MeTheRN

MeTheRN BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. Valley Review question

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

    I loved Valley! I went right when I was done with all my didactics to solidify a few things. A buddy in his second semester went with me too. He got a little lost during the regional section, but for...

  2. Valley review

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

    A few people in their second semester from my school attended Valley along with us who had just finished the last didactic semester. They were lost during the regional section because they hadn't...

  3. Does a hospital new grad fellowship/residency ICU program count?

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

    Sure. But I was well under the year mark when I applied. And I was in the ICU 13 months total. So technically two months from the orientation were counted. But with OT and extra shifts, it probably...

  4. How old were you when you started CRNA school?

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

    I was 24. Most in my class range from 24-47 with an even bell curve

  5. Does a hospital new grad fellowship/residency ICU program count?

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

    My 3 month orientation counted towards my year of ICU experience. By the time the program started, I was a few months over my one year anniversary so it was a moot

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

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

    With a great sense of relief and accomplishment, I can bump this thread and state "just finished my third (and last didactic) semester of CRNA school! Ask me

  7. What kind of computer?

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

    If you have another computer with Microsoft office, then an iPad would work. Formatting APA papers and power points on an iPad can be difficult. I personally prefer the MacBook pro. You can get...

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

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

    You're welcome! I enjoy chatting, and this is sort of therapeutic for me as I procrastinate on studying for tomorrow's exam! Your first semester might be different from mine depending on which...

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

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

    Keep that excitement alive at all costs, it'll get you through the crazy chemistry classes and insane nursing faculty and clinical instructors :) Regarding your first question, every nurse has one...

  10. Overtime?

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

    Personally I think the best way for you to guarantee yourself a salary in that range is to become an anesthesiologist. You'll see a bigger return on your investment, especially after the DNAP becomes...

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

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

    Although I can understand and appreciate the time and resources put into training a critical care nurse, ultimately I had to be a little selfish and think of my own future. I like to think I paid my...

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

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

    1. I do not claim that this was the best or most politically correct way to handle the situation, but this is what I did. My nursing supervisor found out I was interested in going to CRNA school when...

  13. studying for CNRN exam this fall...

    MeTheRN replied to topkat's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    My friend studied from the Joanne Hickey book and she said she completely over-studied for it in that

  14. Kudos to you neuro folks

    MeTheRN replied to IHeartDukeCTICU's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    As a neuro ICU nurse, I love hearing things like this! Congratulations on your

  15. Valley Review question

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

    Thanks! I do these daily and get so many

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

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

    Hopefully you get a nice break on Tuesday for lunch. Go out and eat in front of the canal and see our pet

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

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

    Most students like to purchase their books used and online for cheaper. It does assure that we all have our books on the first day of class though, I've had some nightmares trying to get used books...

  18. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    MeTheRN replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I was hired into the ICU from nursing school at a level-1 trauma center. It was a teaching hospital so I learned a lot and was on orientation for 3 months. I was paid a normal GN wage and lived within...

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

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

    The classes will be back to back. Most students use laptops because it's easier to take notes and write papers on than compared to an iPad. The health insurance is pretty weak but we just got an email...

  20. Valley Review question

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

    Thank you for the link, I remember someone mentioning that one too but thought it was part of Valley for some reason. I'll definitely order this one too. Thanks

  21. Slapped across the face by male patient

    MeTheRN replied to noyesno's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would get a translator in there to assess his orientation and mental status. If he was A+Ox3 GCS 15, I would absolutely call the police. We had a patient corner a nurse and smash her head against...

  22. Boards - Prodigy vs valley

    MeTheRN replied to amiro31's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I like that it can diagnose your weak spots and help you work on that. No doubt my weak spots are going to be

  23. Valley Review question

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

    Ohhhhhh ok, that makes much more sense.

  24. Boards - Prodigy vs valley

    MeTheRN replied to amiro31's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm doing both. From the other nurse-anesthesia website, I gathered that Valley is more antiquated but has good information to form a review foundation. I also read that prodigy is a more accurate...

  25. Debt...

    MeTheRN replied to njxcrush18's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think LIFE should be followed by the disclaimer "results not typical" You're right, nurse anesthesia is probably one of the only professions besides becoming a physician where you can consistently...