Spurs_up DNP, CRNA

Spurs_up has 24 years experience as a DNP, CRNA.

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1. Accepted into CRNA school, how do I prepare

   Spurs_up replied to mabrown4's topic in SRNA

   You will use this book in school. It has a physics of anesthesia chapter that you will need to know early on into your training. I would also study up on the pharmacology components. If you Google Nagelhout pharmacology you can review his lectures. I...

2. Failure. Disappointed. Embarrassed.

   Spurs_up replied to guest942057's topic in General Students

   Some advice, resorting to immature name calling due to not getting a pat on the back is something you will need to work on. There is a lot of “tough love” in CRNA school. No preceptor will owe you kudos, but will critique every move you make.

3. Calling out any exclusively NICU RNs who became CRNAs?

   Spurs_up replied to pinkdoves's topic in SRNA

   Had one NICU nurse in my class of 20 students. It’s possible, but seems to be very limited. Adult ICU will look better and your NICU experience will help separate you from other candidates.

4. Does trauma level 1 ICU give you the best chance?

   Spurs_up replied to Eventuallyollie's topic in SRNA

   As long as you are regularly managing vented patients and drips you should be fine. If your ICU is more like a step down unit then I would look to go to another hospital. Level one is just a term that people get fixated on, it’s more important to loo...

5. CRNA Application Help

   Spurs_up replied to scrn98's topic in SRNA

   Just apply, you’ll get an interview.

6. CRNA: Will my stats qualify me?

   Spurs_up replied to thatMICUrn's topic in SRNA

   Schools really look at three GPAs: your overall, your science, and your last 60 (nursing). Look at your grades and see where all of these land. If you notice weak areas think about retaking any class that you got a C or B in and get an A. This will b...

7. Wanting to return to CRNA school

   Spurs_up replied to Paralian26's topic in SRNA

   When I interviewed for school they didn’t care that I had been doing travel nursing for a few years.

8. UMD CRNA 2019

   Spurs_up replied to Spierre9's topic in SRNA

   Congratulations!

9. UMD CRNA 2019

   Spurs_up replied to Spierre9's topic in SRNA

   around 45-50, but some years have been more, so it could be more.

10. UMD CRNA 2019

    Spurs_up replied to Spierre9's topic in SRNA

    Don't be conflicted I am a current student at UMB. From all of our experience none of were asked those type of questions.

11. UMD CRNA 2019

    Spurs_up replied to Spierre9's topic in SRNA

    There was no written test or clinical questions.

12. USUHS online biochemistry class options

    Spurs_up replied to St.BaptistRN's topic in SRNA

    Iowa central community college, it's what a lot of people in the ARMY use. Pretty much an easy A from what I have heard. I personally know 5 people who have taken that class and they all got an A.

13. I got a C+ in Pharmacology & I am really discouraged about my future as a nurse ..

    Spurs_up replied to Sherlsx3's topic in General Students

    If you have a license you will get a job. I have never held a job that asked for my transcripts, keep your grades up from here on out and you will be fine. You can still get into a masters program as well. Getting a C+ isn't the end of the world, tru...

14. CRNA school waitlist

    Spurs_up replied to BBB888's topic in SRNA

    First off I can't speak to being waitlisted, but don't think of chasing your dream as being a failure. It's your first year applying and many people don't get in their first year. I know for a fact that there is at least 3 people who were waitlisted ...

15. University of Maryland CRNA 2018 Start Date

    Spurs_up replied to TommyHall's topic in SRNA

    Everything will be sent via email, they will call you on selection day, then you will receive and email with your acceptance letter and they will also mail that same acceptance letter a few weeks after that. Like I have mentioned before I received my...