Summitk2

Summitk2

CVICU, CCRN, now SRNA

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  1. Decribing CRNA career to High School Students

    Summitk2 replied to loveanesthesia's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    When I saw the subject of this forum, my brain immediately said "don't tell them about the money." I don't think kids (or some adults) are able to separate the money from the profession, and simply...

  2. Question About Admissions into a Program

    Summitk2 replied to lsutigerrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Is there a reason why you needed an MSN? Why didn't you work in ICU rather than getting your MSN? This would've put you in a perfect place for CRNA school. I don't think there's much from your FNP...

  3. Techniques for smooth wake-up

    Summitk2 replied to cube's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Do any of you CRNAs use Precedex? We've just started using it in our post-op open hearts in a case-by-case basis (those with rough emergence, poor vent tolerance). I like what I've seen so far, but...

  4. Any graduate or previous student of UM CRNA school

    Summitk2 replied to samanthav's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hmmm.... Could also be University of Maryland, which also started a program around 2005 and starts each year in

  5. what RN/ADN to CRNA programs are available?

    Summitk2 replied to TheIncredible's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You cannot get into CRNA school without a bachelors degree. Most applicants have a BSN and some have a degree in the sciences with an ADN. See the FAQ sticky here......

  6. How many nurses say they want to be a CRNA?

    Summitk2 replied to Annieee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I can't believe people still talk like this in 2008. Don't be surprised when you get into CRNA school and 50% of the students are MEN. Yes, there are men in nursing now... and we didn't get here by...

  7. Cvicu

    Summitk2 replied to Special31's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I assume you have an extensive orientation once you start? This should include both theory-type instruction as well as bedside practice to augment your learning. Depending on your experience so far,...

  8. SRNAs with young children

    Summitk2 replied to yeSICU's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just thought I'd mention that I'm nearly in the exact position as you! We currently have a 15 month old son and we're 11 weeks pregnant. One small detail is that I'm a dad, not a mom. I'm...

  9. A day in the life of a SRNA

    Summitk2 replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you SRNAs for your input... this helps a ton! Does anyone have any advice on choosing a front-loaded program vs. integrated, for those married and have (small)

  10. CCU Back to the Floor?

    Summitk2 replied to HillNPStudent's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I imagine this will be good exposure to augment your FNP education. It seems like there are more common moves out of the ICU... IR, cath lab, ER, flight nursing, other ICUs, etc. Did you consider any...

  11. Should you mention your kids in the application/interiew process?

    Summitk2 replied to lovegasRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The goal of the interview is to get you into school. Think about the adcom. They want students who are close to 100% commited to school. The more you have going on in your life outside school, the...

  12. Primacor drip

    Summitk2 replied to Genista's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I think most nurses would agree that a drug such as milrinone should be started in a hospital setting with continuous ECG monitoring and ideally invasive hemodynamic monitoring (Swan cath w/ CO/CI;...

  13. CVICU Depleted of staff to CRNA school

    Summitk2 replied to smileyRn96's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think it's really a money problem, not a staffing problem. It costs a lot of money to train a new nurse to ICU. As long as there are anesthesia schools and demand for CRNAs, the staffing in these...

  14. ICU Night Shift--Good or Bad?

    Summitk2 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm sure like many CRNA wannabe's, I work night shift 7p-7a (and day shift is years away for me, with too many "well-seasoned" nurses waiting for 65). Sometimes I wonder if this may be a detriment to...

  15. What do you like about CVICU/CCU?

    Summitk2 replied to jspacegirl's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    In addition to what other people said about the pros/cons, I think this decision may also come down to anatomy & physiology. Most cardiac nurses I've met LOVE the heart (as do I). I imagine neuro...

  16. How long did it take you to get accepted into CRNA school?

    Summitk2 replied to Nicole23RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This is unrelated to the first post, but I wanted to voice my opinion. With all due respect, I disagree with this statement--especially for anyone who doesn't yet work on a tele floor and is looking...

  17. Need advice about ICU vs SICU

    Summitk2 replied to kwalrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Many programs require applications 6-12 months in advance of starting the program, so I suggest making this change quickly and gain the new experience at the SICU before you apply. Good

  18. 2009 and 2010 Filled?

    Summitk2 replied to JadamR15's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    why are you referring to a "rumor mill," when in fact a specific school sent you detailed information about their program? are you really asking an online forum to validate information that an...

  19. Jumping the gun, but oh well! :)

    Summitk2 replied to HelloOBNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It seems like you're also wondering if this is really the right decision... Rather than seeking out a career as a CRNA, I think foremost you should be seeking a career in nursing. If you can't...

  20. Need advice

    Summitk2 replied to zetanicu's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Based on your self-description and your string of fields within nursing, I don't think you should commit to anesthesia at this point. It appears you get bored or sidetracked within your field and...

  21. quit my engineering career to become a CRNA

    Summitk2 replied to phlipsidez's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think if you have trouble getting into anesthesia school, this decision will haunt you. I think you should've done the accelerated BSN. I imagine you may end up with your BSN regardless, in order...

  22. Direct entry MSN or accelerated BSN??????

    Summitk2 replied to butterflygirl33's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't know if they still exist, but Columbia and Georgetown both offered a pseudo-"Direct Entry" MSN to nurse anesthesia (yes, still requiring critical care experience between BSN and NA program)....

  23. Is ICU Stepdown considered experience

    Summitk2 replied to kwalrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    ...Depending on what you consider the "ground." There will certainly be expectations of all SRNAs. What should be expected is the center of this discussion, and I think the conversation has...

  24. Need Help with locating schools...

    Summitk2 replied to ravneet's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Actually, it's aana.COM... the arthroscopy association of north america won't help much with CRNA school. I don't know anything about textile chemistry... but of those CRNA programs I've looked at...

  25. Beta agonist desensitization and metoprolol

    Summitk2 replied to mark2climb's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Is this for beta agonist desensitization or for Afib prophylaxis? I've only heard of it for the latter... I'm curious now--thanks for the article!