Happy Halothane

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  1. GRE exam

    Happy Halothane replied to 2008el's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The GRE is basically the SAT. The math is simple geometry and algebra: there's a long way, and a really fast way to solve all of the problems. Most people spend their time studying the math, so...

  2. Nursing school vs. CRNA

    Happy Halothane replied to ExCorporateRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It really depends on the focus of the program. All of them have core requirements to prepare you. Some might be forward-set on a transition into Doctorate degree, some might offer a Masters in...

  3. SRNA Advice

    Happy Halothane replied to lexiRN80's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi Lexi, congrats on making the huge hurdle into SRNA-dom! Most of of have a wide variety of books...expensive but useful in their own aspect. What you'll need will really depend on your program...

  4. Should I switch ICU's for CRNA school?

    Happy Halothane replied to Nacki's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You have the right idea. Keep in mind, your initial ICU experience should be enough to get meet the critical care requirements for entry to a program. Your neuro/trauma ICU likely had 1+...

  5. Complete 1 yr ICU req. in the first year of CRNA Schoo?l

    Happy Halothane replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Forgive me for the tirade...but this is a peeve of mine: Besides the "minimum" pre-requisite for ICU experience..... What do you think it takes to be a CRNA? Or pass each hurdle as an SRNA? You need...

  6. iphone as PDA

    Happy Halothane replied to hell000nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Skyscape's constellation package is a decent deal. 4 programs I really recommend: 1) Taber's dictionary (also have Stedmans, but it's split data file is annoying) 2) Soto's drug guide for anesthesia...

  7. CCRN or Organic Chem?

    Happy Halothane replied to CVICU05's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My thoughts: CCRN does stand out as an accomplishment, because it truly validates your critical care experience. Its a relatively hard exam, and takes a good variety of work experiences to get to...

  8. Letters of Recommendation for CRNA Applications

    Happy Halothane replied to ljmb's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Make sure you get a letter from a surgeon, or preferably a CNRA or anesthesiologist...because only these types of professionals would know what it takes to be successful in the operating room. If...

  9. Should i retake some science classes before i apply for CRNA?

    Happy Halothane replied to daisydoll's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My undergrad was in business, but with a complete pre-med curriculum. Since it had been a while, I retook Organic 1 while I was in nursing school. Some programs have a stronger science-base to...

  10. Current SRNAs, I need your wisdom.

    Happy Halothane replied to estherojin's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Here's my advice....when you start your program, it will become your life. 1) Save enough $$ to get you by until the loans are available. 2) Max out your Stafford and Grad+ loans. 3) Like...

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

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

    Thanks for the clarification... And it makes sense that way. The COA would utilize the data given to them, but they would ultimately be responsible for

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

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

    let me re-iterate: the program director for Barry is the current FANA president.... The FANA is partially responsible for accreditation. Barry has the strongest presence in FANA, which is the...

  13. Pharmacology Software for PDA

    Happy Halothane replied to NMB IVP's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have just about every PDA program available that focus on anesthesia...over 20. The best ones I've found are: 1) Soto's guide (because of it's anesthesia focus/pharmacology sect) 2) Either Barash,...

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

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

    To give you an idea: Barry accredits the other programs when they start up. Also, the clinical faculty has been on the FANA board almost every year. Since they've restructured, they've had a near...