that some things you are going to ha...

10. How's everyone's semester going?

    mmc-rockstar replied to HillaryC's topic in SRNA

    1st semester done!!!!! I think they give us a nice big break over Christmas so that we will forget what that was like and actually show up in January (with a big fat tuition check in hand). Did anyone else feel weird their first day off like...."no...

11. Are There Crna Schools Easy To Get In?

    mmc-rockstar replied to maria s's topic in SRNA

    Don't be so hard on yourself....You have a great GPA, you're getting the experience you need, preparing for the CCRN. I think you are totally on the right track and will be a very competitive candidate. The chem/math/science seems to be the most di...

12. Any idea of what I'm talking about?

    mmc-rockstar replied to Rage's topic in CRNA

    OK, I am a SRNA and would like to know if there are anesthesia specific med cards out there, so if anyone knows of good ones please share..

13. oh no !!!! what now?

    mmc-rockstar replied to JETRN's topic in SRNA

    Not too close to you, but Westminster in SLC has a Jan 31 deadline

14. Professional Goals Statement

    mmc-rockstar replied to jaylynnrn's topic in SRNA

    You can be as introspective as you want. Honestly, most applicants want to be a CRNA for the same reasons and are going to say it pretty much the same way. My point is not to belittle your feelings and honest insight, but to give you a chance to s...

15. laptops SRNAs?

    mmc-rockstar replied to chrissyRN's topic in SRNA

    Make sure your program doesn't have any distance learning classes while you are in clinical. Some people in my program with macs have had problems with classes and info that wasn't mac compatible. Contact Barry and see what they say.