PaSSiNGaS

PaSSiNGaS MSN

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  1. Ask a CRNA anything...

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    I know two people who joined during school and they seem to love it. They received stipends during school and didn't get deployed until after they finished. They do get deployed for at least 3 months...

  2. Ask a CRNA anything...

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    Anything is possible if you really want something. You could get student loans plus grad plus loans that will give you additional money per semester. Ideally try saving as much as you can and live...

  3. CRNA masters vs RN

    PaSSiNGaS replied to achris25's topic in General Students

    Just after looking at your question I don't think you really have any clue what CRNA school is or what it will be. First I would recommend finding someone who can guide you a little better throughout...

  4. Ask a CRNA anything...

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    1. It really all depends on what you want to do later on down the road. If you think you will one day want a job teaching then you are going to want to get the DNP. All schools must be DNP by the...

  5. Adventist University Of Health Sciences

    PaSSiNGaS replied to Carterjcr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I didn't go there but if you want to be competitive there or anywhere else I'd suggest at least a 3.5 GPA, CCRN, more than 2 years in a high acuity cvicu or sicu. You have tons of time so just focus...

  6. Adventist University Of Health Sciences

    PaSSiNGaS replied to Carterjcr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are you already a RN or just a

  7. Figuring out my third ND

    PaSSiNGaS replied to Teacher17's topic in General Students

    Regardless of it being a nursing diagnosis or differential diagnosis you need to think ABCs. The patient has had a MI in the past so number 1 on the list should be related to circulation or oxygen...

  8. New Grad- when to apply for a job?

    PaSSiNGaS replied to Alexxoxox's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Start applying now and get your foot in the door. All your classmates will probably be applying for the same jobs and it would be a lot easier to land one if you are first in line. Just be up front...

  9. Ask a CRNA anything...

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    It is definitely doable with a family and actually having a good support system is very helpful. Will there be tons of days you will miss a lot of stuff with your kids, sure will be, but in the long...

  10. About to be done

    PaSSiNGaS replied to Shan0922's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Don't let those old ratchetty nurses tell you how you have to start on the floor. I started in the ICU and it can easily be done if thats where you want to go. One thing many have to realize though...

  11. How to get the best experience out of the ICU?

    PaSSiNGaS replied to thehyruler's topic in MICU, SICU

    Be proactive in your learning. Nursing school does not teach you everything, the ICU will not teach you everything, so you have to be proactive and do extra work if you really want to excel. Get...

  12. Ask a CRNA anything...

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    Not sure it would be even a question of which would be tougher, but it was CRNA school. Comparing it to nursing school is night and day. Yes I have a degree in nursing but anesthesia school is not...

  13. Ask a CRNA anything...

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    I work around 40-45hrs a week and take call twice a week. I only work 3-4 days though. Most jobs require some form of call like every 5th weekend or something like that and some don't require any....

  14. Ask a CRNA anything...

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    It's all relative. For some it might be the difference in hours. For most practices you don't work 7-7 like a RN. You're there till cases get done. For me I guess the toughest is dealing with MD

  15. Ask a CRNA anything...

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    The OR is anything but quiet but you're right anesthesia is 95% relax and 5% excitement. That's why we get paid so well due to that 5% of the time that everyone depends on you to run the code or save...

  16. Ask a CRNA anything...

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    I don't really have an exact number. Think of someone going to medical school coming out with $250k debt. As a CRNA school will be expensive but your salary will almost always at least triple what you...

  17. Indications for PT/PTT/INR

    PaSSiNGaS replied to aria_alice's topic in Critical Care

    I'd recommend looking over the clotting cascades and you should find your answers. Heparin and Coumadin work on different parts. Sometimes patients aren't on either med but it's nice to know prior to...

  18. Ask a CRNA anything...

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    No I don't think where you went matters nearly as much as the GPA. Don't get me wrong if you get your BSN from Yale compared to some online BSN it will definitely make you stand out. Schools want...

  19. Ask a CRNA anything...

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    Absolutely. Programs that don't allow crnas access to perform PNBs and central lines set them up to depend on someone else. CRNA school should allow you to practice independently afterwards and sadly...

  20. Ask a CRNA anything...

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    The job market is definitely strong for crnas and will continue to be strong. There will always be politics and competition with MDs simply because they feel they can do the job safer and better but...

  21. CRNA University of Miami starting January 2019

    PaSSiNGaS replied to arle3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Feel free to PM me if you have specific questions about the

  22. CRNA University of Miami starting January 2019

    PaSSiNGaS replied to arle3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Feel free to PM

  23. CRNA University of Miami starting January 2019

    PaSSiNGaS replied to arle3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good luck

  24. Liver failure and lactic acid

    PaSSiNGaS replied to ArmaniX's topic in Critical Care

    Patients who have liver disease do not routinely have a lactic acidosis without some other underlying condition like decreased perfusion, sepsis, or some other pathology like a G6P deficiency or...

  25. General ICU or CICU?

    PaSSiNGaS replied to aspiringcrna1111's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If the cardio/surgical ICU at the level I center involves taking fresh open heart cases then I would pick that. You will get experience to multiple drips, learning many medications, ventilator...