Athlein

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  1. CRNA gripes or lack thereof

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

    As a group of professionals, CRNAs do not tend to "air their dirty laundry". Even so, the number of satisfied CRNAs far outweighs those that are unhappy in the profession from my own anecdotal...

  2. Barash or Miller

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

    Miller - The Bible, sure, but can be a tough read for day-to-day information, when you just want to get the scoop and get on with studying. Barash - a great intermediate between Morgan + Mikhail and...

  3. Going to Duke for a meeting with director - questions

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

    Suzanne, I sent you a PM. Just let me know if you don't receive

  4. A list of SRNA Life lessons

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

    Weetabix. All the fibre you need for the week in one convenient breakfast biscuit! If you're not British, it's hard to understand the attraction. Pretty tasty, though.

  5. Samuel Merrit College and everone out there(Read me) What do you think? Am I worthy?

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

    Hey Ramon, I PM'ed you. Let me know if you don't receive it!

  6. Twitch fade with NDNMB

    Athlein replied to g8rlimey's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Sam, I'm not following your line of thinking, but... Barash has a good explanation of the neuromuscular pharmacology phenomenon going forward from page 387 in 3rd edition. Did you look

  7. A list of SRNA Life lessons

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

    I should have added one more... Anesthesia is a team sport. Don't play well with others? Better

  8. For Potential CRNA's Who Are Married or Have Significant Others

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

    So true. As one SRNA stated plainly, "Hell, I don't even have the extra time or energy to have [relations] with my wife". This issue is much deeper than who takes out the garbage and changes the oil...

  9. would a biochemistry degree help me become a CRNA

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

    Anesthesia practice has two science-based areas at its core - physiology and pharmacology. Two of the three directors of anesthesia programs in California have Ph.D's in pharmacology. A biochemistry...

  10. would a biochemistry degree help me become a CRNA

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

    Nor do I. For some, it is just a means to an end, not borne out of a desire to be an RN at the bedside. That's okay, too. My point is that life is full of uncertainties. The original poster is...

  11. just a thought?!?!?

    Athlein replied to athomas91's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Welcome to anesthesia school. Please note that the following is not directed at you, but it might come in handy. Here are a few humbling lessons I have learned since I started as an SRNA last year. I...

  12. would a biochemistry degree help me become a CRNA

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

    I'm puzzled by the recent interest in the nurse anesthesia profession by non-nursing majors. Was there a magazine or TV feature? I think I have been asked more about the CRNA role in the past few...

  13. ethical dilemma

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

    I have been working my fanny off for the four exams/projects I have due this week. I have had eight hours of sleep in two nights, and tonight doesn't look much better. But you know what? At least it...

  14. about doubts

    Athlein replied to B.T.H's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    A clarification: My post was not - in any way - meant to be discouraging. That is not my intention! I hope everyone who truly wants to be a CRNA has the drive, intellect, and opportunity to achieve...

  15. about doubts

    Athlein replied to B.T.H's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Most of my classmates breezed through their undergraduate nursing. Those that struggled had other commitments competing for their time (full-time work, young kids). My school places emphasis on GRE...

  16. pre interview jitters

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

    Hey Gooser, Here is a copy of my response to an earlier thread about interviewing. I would add a few additional points: 1. Dress the part. Professional attire - well-fitting pressed suit/dress, shiny...

  17. icu experience

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

    The best thing to do is to speak directly with schools that interest you regarding their criteria for experience. FYI - Many programs specifically exclude NICU and PICU. Others will acknowledge your...

  18. How long your classes last first semester?

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

    All day, every day. When they say full time, they mean it. For the last month, I estimate that I have spent 60-65 hours per week in class or studying. When clinicals start, it will be even more...

  19. clinical site interview

    Athlein replied to athomas91's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey there, There are many, many postings regarding this subject. Just go to the page that lists the threads, scroll down to the bottom right side, and search using "interview" as a key word. And...

  20. For those in CRNA school or working CRNAs

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

    Chem and physics - at a basic level - are integral to the practice of anesthesia. If you struggled in undergraduate sciences, or you hated the content, then the courses in an anesthesia program may be...

  21. Anyone work for Sutter Health?

    Athlein replied to icesk8ie's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Well.... Asking about Sutter is just about the same as asking about Kaiser. There are many different hospitals under the Sutter umbrella, and each has a different flavor! You might want to post...

  22. SRNAs/CRNAs - needle safety question

    Athlein posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just found this board while searching topics for one of my MSN papers. Hello to all! I'm in a semi-front-loaded program, so I've yet to start clinicals. I'm thinking ahead to my research project while...

  23. SRNAs/CRNAs - needle safety question

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

    Hey Qwiigley, You are at Kaiser, correct? If so, is Kaiser using the interlink system? That's the one with the special ports on the IV tubing and the access syringes that have the little blue...

  24. SRNAs/CRNAs - needle safety question

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

    Thanks for your imput, CRNA, DNSc. I agree that if the statement is indeed valid, it is merely one of a constellation of factors that influence chemical use in anesthesia providers. Rather than...