MeTheRN

MeTheRN BSN, MSN, RN

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

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

    I'm mostly active when on break from school. We just started a new semester, so the homework hasn't piled up to epic proportions

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

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

    This is a really good question!!! When a lot of the nurses on my old floor found out that I was going to anesthesia school, some told me I would hate it because the patients are mainly asleep and I...

  3. Neuro ICU

    MeTheRN replied to sth90's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    With that kind of patient population, you should certainly get enough exp with vasoactive gtt and things of that nature. Good luck on the CV ICU, just be careful with the contracts they'll make you...

  4. Neuro ICU

    MeTheRN replied to sth90's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The NICU experience will be fine if your unit is high acuity or receives TBI's. the graduate credits should pull up your GPA significantly. Personally, I wouldn't trust what a non-CRNA has to say...

  5. Barry U or Wolford-program reviews

    MeTheRN replied to jress5's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    And I would choose Wolford because I think a front loaded program gives you a better clinical experience when you aren't having to do cases or techniques you haven't learned about yet. Both schools...

  6. Organic Chemistry

    MeTheRN replied to Xsited2baNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A "B" in organic chemistry is nothing to scoff at. Just the fact that you took it will be considered when you apply. If you can retain some of the info and relate it to anesthesia during your...

  7. Wolford or FHCHS

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

    Between the two, I'd pick Wolford. Full scope training will be more valuable to you as a new graduate. And sometimes Wolverine anesthesia hires Wolford grads so you could stay in

  8. CRNA Autonomy

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

    Depends on the state, group, and facility you are working in. Some states are heavy with medical management/supervision. Some states are more lax and it's just you and the surgeon. Some facilities...

  9. How much "Nursing Theory" is in CNRA school?

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

    Agreed. I'm getting my masters of science in nurse anesthesia and not an MSN. Therefore we do not work or apply the nursing theories to our delivery of anesthesia. But in reality, you do apply a lot...

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

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

    Thank you so much! Man I wish and hope for the same things :) I'm trying not to be too crazy with the grades though, my priorities are to become a competent anesthesia provider trained in full-scope...

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

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

    Wow thank you so much for this comment. It's probably the best compliment I've received on this website! I loved being a nurse because I love to help people, not just patients. If I can help clarify a...

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

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

    You're welcome! I can't believe classes start in 3 days again

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

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

    I have a lot of family in real estate and they say the market is starting to swing back around. Things that were prices for $40k are up around $100k again so if you are going to buy, do it soon before...

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

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

    Regarding the job position, yeah I've heard Naples is pretty dry at the moment. If you're set on critical care, consider Lee Memorial. It's a level I and has clinics all over

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

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

    A few things to consider...first of all you could get something that's closer to your work and have him commute for the first year. Classes are only twice a week and there's no clinical schedule...

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

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

    Actually yes. One person commutes weekly from Tampa and another student comes from Miami. It has worked out well for

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

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

    Oh I figured you knew, just mentioning it for her

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

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

    It's the best decision I've ever made. I always wanted to be a CRNA even before getting into nursing school, but I was open to other possible outcomes. I loved being an ICU nurse and I toyed around...

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

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

    Yeah you are required to do a certain amount of peds, neuro, OB, etc. I'd find a school that does more than 550 though, just to get the extra practice. Most do offer a considerable amount more than...

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

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

    Thanks! I can't believe I'm done with the roughest semester of the program! And strangely enough, my grades were better than in the first semester in terms of points. Go figure, stress can make us do...

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

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

    Thankfully and amazingly, I can now state "Just finished my second didactic semester of CRNA school, ask me anything!" This semester was pure hell, 18 credit hours of anesthesia is no joke. But it's...

  22. Neuromuscular Blockers Linked to Post-op Breathing Problems

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

    While of course I am not a fan of reversing patients who do not need it, recent literature supports the fact that unless you are using a myogram or some other form of quantitative monitor, adequate...

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

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

    I've definitely noticed some improvement in the sense of mental clarity, but it could all just be in my head. Even if it is a placebo effect, I'll take any advantage I can, even if it's...

  24. CRNA's Oregon and Washington

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

    Shadowing is really important for both of those career choices. Take advantage of being a nursing student and see if your school can set up the shadowing for you. I shadowed after I was already an RN...

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

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

    It really depends on you. In the ICU I was hired into, they were having a lot of people going out on maternity leave and management was changing, so it was the perfect opportunity to slip in . But I...