EmeraldNYL

EmeraldNYL BSN, RN

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  1. CRNA - Typical Cirriculum

    EmeraldNYL replied to Ginger35's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    All schools are different, but here is what mine is like so far: I just started, so I am in class all day every day, usually from 8-2 or so. I usually have 2-3 exams a week. Occasionally they will...

  2. Airway management mishap results in tragic outcome

    EmeraldNYL replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ether, you can try inserting an LMA and intubating through that. Or you can try other methods of intubation, such as retrograde intubation or fiberoptic. If that doesn't work, the patient will need...

  3. SRNA's: Study Schedules, Sleep, Sanity?

    EmeraldNYL replied to Sherpa RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Wow, maybe the doo doo hasn't hit the fan yet in my program. I'm in my 5th week, and granted, the volume of information is huge, but I think it's doable. I still go out one day on the weekends with...

  4. RRNA or SRNA for title, What is your opinion?

    EmeraldNYL replied to TexasCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This is such a great discussion although it is something that we probably won't acheive a consensus on! Just to clarify, DOs complete 4 years of medical school and then a residency, just as MDs do....

  5. RRNA or SRNA for title, What is your opinion?

    EmeraldNYL replied to TexasCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Our program director says we are not to be called "residents" because it isn't very p.c. Apparently, some physicians were getting ruffled feathers. You do have to be careful about how you say...

  6. SRNA's Did you do a clinical with a CRNA?

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

    Lots of nursing schools will give you some clinical time in the OR. So when you go, be sure to buddy up with the CRNA and ask lots of questions. I shadowed a CRNA for a few days as part of my...

  7. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

    EmeraldNYL replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Okay, I think I found a private loan-- $30,000 and they send the money directly to me. It's from NextStudent http://www.teri.org. However, the fees seem kinda high to me. The origination fee is...

  8. Successful CRNA students consider listing your school, GPA, experience, GRE et.

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

    School: Villanova University/Crozer-Chester starting this fall Applied: Lasalle/Montomery Hosp., Nazareth Hospital, and Villanova Accepted at Montgomery and Villanova, I turned down an interview...

  9. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

    EmeraldNYL replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't really understand this Libor index versus Prime rate thing.... which is better? What is the lowest interest rate loan that people have found? I definitely need a loan where it doesn't depend...

  10. 13 more shifts until I become a SRNA!

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

    My last shift is August 17th!!! Can't wait but still worried about the loan situation. I haven't decided what private loan I want to go with

  11. Arizona anyone?

    EmeraldNYL posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey guys, I am thinking about relocating to Arizona (specifically the Scottsdale/Phoenix) area after graduation and I was wondering if anyone can tell me what the job market is like out there?...

  12. Arizona anyone?

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

    Just curious why Midwestern would open a program if there are limited opportunities. Where do you do your clinicals at? I did look on Gaswork, and there were only 3 postings for Arizona, as opposed...

  13. major in biology...

    EmeraldNYL replied to PennyLane_18's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you want to go to med school and be an anesthesiologist, then major in biology. If you want to be a nurse, and then go to nurse anesthesia school, get your BSN. Originally I thought I wanted to...

  14. New program in development at York College

    EmeraldNYL posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey guys, You might be interested to hear that there is a new program in development at York College in York, Pennsylvania (where I grew up, about an hour south of Harrisburg). There's no info. on...

  15. Feeling pretty darn good!

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

    I'm starting Villanova this fall. I'm still trying to navigate the financial aid crap myself. I would recommed taking a few courses before you start, especially pharm and pathophys, but Bette...

  16. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    EmeraldNYL replied to jrec's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I start at Villanova this fall! I also was accepted at Lasalle/Montgomery Hosp. and was offered an interview at Nazareth Hosp., which I declined. Now I just need to make an appointment with the...

  17. Icu orientatations for new grads?

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

    If you're interested in Philly, I would recommend checking out Jefferson or University of Pennsylvania Hospitals. PM me if you want more

  18. UMDNJ here i come!

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

    Is UMDNJ planning to close their program? Cause that's what I heard through the rumor

  19. anyone ever seen this in a full arrest?

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

    1) Yes, but like someone else said, the rhythm didn't last. 2) No, but I've seen something similar. We were once coding a fairly young patient for over a half hour and we pumped him so full of epi...

  20. Single SRNAs..

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

    You're right, I've only been a nurse for about a year and a half and I'm already used to living a comfortable lifestyle! I don't plan on giving up cable or my gym membership when I start school just...

  21. Single SRNAs..

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

    NCgirl, what city do you live in, if you don't mind me asking? I'm stuck in Philly for the next 2 years for anesthesia school (NOT a great city for singles), but after that, who knows? Just want to...

  22. Single SRNAs..

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

    I love this thread!!!!! Jewelcutt, you are right on about the vacation thing..... I need a vacation sooooo bad but who takes a vacation by themselves?? What, am I gonna tag along with my friend and...

  23. Single SRNAs..

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

    Hey, I feel your pain. Everyone talks about how tough it is to go through anesthesia school with a family and kids, but what about us single SRNAs? I think we have a whole different set of worries...

  24. Need Advice:)

    EmeraldNYL replied to Kitty17's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Kitty, Kudos for having such drive and determination. However, if you focus too much on the long-term goals, you may not put enough time or energy into the shorter-term goals. First things first--...

  25. Why would an anesthesia provider do this?

    EmeraldNYL replied to AmiK25's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It always interests me how different institutions do things. I've used 75 mcg/min of Levo a lot-- our pharmacy says the max is 150 mcg/min. They also tell us that we can only infuse Xigris alone,...