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  1. How do you study in CRNA School?

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to give em zzzs's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I really like Quizlet as well. You can copy pictures into it too so you can study diagrams. Towards the end of didactic I started studying in 30 minute sessions--30 minute intense studying followed by...

  2. How many hours per week do you commit to your schooling?

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to icuCCRNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In July I averaged 45 hours a week in clinical, then 35 of studying (~5 a night, even week nights). August average was 62 hours a week, still studying about 35 a week (more on Saturday/Sunday). TBD...

  3. To all the ladies....

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to cvru_rn_13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That's perfect. I wore a light colored suit and flats because I'm incapable of walking in heels, but most people were in heels. Most men were in suits with jackets and ties, if that gives you any...

  4. As a CRNA, Can You Still Pick Up RN Shifts?

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to PMHNP2023's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have no desire to place Foley's anymore, but in clinical I inserted more NGs (not counting OGs) in my first month than I did in 5 years as a CVICU RN. The skills you use as a CRNA are so much...

  5. Getting an MPH before CRNA school

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to RnoRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you want to be a CRNA, don't waste your money on another degree. It won't improve admission chances. As far as shadowing, contact the anesthesia department at your hospital and see what they say....

  6. CRNA Hours

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to William2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You might want to stay as an RN. I've never met someone with 6 on 6

  7. BSN or MSN

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to mpzell's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Not a single person in my class has an

  8. Before going to CRNA school

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to edvaz90's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'd sugggest contacting the program director especially since you already know which specific schools you want to apply to. I remember attending an information session when I was applying and someone...

  9. How Did You Choose Your Program?

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to skippysrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    To be honest every student has those bad days and buyer's remorse. CRNA school sucks to put it bluntly. Right now all you can do is work hard and become a CRNA. I chose my school based on location...

  10. First in my family to go to college... Hoping to become a CRNA

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to CLEnurse12's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A 3.5 is really not that bad. What was your BSN GPA? I had a classmate who had like a 2.5 in her bio degree and then a 3.8 in nursing school. She had a lot of experience (8 years in the ICU) but she...

  11. Preferred ICU exp, in your opinion

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to RNthenDoc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'd personally take the one I'm interested in more. We have many people in my program with only medical ICU backgrounds. I also feel like if you're not interested in CVICU you (no offense intended!)...

  12. Very interested in CRNA school, tips on getting in/advice well appreciated

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to dm27's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    One of my classmates had a C in organic chemistry and applied anyways, but was not accepted (nor even granted an interview) the first time, and our program told her that was why because she did not...

  13. CRNA after NP masters

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to simbaman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A lot of the "post masters CRNA" programs you're referring to are, more likely than not, programs for a DNP for people who are already CRNAs (i.e. have a master's in anesthesia). An NP in all of the...

  14. Acetaminophen use, liver damage, and ICU

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to FerrousVirago's topic in Critical Care

    Was the acetaminophen scheduled or

  15. Neuro ICU vs. Transplant ICU for CRNA School

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to Chelse.RN's topic in Critical Care

    I'd say go for whichever has the best money/lifestyle/etc. We have nurses from all types of ICU in each class for my program. 25% of my class has a neuro background. My personal opinion would be the...

  16. Chem requirements for admission

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to MGoldRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I wish I retook general chemistry and organic chemistry before starting school. Our first 2 classes covered everything that was taught in those few years and it took me a few weeks of putting in a lot...

  17. Interventional Radiology considered critical care experience?

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to AJ1980's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't think this counts. PACU only sometimes counts. Contact the schools you are interested in. My school would not consider this

  18. Competitive enough for cRNA programs?

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to jorbair's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Get an ICU job and see what happens from there. You may hate the ICU and decided you don't want to be a CRNA. If you do get an ICU job, get your CCRN, and do well on the GRE I'd suggest emailing...

  19. Does working at a small hospital make me less of a nurse?

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    I've done both--massive teaching hospital with residents everywhere, IV teams, and even a Foley team...and a small hospital where night shift had 1 ER doc in the building and that's it (no NP, just...

  20. Considering CRNA school, need advice

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to pemyers93's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In my class of 15 we have 1 who did pediatrics (in a pediatric cardiac ICU), and she did work with adults for a year. We do 18 months of clinical and 2 of those are in pediatrics. If you only want to...

  21. Financing CRNA School

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to CRNA2b3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am taking out loans for everything and they offer me more than I need. However I live very frugally. My husband pays 1/2 rent and I pay 1/2 with loans, and we live in a smaller place than before....

  22. Got into CRNA school. now cold feet?

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to cticunurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm in CRNA school and I still get this feeling. I'm almost done with my first year (with 2 more to go) and when I sign for more loans I get nervous. Then I remember the stuff I'm studying and it's so...

  23. Big decision: what unit to transfer from after ICU. Help!

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to BSN1234's topic in Critical Care

    I'm not sure that telemetry would be bad for learning. I started on tele and learned a TON then went to the ICU, where I was comfortable after a 12 week orientation. I can't say which would be better...

  24. RRT Roles

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to becker_rn's topic in Critical Care

    I was an RRT nurse at my last hospital and we'd circulate all night asking if anyone needed help. I'd help with baths, turning, etc with whomever needed help and then respond to rapid responses or...

  25. I feel like I made a mistake with nursing. Did anyone hate med surg but love other floors?

    CCRN_CSC_0710 replied to missSB's topic in General Nursing

    I hated med/surg, especially in school. I worked stepdown (better) and then ICU (LOVED it) and crosstrained in the ED (not my favorite but better than med/surg). Now I'm in CRNA school. It's overall a...