MeTheRN

MeTheRN BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    MeTheRN posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Wow...I can't believe it's only been been 3 1/2 months! It feels like it's been at least a year. But finally, a few hours ago today, I took my last final and finished my first semester of CRNA school!...

  2. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    MeTheRN replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Passed boards!!!! Woohoo!!! Those buttholes made me take all 170 questions. I almost had an MI after 100 because I felt it was going very well and would without a doubt shut off at 100...not so

  3. CRNA vs AA- FL...please HELP!

    MeTheRN replied to nataliemarkie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Wow reading this post was freaky because I got a lot of déjà vu! I was exactly in the same position as you my sophomore year in college wrestling with the idea of nursing for CRNA vs pre-med. I also...

  4. crna loan payment plan after graduation

    MeTheRN replied to amber2brnbsnmsncrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Make sure to take out the Stafford loans first, they're the lowest interest

  5. crna loan payment plan after graduation

    MeTheRN replied to amber2brnbsnmsncrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes your math is spot on. It's $1500/month for 25 years. With a 7-9% interest rate on $190k of loans, you will end up paying close to $500k if you take the full 25 years to repay it. Honesty it...

  6. crna loan payment plan after graduation

    MeTheRN replied to amber2brnbsnmsncrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Unless you're saavy with your money and have it invested really well, I'd use it over financial aid for school. Loans come with origination fees and compounding interest. My interest alone was $15k...

  7. Dealing with competitiveness, cliques...

    MeTheRN replied to SRNALola's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Unfortunately that's the nature of the beast. SRNA's are extremely cut throat. My class, for example, had students that would discover information and hoard it for themselves instead of passing it...

  8. crna loan payment plan after graduation

    MeTheRN replied to amber2brnbsnmsncrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just finished CRNA school and my student loans are approximately $157k. Based on my salary and the repayment programs I have researched through my school's financial aid, I can pay $2000/month for...

  9. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    MeTheRN replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well...I graduate on Saturday! Clinicals were officially done on Friday. I looked at my last patient as he was falling asleep and told him "Congratulations! You're the last person I anesthetize as a...

  10. Internal (facility) issue and questions

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

    The ASA hired scientists to conduct a study, and the results concluded that the general public viewed the term "nurse anesthetist" less favorably than "certified registered nurse anesthetist." Ever...

  11. Choices (looking for CRNA's advice)

    MeTheRN replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My mistake, I meant to write I'd pick

  12. Choices (looking for CRNA's advice)

    MeTheRN replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm not sure if you've made a decision yet, but I'd like to weigh in. I'm just finishing my anesthesia program, so my perspective might be something you'd like. I personally would chose UAB. I don't...

  13. What is your work schedule like?

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

    Monday - Friday 7AM-3PM. No, you are not guaranteed to leave at 3PM. Usually closer to 4-5PM, but you do get to leave early sometimes. Of course there's OT for 40+ hours worked. Weekends are optional...

  14. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    MeTheRN replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just wanted to stop in real quick and update. I am done with clincials in 39 days! Honestly it still hasn't hit me yet that this whirlwind ride will be over soon and I will graduate in 46 days! I...

  15. New drug cocktails for executions....opinions?

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

    I thought so!! Thanks for the

  16. New drug cocktails for executions....opinions?

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

    Wasn't this a similar contributing factor for STP no longer being

  17. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    MeTheRN replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You should hear back soon! I tried both but ultimately preferred the

  18. Starting to consider going for CRNA

    MeTheRN replied to RunninOnCoffee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You do this with virtually every general anesthetic you administer. Trust me, you'll see the sickest of the sick in anesthesia. So if that's what you really like, you'll enjoy it. You do get time,...

  19. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    MeTheRN replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You are very welcome. I think it's very important to pay it forward. You can never have enough good karma in life, even in

  20. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    MeTheRN replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just finished my sixth semester of anesthesia school...ask me anything! What a relief it is to be going into my last semester! Starting to make a game plan for studying for boards, venturing out into...

  21. Isoflurane possibly better than ECT for refractory depression

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

    Since sevo has the most bronchodilating properties and is the least pungent of the commonly used volatiles, I would respectfully

  22. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    MeTheRN replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'd absolutely get the CCRN before starting the program. You'll build on what you learn for the exam in the program, so it can only help you understand the material better when you see it

  23. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    MeTheRN replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you take out the maximum student loans, it averages out to about a little over $3000/month in take home cash. I'd rent an apartment with your work history as an RN and I wouldn't mention that...

  24. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    MeTheRN replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would never suggest going to a school based on someone's online postings alone. Miami has FIU and UM, so look into those programs too just in case you like them better and wouldn't have to relocate....

  25. When should I start applying for a job?

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

    That is amazing! Thanks for the