What to review during my leisure time.

[04jstewa]

Hey guys and gals,

Just a short description of myself: I have been working as a med-surg (primary surgical) nurse for a little over a year in a Level III Trauma hospital and plan on transferring to SICU within the next month or so if spots are available. I am a different type of person then most I have found due to the fact that I enjoy reading medical books (The ICU Book, ICUFAQ.com, Clinical Pathophysiology, med-surg book from school etc) during my leisure time. I enjoy educating myself during downtime throughout the day. I have done this pre-nursing and am still doing this to day.

My goal is to one day apply to CRNA school. Only one year in, I realize I still have much to learn. That being said, what do you, the current CRNA student or current CRNA, believe you could have studied more before entering the program that would have possibly given you an advantage, no matter how minimal, in the program? I am looking for subjects to familiarize myself with. Should I really focus on learning vents, respiratory, cardiac, pharmacology, patho, and so on and so forth.

Shadowing and experience will help me grow greatly. However, in the meantime, I am just looking for something to hit on during my leisure time.

Thanks for your time guys and your input!

[SRNA2011]

I would recommend a CCRN Review book. It will be useful for when you're working in the ICU, and if you take the exam later it's a big plus on your application to CRNA school. If you're looking for an anesthesia book- Duke's Anesthesia Secrets is good book that's in Q&A format. You won't really need it until you're in school, but I find it's interesting to flip to a page and read a question here & there.

[P K Anderson, CRNA]

I agree, study and complete the CCRN. A good basic book about anesthesia is "Basics of Anesthesia" currently in the 6th edition by Ronald D. Miller and Manuel C. Pardo, Jr. If you want it for reviewing an older addition would be less expensive.

[I_See_You_RN]

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