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  1. NP residency/fellowship

    mark2climb posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am curious to see if there is any interest out there, particularly from the new grad NPs, for NP residencies, similar to ones offered for PAs. I'm thinking of something that is a year long in...

  2. day in the CRNA life questions

    mark2climb replied to slywolfe's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The general answer to your question is.....IT DEPENDS. If you haven't done so already, I'd highly recommend that you shadow a CRNA locally and ask those questions. You can probably answer those...

  3. Univ. of Pittsburgh- Aug 2009. Anyone else?

    mark2climb replied to JJRBuckeyeRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I concur regarding buses. I ride one every day. You should look at the bus routes before deciding on a place to live though. Some buses don't come as often. Last I heard, there is an iPhone...

  4. Univ. of Pittsburgh- Aug 2009. Anyone else?

    mark2climb replied to JJRBuckeyeRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I moved from Colorado and live in Highland Park, which is about 20 min north of the school by bus. PM me if you want to talk more about specific

  5. Clincal advise for the first month?

    mark2climb replied to ivypetals's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm about to finish my first month of clinicals. The answer to your question would depend a bit on your clinical site, your preceptor, and what your program expect from you. In general, I'd encourage...

  6. University of Pittsburgh's CRNA program...

    mark2climb replied to littlechief15's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I went through the interview process a little over a year ago and was wait listed as well. The process is extensive and thorough with time for you to get to know the program through its faculty and...

  7. University of Pittsburgh's CRNA program...

    mark2climb replied to littlechief15's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You can take classes beforehand if you wish but there are people who didn't take any classes before and they are doing fine. It'll just be a little busier if you don't. Everyone takes out the...

  8. CRNA school and physics content

    mark2climb replied to Savin'Em's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That depends on how deep you want to get into understanding things down to the molecular level. It helps to have some basic physics understanding when learning about the anesthesia machine and also...

  9. University of Pittsburgh's CRNA program...

    mark2climb replied to littlechief15's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just started Pitt's program and am from Colorado. What questions might you

  10. using TEGs

    mark2climb posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Any experienced or new grad CRNAs using TEGs to guide their fluid resuscitation in cases involving large volume

  11. using TEGs

    mark2climb replied to mark2climb's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Stryker1, What is the turn around time for TEGs at your facility? Is it quick enough for traumas and other resuscitation scenarios? One complaint I've heard is that it takes too long for it to be...

  12. CRNAs specializing in trauma

    mark2climb posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Are there any CRNAs here who specialize in trauma or take trauma call at a Level I facility? If so, what is your scope of practice? Are you only responsible for airway management or do you make...

  13. UPenn Interview

    mark2climb posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have received an invitation for interviews at UPenn. Anyone with experience or wisdom to pass on?

  14. CRNAs specializing in trauma

    mark2climb replied to mark2climb's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Are practicing CRNAs finding that training for trauma care happening OJT or are there programs out there that train CRNAs for trauma specific anesthesia? I suspect that the Cowley Shock Trauma Center...

  15. Work contract before school

    mark2climb posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Has any one gotten a contract with a group before even starting school? What are the pros and cons? There is a slight chance that I might be able to secure a job before I even start school and have...

  16. Work contract before school

    mark2climb replied to mark2climb's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Interesting... What can CRNAs do that AAs can't

  17. Work contract before school

    mark2climb replied to mark2climb's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Here's a bit more information: The facility that I am negotiating with does not currently have a CRNA program but is planning on hiring CRNAs and AAs. I have a good rapport with the anesthesiologists...

  18. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    mark2climb replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    BBFRN, Shouldn't most of these courses be covered in a MSN already? I would think that an APN at the Master's level should already be able to utilize research, do research, and have some...

  19. Acute care PNP

    mark2climb posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello... Does anyone have a recommendation for an acute care PNP program that is a bit lighter on theory and heavier on the technical subjects?

  20. Rapid Assessment Teams

    mark2climb posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hello Everyone.... Does anyone use RAT teams at their respective facilities to prevent arrests? That seems to be all the rage with adult hospitals but I wondered if that is also the trend for...

  21. CRNA schools with distance learning option for clinicals in Denver?

    mark2climb replied to Natef26's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm in Colorado as well and TX Weslyan's program is the only one that I found with clinicals in Denver. From what I've heard, there just isn't enough of a need for a CRNA program here because it is...

  22. How did you choose your school?

    mark2climb replied to Noobposter's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think there are lots of factors that you can consider in choosing a program. My ideal program would be one that doesn't require relocation, integrated curriculum, consolidated clinical sites, and...

  23. ICU RN Looking to shadow a CRNA in Colorado

    mark2climb replied to Natef26's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Nate, The clinical sites for TX Weslyan at Denver Health and University Hospital both allow you to shadow their CRNAs. I shadowed one at Denver Health and was a great experience. You should...

  24. How much does it really help

    mark2climb replied to VegasNurse05's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think some of that depends on the type of patients admitted to the PACU. If your PACU recovers fresh hearts or other ICU type patients on a regular basis and you are the one taking them, then the...

  25. Too much critical care experience?

    mark2climb posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This is a question for SRNAs and new grad CRNAs but those of you with more experience, please feel free to enlighten us as well. I have heard in several places that anesthesia is much different than...