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  1. Things to study up on...

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

    I personally am quitting work June 26th & heading to the beach for a mth. I am going to relax, spend time with my family, & I may look over some drugs while lounging.-doubtful, but maybe!!!...

  2. Missing a week of Classes

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

    I am starting my program this August, and I would not even consider taking time off in the beginning. You applied to school & should know what it takes mentally, physically, financially, &...

  3. CRNA Interview soon

    jebain replied to RLSU4CRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Know what you have been exposed to well, and do not try to B.S. the interviewers. Just say you don't know. This was the best advice given to me before I interviewed. They are not looking for the...

  4. BSN??since ADN grades with C in nursing?

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

    I agree that the competition is tough, but you need to find out what schools you want to apply to. Some schools don't factor in ADN or prereq. grades. Some only look at your BSN grades, some look at...

  5. I Got In!!!!!!!!

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

    congrats!! I just moved to Kansas from Alabama so I can start the crna program here in August. It is an adjustment, but I know it will be worth it. I am glad I moved early so my husband and I can get...

  6. Srnas &crnas--advice Please!!

    jebain posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I begin school this August, and I would like to be reviewing anything that may help me out prior to school starting. Any advice on what to review or a specific book that may help me? I don't want to...

  7. Any encouragement?

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

    First of all, congrats and goodluck in nursing school. The key to being a well-rounded, competent nurse is to have the desire and commitment to life-time learning. The medical world continuously...

  8. More on just getting in....

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

    I am with the elope. Got to Vegas or somewhere and get married. If family or friends want to come they can. Plus, it will be a great get-away before school starts!! CONGRATS ON BOTH & GOODLUCK....

  9. Srnas &crnas--advice Please!!

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

    sweetdreams-I look forward to meeting you this

  10. Srnas &crnas--advice Please!!

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

    Thanks everyone for the advice. I have selected to attend Newman, and I am very pleased with the feedback from current and former students. It seems to be the small, friendly, and supportive...

  11. Pacemakers

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

    I am an EP nurse too, but soon to be off to crna school!! EP is a different ball game, and it is amazing what you learn in the lab! You learn about the heart in a whole different

  12. Florida Schools

    jebain replied to Painfree1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have a friend in Panama City & she loves the Gooding Institute. I have met the director myself, and I was impressed with him and the program. Close knit group from what I gather-with no special...

  13. Pacemakers

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

    Hey I agree there are many misconceptions out there. Mainly because people don't realize the programing details of these devices. I see many patients with a fib, mostly 2per day. The patients with...

  14. Anesthesia school here I come

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

    Congrats Gooser!! I know it feels great to have that weight off your shoulders. Lots of luck to

  15. Pacemakers

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

    Just want to clear something up: Pacemakers ARE inserted for A-fib all the time. Whether or not they ablate the A-V node or not is dependent upon the pts condition and if they are chronic A-fib. We...

  16. Pacemakers

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

    Hi there. I work in a lab where we put in pacers, defib, and perform ablations. Basically, defib. need to be programmed off when a bovie is used-it can set off the defib due to false sensing by the...

  17. Newman U

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

    Thanks everyone. I am beyond excited!!! It almost does not seem real to me right now. I cannot wait to get started. I know it will be stressful but enjoyable at the same time. I am canceling 2 of my...

  18. I got in! I got in! I got in!

    jebain replied to louloubell1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    congrats!! I got my acceptance letter this past thursday, so I can share in your excitement!!!!!!!!!!! We are on our way!! Where are you

  19. Newman U

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

    I got in!!!!!!!!!!!!Yea!!!!!!!!!!!I am very excited. got the letter today. They did not call anyone this year-I guess. So, good luck to everyone, and if you don't have a letter yet it does not mean...

  20. Newman U

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

    Are you interviewing anywhere else? Hang in there-you will get in to a program!!!!! I do not think I got in either, but I will keep

  21. Newman U

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

    Hey trauma tom!! Thanks for the cheering section!! I am interviewing at Gooding and MCG too. Maybe we will meet up at one!! The interview at Newman was my first, and I was very nervous. I thought I...

  22. interview @ gooding coming up

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

    Hi GC. I interview at Gooding in Feb. too. I know they rate you by gre, gpa-etc, plus interview points. The top 14 get in-no discussions it's all based on top 14 app\licants points in the end. Seems...

  23. Should I retake SCIENCES??

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

    Hi Melrey11. I am not in school yet-just starting interviews, but I have spoken with many current students. I suppose it depends on the program(s) you have selected. Everyone has told me that there is...

  24. HELP: Sedation RNs

    jebain posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have three years of critical care experience and I am currently working in a special procedure area where I sedate the patients as well as other things. I have been picking up in the units as well....

  25. Newman U

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

    GOCRNAS-Good