xaxxax

xaxxax specializes in CMICU.

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1. I have a 3.4 GPA. Should I not even dream about CRNA school

   xaxxax replied to ChooSoul's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I had all Cs in my science classes from like 10 years ago. Did ok when I went back for my BSN. I graduated with a 3.5 gpa but my overall gpa was closer to a 3.2 or so because of the Cs. I'm starting a...

2. Looking for advice

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

   Thank you for the advice I will do

3. Looking for advice

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

   Thank you both. I will definitely look into graduate level science courses. I have been looking into UNE's online science prereq courses, specifically biochemistry because I find it so

4. Looking for advice

   xaxxax posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Hello all, crna hopeful here. I failed to gain admission to anesthesia school this past cycle and I am looking for ways to improve my application for the coming cycle. I know anesthesia is for me....

5. lactic acidosis in status asthma

   xaxxax replied to zzyzx's topic in Critical Care

   Metabolic acidosis can be caused by some of the drugs given for asthma. Albuterol is a one. Especially when combined with steroids. Something to do with a hyperadrenergic state and pyruvate...

6. Which program did you attend and why?

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

   Thank you for the list of schools! Going to go look at

7. Which program did you attend and why?

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

   Are there CRNA only practices in urban areas? Seems like MDAs have a corner on the market in major

8. I'm 16 with a GED

   xaxxax replied to greateggs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I don't know where you are located but in my state CNAs must be at least 18. I agree with what everyone else has said, enroll in a community college and knock out as many prereqs as possible. At...

9. Which program did you attend and why?

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

   Do you have any schools you would recommend looking

10. Which program did you attend and why?

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

    Thanks so much!! I will definitely keep that in

11. Which program did you attend and why?

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

    Thank you! That's great advice. As far as anesthesia models go, are there CRNA only clinicals in all states? Or should I look for schools in opt out states? I'm a little fuzzy on the whole "opt-out"...

12. Which program did you attend and why?

    xaxxax posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am in the process of researching schools. It's one thing to look up a school on a website to see what they have to offer but I'd love to hear from actual students on what your program is like and...

13. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    xaxxax replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    Levophed, propofol, fentanyl, lovenox, protonix - CMICU

14. Balloon pumps and swans on a stepdown??

    xaxxax replied to boston.nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Run. Those are ICU patients for a reason. Ultimately it's your license on the line and it'll be you that takes the fall of something bad was to happen despite the unsafe staffing

15. I Made an Absolute 'No-No" Mistake :(

    xaxxax replied to frustratedRN16's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry that happened but props to you for taking responsibility for it. Good luck in the