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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. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  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...

  16. CRNA Success doubts

    Class2011 replied to wake9909's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    yeah, it sounds hugely familiar. i'm in a front loaded program too. the turning point for me was during the 5th month of clinical. i got a big boost after our first evaluation when i got some nice...

  17. Failed CRNA Boards... Help!!

    Class2011 replied to N2bater's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I would not be in a hurry to chuck Valley; it has been tried and true for far too many people, but that includes heavy emphasis on the Memory Master and Mixed Reviews. Especially if you are on the...

  18. Can I be a CRNA with Malignant Hyperthermia?

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

    There are no confirmed cases of OR workers developing MH, but the MHAUS site knows of at least one suspected or possible case due to OR exposure, didn't do a muscle biopsy. Just

  19. Anesthesiologists being replaced by CRNAs???

    Class2011 replied to MONEJA783's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    and the research is supported by independent organizations including the Institute of

  20. Can I be a CRNA with Malignant Hyperthermia?

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

    Jumpin Jodpurs. The triggers for MH include inhaled gases that can and do escape into the air CRNAs breathe. Unless you know you have some particularly mild form ... I think

  21. What things/products are needed for CRNA school

    Class2011 replied to choczrn1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A good quality color printer and a case of paper to start. You don't necessarily need the most up to date computer or a pocket full of gadgets, but you will need good internet access and likely a...

  22. Anesthesiologists being replaced by CRNAs???

    Class2011 replied to MONEJA783's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Backscatter's a Troll or just plain

  23. Question about desaturation during induction

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

    It's possible that the new doc saw the child's color improving and therefore knew that the sat's had already improved despite the monitor, hence no

  24. science classes taken within 5 years prior to start of CRNA???

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

    Depends on the school, but you will most likely have to retake some. Either way, don't let that be the deciding factor on choosing a school. Pick 2 or 3 solid programs and then do whatever they ask....

  25. Study tips please

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

    One of my classmates has turned to ritalin and it ain't pretty -- the student's an emotional and physical wreak --- I think the drugs are at least partly to blame -- but what do I