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  1. Any info on UT Chattanooga?

    SuperSleeper posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This board is great. Thank you to everyone for sharing information. It helps all who are in process or just thinking of this course in life. I have questions of my own. My application is in to UTC...

  2. Too personal to mention in the interview??

    SuperSleeper replied to odinsrumor's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree. Because the event defined you professionally, it is worthy of mention. It also lets the ADCOM know your heart and soul are truly in this endeavor. Btw. I speak from experience. I also...

  3. Why would you place a OGT and give zofran in the middle of a surgery?

    SuperSleeper replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well, as I'm sure you're well aware, there are no guarantees. However there are things that may decrease the risk. Like: strict NPO prior, triple treat (reglan, pepcid, bicitra) before surgery per...

  4. Why would you place a OGT and give zofran in the middle of a surgery?

    SuperSleeper replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yes. It could be indicated in a non-abdominal surgery. There is always the possibility of air in the stomach with manual ventilation. Or, if the tube was dropped down the esophagus by accident at...

  5. Why would you place a OGT and give zofran in the middle of a surgery?

    SuperSleeper replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I drop an OGT for stomach decompression to help out the surgery when indicated and give Zofran for post-op N/V...takes a while to kick in.

  6. Difference between Nurse Anesthesia School and Nursing School???

    SuperSleeper replied to prosperouschick's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Poke around in the messages on this board and your question will certainly be answered. There are a couple that are "a day in the life of an SRNA" kind of things. They should give you some reality...

  7. VENT.....transferred out of icu 6 weeks into orientation.

    SuperSleeper replied to stanquim's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started in CVICU as a new nurse. It was so stressful that I cried on the way IN to work for about a month or so. There are some incredibly strong personalities in the ICU setting. Not that you...

  8. UT Chatt interview

    SuperSleeper replied to beachbunny33's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I love the program. I'm more than happy I'm here. I did not use any particular med sheet to prepare. I got my CCRN the year before and used that study book to prepare. I also just started looking...

  9. UT Chatt interview

    SuperSleeper replied to beachbunny33's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The last count I heard was 60-70ish interviews for 20-something positions. I don't know, for sure, when they'll let everyone know. Last year, it was within a couple of

  10. UT Chatt interview

    SuperSleeper replied to beachbunny33's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    First off, congrats. I'm in the program now. There are a number of interviewers in the panel and they will meet with you all together. They will usually ask you a couple of get to know you questions...

  11. Does it take a certain personality type to become a CRNA?

    SuperSleeper replied to CandyGyrl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would certainly say that this guy you're talking about is not representative of the "typical" CRNA type. Yes, you will always find a strong personality out there. However, a personality like the...

  12. did anyone apply to UTC in Chattanooga?

    SuperSleeper replied to CVICU05's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Word is somewhere around 60 interviews. Could be a little higher. Class size will be about 25. Congrats on getting your letters. Maybe I'll see you at your interview.

  13. did anyone apply to UTC in Chattanooga?

    SuperSleeper replied to CVICU05's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That''s what I heard,

  14. did anyone apply to UTC in Chattanooga?

    SuperSleeper replied to CVICU05's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good luck, you guys. I'm currently in the program. I don't know for sure when the interviews are supposed to happen. I heard rumors of having everything done and acceptance letters out by the end...

  15. CRNA vs. anesthesiologist

    SuperSleeper replied to jermaughan0814's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank

  16. CRNA vs. anesthesiologist

    SuperSleeper replied to jermaughan0814's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    DocHolliday- You greatly underestimate a profession that is working in conjunction with you to provide optimal patient care. It's not about the doctor or the CRNA. It's about the patient. And, no...

  17. CRNA vs. anesthesiologist

    SuperSleeper replied to jermaughan0814's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    GASping Believe me, I would never confuse myself for an MD, nor would I want to. Yes, you are right. Individuals who took the minimum track to get to CRNA time-wise spent a couple of those years in...

  18. Did you truly enjoy being a RN?

    SuperSleeper replied to Nacki's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I wouldn't say that I'd be offended. I'd be a little ****** that I had all the extra training in NA school and it didn't move me up. But that's a different emotion. On that note, though, I have a...

  19. Did you truly enjoy being a RN?

    SuperSleeper replied to Nacki's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I absolutely loved, and still love, being an RN! Of course, there were the little things that I could have done without, but all-in-all, this career has been extremely rewarding for me. I think a big...

  20. Introduction

    SuperSleeper replied to tj1189's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    1)Pay lots of attention in class. 2)Study, study, study 3)Keep your grades as high as possible to stay competitive 4)Stay humble...understand that you do not know everything so ask questions to learn...

  21. Management for AMI patient

    SuperSleeper replied to datamini's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Interesting. Did your lecturer give a rationale for not giving the ntg? I would love to hear it. The reason for giving it is to dilate the coronary vessels to allow flow around/through a blockage...

  22. Management for AMI patient

    SuperSleeper replied to datamini's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    confirmed AMI = ASA 325mg, not 80 UNLESS pt has a confirmed clotting disorder or hx of GI bleed. 81mg is indicated for post MI maintenance after approx 1-2 weeks of 325mg. Some docs even go as long as...

  23. How much does it really help

    SuperSleeper replied to VegasNurse05's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I wasn't outright saying you were wrong, I've just seen over and over and over that PACU wasn't an area that qualified. Good for those nurses if those schools take them. Then I rescind my attempt at...

  24. How much does it really help

    SuperSleeper replied to VegasNurse05's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    To answer the general question you're asking, there is no way to know who will have the better time of school. It's beyond tough for everyone and each person brings their own background and coping...

  25. Why do you want to be a CRNA

    SuperSleeper replied to rice8020's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    For me, it was three things: 1) one-on-one care 2) lots of critical thinking and 3) get to work with the toys (technology)