Grizzly20 MSN, CRNA

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    Michigan State 2020

    Grizzly20 replied to MIRN941's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I graduated from MSU's program a few years back, but I cannot shed light on the DNP program as it is pretty fresh still. What were you looking to find
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    CRNA Scope

    Grizzly20 replied to Gkb1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    They absolutely work in pain clinics. I have dabbled myself working alongside an MDA. Most of the time however, we are not necessarily doing the injections ourselves. We are usually doing the sedation...
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    CRNA Scope

    Grizzly20 replied to Gkb1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes, do yourself a favor and just shadow. You'll be able to find what suits your interests this way. We CRNAs do not prescribe meds. We have no need to do that at all. We optimize patients in a...
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    CRNA

    Grizzly20 replied to sandbag33's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yep, APEX! All of those other board preps and courses are going by the wayside. Apex is the most relevant and comprehensive board prep in today's market. Cheapest I believe as well. They also do a 20%...
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    Lung Transplants

    Grizzly20 replied to Future1Intub8er1995's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would never discourage someone from wanting to learn our profession....EVER. That would be asinine. However, if I were to tell him to go and read anesthesia books in relation to lung surgery, I'm...
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    Lung Transplants

    Grizzly20 replied to Future1Intub8er1995's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I can appreciate your willingness to learn anesthesia for lung surgery but......don't.....it's going to be over your head. In the meantime, know your ICU patho and meds inside and out. That's the best...
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    Chances for CRNA

    Grizzly20 replied to icurn32's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You should have no trouble solidifying interviews. You have much going for you to overshadow those
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    CTICU or Trauma/SICU

    Grizzly20 replied to Wenliu's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Honestly, A OR B are just fine. I worked trauma/SICU and saw it all. Liver transplants will have you running and using your mind a hell of a lot more than a stable heart valve. I also felt as though I...
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    SRNA Resources (especially for meds)

    Grizzly20 replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My classmates and I use these flashcards Flashcards4Anesthesia. We got them as a class and when you buy them in bulk, you receive a fairly nice discount. You may just want to wait. There are some...
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    Michigan State CRNA School any good?

    Grizzly20 replied to Hobberdog's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Will anyone else be joining me in MSU's program starting in
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    88% in A&P 1

    Grizzly20 replied to pinkrain94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    TiffanyRN is being a little ridiculous. You got an 88% which is probably better than 80% of the people in this entire forum. Well
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    Marajuana Misdemeanor

    Grizzly20 replied to uds16's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I got a DUI (misdemeanor) a few months before my program started. I called the program director to let them know about it and they said it wasn't going to be an issue. Before sitting for my NCLEX and...
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    My journey to become a SRNA.

    Grizzly20 replied to lady_stic's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That's awesome to hear:) Great story! However, I know that around here you wouldn't even get an interview with sub-par grades especially in sciences and CCRN is already a requirement so it's not...
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    Future MICU RN

    Grizzly20 replied to Brad2019RN2b's topic in MICU, SICU

    Shadow a MICU nurse for the day and you'll see if it's for you. People can tell you about their experiences until they're blue in the face but you will never know if it's something that you want to do...
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    2nd Degree BSN

    Grizzly20 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was just responding to the original post that's all. But yes, there are a few schools who require a 3.0 in a first degree and then determine the rest of your resume. I thankfully never ran into that...
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    2nd Degree BSN

    Grizzly20 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got my first degree back in 2005 and finished up with a 2.8. Went back in 2009 and earned 4.0's in every nursing pre-req. The core science classes were the only classes that all of the schools...
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    How do I know if nursing is for me

    Grizzly20 replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ahh this site is really ticking me off. It's being so difficult to edit posts and apparently it costs you an arm and leg to delete a post unless I'm missing somthing. I posted this comment in a...
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    How do I know if nursing is for me

    Grizzly20 replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was 30 when I started my acclerated BSN. 2nd degree student. I was kicking myself for the longest time to get my tail in gear. However, I am ever so thankful that I waited because I was just too...
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    To all the men, I have a serious question

    Grizzly20 replied to trymybest's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Yep, I was 31 years old when I entered nursing school. I had a girlfriend of 2 years at the time and I prepared her for what she was in for. It was a 12 month accelerated BSN program and she lived 1...
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    Need to find an accelerated BSN program that I can get into!

    Grizzly20 replied to SuperNova153's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do it!! I have a degree, hammered out my pre-reqs, then hammered out my 12 MONTH accelerated BSN. If you're anything like me and want to get the show on the road, I recommend 12 month programs....
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    why so many negatives about nursing?

    Grizzly20 replied to confusedstudent20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    @Jessy_RN.....And there you have it folks, summed up to perfection. The idea behind this thread was to examine all the negativity in the "REAL" nursing world for students who were inquiring. Real...
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    why so many negatives about nursing?

    Grizzly20 replied to confusedstudent20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As most people have already stated, don't ignore the comments because most of what these nurses are saying is probably 100% accurate. It's not because they are old haggard nurses and need to get out...
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    considering crna school after bsn

    Grizzly20 replied to JessyPaige_93's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think it would be awfully scary for a University to offer a CRNA program online....That person wouldn't be giving me any anesthetics, that's for sure..
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    The mysterious Wayne State interview...

    Grizzly20 replied to ama21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks:) One message by phone and a few
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    The mysterious Wayne State interview...

    Grizzly20 replied to ama21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Curious as well! Just got notified today and trying to dig up some info....Interview in less than 2 weeks.