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  1. help please

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

    Gooser, It's not easy to think about something else. I was driving my wife crazy talking about CRNA stuff. After she asked me if we could talk about something else, I realized I was really obsessed...

  2. GPAs

    TraumaNurse replied to mrdoc2005's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree. I was actually kicked out of university for a semester and placed on academic probation in my first year out of high school. I thought these transcripts would haunt me for the rest of my...

  3. Incompatibility table (IV's drugs)

    TraumaNurse replied to Bruno Matos's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We had a compatibility chart from Abbott Laboratories. You may be able to find one at their web site. These days I rely on epocrates on my

  4. Nurse Strike at MCP/Hahnemann???

    TraumaNurse replied to PlanetCaroline's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The working conditions in this hospital are well known to be terrible...I hear they have some of the worst pt ratios in the area. When I moved to this area and was looking for a good trauma cneter to...

  5. Wife of CRNA Student

    TraumaNurse replied to Pooh Bear Girl's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Always nice to hear words of encouragement! Welcome to the

  6. spinal clearance protocol

    TraumaNurse replied to british bird's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    We generally switch patients to a long term stiff collar such as a Miami J or Aspen. After being radiographically cleared, if the patient is not awake or able to tell whether they have pain on...

  7. WOW CRNA's

    TraumaNurse replied to christel08's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It's very individualized. Most schools look at the big picture, so what a person may lack in one criteria, they may make up for in another. I think, if you want to be competitive with the min....

  8. new user

    TraumaNurse replied to rockabye06's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Welcome to the BB. Good luck and keep us

  9. Getting a job prior to school?

    TraumaNurse posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi all, I know someone who starts her CRNA program in Jan. 04. She has already lined up a job that will pay for her school with a one year committment after graduation. She was working POOL in the ICU...

  10. The end of my blog.

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

    Craig, I too will miss the blog! Best of luck in

  11. GRE study guide

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

    I agree. Don't waste you $$. I used Kaplan. It has a disc which I found very helpful. Prepared for 3 weeks. I did not do great, but good enough to get in to CRNA school. I also suck at standardized...

  12. Grades, Gre Scores, Experience, etc...

    TraumaNurse replied to malraymal's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Nursing GPA: 3.91 GRE: 1030, writing 4.5 9 years Trauma/Surgical ICU at several large Trauma centers, some MICU and Flight nursing. TNCC, ACLS, PALS, ENPC, and

  13. master's needed? Recommended?

    TraumaNurse replied to COLOGIRL's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I agree. If you are definitely interested in becoming a flight nurse than don't bother with going on for your masters yet. To get into flight nursing you have to be experienced and well certified. Get...

  14. Residual NMBA in cellsaver

    TraumaNurse replied to g8rlimey's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I just wanted to say that I love these clinical discussions! Keep it up! I can't wait until I can actually jump in too.

  15. Nurse Anesthesia Program

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

    I have already been accepted to one of the Philly area schools, but for interest sake, I looked up the program online. Although they do not have any information specific to their new nurse anesthesia...

  16. Would this hurt your chances of being accepted into CRNA school??

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

    I did 2 CLEP exams in my BSN program (I had already done the courses at another university years before but they did not transfer). No one even mentioned it. I say, go ahead and CLEP some of the...

  17. Laptop for CRNA school?

    TraumaNurse posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am trying to decide whether I should purchase a laptop for CRNA school? Do you guys use them frequently enough to warrent the expense? With two young kids at home I will be spending a lot of my...

  18. Fianacing CRNA school

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

    As for me, borrow, borrow, borrow! I will be using the Gov financial aid as well as private loans (such as PLATO). I am also keeping my eye out for scholarships...but they are not easy to get. My wife...

  19. CRNA gripes or lack thereof

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

    One of the most attractive reasons for becoming a CRNA is that I don't think I have ever met a CRNA that did not love what they did. The positive attitude towards the profession is contagious and has...

  20. Going to Duke for a meeting with director - questions

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

    FlyingED, What I mean by portfolio is your CV certifications etc. Anything you may think that is pertinent. These things may not be needed, but it doesn't hurt to have them with you just in

  21. Going to Duke for a meeting with director - questions

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

    Yes, wear a suit. This is as good a time as any to make a first impression. I would also bring your portfolio. They may not ask for it, but you will have it there should they want more info about you....

  22. Pre-Interview meeting

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

    I would say be prepared to ask a lot of questions. The more you learn about a program the better. I had an informal over-the-phone meeting with the director of one program and we spoke for about 30...

  23. Im in!

    TraumaNurse replied to Laughing Gas's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congratulations!

  24. Application is in But!!

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

    Better the application then your head I guess! FlyingED, I did nothing fancy with my application either and I got in! It doesn't hurt to have a fancy portfolio, but as long as you meet and/or exceed...

  25. Interview in 2 days, UGH!

    TraumaNurse replied to go2slp's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    So today should be your big day! Good luck! Let us know how it