zrmorgan

zrmorgan

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  1. What's the catch and why is the CRNA position so popular?

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

    I know I would have appreciated skipping the GRE, however, the GRE was a nice little quiz compared to the MCAT. It would be nice for the schools to accept both, as I feel what was tested on the GRE...

  2. Srnas &crnas--advice Please!!

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

    jebain- I agree with the M&M...great book which is actually written for humans :). Take a look at this website http://www.pharmacology2000.com to get an idea about some of the pharm. The guy who...

  3. Florida Schools

    zrmorgan replied to Painfree1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    painfree you have an

  4. triple A surgery

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

    my novice thoughts- 1- treat the cause not the hr...if the pt has a rapidly decreasing h/h especially if you are taking care of the dilutional factor already (lasix)...dont know why esmolol would be...

  5. which degree? msn or ms?

    zrmorgan replied to new-camc2006's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    re: not recognized as advanced practice nurse.... that is nonsense...and if some state does not recognize you as an advanced practice nurse after completion of an accredited ms program in nurse...

  6. many rejection letters crying all day..

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

    sue...hang in there, there are many of us who want to go....just remember, a lot of applicants do not get interviews...the anticipation is tough, but well worth it in the long run. you are on the...

  7. Recovery of OR patients in CCU

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

    Any supervisor that has spent quality time in an icu would be glad to see the icu nurses hanging out relaxing for once instead of flailing in feces, melena, bile, sputum, urine, mrsa, vre, hiv, hepc,...

  8. Another "Grades" thread

    zrmorgan replied to PilotJim68's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    you dont need all A's to get in, but your ambition to get straight A's from here on out is a good goal...dont be so hard on yourself, quit dwelling and get back to

  9. clinical anesth.

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

    it is also required in my program...bought it before I knew it was required on a recommendation from a senior in the Army anesthesia program...it seems to be written in a fashion that wont put you to...

  10. Recovery of OR patients in CCU

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

    spoken like a true icu nurse advocate mommy...thank

  11. How did you do it?

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

    modest 1800 square foot house....over one-hundred thousand dollars. (we are now renting it out) GRE examination fees + study guides...two hundred dollars. application fees....four hundred dollars...

  12. Recovery of OR patients in CCU

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

    how do you recover a patient who is to remain sedated and vented? just food for thought...

  13. Taking the CCRN

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

    if you had equally identical applicants with equal experiences, grades, and character, but one demonstrated the discipline to sit and become certified during a long exam by a very reputable...

  14. ccrn exam

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

    used Gasparis' books they are great and to the point she wrote one that I used that was particularily helpful....I dont remember the name, but it was about 70 pages of "pearls" broken down into the...

  15. Airforce Reserves Incentives for SRNA's

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

    sarah brings a good perspective from the research that I have done. speaking with an srna in the army program she figured that the best financial incentive was through the non-reserve active duty...

  16. Airforce Reserves Incentives for SRNA's

    zrmorgan posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Does the Airforce have any reservist programs similar to the Army's STRAP program? What is STRAP? Specialized Training Assistance Program It is a stipend while you are in anesthesia school of appr...

  17. Informal survey for those who have applied to CRNA school

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

    2 years ct/sicu experience 2 years cath lab experience 2 years as anesthesia tech dont know if they were interested in the cath lab/anesthesia experience. most questions they asked me during the...

  18. How many of you went to Nursing School with the sole intention of becoming a CRNA?

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

    "Did you go directly into CC? I had a BSN nurse friend tell me I should spend 2 years in med-surg before going into CC. Probably decent advice." Yes directly into CC. If they (the ICU you apply to)...

  19. Recovery of OR patients in CCU

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

    ccu- i have never known the pacu nurses at my facility to whine, it is now us, the icu nurses who are doing the whining when we have to recover their patients after hours...no one likes extra work,...

  20. Recovery of OR patients in CCU

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

    "sitting at the nurses station reading magazines and papers while I am recovering patients, I get a bit miffed." sorry about all of the sitting around reading newspapers and magazines at the nurses...

  21. How many of you went to Nursing School with the sole intention of becoming a CRNA?

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

    went to adn school soley to be crna did not do bsn route (was premed for my bs in physio/psych) did 2.5 years icu experience starting crna program in jan some instructors in my nursing program...

  22. CRNA Program Rankings

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

    DOES USC EVEN HAVE A PROGRAM ANYMORE????I WAS TOLD BY THE SCHOOL LAST YEAR THAT THEY DONT. THIS REALLY TRASHES THE RANKINGS IF IT IS

  23. help please

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

    gooser- I drove myself and my wife nuts with talking / thinking etc. Sometimes we need to bite our tongues and talk about something else even though it is not at the forefront of our mind at that...

  24. how much is malpractice insurance

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

    flying- yes...we spoke this am...good to hear from you over the phone yoga- once again thank you, the confidentiality of the subject matter emphasizes your

  25. how much is malpractice insurance

    zrmorgan posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just curious what crnas are paying these days for malpractice insurance. Is it different in different states? What is the coverage? Do employers offer to pay along with their tasty sign on bonuses,...