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  1. WHERE DID THEY GO?

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

    on to bigger and better CRNA sites perhaps, but where? must do a

  2. Interview attire

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

    Absolutely dress to the nines, but be prepared to change into scrubs during the interview. Every interview I went on included a tour. So something easy to get in and out of or they might offer you...

  3. Need help with ECG interpretation

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

    The short answer to all three questions is that cardiac cells behave differently and repolarize at different rates based on location/function within the heart. For example, the SA node cells begin...

  4. Too early/late to apply?

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

    I don't think there is such a thing as applying too early; too late, yes, but not too early Some/Many schools use rolling admissions and it's first come, first accepted (provided you meet their...

  5. NA's, Please tell me this isn't common practice!

    Class2011 replied to traumaguy8's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It was standard practice in our ICU for either the nurse or respiratory therapist to announce the O2 Sat if it fell below say 80% and then again around 70, 60, etc. I see nothing wrong with it as...

  6. Capnography made me say, hmmmm! Traumatic Cardiac Arrest Patient

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

    Sure, if you aren't perfusing your lungs, then you are ventilating pure dead space with no gas exchange and your end tidal gases will be the same as your inspired gas. Atmospheric CO2 is just a...

  7. DNP required soon?

    Class2011 replied to deadsoul's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I actually considered our tech's in the ICU nurses, just not RNs. They were very skilled, provided great personal care, many were studying to become RN's, and they were in fact part of the nursing...

  8. CRNAs with disabilities?

    Class2011 replied to AA012's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    As long as you don't start tuning out things related to anesthesia and your patient, ability to focus is a plus. But see how you like high intensity nursing before you

  9. CRNAs with disabilities?

    Class2011 replied to AA012's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ha, ha. I'm not sure what kind of disability you are talking about. But I've never seen a bigger bunch of OCD people than in a crowd of anesthetists. Apparently, it is almost welcomed and expected....

  10. Concerned, Worried, Afraid

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

    How old will you be if you don't take all those prereq's

  11. Anesthesia for Dummies???

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

    They aren't going to expect you to know anesthesia at the interview (though they do want to know that you've shadowed and you know what you're getting into. Most interviews, if they ask clinical...

  12. Just finished the GRE today

    Class2011 replied to Crossfit SRNA2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Nice job! And yes, it pays off studying for the GRE. Not studying is just a waste of time and

  13. If you could be accepted anywhere...where would it be and why?

    Class2011 replied to Crossfit SRNA2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You are going to live at the hospital and in your room or library studying. The only locations I would focus on are clinical sites. And I would try my best to get a true idea of the quality and...

  14. Can you apply to CRNA school before meeting all the requirements?

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

    Yes, of course, anyone can apply. And then the program can, if they choose, grant you an interview or admission contingent on completion of requirements. It will depend on the overall...

  15. CRNA- is a strong science background really relevant towards being a CRNA

    Class2011 replied to jessicanursing101's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Excellent plan! As for sciences, I love them, all of them--If I didn't, CRNA school would be a real drag and I'd probably be one scary an

  16. Can a Nurse Be Too Small Physically for CRNA/ ICU?

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

    No problem for CRNA, but ICU might be another story! The med & surg ICU work can be very physical. One small lady I worked with wore a back support vest continually and buckled it faithfully...

  17. What were your references like?

    Class2011 replied to 3ccBolus's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Agreed, those will work. I had 3 for my foundation: a PhD clinical specialist and an MSN asst nurse manager (they both knew me well, wrote embarrassingly nice things, and i had a better rapport...

  18. PACU nurse applying for CRNA

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

    When you take the CCRN exam, you will get a print out of how well you did in each section. Save that sheet and if you have good scores down the line, send a copy of it with your application. It's...

  19. Once again CRNAs education downplayed

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

    Salaries are all about supply, demand, and an heavy dose of politics. There's no justifying salaries based on skill, merit, education, difficulty, ... Chief Justice of the Supreme Court: $220,000...

  20. disorderly conduct get me kicked out of school?

    Class2011 replied to kage_20's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm sure programs have seen their share of criminal records and that many people are forgiven prior transgressions. It will depend on the circumstances and the explanation you provide. Be honest,...

  21. SRNA Hazing

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

    As a nurse and student, I find this tone unnecessary and inaccurate. I am working on my own RN license not yours. The my way or highway attitude especially when the issue is just a matter of...

  22. Curiousity about CRNA students gender ratio

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

    That's roughly 16:10 female/male. I wonder if they apply in the same

  23. Would this be looked less favorably upon by CRNA admissions?

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

    Some schools may even prefer your BS in biology over the BSN, but if you don't have your nursing license yet, you should try to get into an accelerated BSN program; it will give you more

  24. Paramedic/RN, CRNA candidate

    Class2011 replied to Lissa160's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You sound like a strong applicant. The MSN is unnecessary, but you may need to fill some prerequisites and make sure you get A's. Start looking into

  25. MAC level information

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

    I can't seem to post it as an active link, but try doing a google search for "nurse anesthesia" and then grab the second link on the list. The site has tons of interesting stuff for downloading and...