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  1. Starting school tomorrow

    Tia replied to rshores95's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    That is a short program. I too graduate in December of 2006 but our first day was June 1st. I am 2 weeks into my second semester. You will be very busy but that does have its advantages..time goes...

  2. New Overtime Rules

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

    From what I understand on the politics between these 2 candidates is yes, "W" passed the overtime law but may not be so bad compared to Kerry's philosphy on give half your money to the poor right off...

  3. Good Luck Class Of 2006!!!!!!

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

  4. precordial or not?

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

    Through my program we purchased one for 60 dollars and then we got an extra pair for free through one of the pharm. reps that came to the school.

  5. Planning for anesthesiology school

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

    When I transferred from the ER to ICU I felt like a brand new nurse trying to understand everything. You will have to prove yourself to your coworkers but trust me they will warm up to you and that...

  6. Radius to the 4th power

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

    Thank you to all who replied to my question. I was pretty much on board with what everyone was answering but sometimes it is nice to take it out of text and see it in another light. I am sure I can...

  7. precordial or not?

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

    The SRNA program I am in currently has fitted us for 2 pieces and they require that we use them for every case..but I have seen some of the SRNA go without them. They really seem to like them for...

  8. Do I have the right experience?

    Tia replied to nicurn2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

  9. i want CRNA opinions about ketamine and kids

    Tia replied to eph432girl's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I use to think that it was ok for Ketamine/conscious sedation drugs to be used in the ER by certified RN's because I was one of those people. Despite me being prepared for problems that could arise...

  10. what does c=rn mean?

    Tia replied to 2ndbach's topic in General Students

    :chuckle Exactly!! The SRNA program I am in right now a C grade doesn't even exist..if you want to come back the next semester you had better see the letter "B" or above. Yes, it does add some...

  11. opinion on clinical practice

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

    but i think this board should focus more on these interesting clinical discussions, because they provide a lot of food for thought and provide for interesting contributions from different clinical...

  12. ATTN: SRNA's with approximately 3.0 to 3.1 GPA

    Tia replied to Diprivan/Vented's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I go to the University of Kansas. Also got accepted to Mount Marty's program in South Dakota. My GPA scale was a little higher but please take in to account that your GPA is not the only thing they...

  13. private loans without co-signers

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

    Hang in there RNLou, there are a couple that don't require school certification, but if you do go that route you will need a co-signer or have some form of income(ie husband or wife that has income)...

  14. Embarrassing anesthesia question that I really should know

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

    Must be finals week for everyone here. I am in first semseter in Kansas City and I am also due for a much needed break. I have pharm. and physiology next semester. Hope everyone's tests go well....

  15. private loans without co-signers

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

    I am in school right now and I have found that most banks will not provide without either a co-signer or some form of income no matter how credit-worthy you may be. Check with your school and see...

  16. do you fight a V/Q mismatch

    Tia replied to alansmith52's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Oh my goodness..I am assuming you all learned this as a SRNA and that you didn't know it before you started school. I am starting June 1st and this is all just amazing and so exciting. I can't wait...

  17. KU SRNA???/Advice

    Tia posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey any members our there starting KU's program this summer?? After 2 attempts I am finally getting to start my dream and let me tell you now that I have the official letter hanging on my wall I am...

  18. many rejection letters crying all day..

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

    I know just how deflating a rejection letter can. For the past two years I have received those letters and all I could do was just keep on plugging away and getting more valuable ICU experience. It...

  19. Taking the CCRN

    Tia posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    How beneficial is the CCRN to a person who is applying for CRNA school. For those of you out there that had it before applying do you think it made you a better candidate?? I am in the process of...

  20. Horrible experience

    Tia posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey everyone. I just had the absolute worst interview experience of my life and trust me I know everyone says it is horrible. Let me kind of give you a brief summary. Walk in to the room..panel of...

  21. inserting invasive lines in school

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

    It is funny that this topic came up because yesterday an MDA was putting a central line in my patient and we got on the subject of CRNA's and line placement. They said the reason why CRNA's at my...

  22. Horrible experience

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

    London88 You are correct in that the program I applied for didn't require the GRE..they just asked that you write a statement of intent(explaining why you want to be a CRNA) I am going to get CCRN...

  23. Horrible experience

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

    Regarding the CCRN test how much experience do you think is necessary to feel confident in sitting for the test. I have 3 years experience in ER and about 8 months in ICU. My supervisor just asked...

  24. Horrible experience

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

    That is how I feel about it too, but I guess if that is one of the hoops I have to jump through to get to where I want then I will be more than willing to suck it up and pay the money to earn a...

  25. Horrible experience

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

    Thank you everyone for your thoughtful replies and advice. I know as nurses we are told to go with our gut instinct and I think that is what I am going to have do in this aspect. That is the only...