catcolalex

catcolalex

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  1. Left alone in OR

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

    being devil's advocate, we, as srna's, are working under someone else's licence and are not supposed to be alone at all. i do understand that this does happen and cant wait until im that way as

  2. MAT Test

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

    make sure that you take the test for a good reason. either one may work for that school, but the gre will get you into many more schools that wont accept the MAT ps Another plug for Kaiser in...

  3. Case Western Reserve Students?

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

    All I can say is make sure that your application is there and complete. I sent an application to them and had my undergrad schools send transcripts like it says in the application requirements, but...

  4. CRNA to Anesthesiologist?

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

    whatever you decide to do, make your decision now, it will be better than doing CRNA school and then going back and starting med school

  5. References

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

    a resident is a physician, an intern is also a physician. if the application wants a physician, make sure the physician will write a good reference letter for you and that should be the important...

  6. Nurse Anesthesia at the Mayo Clinic

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

    I have talked with 4 separate CRNA's that attended there, they all seem to have fairly good things to say about it. but not raving compliments. the things they did like about it included learning...

  7. What type of ICU experience?

    catcolalex replied to Shayna24's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Since you will be in the OR a lot as a CRNA and SRNA, SICU would afford you the chance to learn a lot about surgery as well as all the other goodies. Basically the answer comes down to "it doesn't...

  8. new member

    catcolalex replied to srna2be's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i was accepted to school with a semester and a half left on my bsn, so it can be done. it is, however, program specific if they will even consider you. Sound like you are a good applicant and...

  9. Kids while in CRNA school?

    catcolalex replied to Shayna24's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Im a SRNA with two young kids, 3 and six months. I also moved out of state with the whole family. my wife stays at home with the kids while I am at school. the hardest thing is time. you want to...

  10. What does it take to get in?

    catcolalex replied to preCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    pre, dont worry about it. i'm glad to hear that kaiser is on your list. I started there today and am also a "U" alum, along with another guy in the class from burn, I was in SI, anyway, you'll be...

  11. Bush, Kerry and CRNA's

    catcolalex posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Does anyone know either of these candidates positions on CRNA's or their voting records on CRNA

  12. Salt Lake City CRNA's

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

    also another SRNA, the situation in utah is like this, there are approx 120 CRNA's total in the state. the U of U does use them but is currently not open to any more jobs, the pay sucks, just...

  13. CRNAs once again defamed...

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

    that guy's ignorant remarks make me

  14. New LPN having trouble c CNA'S!!! HELP!!!

    catcolalex replied to nursedes's topic in General Nursing

    dont like it? leave. go somewhere

  15. Pain Management CRNA

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

    i always enjoy a good argument, thanks TD and

  16. Why would anyone do this? ACNP + CRNA

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

    Well, if you had way too much money and felt as if you needed to spend more on tuition, books, fees, etc. it might be just the thing to

  17. Fullerton/Kaiser vs. Sam. Merritt vs. Southern Cal.

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

    USC doesnt have a school of nursing anymore from what i understand, you are in class with residents as a part of the medical school. expensive, in LA, etc. Kaiser is the best one, of course that...

  18. Stay in MICU or move to SICU?

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

    ill offer a differing opinion. I am familiar with your MICU and the SICU of which you are mentioning (if it is the U of Utah Hospital). I would say that as far as acceptance into CRNA school, it...

  19. MD referring to CRNA as 'support staff'

    catcolalex replied to kestrel1121's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    there are also situations in which CRNA's administer anesthetics without any supervision or direction from MDA's, but the MDA's are available for backup/support. Can we then refer to these MDA's as...

  20. Education Options

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

    I did the RN-BSN bridge route, worked out okay. I could have done the schooling part a lot quicker if I had done the straight BSN, hindsight. remember, you can apply to CRNA school, in most cases, if...

  21. What can I do with my BSN that Assoc. RN's can't?

    catcolalex replied to doodlebug914's topic in General Nursing

    A BSN is a necessary step in order to pursue nurse

  22. Can someone explain this to me: Changing out various airway tubes.

    catcolalex replied to Diprivan/Vented's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    what insurance company would approve of staying overnight in an ICU for a tonsillectomy? not that it is a bad idea just not

  23. One year experience and accepted, credentials please

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

    Kaiser permanente, 1 yr SICU experience at level I trauma. GPA 3.7, good references, I think how you handle yourself in an interview is key. most are pressure situations with lots of people etc. if...

  24. Anyone know about AANA fees for SRNAs?

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

    kevin, is that you? as in U of U SICU skinny

  25. How do CRNAs/SRNAs benefit anesthesiology residents?

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

    tejasdoc, thanks for your comments, i think that we can all agree that CRNA's and MDA's can work together respectfully. i have a great deal of respect for you and any other physician who puts in the...