Defibn' RN, EMT-P

Defibn' has 11 years experience as a RN, EMT-P and specializes in SRNA.

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   CRNAs

   Defibn' replied to Jemiahh10's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Most employers will not ask, nor care, what your CRNA school GPA is/was. Just keep grinding and don't get kicked
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   What are your GPA in CRNA school so far?

   Defibn' replied to PCApump's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I'm almost done with didactic. I've made a couple high Bs. I will graduate all the
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   Intubation Should Be A Nursing Skill, Especially Now

   Defibn' replied to ErikWeeWoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

   It is not so much that initials matter when it comes to intubations. It is experience. On the floors of a hospital (pre-COVID) airway management was an infrequent, high-stakes practice. When you have...
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   Reaching our to director-unprofessional?

   Defibn' replied to scubafinn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I think this is perfectly acceptable. You may not get a response though. They have a lot on their plates. If there is an admissions coordinator or something you may have better luck there. However, as...
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   CRNA GPA

   Defibn' replied to tg2125's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   What is it about ICU that would prevent from doing 2 years? Your overall GPA is competitive, but your science GPA is not. Will you get in with 1 year? Maybe. I would recommend getting a competitive...
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   Poss of Marijuana on background check?

   Defibn' replied to NeuroICUv1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Yeah, you need to be honest about it. Tell them now. Of course it is dishonest behavior not to mention it even though it has been "sealed." Just assume they'll know anyways. Might as well get out in...
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   ICU Experience Required for CRNA School

   Defibn' replied to nurseL's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   If CRNA is your goal. Don't take the
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   CRNA: Will my stats qualify me?

   Defibn' replied to thatMICUrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Sure you have a chance. GPA is the hole in your application. Don't let yourself have any more holes. Do well on the GRE. Get an A in this grad class you are taking. Get your CCRN when you can. For...
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   Going through CRNA school with young children

   Defibn' replied to RN1007's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Sounds like you have a great support system in place. The hardest part, aside from having a strong support system, is just all the time you don't get to spend with them. But it is doable. Many before...
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    Nursing Licensure while in school.

    Defibn' replied to Walkingbad's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The rule deals with "primary domicile." It is confusing. If you are wanting to keep your NC license and plan on moving back there then you would need to have a mailing address and DL from NC. You...
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    Wanting to return to CRNA school

    Defibn' replied to Paralian26's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A lot of SRNAs come from night shift. It can be hard to get on day shift as a new nurse. Also, a lot of SRNAs also did some traveling to save up money. It all depends on the acuity of patients you...
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    Applying to CRNA School After Repeating a Class in Undergrad- Advice Needed!

    Defibn' replied to mph53953's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You will find that many programs will be understanding of that. Use this to your advantage. Show that you have developed healthy coping mechanisms. Reflect how you learned more about yourself through...
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    CRNA Student Loans

    Defibn' replied to Mnurse18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That's tough. Unfortunately, they do not usually include any money except for YOU. Childcare and the like are not usually included. Like for me, I have two kids and cannot take any more money out than...
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    CRNA Student Loans

    Defibn' replied to Mnurse18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I took out the federal direct loans and the discover health professions loan up to the cost of attendance. Your cost of attendance should include living expenses. My advice is to call the financial...
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    Money support while in CRNA program

    Defibn' replied to Elizabeth Makenzie Brown's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Saved up a good chunk of money before school. However, I am taking out loans to cover tuition and cost of living right now. I may deplete my savings later in the program as I am just in the first...