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  1. ICU nurse managers lack of support.......

    melrey11 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am starting CRNA school in 4 months. So, in the meantime I am working as an ICU nurse. I just started at a new hospital until school starts. I did not want to tell my nurse manager that I was in a...

  2. Are CRNAs ashamed of being nurses?

    melrey11 replied to loisane's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Loisane, You should write a book. Ive read so many of your posts and you always nail things right on the head, even my head at times. Thank You for your input.....now, if I could box you up and put...

  3. Air Force to cut CRNAs by 1/3

    melrey11 replied to BigDave's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Interesting Post....I just separated from the Air Force, (had to go the civilian anesthesia route b/c of my spouse's military career) but had heard the same thing about "if you are breathing...."....

  4. What's going to keep you motivated????

    melrey11 replied to SRNACHIC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My motivation is summed up with one phrase that I will NEVER have to see or hear again...... "GOLYTELY TILL CLEAR." nuff said. :chuckle

  5. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    melrey11 replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    "Jailhouse RN" That is like saying...I want only a nurse with a BSN, CCRN to take care of me. Please, that's ridiculous. Why dont you just ask, is my provider competent and

  6. P**sed off at preceptor's games

    melrey11 replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    Aaaah, memories. My preceptor used to have me run and get his lazy a** soda pops and snacks. I hated my orientation, but stuck it out. I was young and naive, but Im glad I stuck it out so I got the...

  7. Do any RN's out there think that I should as a student

    melrey11 replied to nurseRNtobe's topic in General Nursing

    I had no experience, did fine in nursing school, learned everything I needed to know on-the-job. Few people in my class had previous "tech" experience, but they did not have an advantage academically....

  8. anesthetist vs anesthesiologist

    melrey11 replied to caffine's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Caffine, I dont even want to get in to this thread.....yikes. But it gives you an idea of the types of issues you might deal with. As a SRNA, I just hope to work with a a great collaborative team, and...

  9. essay

    melrey11 replied to apontius's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Be enthusiastic in your essay. Make it interesting, start it off with a "catchy statement" that will grab the readers attention. You can even submit your essay to an online essay evaluator for...

  10. Were you turned down?

    melrey11 replied to OrigamiAirplane's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Applied at one, put all my eggs into one basket, and got in. But I think I might of harrassed my way in................"let them in so they stop calling me type of thing"...haha :chuckle

  11. ICU nurse managers lack of support.......

    melrey11 replied to melrey11's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    bob, I am only per diem. I think ANY NM discouraging any of her nurses in pursuing higher education is unprofessional. I have NEVER met anyone who was discouraging, I think that is why I was shocked...

  12. Military CRNA Programs

    melrey11 replied to Cherish's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi, I just separated as a active duty air force nurse 2 months ago. I was going to do the military CRNA route but it conflicted with my husbands career, so im going civilian. From my 4 years in, I...

  13. few ??'s for CRNA's

    melrey11 replied to chaosRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    yoga crna, out of all the posts in this forum, you are the first one I have read to point out the "boring" part of being an anesthetist. Point well made, something to think about, surgeries can last...

  14. Should I retake SCIENCES??

    melrey11 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I took all my sciences (inorganic/organic/A&P) EIGHT years ago. The school said I dont need to retake them (3.5 science gpa). My question is "will I struggle more in anesthesia school if I dont...

  15. Should I retake SCIENCES??

    melrey11 replied to melrey11's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks everyone....im easily convinced not to retake anything. I guess they just want to make sure that you are "capable" of dong well in science courses, not that you remember everything from 8...

  16. HELP: Sedation RNs

    melrey11 replied to jebain's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I "think" they are more concerned that you have worked closely with CRNA's, know their job description, have done similar related patient care, etc... They need to know that you are 100% sure that...

  17. does everyone really hate nursing?

    melrey11 replied to piper_for_hire's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I actually "hate" my job. I loved it at first, but there is only so much buttwiping and glorified waitressing I can do. I need a break, and am going back to school to specialize. I think its real...

  18. I took the Job!

    melrey11 replied to Yellow Rose RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Whatever...i went straight into ICU out of nursing school also! The best way to learn is to be thrown right on in!!! Good

  19. do you think...?

    melrey11 replied to haa's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Quality not quantitiy.....take the hardest patients consistently. It is much harder work, but the experience you gain is priceless. Let the charge nurse know you want the hardest assignment, most...

  20. Different types of interviews....

    melrey11 replied to mommyof2grls's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    AnesthesiaBound, I have my camping gear and my rainforest tickets in hand:chuckle Pleasetakeme, if i were you, i would cut out the email bizness. I emailed my director and my responses were so...

  21. Different types of interviews....

    melrey11 replied to mommyof2grls's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just a curiousity question....did you all get an invitation to interview before the deadline or after. Also, i talked to the program director of the school which i have my heart set on, and she...

  22. Applications are in. The wait

    melrey11 replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you dont mind me asking, where in CA did you all apply and

  23. Should I bring my husband???

    melrey11 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi All, Some advice please, I have an interview next month, and then an informal tour of the campus and facility. Do you think it is innappropriate to ask if my husband can come along on the tour?...

  24. Should I bring my husband???

    melrey11 replied to melrey11's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    That is what I thought. Thanks for the information, Ill say he's at home cooking my

  25. Pre-Interview meeting

    melrey11 replied to Gump's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have a pre-interview also. I basically just called the director and to ask the status of my application and she said "why dont you just come down to meet us and then the students can show you...