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  1. Ohio SRNA Programs

    LOL! I can't disagree with that one. He can be tough to get in contact with. As for not getting to know their candidates, I must disagree. During my PREinterview I think he asked me every possible...
  2. Feeling pretty darn good!

    CONGRATS! Some may disagree, but the worst part is behind you. Now you begin the enjoyable part, and get to learn
  3. First, it's never too late. Secondly the fact that you are looking towards CRNA is a good thing. It is a great thing to aspire to. It is a long road, be sure it is what you really want to do. As for...
  4. Ohio SRNA Programs

    WARNING- I am biased. I know nothing about Cinnci. Akron is a very good program. It was by far my first choice. They are the most pro-student program I have come across. The program recognizes that...
  5. One more important thing. Getting your blade into the mouth, and into the back of the pharynx can be the toughest part. The scissor technique will allow you to easily deposit your blade with out...
  6. Agreed, those are about as life like as Michael
  7. Those rankings are usually bogus. Program directors are usually polled. People who may not otherwise have a bias usually vote for a name that they recognize. They may know little about the programs. I...
  8. Try not to have blinders on. Try to pay attention to what works for you and what doesn't. Each pt may require something different, but there are things that may play best into your hand. It is 99%...
  9. thinking about CRNA school

    Very true. The next five years are going to pass quickly. Why not spend them building something. The money is fine, but what you will learn to appreciate more is the pride you will take in telling...
  10. thinking about CRNA school

    CRNA is school is not "hard". It is all encompassing. Your life revolves around it. It is not Metaphysics or Astrophysics. You must be able to keep a heck of a lot of information in your noggin, and...
  11. Yes. It is beaten into you to be gentle :) I am 5'10 230 pounds and only alittle fat. All of my preceptors told me, "You're a big guy, you need to be extra gentle." I think they thought I was gonna...
  12. One of my attendings always says " You are going to wake up hungry and thirsty." I don't say anything at the moment of actual induction. You can usually gauge how much to talk to a patient by the way...
  13. BSN to SRNA (BSN Online)

    I also don't think most programs really care if you drove to school, or turned on your computer, but... Before I signed my life away I would be sure that any schools I was planning on applying to...
  14. anesthesia techs

    IMO that would be a nice plus to have. One of the major hurdles is learning how to work the mysterious anesthesia machine :) If you had some prior hands on knowledge, that may help. Plus you would be...
  15. 1. What can I do to maximize my experience?? I haven't had much experience with swans or balloon pumps. I am trying to take as many CE's in hemodynamics etc as I can. Any other advice. Most...
  16. Programs do look at the entire applicant, not just the GPA. That being said, alot of programs will see your GPA and put it in file 13. Even though there are very well rounded applicants with 2.7's,...
  17. I am unaware of any advantage/disadvantage of MS vs. MSN. I just kinda liked the sound of MSN better :) Travel nurses do not always get the hardest assignments. The staff is not familiar with your...
  18. Nursing Student Seeking Advice

    Like some one else said, why are you stuck at one hospital? There are hospitals all over using nursing interns. As a new grad, I bet if you looked alittle harder you'd find some place that was...
  19. I tend to get rather passionate about this topic. First, to the person that stated that this issue proves that CRNA's are in this for the money; get a clue. This is an insanely insulting statement....
  20. Serves me right, after running my pie hole, I missed
  21. I was not responding negatively. I was responding realistically. You would be suprised how many people are unaware of what a CRNA does, but are fully aware of the 100k plus salaries. Some may observe...
  22. When people inquire about anesthesia who are not already nurses, it is not a real stretch to assume they are aware only of the financial aspects of the profession. I am not saying that many RN's are...
  23. Not that I am an expert but, here is what worked for me. First, slow down. Take the time to check the teeth, make sure you aren't cutting up their lips. I use a Mac 3 for women and 4 for men,...
  24. Could use alittle help. I am looking for a good website with tutorials on SC and IJ line placement, ie landmarks and techniques. I have looked in about 6 of my books and all have very lame schematics...
  25. Sorry for that, now sliding soap box back under the