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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 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....

  4. 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

  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 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...

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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...

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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"...

  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

  16. Nursing jobs where you don't pass Narcs

    xaxxax replied to kristopher.lightfoot's topic in General Nursing

    Dialysis?

  17. CRNA's and Rn's ...

    xaxxax replied to Sleepyhollogirl's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck in LPN school. CMICU RN here. The ICU is a fantastic place to be if you like to learn. RNs in our unit also respond to Code Blue house-wide, which makes it a good place to be if you are into...

  18. Single Father

    xaxxax replied to Sotrue1's topic in General Nursing

    I was a single mother in nursing school. It required sacrifices, but I can honestly say it was worth it. Now my daughter and I live a comfortable life and I have a career that I love. Was it easy as a...

  19. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota CRNA Program

    xaxxax replied to GaMommy81's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Rejected as of today. [emoji30] not enough experience in the ICU. Good luck to everyone else who has

  20. Going Back at 40 years old...

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

    Not in my 40s but I worked with a nurse aide in her 40s who was in a BSN program. She was an amazing aide and now she is an amazing nurse. Age makes no difference. Good luck to

  21. IV Rules at your Facility

    xaxxax replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

    Ems starts must be changed within 24 hrs at my facility, lines must be assessed for patency and blood return q12 and changed if they look bad. >20 for contrast and forearm or above, AC preferred....

  22. SRNA and single mother? Need advice.

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

    The program I have already applied to in several hours away. I would be able to make it home every other weekend if I am lucky. There is a program that is closer that I am looking at as well. A few...

  23. SRNA and single mother? Need advice.

    xaxxax posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello all, another CRNA hopeful here. I have been eyeing a few programs and applied to one (early application deadline). Can't wait to get into anesthesia and further my education, however I am very...

  24. SRNA and single mother? Need advice.

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

    Thanks so much for the reply. It's nice to know I'm not alone! This is something I desperately want to do but a part of me feels guilty for even considering being away from her more than I already am....

  25. Post arrest hypothermia

    xaxxax posted a topic in Critical Care

    In my unit we cool patients regularly post cardiac arrest. I understand the basis of this and that the goal is to preserve neurologic function, but can some of you experienced critical care nurses...