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Had an awesome time guest speaking on @lifeinscrub Had an awesome time guest speaking on @lifeinscrubspodcast ! This episode is jam-packed of all things CRNA school: ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“š
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๐Ÿ’‰ My story & work experience prior to applying. 
๐Ÿ’Š What ICU experience do I need?
๐Ÿฉบ What do CRNAs really do?
๐Ÿฅ Basic admission requirements. 
๐Ÿ’‰ How to make your resume unlike ALL the others in a sea of qualified applicants.
๐Ÿ’Š Straight up advice. 
๐Ÿฉบ Study schedule & can you work while in school?
๐ŸฅMy financial story. 
๐Ÿ’‰ What did they ask me in my interview?
๐Ÿ˜ท My biggest tip for those who want to become a CRNA.
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Iโ€™ve linked the episode in my stories & itโ€™s episode 16 on @lifeinscrubspodcast ! ๐Ÿฉบ After you listen you can ask any questions here & give me your feedback! ๐Ÿ–ค
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#futurecrna #crnaschool #srna #srnalife #srnaproblems #srnatocrna #anesthesiaschool #anesthesiaschoolproblems #nursingschoolproblems #icunurses #icunurse #nursetobe #anesthesiaresident #anesthesialife
STUDY TIPZ ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“Œ ๐Ÿ™‡๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ A common qu STUDY TIPZ ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“Œ ๐Ÿ™‡๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

A common question I get often, so hereโ€™s some of my study methods!

Probably the #1 question I get is what app I have on my iPad to take notes. 

But first the iPad sitch: 
YOU DO NOT NEED THE FANCIEST IPAD. 
I did a bunch of research and decided the base level iPad is absolutely FINE. If you are buying an iPad for school you are buying an iPad for SCHOOL. All you need is a note taking app and a few others on there, no need for fancy anything. Youโ€™re broke enough. 

I bought my iPad for about $330 and the Apple Pencil 1 (again, donโ€™t need anything fancy that costs extra ๐Ÿ’ธ). I have a lot of people ask me about this so if youโ€™re curious which one I have just comment below and I can dm you the link.

I use the app โ€œnotabilityโ€ to take notes. 
I can add the power-points to my iPad before class, and then take my own notes on them in class via my apple pencil.

Next lies my trusty whiteboard. My desk faces my whiteboard. I sit at my desk for hours every single day. I use my whiteboard in two kinds of ways, active and passive. 

When there is a suuuper difficult concept I try to draw it out. I try & put together an entire chapter/lecture/concept in one place. This is the part that takes forever. Because this is the LEARNING part. You learn as you tie everything all together in relationship with one another and once you understand that? Youโ€™ve learned the material. The next part is just maintaining and memorizing that understanding. ๐Ÿง 

There comes the passive part. I leave my big drawing up on my whiteboard for days. While I could be working on something else, my whiteboard is always in direct view and I look at it often. Eventually it becomes so familiar I can โ€œseeโ€ the entire drawing in my head as Iโ€™m taking my test. 

More to come if you guys are interested! What study tipz do you use? ๐Ÿ“
๐๐Ž๐‘๐Œ๐€๐‹ ๐‹๐€๐ ๐•๐€๐‹ ๐๐Ž๐‘๐Œ๐€๐‹ ๐‹๐€๐ ๐•๐€๐‹๐”๐„๐’ ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ’‰๐Ÿฉธ save for reference! ๐Ÿ“ฅโฃ
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Celebrating spring break & one more quarter of cla Celebrating spring break & one more quarter of classroom education, then itโ€™s off to residency! ๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒด

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Happy Valentineโ€™s ๐Ÿ–ค I love you more than yest Happy Valentineโ€™s ๐Ÿ–ค I love you more than yesterday, but less than tomorrow ๐Ÿฅ€
Happy #CRNAWeek ! To celebrate, hereโ€™s a gift fr Happy #CRNAWeek ! To celebrate, hereโ€™s a gift from me & @dnamasks ๐Ÿ˜ท

Be one of the first to snag their new anesthesia bag collection! The winner will receive 1 tote bag, glam bag, & fanny! 

Hereโ€™s how to enter:

1. LIKE & SAVE this post!

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3. TAG 2 people that would love these bags! 

4. For a BONUS entry, Iโ€™d love to hear your anesthesia story, where you work/what department, or are you an SRNA and where are you in your program? ๐Ÿ“š
You can also share this post to your story tagging @dnamasks - (we can only see public story entries ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

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Trynaโ€™ find which way is up ๐Ÿ™ƒ With this ultra Trynaโ€™ find which way is up ๐Ÿ™ƒ With this ultrasound, and Crna School in its entirety ๐Ÿ“š Happy #CRNAWeek !

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HAPPY #CRNAWEEK ! ๐Ÿ˜ท๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿซ Even though I am 1 HAPPY #CRNAWEEK ! ๐Ÿ˜ท๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿซ

Even though I am 18 months away from becoming a CRNA (๐Ÿ˜ณ) I am excited for what this career holds for me! This semester has been crazy, I feel like I say that every time, but somehow it really does keep getting harder as we go ๐Ÿ˜‚

This quarter we have been doing lots of cool things in our sim lab:
-Central & arterial line placements
-Epidurals & Spinals
-Ultrasound
-High fidelity mannequin simulations

And somehow I start my clinical residency in 5 months ๐Ÿ˜ณ Iโ€™ve already gotten my first assignment that Iโ€™ll tell you guys all about really soon! Any CRNAs or SRNAs celebrating this week? ๐ŸŽ‰

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For those who have been struggling with staying se For those who have been struggling with staying serious about COVID, wearing a mask, limiting gatherings, then this is for you. Iโ€™ve seen this trending, and itโ€™s to show awareness of how COVID has affected so many people. 
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Iโ€™ve talked to lots of my coworkers, and we can all agree that itโ€™s hard for people to believe in something unless they have been affected by it. The goal of this post is to visually represent everyone that has been affected by this virus.
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Post the hearts that relate to you:
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โค๏ธ Lost a loved one or friend to COVID.
๐Ÿงก Know someone who has lost a loved one or friend to COVID. 
๐Ÿ’› Have taken care of a patient with COVID.
๐Ÿ’š Have personally suffered from COVID. 
๐Ÿ’™ Have a loved one or friend who has suffered from COVID.
๐Ÿ’œ Have been an essential worker on the frontlines of this pandemic.
๐Ÿค Have had a loved one, friend, or personally lost a job due to COVID. 
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Hereโ€™s mine: ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿค
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The Best of Dubai in 2 Days

November 12, 2017November 16, 2017

Dubai is one of those cities unlike anywhere else in the world. With it being a popular layover spot in the Middle East, I was easily tempted to fly out a few days before my Egypt trip to see what I could in that time frame. Here’s what I was able to do with two days in Dubai.

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girl in front of burj khalifa

What you have to see:

Touring Dubai can beย overwhelming at first,ย with its towering buildings and futuristic ambiance. However with only two days there, I actually felt like I was able to see a lot of Dubai. And even better, I was able to take my time to relax and enjoy my stay, without rushing through aย never-ending list of places to check off. Letโ€™s start with the obvious here:

The Burj Khalifaย – Tallest building in the world. Standing at 160 stories high, the Burj Khalifa is the best way to have a 360 degree view of Dubai. You can either buy a ticket to the 124th floor or go all the way up to the 148th floor, they callย “At the Top.” Both of these tickets are expensive (hello, Dubai), and I figured I might as well go to the very top as I was going to have a panic attack at floor 124 or 148 regardless.

A comparison of the two options: Both floors have outdoor decks (yeah… didnโ€™t know that when I booked – as if I wasnโ€™t scared enough). With the cheaper option, you get access to levels 124 and also 125. With the “At the Top” package, you get access to 148, 124, and 125. Both options have different vibes –ย the cheaper package is definitely a lot busier and touristy, making it near impossible to get a nice picture without somebody else in it. Thereโ€™s a gift shop and professional photos taken of you on a green screen if you want a cheesy picture to take home.

I am so glad I paid for level 148 as thereโ€™s access to a beautiful lounge. Here youโ€™ll find servers waiting on you (non-alcoholic drinks included in the price of your ticket). Itโ€™s also not very busy in comparison to the lower levels, so you have space for some amazing pictures and time to enjoy the scenery without being pushed out of the way by other tourists. If you want to feel classy af, buy the “At the Top” ticket. Time spent at the Burj was around an hour and a half. But we really took our time enjoying the lounge at the top, so this could be done quicker if youโ€™re pressed for time.ย Tickets vary by “prime hours” so for the most updatedย prices, click here.

girl on top of burj khalifa
The Dubai Fountains – If I admit how many water shows I watched here you might think I have a problem, but once you’ve seen the biggest water and light show on earth you’ll understand why. Right outside the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall is theย Burj Lake – a manmade lake where the fountain shows take place. They happen every evening starting at 6pm and occur every half hour, with different music and choreography each time (thus the 5 shows we watched). It gets crowded around the lake, so we enjoyed watching it over dinner withย a perfect view on the patio.

burj khalifa at sunset over lake
The Dubai Mall – Impossible to conquer in one day. This mall is MASSIVE. Biggest in the worldย again, since that’s kind of Dubai’s thing. This mall has 1200 stores!! AND an aquarium and ice rink…It’s even open late (11pm Sunday – Wednesday, and midnight Thursday-Saturday), so it’s a nice place to go after you tackle your touristy checklist during the day.

The Burj Al Arab – So you can’t go inside thisย hotel unless you are staying there. And, every hotel on the water surrounding this gorgeous building has private beaches – making a photo-op very difficult. I was determined to get closer to get a picture, so we ended up going to Club 360 at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, and found an amazing view! We were able to take pictures on the beach of this hotel before taking a golf cart to 360, and after we got kicked off the beach by security (worth it).

Girl in front of burj al Arab Dubai
360 – This award-winning bar offers exactly what it states – a 360 degree view including the Burj Al Arab, Arabian gulf, and even the Burj Khalifa in the distance. 360ย is surrounded by water with a long pathway to it – and you canย get there byย golf cart that’sย provided by the Jumeirah Hotel. We went for Happy Hour at sunset and it was beautiful! Drinks were still expensive as is everything in Dubai,ย but was well worth the price for a delicious drink (or three) and a perfect view of the sunset. More info here.

Transportation:

I landed in Dubai in the late evening, and for any woman in a foreign country, you want to make sure your airport pickup is safe. In Dubai they have exclusive women/family taxis. These look like normal taxi cabs with a pink top and are driven only by women. They were very easy to find in the taxi pickup area at the airport, however not as common once youโ€™re in the busy tourist areas. I never ended up using another one of these cabs, only because I never saw many ofย them outside of the airport. I used their regular taxis multiple times and felt safe every ride. Most of the drivers speak some English, but I also rode with aย few that didnโ€™t understand any. Just show them your GPS and youโ€™ll be on your way.ย Or you can just point and shout in different directions like I did half the time.

If you want to get to Abu Dhabi from Dubai, you have a few options. You can take a taxi there and back which will cost you around $100 USD. Or, you can buy a bus pass and save some $$$. We ended up taking a taxi from our hotel to the “Ibn Battuta” bus station. From there, it takes about an hour and twenty minutes to get to Abu Dhabi. The bus felt very safe, so Iโ€™m glad we did this option to save money, while not adding much extra travel time in comparison to a taxi.

The bus station in Abu Dhabi will place you ten minutes away from the Grand Mosque, in which I took a taxi from there.ย The total cost of the bus round trip wasย 50 AED, or about $14. You will have to be completely covered up to enter the mosque. Fashionable attire I’m wearing provided free. This day trip is completely worth it if you have the time. It’s one of the most beautiful buildings I’ve ever seen.

Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

Inside the grand mosque Abu Dhabi UAE

Accommodationย 

We stayed at theย W Dubai Al Habtoorย – which was absolutely incredible and I recommend it highly. It had a colorful spaceship vibe, and was the perfect location as it was a quick taxi ride away from everything.

A quick note on culture and dress-code

Dubai is a Muslim country. You definitely will stand out if you’re female and not completely covered. However, the locals realize Dubai is a huge tourist destination and don’t make you feel uncomfortable in any way. With that being said, I kept my shoulders and knees covered the entire trip out of respect, and yes, it’s hot.

So that’s it! It’s very possible to see lots of what Dubai has to offer with little time. Definitely add this city to your bucket list, as the culture and innovation are mesmerizing. It’s like a mini trip into the future. Ask me any questions below!

 

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Had an awesome time guest speaking on @lifeinscrub Had an awesome time guest speaking on @lifeinscrubspodcast ! This episode is jam-packed of all things CRNA school: ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“š
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
๐Ÿ’‰ My story & work experience prior to applying. 
๐Ÿ’Š What ICU experience do I need?
๐Ÿฉบ What do CRNAs really do?
๐Ÿฅ Basic admission requirements. 
๐Ÿ’‰ How to make your resume unlike ALL the others in a sea of qualified applicants.
๐Ÿ’Š Straight up advice. 
๐Ÿฉบ Study schedule & can you work while in school?
๐ŸฅMy financial story. 
๐Ÿ’‰ What did they ask me in my interview?
๐Ÿ˜ท My biggest tip for those who want to become a CRNA.
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
Iโ€™ve linked the episode in my stories & itโ€™s episode 16 on @lifeinscrubspodcast ! ๐Ÿฉบ After you listen you can ask any questions here & give me your feedback! ๐Ÿ–ค
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
#futurecrna #crnaschool #srna #srnalife #srnaproblems #srnatocrna #anesthesiaschool #anesthesiaschoolproblems #nursingschoolproblems #icunurses #icunurse #nursetobe #anesthesiaresident #anesthesialife
STUDY TIPZ ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“Œ ๐Ÿ™‡๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ A common qu STUDY TIPZ ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“Œ ๐Ÿ™‡๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

A common question I get often, so hereโ€™s some of my study methods!

Probably the #1 question I get is what app I have on my iPad to take notes. 

But first the iPad sitch: 
YOU DO NOT NEED THE FANCIEST IPAD. 
I did a bunch of research and decided the base level iPad is absolutely FINE. If you are buying an iPad for school you are buying an iPad for SCHOOL. All you need is a note taking app and a few others on there, no need for fancy anything. Youโ€™re broke enough. 

I bought my iPad for about $330 and the Apple Pencil 1 (again, donโ€™t need anything fancy that costs extra ๐Ÿ’ธ). I have a lot of people ask me about this so if youโ€™re curious which one I have just comment below and I can dm you the link.

I use the app โ€œnotabilityโ€ to take notes. 
I can add the power-points to my iPad before class, and then take my own notes on them in class via my apple pencil.

Next lies my trusty whiteboard. My desk faces my whiteboard. I sit at my desk for hours every single day. I use my whiteboard in two kinds of ways, active and passive. 

When there is a suuuper difficult concept I try to draw it out. I try & put together an entire chapter/lecture/concept in one place. This is the part that takes forever. Because this is the LEARNING part. You learn as you tie everything all together in relationship with one another and once you understand that? Youโ€™ve learned the material. The next part is just maintaining and memorizing that understanding. ๐Ÿง 

There comes the passive part. I leave my big drawing up on my whiteboard for days. While I could be working on something else, my whiteboard is always in direct view and I look at it often. Eventually it becomes so familiar I can โ€œseeโ€ the entire drawing in my head as Iโ€™m taking my test. 

More to come if you guys are interested! What study tipz do you use? ๐Ÿ“
๐๐Ž๐‘๐Œ๐€๐‹ ๐‹๐€๐ ๐•๐€๐‹ ๐๐Ž๐‘๐Œ๐€๐‹ ๐‹๐€๐ ๐•๐€๐‹๐”๐„๐’ ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ’‰๐Ÿฉธ save for reference! ๐Ÿ“ฅโฃ
Credit: @nclexrnpass 
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Celebrating spring break & one more quarter of cla Celebrating spring break & one more quarter of classroom education, then itโ€™s off to residency! ๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒด

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