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  1. What was your chemistry base when accepted?

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

    Well, personally, I had a prior degree in chemistry...not that it helped me in CRNA school. I don't really think that organic chem. is really necessary for CRNA school. My program, and I think most...

  2. Best PDA for new SRNA student

    SproutRN replied to suzanne4's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I also have the Tungsten C and one reason I chose it was because of the keyboard. I also use mine daily and track my cases with it.

  3. First week of class for SRNA

    SproutRN replied to jts2404's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    STUDY, STUDY, STUDY! :) I had to commute 45 minutes each way to the school so I would tape classes and listen again during my drive. I would retype my notes and also make note cards. Everybody has...

  4. PDA's - need advice

    SproutRN replied to lam70's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My program required us to buy a Palm Pilot specifically because we keep track of our cases with the Medatrax program. I have Palm Tungsten C and like it a lot because it has a small keyboard on it...

  5. Important Srna Background Check Question

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

    I sure hope you learned a valuable lesson here....that could have been me an my kids you might have hit on your way into the ravene. Do NOT drink and

  6. Are there presentations/public speaking in CRNA school?

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

    I can't speak for other programs but in my program I have had to do several presentations throughout the program. And still have a few more to do before graduation.

  7. Would you go to a newly founded school?

    SproutRN replied to dlchap78's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I will be graduating from a "new" program this December (Samford University). Although it seemed tough at times being the "guinea pig" class, I feel like I have received a quality education and are...

  8. Consents for Epidurals

    SproutRN replied to jarrn03's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm not sure what a PAR is, but I'll tell you what is done at the hospital I work for. After the patient is admitted the CRNA's do a complete pre-anesthetic interview, as would be done before any...

  9. Last Words before Induction.......

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

    I usually reassure them by saying "we will take good care of you, see you when you wake up". One of my favorite MDA's always tells the pt to pick out a good dream or go to your happy place.

  10. BSN to SRNA (BSN Online)

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

    It's a nurse anesthesia student.

  11. UCSF OB Anesthesia Meeting

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

    Thanks, Kevin....I'll look them up for a little extra reading (in my spare time)

  12. UCSF OB Anesthesia Meeting

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

    Kevin, did they reference any specific study regarding this? I would be interested in reading it if they did. Maybe half of our MDA's wear masks when placing OB epidurals. Sprout BTW I'm doing...

  13. PICU and CRNA school

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

    I am in the Samford Univ. program in AL and there is a girl in my class who came from Children's Hospital with PICU experience. And I think there are a couple in the class behind me that also have...

  14. Beginner with OB epidurals

    SproutRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have just completed my first week of a 7 week OB rotation and I finished it off with a "wet tap" instead of an epidural. The patient was a 19 y/o who was 5'5" and 135 pounds. I had no trouble with...

  15. Beginner with OB epidurals

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

    Thanks for the words of encouragement! Today I made 4 attempts and successfully placed 1 without any help at all. I just keep on keeping on......

  16. Beginner with OB epidurals

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

    It was the idea of the MDA that was with us, he's been doing this for MANY years and was adamant we do one.....oh well. Tomorrow starts another new day in the wonderful world of OB...

  17. Numbing Your Butt!!!!

    SproutRN replied to CRNANUPE_2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Dude, it's 5 days after your original post.....why haven't you gone to be checked yet???? :smackingf

  18. Central lines for a lefty?

    SproutRN replied to charles-thor's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Uggghhhh....the challenges we left-handed folks face in the world of anesthesia. I haven't tackled a central line yet; however, learning spinals and interscalene blocks from "rightys" was frustrating...

  19. Anesthesiology Assistants???

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

    Please, please, please.....for gosh sake......resist the urge and let this die. And to the other people.....let the horse rest in peace!!!! :uhoh21:

  20. BSN? or BS in Something else?

    SproutRN replied to MrRacer98's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have two degrees, one in chemistry and the other in nursing. If I am not mistaken the UAB program does not require a BSN (I could be wrong about that). I personally think that a BSN is a must for...

  21. I Got In!!!

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

    :rotfl: Well said, Tom! As for my friend's E-bay aquired anesthesia bookmobile... bless his heart! :chuckle

  22. I Got In!!!

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

    Congrats, jrec! :balloons: I hope you choose Samford, it's a great place!

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

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

    My program at Samford does require us to have PDA's. We keep up with our cases as well as daily evaluations using Medatrax. We also purchased Lexi-Comp drug database. I have the Tungsten C which...

  24. Any tips for starting IVs?

    SproutRN replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    This IS a great trick taught to me by one of my MDA's during my first clinical rotation! Too bad it took me 7 years of critical care experience and CRNA school to learn it. :chuckle Like anything...

  25. samford interviews

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

    From a current Samford student, how did your interview go? How did you feel about it? Isn't the campus just beautiful.....just one of the perks there! I'm biased but it's a great program!!