dressagerdr

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1. How do you survive?

   dressagerdr replied to CardiacDork's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I went into CRNA school completely debt-free, and when I graduate, I'm looking at at least $150k in student loans. I'm using all federal loans. I worked for 3 years before starting school, and I had...

2. ? CCRN prep- Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio notes

   dressagerdr replied to buspar's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I did the Laura Gasparis DVD review, PASS CCRN, and used my unit's ECCO course to study for my CCRN. I passed the exam with plenty of wiggle room. This was a few years ago now, but from what I...

3. Advice for starting clinical!

   dressagerdr replied to BrandNewShoes's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   The only book I've ever actually used in clinical is a pediatrics anesthesia and drug book. I've found that I'm too busy getting ready for the case, doing the case, and getting ready for the next one...

4. Interview attire.

   dressagerdr replied to Brooklynn89's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Advice from my interview experience - take weather and location into account. It was 80+ degrees and humid on my interview day, so I was careful to wear a breathy outfit with some airflow. Also, I'd...

5. CRNA school and life balance

   dressagerdr replied to wish_resign's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I'm just approaching the end of my first year of CRNA school, and my significant other also happens to be in CRNA school. Is it as tough as everyone makes it out to be? In some ways yes, and some ways...

6. Waitlist

   dressagerdr replied to elle2016's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   While I personally was not waitlisted, I know there are at least 5 in my class of 30 who were initially waitlisted. They were placed on the waitlist in October, at the same time that definite...

7. Differences in Simulation Labs

   dressagerdr replied to -AO-'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   While I can't comment on what those schools' sim labs are like, I will say that from my experience thus far as a first year SRNA, as you're looking at schools the bigger concern should be how good...

8. what to do after being accepted

   dressagerdr replied to rawz2014's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Save up what money you can, and try to relax and spend time with family while you can. I took the summer off before starting school; I'd do it again in a heartbeat. As far as "preparing" now that...

9. SRNA study habits

   dressagerdr replied to guest769224's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I'd say it varies a lot in our class; everyone has their own way, and it also depends on the subject material. There's quite a few people who record our A&P lectures as well as Pharmacology. They...

10. ICU Experience before CRNA

    dressagerdr replied to bgirl04161's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You sound exactly like me when I was about to graduate. I also knew I wanted to be a CRNA, and I also wanted to have an adventure. I was fortunate enough that both worked out for me... Here's what...

11. Books to read before school starts

    dressagerdr replied to Stormy8's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I read a book called the "Anesthesia Student Survival Guide: A Case-Based Approach", which dumbs things down nicely for someone just wanting to get their feet a little wet before school. At this point...

12. How are you supposed to survive while going to CRNA school?

    dressagerdr replied to meganlee614's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'd say the best thing you can do is save as much as you can beforehand. I started school with a moderate amount of savings, enough to cover my deductible should I get injured or to fix major repairs...

13. New Grad Critical Care Experience

    dressagerdr replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I got my job in a general ICU after about 6 months of working on a walkie-talkie neurosurgical floor. When I first started there it wasn't very typical to see a new grad with absolutely no experience...

14. Help! Hard of Hearing in the OR?!

    dressagerdr replied to callisto1013's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I don't have firsthand experience with this as I'm just an SRNA who has not started clinical yet, but when I saw this thread I thought it might be of help... My program director told us a story of a...

15. Chances of me being accepted? What can I do now as a student?

    dressagerdr replied to chris21sn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No problem, best of luck. I think you'll do just fine