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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

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

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

    I'm pretty certain pathophysiology should be included. I'm not entirely sure on the nutrition or pharmacology class; I would suggest contacting the specific schools you're looking at and see what they...

  17. 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 need to apologize, I had my own thread of questions as I was gearing up to apply. It's called using your resources :) In my opinion (again I'm not on an admissions committee and don't claim to be...

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

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

    As far as when you take your science courses (if that's what you choose to do), perhaps it might be best for you to focus on the studies you need to do to graduate and make sure you do as well as you...

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

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

    I might recommend retaking a science course or two to raise your science GPA a bit, and to show your dedication to improvement. This especially if you're limiting yourself to one area to apply in... I...

  20. Order of events (quitting your job) from ICU RN to SRNA?

    dressagerdr replied to Guest650603's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    1) When the time came to start applying, I just walked up to my manager and told him I felt ready to go on with my education and was very direct with the whole thing; why beat around the bush? I have...

  21. Will a small hospitals ICU still offer patient variety and opportunity?

    dressagerdr replied to essenm25's topic in Critical Care

    I have worked 2.5 years in a level 2 trauma center, semi-rural hospital ICU. We have a total of 21 beds, and I am very happy and satisfied with both the acuity and variety of patients I have had the...

  22. Books that helped prep you prior to CRNA school?

    dressagerdr replied to nurs1ng's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I've been lightly reading "Anesthesia Student Survival Guide: A Case Based Approach". While I haven't started school yet so I can't speak to how well it actually "prepares" you, I do feel like it's...

  23. Admitted! Now how do I pay for it?

    dressagerdr posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello everyone, So I have accomplished one of my life's biggest goals: getting admitted to CRNA school. That's been my focus for the last few years, and I haven't thought about much else other than...

  24. Admitted! Now how do I pay for it?

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

    Thanks to the both of you! It definitely sounds like it will be an adjustment even just financially speaking. I feel better to hear that the both of you were covered for the essentials - my biggest...

  25. Minneapolis school of anesthesia applicants for 2014

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

    I had all of my application materials in to hopefully qualify for the fall of 2015. However, I was accepted to another program and withdrew my application to MSA. Judging from the email I received...