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  1. ICU Interview

    TraumaNurse replied to angela_74008's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Personally, I would not offer the info unless asked. If asked, I would say that you are planning to eventually persue your masters degree because you believe in higher education. As coming right out...

  2. CRNAs and SRNAs, what's in your fanny..

    TraumaNurse posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Pack? :chuckle I always carried a fanny pack as an ICU and flight nurse full of all kinds of stuff that I might or might not need. I am trying to streamline my junk. What do you think are the most...

  3. Getting thru the first year of ICU training

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

    Good advice Jewelcutt. While in ICU, be a SPONGE! When you get to anesthesia school, be a SPONGE! Shut up (except to ask questions!), be positive and learn as much as you can. Being pleasant and...

  4. CRNAs and SRNAs, what's in your fanny..

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

    Jewelcutt, The reason you cannot find it is because the actual title is: "Clinical Anesthesia Procedures of the Massachusettes General Hospital". Search for this on amazon and you should find it. I do...

  5. Keeping the Faith - I got in!

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

    Congratulations!!! I am glad you finally got great news after all that stuff you were put through. It's amazing the things you can accomplish when under pressure! Everything does work out in the end....

  6. Choosing CNRA schools to apply to?

    TraumaNurse replied to Shayna24's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Sounds like you have some time to do the research into the various schools. You can get a list of schools from AANA.com but not a comparison. Here are some things to consider when looking at CRNA...

  7. Opinions on BIS Monitors?

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

    I have a cure for the jello thing. Inject them with vodka or light rum prior to ingestion! It may not make it any more humane, but it can make for a hell of a

  8. Resource books

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

    heartICU, Dorsch and Dorsch is one of my required texts. It is very detailed and hidiously boring. However, it is considered to be the "bible" of anesthesia equipment books. It is hard to read, but...

  9. When U Started Na School Were You Completely Lost

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

    Take it one step at a time. By the time you take prereqs, go to nursing school, gain valuable nursing experience in critical care, it all comes together. Do not overwhelm yourself worrying about how...

  10. What does it take to get in?

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

    As long as you get a good reference from your manager, I would not worry about being "exceptional". If you are a competant ICU nurse, with good critical thinking skills and varied experience, then you...

  11. Pregnant

    TraumaNurse replied to Heather R.N.'s topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think it really depends on how supportive your family and program are willing to be. A student in my program (a year ahead of me) was also pregnant during school. She stayed in the program until the...

  12. Resume Question

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

    LarryG, I have 10 years critical care experience in multiple hospitals and several different areas. I have attended 3 colleges/universities (4 now), and I have a lot of various certifications. My...

  13. Philadelphia area CRNA schools

    TraumaNurse replied to rn2be2006's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think all the Philly area schools are excellent and produce quality CRNAs. I have talked to grads from just about all the programs who have spoken highly of their specific program. As with any...

  14. Resume Question

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

    For CRNA school, you use the same kind of resume you would use when applying for any nursing job. It should include education, work experience, license and certification info and maybe even...

  15. organization and life in school

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

    I think some of the organization will depend on whether you are in a front loaded or integrated program. My program is integrated, so I can give you some pointers that have worked for me. School will...

  16. HUGE DECISION-- honest opinions please!!!

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

    One year committment seems like a lot just for tuition reimbursement! Most places give tuition reimbursement as long as you work there in a full time capacity while you are taking the class. I agree...

  17. HUGE DECISION-- honest opinions please!!!

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

    I know that your 2005 choice will allow you to take up to 18 credits in the year prior to your full-time matriculation. Some of these courses are available online too! Take as many credits as you can...

  18. Board Review Books (CRNA)

    TraumaNurse replied to Heather R.N.'s topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Try either "Anesthesia Secrets" by Duke(about $38) or "Anesthesiology Review" by Faust(about $59). I use Dukes book a lot right now since I am only in my first year. It is also in Q&A format and...

  19. HUGE DECISION-- honest opinions please!!!

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

    Emerald, As far as loans, the cap for graduate education is much higher, somewhere around $155,000. You can get the $18,500 per year from the fed (Plus you will get more during your summer sessions as...

  20. HUGE DECISION-- honest opinions please!!!

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

    Emerald, Congrats! I know the excitement and anxiety you are feeling! I agree with everyone else...Go to school A. Sooner in, sooner out! I was also accepted to your school A last year and it is an...

  21. The usefullness of MONOSCOPES

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

    If you are refering to a precordial stethoscope, you get fitted at a hearing aid store. Costs are about $60-100. You are correct that opnions differ between providers, but then again so does a lot of...

  22. Sony Versus Olympus

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

    The DS330 has a 'Conference' setting and 'dictation' setting. For classes I use the conference mode. Our classes are usually in smaller rooms but I have had decent pick-up from about 20 or more feet...

  23. Laryngospasm question

    TraumaNurse posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was wondering if any of the anesthesia providers on this board (CRNAs, SRNAs, MDAs or AAs) have ever seen or used the "digital pressure at the 'laryngospasm notch' technique?" Is it effective? I...

  24. Sony Versus Olympus

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

    I use the DS330. I like it a lot. It has clear recording and plenty of recording time. The USB connection and software makes it easy to download to your PC and to organize the lectures. No complaints...

  25. Who went straight to ICU after getting your BSN

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

    Hey EmeraldNY, Good luck with the Villanova interview. I interviewed there and was accepted last summer but chose to go to a different school for personal reasons. It seems like a really great...