MeTheRN

MeTheRN BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. When should I start applying for a job?

    MeTheRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was wondering when would be an appropriate time to start applying for my first position as a graduate CRNA. I have approximately 8.5 months of school left and anticipate taking boards in late Feb...

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

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

    Just wanted to give a quick update! Spent the last few shifts in hearts. Got to do a ton of art lines and insert/float swans. Anyone who says wolford students don't get to insert invasive lines is...

  3. Surprisingly simple way to keep organized in graduate school

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

    Definitely agree! I have all my notes from didactics with me at all times and can quickly reference things in the

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

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

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

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

    I think it depends on how old you are and if you have family support to help you with the child during the program. I go to school with a lot of Mormon students, and many had a lot of kids before the...

  6. CRNA thoughts on my chances, would you practice with me? Am I ready?

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

    Speaking as someone who is almost done with CRNA school, go ahead and apply. You'll probably get in. If you're still interested after shadowing twice, you probably have some idea of what you're...

  7. gpa IN crna school and job prospects

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

    Best advice on this website. You have to know your stuff, but at the end of the day employers want to know if you can work hard and get along with

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

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

    Nope.

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

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

    Shadowing is getting harder and harder due to HIPAA regulations and hospital credentialing requirements. Honestly the easiest way to shadow would be to tell your school that you eventually want to be...

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

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

    I'm about halfway through my second semester of clinicals, so roughly 7 months into it. I have approximately 300 cases, 100 intubations, 16 LMA's, 15+ spinals, 2 epidurals, and surprisingly a lot of...

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

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

    Just wanted to stop by and check on this thread and see what's up. On a 24-hour call shift...fun fun! Can't believe in two months I'll be considered a senior SRNA. And in 10 months I'll graduate! Damn...

  12. Pre-CRNA student: Anesthesia Tech?

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

    Preop tech wouldn't be that bad either. You'd get good IV experience and would understand what's involved with getting the patient ready for

  13. Becoming a CRNA just got harder (regardless of what they say)

    MeTheRN posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Friday, February 22, 2013 The National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) has voted to raise the passing standard for the National Certification Examination...

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

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

  15. CRNA's working with AA's

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

    I've worked with AA's and I wasn't impressed. Most of them have zero experience with patient care, so trivial things like starting an IV or mixing a bag of pressors can turn into a big fiasco....

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Naples because my whole family lives here. I'm more familiar with the healthcare system too. The students at the other clinical sites are more autonomous, but I find that I see more variety of cases...

  20. Why Not Perioperative Experience?

    MeTheRN replied to RNJohnny23's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sounds like you have a great résumé for CRNA school. If it's something you want, go for it. You don't necessarily need a swan, just understand the principles. There are wonderful online resources...

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

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

    Wow, it feels surreal to be writing this...but just finished my first semester of clinicals, ask me anything! I figured now would be a good time to update and answer more questions. But I get no break...

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

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

    Unfortunately that's impossible to

  23. Valley Review question

    MeTheRN posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi guys, just signed up for my Valley Review course in October. I can't believe time has gone by this quickly. I purchased the memory masters book that was offered upon registration. Is this the same...

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

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

    It seriously doesn't matter. If you can take it now and kill it, go for it. It'll be one less thing you have to do when juggling your RN job. I find that the GRE and the extra chemistry classes is...

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

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

    Amen! Just had a great day in surgery mainly because it was just me and the MDA :) Mully, I think my only disappointment so far in my transition from RN to SRNA is that people tend to lose their...