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CCRN-CMC-CSC

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  1. GRE questions

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to mitch8lem's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I used the GRE for Dummies and the Princeton Word Review and that was enough. I would recommend studying enough the first time, otherwise they get to see all of your

  2. PPP - Personal Prose Panic

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to gluck's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    PM me and I will share mine with you. Maybe that will get you

  3. If get core courses out of the way before program begins...

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to MommyandRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Actually the program is so incredibly overloaded that taking all the core courses that you can prior to the program only allows you to be a more traditional full time vs. the CRNA program version of...

  4. CCRN exam

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to chadday21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    All I used was the Laura Gasparis videos and passed

  5. CRNA Seinor Project Ideas

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to KaleDavid's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    that would be a good choice also. FYI surgical techs are not nurses. However your OR circulator is a

  6. Possible to work 6 mo on/ 6 mo off??

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to Raas4555's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    we have a group of CRNA's that work 2 weeks on and 1 week off (rotating). However do not think we would ever consider 6 mo on and 6 mo off. Especially since the group that does the 2 week/ 1 week...

  7. Help! Need Advice

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to emarti19's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You are going to have to get those GRE scores up. The director of my program said that while GRE scores do not predict how somebody will do in school - they do predict how somebody does on a...

  8. Impossible vs. Possible

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to rn2bn07's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A big AMEN to the above post!!!!! I worked my hind end off to pay off cars, credit cards, loans. The only bill I have now is my house payment. Definately get on a tight budget and get going now. You...

  9. Tell or DON'T tell colleagues/staff that you are pursuing CRNA?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to SIGMACHIGUY's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yet another reason not to tell your co-workers........ We have a guy in our ICU that told everybody as soon as he came to work with us that he was going to CRNA school as soon as his minimum...

  10. CRNA Seinor Project Ideas

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to KaleDavid's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I really think your instructor is on the right track with you shadowing a CRNA. Believe me after a day or two of real world anesthesia you will find something that interests you enough to write about....

  11. Impossible vs. Possible

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to rn2bn07's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes I have at times thought it was impossible. The life responsibilities of husband, children, finances etc. are at times overwhelming. I have had to wait 12 years to get my chance to become a CRNA....

  12. Pre-anesthesia Chemistry

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to jdiekhof's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Whew - big change in credits and

  13. Pre-anesthesia Chemistry

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to jdiekhof's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I took ANE 695: it's a self-paced 1 credit course, that provides basic concepts of chemistry, organic chem/biochem, and anesthesia history/theory. Actually pretty interesting, because anesthesia is...

  14. CRNA is what I want BUT.......

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to manursing's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have wanted to be a CRNA for many years. Previously the closest program was 120 mile away and would have required moving, uprooting family, etc. So I did not pursue CRNA at that time. Finally they...

  15. Confused

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to pppn2001's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You need to realize that you are asking people who are not CRNA's or SRNA's. Heck if they thought it was a wonderful idea they would do it themselves. Think of it like this - what percentage of the...

  16. Valley review materials?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to almostthere08's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    usually some on Ebay. While most student would be willing to share they wont offer to copy them for you because it cost approx. 50 to 60 bucks to copy everything at a

  17. To get into CRNA school

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to pppn2001's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sounds like you are going in the right direction. However I cannot emphasize enough how important the interview is. Myself and a co-worker had similar numbers and had our interviews the same day. I...

  18. CRNAs specializing in trauma

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to mark2climb's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    We do not have a CRNA dedicated to trauma only but they do assign one CRNA to the Trauma Team. So whichever CRNA has the trauma beeper goes to the ER whenever a trauma comes in. They do follow them to...

  19. Dell Laptop update issues?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to Special31's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am female and my claim to fame as far as computer knowledge is knowing how to shop online, he he. However I just recently upgraded my Dell laptop RAM to a dual card 2g by myself, zero help except...

  20. iphone as PDA

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to hell000nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Happy, happy news for us iPhone junkies! The Typhon Group says you can now use an iPhone for patient documentation (if your program uses Typhon) and Sota Omogui's Anesthesia Drugs Handbook is now...

  21. Any advice on how I can get into an ICU unit?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to sarahneeyah's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am sure you are frustrated especially since they will take a new grad over you. However dont be offended since that is not uncommon - when I was the Director of Critical Care we accepted new grads...

  22. SRNA Advice

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to lexiRN80's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    that is the correct book. Get to reading

  23. advise on CRNA nursing track??

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to Starfish1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The ICU time is mandatory so that will help you. The FNP will not help you to get into CRNA school at all, actually it may hinder you since they want recent bedside critical care experience. Also you...

  24. iphone as PDA

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to hell000nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree with you!!! I think my Iphone is AMAZING and I hope they get the software we need for school asap. I have been using my Iphone to watch all of the central line / a-line insertion videos on...

  25. How long did it take you to get accepted into CRNA school?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to Nicole23RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Prior to returning to school to become a CRNA I was a director for a cardiovascular care unit. While each applicant is unique we preferred to have a new grad vs. a 1 yr tele nurse for a couple of...