Class2011

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1. Is Med/Surg necessary if I'm going for my CRNA?

   Class2011 replied to jordanj13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Yes, as far as CRNA school goes. But it's only worth it if the icu is a good fit. Is the acuity level sufficiently high? Does it have a good orientation program? Are the nurses there going to be...

2. NEW GRE vs OLD GRE

   Class2011 replied to Wapanther11's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   No, you don't have to retake, especially not if you scored well. In fact, I submitted scores that were 6 or 7 years old and the schools didn't care. They were unofficial copies, because GRE won't...

3. Should I Worry About Future of CRNAs?

   Class2011 replied to guest_57352's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   My outlook is (i repeat) to find something you love and let the rest take care of itself. Your OP is primarily concerned with the job market and (again i repeat) that is perfectly valid. What i...

4. Should I Worry About Future of CRNAs?

   Class2011 replied to guest_57352's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Malignant Hyperthermia has very little to do with anesthesia practice, it is just one of the many adverse reactions that people can have to anesthesia and a very rare one at that. It would make more...

5. AA student contemplating CRNA track...advice?

   Class2011 replied to tangeorine's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I wouldn't pursue a profession with such limited options. I'd suggest either going the CRNA route, but only if you want to be a nurse first. Or going the MD route but only if you want to be a doctor...

6. Shadowed a CRNA? How did it go?

   Class2011 replied to gwapo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I wasn't asked for documentation, but I was asked to relate my experiences including names of people I shadowed. Because the "the anesthesia community is small" they could easily discern my...

7. Advice for less than 3.0 GPA

   Class2011 replied to oahufish's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   If you are truly limit to a certain location, the best bet is to get advice specific to the schools in your area. Contact the schools, get an official response and ask to speak to alumni More...

8. LSU SRNA sues over hazing

   Class2011 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   LSU nursing student sues over hazing incident involving instructor 3/4/2011 11:00 AM By Michelle Massey A nurse anesthetist student has filed a federal lawsuit against Louisiana State...

9. CRNA Threat

   Class2011 replied to samirish's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   That rule might just apply to competing CRNA

10. J.O.B.S. in Denver, CO

    Class2011 replied to schmandy12's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Doesn't sound to me like fancypants is a CRNA, likely unaware of where she is posting, apologies if I'm wrong I don't know anything first hand about the CO market, but am told that it at least was...

11. career coach

    Class2011 replied to jla11's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Bring it to a college or universities writing center or career center. Especially if it's a public institution, they'll likely see you regardless and often have walk in

12. Help with differences in CRNA education

    Class2011 replied to RNawoken2anesthesia's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There is a very wide variety of program types and structure. It will serve you well to research thoroughly, but far and away the most important factor is the quality of the clinical experience both...

13. Possible future CRNA with no swan experience?

    Class2011 replied to NAURN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ditto on Air Force RN But you will need to know the hemodynamics involved, what is being measured and why, regardless of the monitoring method. So study

14. radiation exposure

    Class2011 replied to misha12's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    what dosimeters? this hole of a hospital stopped using

15. radiation exposure

    Class2011 replied to misha12's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    And the X-Ray techs are also cavalier about whether I wear an apron or not in that they are p*&s Poor about warning you, providing gear, etc I've complained, but will have little impact ... small...