u/TimelyLiving

Hi All!

First year, not in clinicals. In passing recently, two CRNAs at a conference said my school "does not prepare it's students for clinicals" and "clinically weak." I was shocked because the program has been around for some time and has a lot of clinical sites. I also know people who have been through the program a bit ago and recently and they really liked the program. The thought hadnt even crossed my mind.

I'm wondering to CRNAs, have you noticed certain schools being clinically weak? What would you say for them to do in order to be stronger and more prepared? I know it will be a humbling experience but I want to come in clinicals the best I can and ready to learn more.

edit: wow I wasn't expecting such a good amount of responses! I really want to be the best I can be in school and take advantage of all the resources I can. I appreciate it and will definitely take SIM seriously when we start and come in to clinical with plans and back up plans. such great advice. now to study for these 3 exams!

edit: if Hyrox is looking....WE SHOULD NOT BE COMING OUT AND PASSING THE "IN". That was so dumb and caused way too much chaos!!! the "in" should be be BEHIND the "out"

I say this with love but people, please leave at least a person width between you and the fence for the runs. NYC definitely failed us with the run set up. The cement structures in the middle took up too much space (we get it, you can't move it). The out/in were way too close together. People walking out (understandable) as others are sprinting to get in. People slowing down in the fast lane as they enter wall balls (understandable) as others try to speed by.

But throughout the whole course, be warned if you're a runner. The course is set up to fail you. We averaged 4:25/km so even WE should not have been in the lane but no one was passing us.

Thank you to all the ones who moved as we shouted what side we were on. The sportsmanship was there.

Tip: Avoid the fast lane near the out and wall ball entrance. Use your voice. "On your right" worked better than just "right". Good luck!