apaisRN

apaisRN RN, CRNA

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  1. Miller vs Mac Contraversey!

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

    Miller 4??? My preceptor told me they only have those at the zoo.

  2. Was Let Go From A Program

    apaisRN replied to air's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Only a small number of programs have them. For us it is the master's synthesis requirement, instead of a thesis or project. It also helps guarantee that my program will continue to have a 100% 1st...

  3. Will having a MBA or MS in Healthcare Management be viewed negatively?

    apaisRN replied to nuberianne_RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Very positive. Although the other degrees may not be as challenging, you have proved that you can do graduate level work. Many students are older and have had more than one career already, and it's...

  4. Was Let Go From A Program

    apaisRN replied to air's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A girl in my program was unable to pass the school's oral boards, with 2 tries. The policy is that after that you're out - she was finished 3 months before graduation. I've heard various rumors about...

  5. Taking THE exam

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

    GOOD LUCK!!! Would exercise help burn up catecholamines? A funny movie to distract

  6. About the Gasses

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

    You're not counting or anything, eh? Good luck! When I get to where you are I'll be quaking in my

  7. About the Gasses

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

    Anesthesia is expensive. I forget what the machine costs but it is in the tens of thousands, and they require techs and servicing. The staff are well paid. The newer drugs like brand name Diprivan,...

  8. CRNA Jobs for Adrenaline Junkies

    apaisRN replied to ezra19742002's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Who was the urology doc on Newsweek and how did it relate to this topic? Sounds interesting. I don't think I get adrenaline rushes - in a crisis on the unit I just did what was in front of me. I...

  9. relationship blues-school or love

    apaisRN replied to changed1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yoga is very good. It will help get you through school too. I'm so sorry you're going through all

  10. Do I have what it takes?

    apaisRN replied to MarySunshine's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am similar as far as academic strengths and weaknesses. I have one aunt who still tells me I should be a lawyer, because I read a ton and write well. Math has always been a struggle, and science too...

  11. Waive right to access letter of recommendation?

    apaisRN replied to Dreamweaver2be's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Some of my references gave me a copy of their letters as well as a sealed one for the school. I believe that there is federal law providing students with the right to see all their own files, so by...

  12. Recent bad experience with a program director.

    apaisRN replied to MmacFN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It just sounds like she verbalized a lack of respect for your experience, which ticks anyone off. My director is the epitome of tact, she'd tell you it was great you had that background and here's why...

  13. Is Med surg experience accepted for CRNA?

    apaisRN replied to tatty's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If I only had med-surg experience, CRNA school would scare the sh!t out of me. It does already but at least I know how a vent works, invasive monitoring etc. Admitting med-surg nurses would be setting...

  14. For All SRNA's/ RRNA's

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

    I can't start an IV worth beans. Second semester of CRNA school and stressing about it. I'm going to have to do some preop on my own time or something if clinical doesn't offer me more

  15. CRNA Jobs for Adrenaline Junkies

    apaisRN replied to ezra19742002's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ah come on, a Code Brown is

  16. CRNA Jobs for Adrenaline Junkies

    apaisRN replied to ezra19742002's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Anesthesia can produce plenty of adrenaline, in between spells of quiet. If you want a steady diet of it, go for ED, flight nurse or trauma

  17. Balancing family and school

    apaisRN replied to DebbieSue's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Wow, Debbie, your courage and grit are commendable. I am so sorry for your loss and so impressed that you are channeling your grief into this productive new enterprise. You shouldn't have any trouble...

  18. CRNA/SRNA Alternates soundoff

    apaisRN replied to Sleepy 7's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Not true. I paid a deposit at the first school I was accepted to (tight deadline). I ate the $300 when I was accepted to my preferred

  19. Anyone hear from Samuel merritt?

    apaisRN replied to SRNA2B's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I do like the program, although anesthesia school isn't an experience I'd care to repeat. SMC has clinicals all over the state and in some other states. There are many clinical sites in and around...

  20. Total cases as SRNA..

    apaisRN replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Maybe 30. I am in my 9th week of clinical and go 2 days a week. I have no idea how many I'll end up

  21. Anyone hear from Samuel merritt?

    apaisRN replied to SRNA2B's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yup, there are at least 3 ER nurses in my class. (class of

  22. If you were an alternate...

    apaisRN replied to CaseAlum's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    They told me when the accepted candidates' responses were due. If you're going to get a spot that's probably the most likely time - when the accepted turn down their spots. Have they given you that...

  23. samuel merrit interview

    apaisRN replied to changed1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Man, I don't remember . . . I think it was more personal, less of what you do in critical situations. I remember flubbing on "why do you want to do

  24. Waiting...now I know what it feels like!

    apaisRN replied to ICUDOUCME?'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sorry to hear that. I'm sure you already know that Kaiser is extremely competitive due to the low tuition and fact that it is only 24 months long. I'm glad you're going to keep chugging and not let...

  25. samuel merrit interview

    apaisRN replied to changed1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Not clinical at all. More your personal goals and experience. It's a big group though, I think maybe 8 people. Bigger than the other interviews I