MaleAPRN

MaleAPRN

Nurse Practitioner/CRNA Pain Mgmt

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  1. My feeling after taking boards...a lesson for all

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

    Thanks for the bet. I too, am hoping for the best because I promised all my friends there in L.A. that I would visit as soon as I know I passed. Its been over 2 years since I moved here back East...

  2. My feeling after taking boards...a lesson for all

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

    Thanks so much for the encouragement! Oh, I appreciate the "KEEP IT UP GIRL!" cheer, eventhough I'm a DUDE. Hehehehehehe!

  3. My feeling after taking boards...a lesson for all

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

    Hey TraumaNurse, You'll be fine! If you feel ready inside to take the test, then you are! A BIG

  4. My feeling after taking boards...a lesson for all

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

    Thanks guys. That makes me feel better. I actually tried to get busy today. I read M&M for a bit, went to play with the cats & dogs. Then, I went back to my nurse anesthesia school (which...

  5. My feeling after taking boards...a lesson for all

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

    Thanks for the well wishes. I'm a lot better today :wink2: Did a couple of hours of work on my car, mowed the lawn, went to Starbucks, then went back home and started reading M&M. Went on the...

  6. Nurse Anesthesia Board Exam Advice

    MaleAPRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm graduating at the end of August! YIPPEE! Can't believe this past 2 years have gone by quickly. Eventhough I am still a couple of months away from taking the board exam, I'm already stressing out...

  7. Nurse Anesthesia Board Exam Advice

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

    Well, I'll be taking boards tomorrow afternoon! I've taken the day off all day today to just RELAX and not think about the exam. Funny, I don't really feel all that nervous about tomorrow....

  8. Interview

    MaleAPRN replied to cue93's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Interview criteria often depends solely on the committee's OWN set of guidelines. The minimum of course is that the candidate has the pre-requisites for the program (1 yr ICU...GPA, etc). The school...

  9. Taking boards soon...

    MaleAPRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'll be taking my boards soon (this month!). I'm getting the jitters! Any pointers from past and recent test takers? I've gone through sweatbook a total of 3 times (started reading back in March)...

  10. Taking boards soon...

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

    Thanks for the advice! Goodluck on your results! i'm sure you did great! I'm about done with the sweat book for the 4th and FINAL time! I will take the test as soon as I am done with it!

  11. Botox and CRNA's

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

    If the CRNA works in the Pain Management arena, I believe that they can administer Botox. I just went to a Botox meeting last night, specifically with the Pain Management staff who I work for (as an...

  12. SRNAs to Graduate Soon

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

    I am part of class 2006! My last clinical day WAS today! We have our ceremony tomorrow! WOOOOOHOOOOOO!

  13. Why would anyone do this? ACNP + CRNA

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

    It is not common for a CRNA to be an NP at the same time. Most dual role APNs (NP/CRNA) are NPs first before becoming CRNAs. I should start a discussion board for dual role APNs to see how many out...

  14. Why would anyone do this? ACNP + CRNA

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

    I believe a PA-C practicing in acute care who later decides to get his/her RN/BSN degree will have a very hard time applying to nurse anesthesia school. What ALL NA schools require from RNs are...

  15. Why would anyone do this? ACNP + CRNA

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

    Although NP and CRNA pay vary greatly, one has to take into account the overall profitability that a dual role APN brings in for a medical organization. There would definitely be a difference in pay...

  16. Why would anyone do this? ACNP + CRNA

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

    I for one, am an example of a future DUAL ROLE APN. I will be graduating in a few weeks from Nurse Anesthesia school. I am also a Nurse Practitioner (been working as NP in ED in California for a few...

  17. How long is was CRNA school for you?

    MaleAPRN replied to kcmo06's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If your question is asking "how long was CRNA School" for us currently in school....it is 24 months for me (graduating in a few

  18. Nurse Anesthesia Board Exam Advice

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

    Thanks for the advice so far guys. I agree with heartICU that Valley is just a REVIEW and not an overall crystal ball's look into the exam itself. I find it very helpful. I like the Memory Master...

  19. Nurse Anesthesia Board Exam Advice

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

    Thanks for the advice guys. I'll relax a bit and will try not to sweat too much on this upcoming board

  20. Need FNP to interview..please help?

    MaleAPRN replied to Michmf's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello, my name is Vince and I'm currently a Nurse Anesthesia student here in Youngstown, Ohio. I'll be graduating this August. I am also a FNP back in California where I moved from. I will also be...

  21. taking a job before graduation

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

    If you had just started your program, give it some time (at least 6 months). I too, thought I wasn't going to stay at the hospital where I am training at. Yet, things changed and the staff and docs...

  22. prescriptive authority

    MaleAPRN replied to athomas91's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    CRNA prescriptive authority varies from state to state. Most, if not all CRNAs who are not in independent practice usually don't need to prescribe. Unless they work in Pain Management. I am...

  23. Any Dual Role APNs out there?

    MaleAPRN replied to MaleAPRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, here's an update guys... I was busy these past few weeks working on getting my NP license from California transferred over here to Ohio. Boy, it wasn't THAT easy as I thought it would be... I...

  24. Senior in a Cardiac Rotation

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

    The way I give Amicar is per surgeon's preference: A bolus over half an hour started once the surgeon walks in the room. Then a drip to last till transfer to

  25. Senior in a Cardiac Rotation

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

    I'm sorry to hear that. As seniors in heart rooms, we are expected to do as much as possible during the entire case. CRNAs supervise, MDA is there for induction, TEE placement, coming off CPB....