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  1. Brachial plexus injuries due to improper positioning

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

    C-4 can be part of the brachial plexus and is referred to as pre-fixed. The brachial plexus may also include down to T2 which is post-fixed. In general, the brachial plexus range is from C5-T1 but may...

  2. Help with application essay

    TraumaNurse replied to SheRN1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    These are the guidelines provided by one of the schools I applied to: A personal statement includes the following: a brief description of the applicant's background, training, and experience; a...

  3. Feeling pretty darn good!

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

    Congratulations! And welcome to the BB!! I would take as many of the core courses as you can before you start. Since you have a little time, I would try and knock at least 6 of them out of the way...

  4. How many sick days do you guys have?

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

    We get 20 days/year to use as vacation, sick, conferences, etc. In the first year, we had a set week off after level 1 and then again after level 2 (Christmas). Now we can request time whenever we...

  5. Med Surg & ICU before applying

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

    I think if your goal is critical care and then CRNA school, you should find an ICU that hires new grads and has an excellent new grad ICU orientation.

  6. tracks to become CRNA

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

    Completing an MSN and then going to CRNA school for a post-masters certificate would be taking the long way around. CRNA school is 24-36 months regardless of whether you have a previous masters or...

  7. What is it like to be a CRNA ? How many hours a week ? Salary ? Time Off ? Duties ?

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

    The question should come down to, "Do you want to be a nurse or a doctor?" If you want to be a doctor go to medical school. A couple of extra years is nothing if you are doing what you really want. I...

  8. SRNA's!!! How hard is it being a student!?!!

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

    Another one of our favorite sayings: "Thank you ma'am/sir...may I have another!"

  9. Icu orientatations for new grads?

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

    Cooper University Hospital also has a new grad orientation. I worked in the Trauma ICU there and they had hired a couple of new grads while I was there. The other ICUs also accept new grads. Check it...

  10. UMDNJ here i come!

    TraumaNurse replied to kjt2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Our Lady of Lourdes program will be joining with Drexel for the new incoming class. Final details of the new program are being worked out. The program has had it's site visit from the Council of...

  11. UMDNJ here i come!

    TraumaNurse replied to kjt2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congratulations!! I am in the OLLMC/UMDNJ program. Drop me a PM if you have any

  12. Is this legit?

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

    The job you are looking at is for an independent contractor (1099 for taxes). This means NO health insurance, malpractice insurance, vacation etc. You are responsible for those expenses yourself. Most...

  13. Finally, some good publicity for CRNAs!

    TraumaNurse posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    US News & World Report has published an article titled "Medicine's Turf Wars" in the January 31, 2005 issue that contains positive information about nurse anesthetists (see below). The pertinent...

  14. Congratulations to...

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

    I will second the notion! Congrats, Craig!!

  15. Any Canadians move to the US to become a CRNA?

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

    Canadian BScN or BN are equivalent to the US BSN. Most BSN programs are weak in the sciences which is why many nurses interested in CRNA school must take science courses outside the BSN curriculum. As...

  16. Carotid Endarterectomy

    TraumaNurse posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was wondering how other anesthesia providers are doing CEAs? Awake with a cervical plexus block or GA? We do them with the cervical plexus block and I see there are some great advantages to this,...

  17. Single SRNAs..

    TraumaNurse replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    First of all it makes a difference of whether you are in an integrated program or a front loaded. My program is integrated so I can only give you an example of a typical week for me. Maybe someone...

  18. Single SRNAs..

    TraumaNurse replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Guys, it's all about good time management. I spend every afternoon with my kids (except call nights) until after dinner, then I study for a few hours, spend some more time tucking the little ones in...

  19. I can't believe that I am actually writing this.

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

    Congrats!!!

  20. worried about low gpa, is there hope?

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

    slnurse, I am also Canadian. I did my diploma is Canada and finished my BSN here in the US. As far as universities, most US universities will accept Canadian degrees. I do not know of any school that...

  21. Considering a tubal...

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

    FutureRNTerri, The IUDs are highly effective. However, my wife became pregnant with our daughter while having the Copper T IUD. Less than 1% chance of getting pregnant and we have a beautiful 3 year...

  22. ETOH abuse and MAC

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

    HeartICU is correct. In chronic ETOH abuse (as well as other drugs such as barbs, benzos and ketamine), there is an increase in the synthesis of cytochrome P-450. This increases the amount of hepatic...

  23. Day in the life

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

    As a new SRNA, it will take about an hour to do a good job setting up a room. As with anything, the more you do it, the better you get! I am in the OR at 0600 and usually have my room set up by 0620....

  24. Any PDA suggestions for school? Is one necessary?

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

    I use "The Manual of Anesthesia Practice" (TMAP) by Pocket Medicine. This program covers drugs, critical events such as ACLS protocols, co-existing diseases, Surgical procedures, and anesthesia...

  25. GPA help please.

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

    As Vinnysca stated, it is very school dependent. I had about a 2.0 in my first few years of college ( I had a lot of fun though!), made a 3.5 in my Diploma program and 3.92 in my BSN. To my knowledge,...