Athlein1

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  1. Getting started early..

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

    Kat, Go ahead and invest in Stoelting's Pharmacology and Physiology in Anesthetic Practice. You'll need it (or something like it) to get an anesthesia perspective on drugs. It's also a fantastic book...

  2. AA question

    Athlein1 replied to manowar88's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    1. You do not necessarily need direct patient care experience to enter an AA program, though many applicants have medical volunteer hours or tech/medical assistant experience. That in itself is a...

  3. Missing a week of Classes

    Athlein1 replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Have you lost your mind? Honey, you take too long in the bathroom, and you are already behind... Everyone out there - listen to me. I am at the end of an a$%-kicking semester, and I am going to tell...

  4. MDapplicants site for Anesthesia Schools...

    Athlein1 replied to 1savvydiva's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Sorry, nothing like that exists. Try typing the name of the schools on your list on the search option of this board. You can also call the schools directly. Most programs that I spoke to were willing...

  5. What would happen if someone accepted an offer from a hospital, anesthesia groups ect

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

    Roland, A clarification: The CRNA that I mentioned who cancelled his contract had EVERY INTENTION of working for the group post-graduation. It was not to take the money to support his family during...

  6. What would happen if someone accepted an offer from a hospital, anesthesia groups ect

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

    A poor gamble. Nilepoc is right. The anesthesia world is small. Do someone wrong, especially in a situation as calculated as this one, and you are asking for a heap of trouble. Someone will know...

  7. CRNA Writing Requirements

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

    My program confers the MSN degree. A graduate-level research class is a core requirement, and there are a number of scholarly papers and lengthy writing assignments. Some programs require a thesis....

  8. Seattle anyone???

    Athlein1 replied to athomas91's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Seattle is a must if you can make it. Great clinical information will be presented, vendors have all sorts of new toys and technologies to play with, and the opportunities for networking are...

  9. Clinical Question

    Athlein1 replied to WntrMute2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    "Negative pressure pulmonary edema is a complication of acute and chronic upper-airway obstruction that is likely underrecognized and misdiagnosed by anesthesiologists" (Sulek, Complications in...

  10. Future Kaiser Students?

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

    Hey Qwiig, How was Honolulu? Could you please PM me the specifics? I'm considering requesting it...Many thanks. Good to hear the end is near for you.

  11. ccrn (and marriage)

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

    1. CCRN. It's going to take effort on your part to get ready for the CCRN if your one year of experience is limited to MICU. Have a look at the exam blueprint on the AACN website. Many nurses have...

  12. Anesthesia School Help

    Athlein1 replied to lsucrna04's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Wow! Fantastic website - great links. Many thanks for sharing... I wrote the SRNA Life Lessons that you posted. It started on this board somewhere. And several months later, it all still rings true to...

  13. OB ethical dilemma-need some advice

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

    My program discussed this issue with us early in our education. The faculty supports our individual decisions to participate or refuse to participate in such cases. However, I don't know any one in my...