scorpiontail

scorpiontail has 12 years experience and specializes in MICU, NSICU.

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1. First couple months

   scorpiontail replied to vitkev13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I also start the CRNA program in about 2 weeks. I am optimistically horrified. I really appreciate the insight that you have provided. Believe it or not your advice is on point. 95% of the SRNA's I...

2. In retrospect what would you do differently prior starting CRNA school

   scorpiontail posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Now that you are in the CRNA program and knowing what you know now, what would you do differently before starting the

3. "Must have's" for school and clinical

   scorpiontail replied to vikingirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   HI-TEC-C pens are available in .25mm, .3mm and .4mm on JET PENS.COM. They are the best. It's all I've ever used in the ICU and will continue to use them in the program. Try to avoid the .25mm because...

4. CRNA vs Med school, tough decision, heres my story

   scorpiontail replied to Crossfit SRNA2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Follow your passion. Is it money or glory? If it is money, then you can open a hot dog stand on the right corner of downtown and probably make more than any doctor or CRNA in a year. If it is glory,...

5. CCRN or Organic Chem?

   scorpiontail replied to CVICU05's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Organic shows one semester of intense study in what is (expected to be) a somewhat challenging professor and curriculum as opposed to the CCRN which reflects an accumulation of critical care nursing...

6. Should I wait? please advise!

   scorpiontail replied to JadamR15's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   WOW! barely a year? Your GRE must of been off the charts with a >3.75 GPA and a ton of sciences. Anyway

7. Looking for Barry or UNF grads!!!!

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

   I am from South Florida and I hear that Barry's program is very tough, very expensive and a very reputable school for excellence. It is one of the original Anesthesia Programs in Florida. I here that...

8. CRNA at last!

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

   Congratulations on that big accomplishment. Which feels better getting into CRNA school or this?

9. **Aspiring CRNAs....Did YOU like working in the ICU?**

   scorpiontail replied to SoReady4CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I've been working in the ICU's for the past 9 years. The first year was the worst and the scariest. The anxiety level when getting dressed, driving to work, clocking in and finally walking into the...

10. This is how it really is for this new CRNA

    scorpiontail replied to CRNA2007's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Is this 4 real? It sounds to good to be true. After 9 years of bedside ICU and Trauma nursing I feel that this field would be a form of retribution 4 me. I am sure you have no regrets. More power to...