Athlein

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1. CRNA or Anesthesiologist

   Athlein replied to 8YRSAWY's topic in CRNA

   I think it would help if you clarified your long-term medical education/research goals. I completed a medical research internship as a post-baccaleaureate, and I came away with a completely different understanding of what it takes to succeed in this ...

2. Stamina, fitness & CRNA stress--how do you manage?

   Athlein replied to Toby's mum's topic in CRNA

   Where the heck do you go to school where you can get to the gym before and after school? The only thing I can figure is that you are still in your didactic phase, because now that clinicals have begun, I am up by 5 to get to the hospital on time, an...

3. BSN sophomore standing for CRNA apps

   Athlein replied to MJB's topic in CRNA

   MJB, I think college is going to teach you a great deal. Do you have a roof over your head, food on the table, and clothes on your back? If so, then you are not as poor as you think. As you grow up, you will realize that affluence and wealth do n...

4. KAplan Prep Review

   Athlein replied to Trauma Tom's topic in CRNA

   Ditto about Kaplan. I can't speak to other review courses, like Princeton, but I can tell you that the methods and review that you receive from the Kaplan study materials are outstanding - if you are a dedicated and self-directed student. I scored i...

5. Atropine Paradoxical Bradycardia

   Athlein replied to charles-thor's topic in CRNA

   The anticholinergics - atropine and glycopyrrolate specifically in this discussion - are competitive antagonists of acetylcholine at all the muscarinic receptors. However, there is compelling evidence that these drugs are not PURE anti-muscarinics. I...

6. What makes an applicant stand out??

   Athlein replied to tcrn's topic in CRNA

   Consider this: It's a short trip from driven to desperate. Admission to a CRNA program is more than just admission to a school - it is an admission to the profession. When I say that it takes more than GRE and GPA to gain admission, I am also referr...

7. samuel merritt college in oakland

   Athlein replied to CRHSrn's topic in CRNA

   A couple of corrections: 1. SMC is not truly front-loaded. There is a single didactic-only semester in the Fall of your first year. Clinicals start in the Winter semester of your first year. 2. Commuting is an integral part of the program. It's not a...

8. CRNA Program Rankings

   Athlein replied to deepz's topic in CRNA

   One of the CRNAs affiliated with the COA told us that about 80% of the programs in this country are quality programs. The other 20%? Well.... I think there is some merit to the rankings process. I thought of several programs that would make my top-te...

9. Malpractice Insurance

   Athlein replied to DustinRN's topic in CRNA

   Dustin, Hats off to you for realizing that money does not necessarily equal career happiness. Finding a good fit for you in nursing is more important than chasing a paycheck! Flight nursing and anesthesia share autonomy and independent decision-makin...

10. How to mangae the debt most of us will have after completing school?

    Athlein replied to MICU RN's topic in CRNA

    I worked in an inner-city public hospital for a couple of years after graduation with my BSN. My federal Perkins loans were forgiven on a pro-rated schedule. For every year worked, X dollars were forgiven. I never had to pay a dime in repayment for t...

11. help please

    Athlein replied to gooser's topic in CRNA

    Hey Gooser, I think your concerns are valid. It is stressful and anxiety-producing to play the admissions game - that is unavoidable. When you consider that your first interview did not result in admission, that outcome contributed to the tension you...

12. CA CRNA programs??

    Athlein replied to futuregaspasser's topic in CRNA

    There are only four schools West of the Rockies (Gonzaga in Spokane, Washington; Samuel Merritt in Oakland; Kaiser/CSUF in LA, and USC in LA). Competition for the limited number of slots is very tough. All the schools are excellent, but they are dist...

13. Scope of Practice

    Athlein replied to Sandman27's topic in CRNA

    WntrMute2 has it spot-on. I have also heard that Florida, Colorado metro areas, and California can be tough in terms of scope of practice (not from a legislative point-of-view, but from one of limited scope by hospitals and MDAs [excluding the manag...

14. I'm in!!

    Athlein replied to rockabye06's topic in CRNA

    Woo-hoo! Congratulations!

15. rejection letter

    Athlein replied to gooser's topic in CRNA

    Gooser, Hang in there! If you went to the interview prepared, answered the questions to the best of your ability, and kept your anxiety in check, then shrug your shoulders and move on to the next interview. You were smart to contact the director of ...