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    Considering CRNA - what should I do to prepare?

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

    Not particularly. But we haven't had a lot of in-person interaction d/t COVID. A good rule of thumb is to know what receptors the medications in your wheelhouse act on and what the response is....
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    Low Science GPA

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

    Good for you! My advice is to not take a break from school. But that is hard since you will be starting a new job. A semester off to get your bearings as a new nurse is probably a good idea. You know...
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    Considering CRNA - what should I do to prepare?

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

    Congratulations! My interview was great. They were very welcoming. Mostly personal questions. They did have some unit specific medical questions but it seemed like once they thought your knowledge was...
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    Low Science GPA

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

    Get yourself an academic shovel and get to work digging yourself out that hole. I repeated some gen eds that I got Ds in my Freshman. I retook them at the same college and they eliminated the first...
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    Online Pharm or Pathophys for CRNA

    Defibn' replied to icurn1723's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    https://mtsa.edu/academics/advanced-physiologic-foundations/ Looks like it's only in the
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    Thoughts on CRNA school rankings: UPenn vs VCU

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

    Winning a .... measuring contest at at cocktail party is always fun
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    MTSA 2021

    Defibn' replied to SICURN21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    MTSA is a big program. There are people from all over the US in my
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    Study Tips

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

    That is a great
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    Study Tips

    Defibn' posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would like to hear your best note taking from textbook tips. I am having a hard time finding the time to perform spaced repetition due to barely getting done making all my notes before exam
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    Silver linings

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

    Sounds like
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    For those with a 3.0 undergrad who want to become a CRNA

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

    If you give up you'll never be a CRNA. That's a
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    MTSA 2021

    Defibn' replied to SICURN21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My ICU experience could have been better. I worked in a fairly vanilla CVICU. CABGs and valves were our bread and butter. We didn't use a lot of devices. Occasional IABP or impella. I did more CRRT...
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    MTSA 2021

    Defibn' replied to SICURN21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm just a first year. I had a 3.5 GPA cumulative, like 3.8 science, 305 GRE. 5 years paramedic, 2 years ER, 2 years CVICU. CCRN. BLS & ACLS Instructor. None of my stuff is that impressive. The...
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    MTSA 2021

    Defibn' replied to SICURN21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    While I don't know the situation on how they're notifying people, I can tell you that this program is, like I'm sure all programs are, reeling from the fallout of the COVID 19 situation. The...
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    FSU Panama City CRNA 2019

    Defibn' posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Anyone apply for FSU CRNA starting August of
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    AdventHealth University Nurse Anesthesia Program 2020

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

    I hope that you will give these people some information. Can't just leave these poor folks hanging with something like
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    Help!! CRNA Program admission

    Defibn' replied to NurseL20's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    All of the programs I applied to where out of state so I paid for flights, hotels, rental cars, food, etc. If you are applying close to where you live this will obviously be less. The actual...
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    Help!! CRNA Program admission

    Defibn' replied to NurseL20's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You have a realistic plan. I would add that once you start working start saving money specifically for CRNA school applications. You'll have to spend money on certifications, GRE, applications, new...
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    Should I get accepted to a CRNA program?

    Defibn' replied to MEDRN89's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You sound like one of my senior nursing professors. Makes me nauseous to hear test questions described like this! Brings back bad memories
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    Should I get accepted to a CRNA program?

    Defibn' replied to MEDRN89's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I worked adult ER for two years before moving to the ICU. Paramedic to ER nurse wasn't too bad of a transition. I got like 6 weeks of orientation in the ER I believe. I got another 6 weeks of...
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    Should I get accepted to a CRNA program?

    Defibn' replied to MEDRN89's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Also, ICU nurses will know way more than you about their unit. Most ICU nurses could not hop on an ambulance and do what you do. It is just different. It is like comparing apples and oranges. I have...
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    Should I get accepted to a CRNA program?

    Defibn' replied to MEDRN89's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    @MEDRN89 Perhaps I am projecting on you and hoping that you don't make the same mistakes as I did. Sure. Any specific questions or just general advice on the
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    Should I get accepted to a CRNA program?

    Defibn' replied to MEDRN89's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    @MEDRN89 You're going to have a tough time if you really have the attitude that is being perceived here. It is a lot different up on the unit than it is in the truck. Trust me. If you come in thinking...
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    ICU Residency Count As School Experience?

    Defibn' replied to slothgang19's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Agreed. Where I am from, a residency was like 3 months of critical care classes, then working with a preceptor for so many months, then a trial period of getting your own patients. I think this type...
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    For those with a 3.0 undergrad who want to become a CRNA

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

    @mbmathews Thanks for the post, man. I am a first year SRNA. I have a wife and two kids as well. Do you mind giving me some study tips. I see your schedule. Any specific study strategies you