daitheflu

daitheflu has 2 years experience and specializes in CCU, CVICU, SRNA.

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1. Anyone ever have thoughts about going from pre-CRNA to medical anesthesiology?

   daitheflu replied to SIGMACHIGUY's topic in CRNA

   If you research this forum you will find that this has been discussed many times. I think that most people who are driven enough to attend anesthesia school have seriously considered medical school as another option. As one of my anesthesia profess...

2. CRNAs in Portland, OR ?

   daitheflu replied to nimbex80's topic in CRNA

   Well, sadly I can't answer most of your questions about CRNA practice on the west coast. I just started the program, and we haven't started clinicals yet. I know the west coast only has a handful of CRNA schools, so that may be some sort of indicat...

3. CRNAs in Portland, OR ?

   daitheflu replied to nimbex80's topic in CRNA

   I am actually in the Nurse Anesthesia Program at OHSU in Portland. I can ask my classmates and program director for some information next week. My program director is very nice and I'm sure he would be willing to talk to you.

4. FIU/Barry/UM

   daitheflu replied to aportuga's topic in SRNA

   Take CCRN. Yes, it takes some study time and some effort. You seem motivated, so get motivated and do this. With quality CTICU experience you should have no problems considering a good chunk of the test is hemodynamics. I used Laura Gasparis Vonfr...

5. U. of Miami Statement of Professional Goals

   daitheflu replied to aportuga's topic in SRNA

   i just used the same essay that i had used for applying to other programs. it was essay style and included the things that you listed below (what interests you in crna, what have you done to prepare for school, why you are a good candidate, etc..) ....

6. Any pointers on MUSC CRNA school?

   daitheflu replied to MeyaK's topic in SRNA

   I will give a quick run down of the interview process. show up, go to lounge and meet current students. this is very laid back, the students were studying and conversing with the all the candidates. i am not sure about the number RN's that the prog...

7. Any pointers on MUSC CRNA school?

   daitheflu replied to MeyaK's topic in SRNA

   I interviewed there earlier this year. They give you a exam with about 20 questions. You take it in a room by yourself before your interview. It is mainly about general critical care knowledge (ex. PA pressures, ABGS, etc). You definitely need to b...

8. Am I wasting my time???

   daitheflu replied to Nursemom74's topic in SRNA

   If you REALLY want it, you can do it. It will take hard work and sacrifice, but if you REALLY want it, go for it. You need to show the programs that you are 100% dedicated. Score very well on the GRE. Get your CCRN certification if you don't have i...

9. Do CCRN scores matter?

   daitheflu replied to lovegasRN's topic in SRNA

   all of the schools that i know about do not care about your CCRN score, but they do want you to have it. it makes you look better and shows that you have the motivation for independent study. if you are applying to a school with only a few years of ...

10. helpful information for CRNA program applicants

    daitheflu posted a topic in SRNA

    http://www.nurseanesthetist.org/blog/ the entry "calling all applicants" has some useful information regarding what an admissions committee is looking for in a successful nurse anesthesia candidate also, i just read a great post by "biglum". i thoug...

11. OHSU vs. University of Miami

    daitheflu posted a topic in SRNA

    I have a little dilemma on my hands. I have been accepted to OHSU for this fall. I have also been invited to an an interview at University of Miami in April. I am trying to decide if I should even take the time and money to travel to Miami for th...

12. Is 1 year exp. too soon for CCRN?

    daitheflu replied to mummer43's topic in CCU

    i took it with 1.5 years experience and it was a breeze. go for it. i used primarily used this DVD by Laura Gasparis to study for the exam: https://www.greatnurses.com/exp/index.php/products/item/ccrn_review/ it is $150 but worth every penny. someti...

13. Oregon Health and Science University??

    daitheflu replied to lovegasRN's topic in SRNA

    I recently interviewed at OHSU and was accepted. The interview process was extremely organized and well presented. They even had a pre-interview meet-and-greet introduction to the program, faculty, and students. The first admitted class will be gr...

14. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    daitheflu replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

    OH SNAP!! rejected at MUSC. accepted at OHSU in Portland, OR.

15. Nervous about telling co-workers

    daitheflu replied to RRTNeuroRN's topic in SRNA

    you can also take this opportunity to do some travel/agency nursing. no one cares if you are going to anesthesia school when you sign a 3 month contract!