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  1. AANA Annual Convention attire

    gravitycure replied to midwestsrna1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey - i went last year, and i'm going this year. as a poor senior srna, i plan on wearing either shorts or cargo's and a nice shirt to the lectures. a suit, no tie, to the party with a purpose....

  2. Nurse Anesthesia and family?

    gravitycure replied to OURN83's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    well athlein brings up some good points, i would not say it is all that. the first 2 semesters in my program were very busy, and i did not see the family too much. different programs are structured...

  3. need advice please

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

    hi. as a current srna, having a supportive family is crutial to getting through the program. it is so difficult sometimes but the end result is worth all the sacrifice. if you love this person, you...

  4. HI; can anyone help?

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

    just a thought, have you attempted to approach someone at a hospital you are working at or rotating through? the face to face approach is great for any project, or any concerns you may have. gc....

  5. Got in school, now anxious

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

    :balloons: congrats on getting in !! :Melody: hi. yeah i can relate. i do not think it set in until i moved and started the core courses the summer semester before i started the program. i was very...

  6. Do you have any anesthesia helpers?

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

    hi yoga, that's terrible! the md should come clean and stand up for his actions. (i bet that's a different story though). i do have one q and i'm not pointing my finger or anything but i am...

  7. PDA's - need advice

    gravitycure replied to lam70's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey - i have an iPAQ 4155 by HP. i use skyscape constellation and epocrates (free version) for anesthesia info. the media player is easy to use if you know windows and it sounds great with headphones....

  8. SRNA baby

    gravitycure replied to rn4cicu's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey - i'm just finishing semester 2 of 7 and my wife is 4 months pregnant. we have a 2 yr old already - and i have to say that pregnancy was very difficult. she was on bedrest for about 5 months and a...

  9. Just Got A Acceptance Letter

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

    that's awesome, I too am a srna, best thing you can do is pick up Basics of Anesthesia by stoelting & miller - aka baby miller. it's a great place to start your very long list of reading - and...

  10. SRNA's!!! How hard is it being a student!?!!

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

    hey - being a srna is awesome. when you work c the same preceptor for a while, they know you, you know them. it's the tits. there are a few drawbacks though... basically - wag your tail, it's what...

  11. What's going to keep you motivated????

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

    hey - i too started this semester and with final less than 2 weeks away i can say the motivation really kicked in once the clinical rotation began. there is NOTHING like sitting @ the head of the...

  12. Biochemistry and Physics

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

    hey - as far as the prereq - i would not worry too much. you must have @ least general chem and college allegbra. the only math you "really" need is the calculations you learned for drug...

  13. Biochemistry and Physics

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

    hey srna2be - the program i'm in did not require any more chem than a general class. i, however, would recommend taking @ least an organic chem class. we are taking a crash course in organic and...

  14. First test jitters

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

    hi - i have my first test on technology on tuesday. i know how you feel. i have studdied more now then ever before. crazy.

  15. MAC help

    gravitycure posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hi. i am a first semester srna, i am having difficulty with the concept of MAC. i understand the definition and how you can combine 0.5 mac of one VAA and 0.5 mac of N2O = 1 mac - but... is that it?...

  16. MAC help

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

    thanks for the help. i will look for the eger book from 1974. i also have seen the DVD's that came out last year. they helped but it is a difficult concept.

  17. Should I become a CRNA or not?

    gravitycure replied to emtmoon1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hi. it's great that you are looking inward to see if this is the path for you. i am in the middle of my 3rd week, first semester and have not come up for air yet! the schooling is tough and non stop....

  18. So am I ready or Not?

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

    hey nitecap - i know how you feel. set the date, take the test. you'll do fine. those practice scores are great. i found the reviews harder than the test itself. swallow hard, pick up the phone, set...

  19. CRNAs?!?!?!?!?!?!

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

    hey there. i do not care if you are here to "stir the pot - turn the heat up." you do not come here seeking knowledge, you come here to piss people off. if you want to familiarize yourself with...

  20. Gooding Institute

    gravitycure replied to RNMOMof2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i have visited panama city several times, i have family in ft walton beach. it's a town in the midddle of nowhere. the city is limited, beaches are beautiful. don't missunderstand what i am saying....

  21. Gooding Institute

    gravitycure replied to RNMOMof2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    the beach is great -

  22. Gooding Institute

    gravitycure replied to RNMOMof2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    the beach is great -

  23. How hard is it?

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

    what school did you get into?

  24. How hard is it?

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

    what school did you get into?

  25. Gooding Institute

    gravitycure replied to RNMOMof2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    they are not a university. they offer 1 clinical location, which lacks peds and maternity. otherwise i hear it's a decent program. small classes, one on one instruction. too bad it's in the middle...