Shadowing a CRNA

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Hi All,

I work in SICU in Dallas,TX. I'm interested in shadowing a CRNA. This is my dream job and would really appreciated if any CRNA will allow me to shadow him/her. Thanks in advance!!!

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Specializes in Anesthesia.
Hi All,

I work in SICU in Dallas,TX. I'm interested in shadowing a CRNA. This is my dream job and would really appreciated if any CRNA will allow me to shadow him/her. Thanks in advance!!!

It is always best to ask the CRNAs that you personally know or work with to shadow them. You definitely have the perfect opportunity to be around CRNAs working in the SICU.

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It is always best to ask the CRNAs that you personally know or work with to shadow them. You definitely have the perfect opportunity to be around CRNAs working in the SICU.

I can but I don't want my managers to know about my plans.

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Specializes in SICU / Transport / Hyperbaric.

You don't want to be dishonest about it, but tell her that you want to understand the expand role of the advanced practice nurses that you work with on a daily basis. It will help your role grow as an SICU nurse.

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I actually started by contacting the career advancement department at my hospital who then directed me to the manager of the OR via email. She was more than happy to coordinate an opportunity for me to shadow a CRNA, and helped me schedule a time to take the required OR sterility course. I came in on my days off to go to the class and shadow so I really didn't need to involve my manager in the process.

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Specializes in MSN, FNP-BC.

I emailed the managers of the OR where I work and eventually got Hooked up with a CRNA to shadow. I did not have to arrange anything with my unit manager at all.

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Specializes in SICU.

I contacted the CRNA school I'm applying to and they set me up with the main person that they deal with in their main clinical rotation. They got me in no problem.

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I contacted the CRNA school I'm applying to and they set me up with the main person that they deal with in their main clinical rotation. They got me in no problem.
thats interesting to know. Did u get in the same school?
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Specializes in SICU.
thats interesting to know. Did u get in the same school?

I'll tell you in about a month. Their deadline for the app is tomorrow, then interviews. I do think it'll look good that I shadowed within their system, though.

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I'll tell you in about a month. Their deadline for the app is tomorrow then interviews. I do think it'll look good that I shadowed within their system, though.[/quote']

What school is that if u don't mind telling me? I'm in Texas.

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Specializes in SICU.

I just PM'd you

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I just PM'd you

Got it thanks.

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