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  1. How do CRNAs/SRNAs benefit anesthesiology residents?

    Athlein1 replied to HawaiiRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Tejas, Please edit your post to remove the portion that attempts to reveal personal information and the identity of one of our members. It should be left to each of us individually to decide whether...

  2. SRNA drop out rates

    Athlein1 replied to FLCRNA2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think 10% is the average. It varies with the program, of course. Consider that 10% of 50 person class is only five students, though. Given the nature of the program, it's not unexpected. Thinking of...

  3. vetrenary A..

    Athlein1 replied to alansmith52's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ether, That picture is hilarious. Poor kitty. But funny. Alansmith, Maybe you do want to think about this gig. My dog needed surgery, and here's a few quick highlights from the anesthesia charges: 1....

  4. How do CRNAs/SRNAs benefit anesthesiology residents?

    Athlein1 replied to HawaiiRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Sometimes it's better to leave things

  5. How do CRNAs/SRNAs benefit anesthesiology residents?

    Athlein1 replied to HawaiiRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Removing this post, since it's clear it reached its intended

  6. Time for family

    Athlein1 replied to FLCRNA2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    FLCRNA2B, I am one of the last-minute crammer-slackers in my program, and even I can't get away with the minimal amount of study you describe. Not realistic, nor is the notion that you are 07-15 &...

  7. Thanks to all, making the dive into CRNA

    Athlein1 replied to BigDave's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi BigDave, Welcome! Glad to have you! Just read your post. With all the interest in CRNA programs (sounds like most programs are experiencing rapidly increasing numbers of applications from...

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

    Athlein1 replied to SRNACHIC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    WntrMute, you are so right on. I know a few new CRNAs who couldn't wait to spend that paycheck, bought all sorts of material trappings, and are now scrounging for call and extra time to try to pay it...

  9. Clinical question about laryngoscopy

    Athlein1 replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Gotcha, D. Haven't done that yet with the Miller. Will give it a try! JWK, still working on that "vast majority"

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

    Athlein1 replied to SRNACHIC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yes, absolutely. But I would likely have chosen a less expensive program.And, like WntrMute, I wonder how long salaries will stay at this level. I keep wondering if there is going to be a "correction"...

  11. Clinical question about laryngoscopy

    Athlein1 replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks for the replies... WntrMute, your point about position is an excellent one. Agree completely. At this particular clinical site, a couple of the preceptors want me to do things their way, i.e....

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

    Athlein1 replied to SRNACHIC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Good thing you are not going into this field for the money! Seriously, I have said this before, but take some time to think about why you really want to do this (dig deeper than the shopping and...

  13. Out ot town travel

    Athlein1 replied to user69's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Movin, You can PM me if you want to get specific info on how I am managing. Here are a couple of thoughts right off the top: 1. You have to get time management down to a science. If you are a...

  14. How Stressful Is This Career?

    Athlein1 replied to moreparkin's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    More so, without question. There are days that it all goes smooth as silk, and then there are days where you are challenged in every way. Anesthetic misadventures can carry dire consequences. The...

  15. Surgeon Bashes CRNAs in Vogue Magazine

    Athlein1 replied to TraumaNurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    That excerpt sure doesn't sound like he was quoted out of context to me. And, for what it's worth, the AANA executive board is aware of the article and is likely making sound decisions about how best...

  16. SRNAs/CRNAs - how do you deal with difficult surgeons?

    Athlein1 replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ketamine dart? :chuckle Should have thought of that one! A few surgeons have given me that same dissociative stare in the morning anyway! I'll admit that I was unprepared for the culture of the OR....

  17. SRNAs/CRNAs - how do you deal with difficult surgeons?

    Athlein1 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Okay, There are moments when I really wonder what the heck I am doing this for, and then there are days like today when I want to get in my car and drive back to my old hospital and get my bedside...

  18. Any other new students getting really nervous?

    Athlein1 replied to louloubell1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey, Just wanted to tell all of you up-and-coming SRNAs not to worry! You will be fine once you get started. Waiting to get going is really the hardest part. Once you get over the emotional and mental...

  19. Out ot town travel

    Athlein1 replied to user69's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Gotcha. So you're asking more about specialty rotations or short-term assignments. I can only speak for my own program, which has some relationships with out-of-town/state hospitals for a month or two...

  20. Out ot town travel

    Athlein1 replied to user69's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think you have to investigate each school's set-up. Some schools require a lot of commuting because some sites are 2+ hours away just based on geography. Housing is not provided, because what's...

  21. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    Athlein1 replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    AA2B, Your arguments are too weak to merit much of a response. It's interesting that the only part of my viewpoint you care to address is the number of postings on gaswork.com. Seems no one from the...

  22. Would you still take the CCRN exam...?

    Athlein1 replied to MaleAPRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    FYI - you can take the exam to say you've done it if you must satisfy that goal for personal reasons, but consider it a one-time thing. Once you cross over into the realm of nurse anesthesia, you...

  23. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    Athlein1 replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    19 pages! Well, I wanted to stimulate some conversation.... Seriously, I gotta go run a marathon. It will certainly be less tiring than this thread has become. My last few clinical days went really...

  24. Patient contact preference

    Athlein1 replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Salus, I love what I am learning in the OR. Anesthesia is so cool. But I do miss that continuity-of-care thing from my critical care days. Probably always will. I really enjoyed getting to know...

  25. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    Athlein1 replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    thanks much for the input swumpgas and gregsto. good to hear from you! and crnastudent, a 2.75 gpa and mcat 20 aren't going to get you into any med school worth its accreditation unless you go...