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  1. Clinicals in CRNA Program

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

    Dawdett, Back when I trained....SRNAs did, in the meat and potatos phase of training, work 5days a week. We'd usually do 7-3p shift unless we were scheduled on 2nd, or call. Now, the over 8hrs/day...

  2. I am a sophomore in Highschool and wondering If CRNA is the job for me

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

    It is good that you are thinking so far ahead about possible career choices. You do understand, don't you, that you need to become a RN first and then apply to CRNA school? What this means, is that...

  3. Using phenylephrine in spinals

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

    Do you mean 5mcg? When I trained we rarely used Phenylephrine, it did extend the block but not as long as 12 hours. I had maybe 2 or 3 patients who received it. No other experiences to

  4. To all London nurses.

    skipaway replied to Judee Smudee's topic in General Nursing

    God bless the nurses in London, I'm sure you are all doing our profession proud. My prayers are for you and your countrymen

  5. Do CRNA programs favor male applicants?

    skipaway replied to Alpha13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    LOL, after reading this a certain North Carolina incoming class of 2007 has only 1 guy in it. I'll bet he'll be spoiled rotten by the

  6. what made you want to be a CRNA?

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

    My Aunt was a nurse and I remember her as the most calm, caring individual in a crisis. I wanted to be like her and thought nursing was the answer. I had my tonsils out at 5yrs and actually...

  7. Questions about schooling

    skipaway replied to Alpha13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    No, Surgery is being done while he's "gassing" the

  8. Typing service?

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

    Make sure you read the application's directions carefully as some may state: "In your own handwriting...." This is where you explain your desire to be a CRNA. It's used to assess neatness, etc......

  9. SICU or CVICU?

    skipaway replied to kiki9095's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I worked in an SICU in a Level 1 and that experience was extraordinary. I had just as much Swan, line, drip experience as the CVICU nurses. Also, a plug to the SICU, you get the variety which does...

  10. Interesting case of hypothermia

    skipaway replied to yoga crna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Very interesting case, Yoga. How warm was the room temp? It's like pulling teeth in my hospital for the staff in the room to increase the room temp b/c god forbid, they should be a little warm. I...

  11. New Grad CRNA orientation.

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

    I was expected to function independently; however, I felt my experience in major vascular (which in my new job we'd be doing alot of) was minimal. Therefore, my boss, whom I honestly informed her of...

  12. Call

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

    In our practice (hospital based), there is a CRNA on call everynight from 3p-7a. We are responsible for all emergency cases, ER call and code call, intubations, IVs (that the team can't start) and...

  13. difference between Nurse Anesthetist and anesthesiologist

    skipaway replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Jewelcutt, Tell us how you really feel. You've made several excellent points.

  14. CRNAs in Florida to require anesthesiologist supervision

    skipaway replied to Tony35NYC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Awesome!! Congrats FANA and all your hard work. Now, here's NC holding their collective breaths when it comes to our

  15. CRNA work overseas

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

    HA! Good one

  16. Grades, Gre Scores, Experience, etc...

    skipaway replied to malraymal's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What doesn't make sense to me ncdx, is why wouldn't you want someone with an excellent GPA as you or your loved one's

  17. anesthesia admission questions???

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

    Just make sure your assignments are

  18. Help!!! My Interview For The Anesthesia Program Is In 1 Week. Any Last Minute Tips?

    skipaway replied to NEE-NEE GIRL's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Of course, be very careful here. There may be several MDAs on the interview committee. They may not identify themselves as

  19. Did you get your first intubation?

    skipaway replied to louloubell1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It's a double lumen endotracheal tube used for mainly thoracic cases. It gives you the ability to deflate a lung while keeping the other inflated. This allows the surgeons to work on a smaller,...

  20. Purchasing a House and Financial Aid/Loans

    skipaway replied to jillsy27's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Consider that with renting for your 2-3 yrs, you won't have costs towards things ie..appliances, lawn care etc... Also, some apartments come with water/sewer already paid. Make sure you consider all...

  21. Virginia Commonwealth

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

    I worked in the General Surgery/Trauma ICU at VCU back about 12yrs ago and then got accepted to the anesthesia program. I loved that unit. Always something different going on, not the same ole, same...

  22. Question about CRNA requirements

    skipaway replied to studentrn621's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Being a PCT for a couple of years would look good when you try for an ICU job, it has very little bearing on getting into anesthesia school. Good luck to

  23. Question about CRNA requirements

    skipaway replied to studentrn621's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You must have your RN and work as an RN in a acute care setting for it to count. So, if you are a student RN and PCT is what? Patient Care Tech? then no this does not

  24. Did you get your first intubation?

    skipaway replied to louloubell1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Me too. Hate, hate, hate, putting my hands in someones mouth so I don't ever(except with the LMA) I use my right hand to tilt the head into sniff position and then take my right hand and pull down on...

  25. Home Court Advantage

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

    I was an ICU nurse at the school I eventually attended. You can get a foot in the door by visiting the school, making yourself known as wanting to go to school there, talking with and shadowing the...