Jaybird

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1. Any advice for a future CRNA?

   Jaybird replied to cooper's topic in CRNA

   You are doing the right thing by asking! It is a good idea to read that first thread. When I was starting nursing school, I had the same goal of becoming a crna, and now that I'm in anesthesia school I can hardly believe it! While in nursing schoo...

2. First day of clinical!

   Jaybird replied to Jaybird's topic in CRNA

   Well, the first two days of clinical are over and I'm still alive! Overall I'd say it went quite well. I did a lot of charting, pushing meds (except induction), and LOTS OF LISTENING AND LEARNING!!! My patients were morbidly obese so I didn't get ...

3. First day of clinical!

   Jaybird posted a topic in CRNA

   Tomorrow is my first day of clinicals in anesthesia school! I have these mixed emotions of excitement and pure terror. Can anyone share some stories to make me laugh? I know the CRNAs and MDAs will not expect a whole lot from me on my first day, b...

4. I got in...now what???

   Jaybird replied to SproutRN's topic in CRNA

   Congrats!! I too will begin CRNA school in August this year, and I share your anxiety about the financial situation. I can't even remember what it's like to be "unemployed" - I worked almost full-time through undergrad!! I plan to take out loans t...

5. Health Insurance

   Jaybird posted a topic in CRNA

   I start CRNA school in August, and I will no longer be working enough to qualify for health insurance benefits. Most plans I've researched seem quite expensive, especially for a full-time student without a substantial income. What do most students ...

6. employment during anesthesia school?

   Jaybird replied to Jaybird's topic in CRNA

   Thanks for the suggestions. I have considered the army reserve, but I'm not sure the military is right for me. We'll see what happens. Too bad I couldn't have found a rich husband to support me!

7. employment during anesthesia school?

   Jaybird posted a topic in CRNA

   Can anyone tell me how much I can really work during anesthesia school (if I am accepted)? I understand that the majority of my time must be dedicated to studying, but I'm a little concerned about being able to pay my rent and car payment. Any sugg...