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mmc-rockstar

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  1. Question from a student - DOBUTAMINE

    mmc-rockstar replied to Savin'Em's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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...

  2. Current SRNAs, I need your wisdom.

    mmc-rockstar replied to estherojin's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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 Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  4. Can someone explain the amnestic effects of Anesthesia?

    mmc-rockstar replied to Spoiled1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Anterograade amnesia occurs by inhibiting the hippocampus (benzos and volatile

  5. Am I the only one??

    mmc-rockstar replied to fungirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  6. What went wrong????

    mmc-rockstar replied to heartrn35's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  7. CRNA schools - good or bad?

    mmc-rockstar replied to lovegasRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  8. difficulty getting ICU position

    mmc-rockstar replied to healingbirth's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

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

    mmc-rockstar replied to CRNA 2K20's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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)...

  10. How's everyone's semester going?

    mmc-rockstar replied to HillaryC's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  11. Are There Crna Schools Easy To Get In?

    mmc-rockstar replied to maria s's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

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

    mmc-rockstar replied to Rage's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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

  13. oh no !!!! what now?

    mmc-rockstar replied to JETRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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

  14. Professional Goals Statement

    mmc-rockstar replied to jaylynnrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  15. laptops SRNAs?

    mmc-rockstar replied to chrissyRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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....

  16. Professional Goals Statement

    mmc-rockstar replied to jaylynnrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Jaylynrn Don't give an inch of merit to patronizing coments from negative people like gman. I think it is completely appropriate to ask for advice on your letters. Of course you know why you want to...

  17. Whats tests required for admissions? Extra things to get in?

    mmc-rockstar replied to WannaBCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    relax....it sounds like you are on the right track. Get great ICU experience (and start from the get go working on thoses letters of rec....impression counts) do the CCRN thing and shadow. When...

  18. Professional Goals Statement

    mmc-rockstar replied to jaylynnrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Greater autonomy..blah blah blah...desire to increase knowledge/skill/scope of practice...blah blah blah....but my personal rockstar conclusion......give them a research interest (it'll impress them...

  19. CRNA School? Is it feasable with a family?

    mmc-rockstar replied to redbirdsfan01's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well, its only been two months but here's my take. This depends on a few factors, #1 your study habits/personal abilities, #2 your program (talk to students in the progams you are thinking of...

  20. Anesthesia Careplans

    mmc-rockstar replied to kkrnkk's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Great resource!!!! Thx to the pana for posting it on their website and thx to the Southern Illinois SRNAs that put it

  21. CRNA class size?

    mmc-rockstar replied to alumno's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Westminster

  22. CRNA Fulltime-- How do you survive??

    mmc-rockstar replied to hopeful84's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    LOL:loveya:

  23. Last Bath

    mmc-rockstar replied to andrew921's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats!!! and..DITO re: the advice and the posters....there's been so much said on these boards that is priceless when it comes to getting into school.

  24. Be specific.....

    mmc-rockstar replied to attittaah's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I wouldn't jump to spend time or money on more classes unless they are needed. If your GPA is strong enough already, and your undergrad chem class is sufficient for the programs you are applying...

  25. GRE Practice Tests & Actual Scores: Well Correlated?

    mmc-rockstar replied to AdonaiLoveable's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I scored 1400s all day long on the ets tests......not so hot on the actual test. The math on the real test was MUCH harder...although it is adaptive, so it really depends on how you are doing. Piece...