Congratulations! You have been accepted to Nurse Anesthesia training! Soon after the initial excitement subsides, panic and anxiety will follow. You may be asking yourself, “What should I do now to prepare for day one of this challenging journey?” That’s exactly why we are here. We know what you need to know, and want to assist you in your transition from RN to SRNA. By purchasing this manual, you have already taken the best step to assure your preparation and success in the competitive field of Nurse Anesthesia.
The content contained in SRNA Boot Camp is all guts, and no fluff. With 30 years of combined experience, and having taught this to thousands of students already, Kim Sharkey and Ginger Miller will introduce you to the critical anesthesia concepts to help you arrive on the first day of class refreshed, prepared and at your personal best, including:
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- Exploring how anesthesia works and learning to administer anesthesia safely
- Different types of anesthesia that you will administer
- The basics of airway anatomy
- Advanced concepts of Pharmacology
- Anesthesia-focused head-to-toe systems assessments
- Introduction to the anesthesia machine and workstation
- Appropriate monitoring of patients during anesthesia
- ECG interpretation
- Math and drug calculations pertinent to SRNAs
- 25 Knowledge Checks to assess your retention and comprehension of the material
SRNA Boot Camp was developed specifically for you. Any CRNA will tell you that going through Nurse Anesthesia training is like drinking water from a fire hydrant, and they are correct. Begin your educational journey ahead of the curve, not overwhelmed by the tremendous amount of content you will be expected to learn. Do everything you can do to be at your professional best from the beginning. We wrote this manual because you don’t know–what you don’t know. Let the experts in the competitive field of Nurse Anesthesia help you come in strong, confident and set for success.
The Insider’s Guide to Conquering the Transition from RN to SRNA.
The mission of SRNA Boot Camp is to empower nurses transitioning to the challenging role of SRNA through excellence in education.
The content produced by the founders of SRNA Boot Camp helps students conquer the challenging journey of Nurse Anesthesia training by providing a quality introduction to the crucial foundational concepts of Nurse Anesthesia.
Kim Sharkey and Ginger Miller are CRNAs who are lifelong learners with a passion to mentor and educate SRNAs. Let us guide you.
Meet The Authors
Kim Sharkey , CRNA
Kim Sharkey has been a practicing CRNA for 14 years in Middle Tennessee. Concurrently, Kim has taught and mentored Nurse Anesthesia students in the Operating Room and classroom settings. Along with Ginger Miller, Kim authored and created SRNA Boot Camp to promote excellence and quality in Nurse Anesthesia.
Kim has always believed that quality education is the most powerful key to success. As a lifelong learner and educator, she recognizes and respects that every professional experience gained, makes us the practitioners we are today. Kim believes that wherever you are in your journey, it is important to simply take the next right step, walk at your own pace, keep your eyes open, and never stop trying.
When not working, Kim can be found at the beach or in her garden. There is no greater blessing in her life than her relationship with God, the family she adores, and her pets.
Ginger Miller, CRNA
Ginger Miller has been a practicing CRNA for 18 years and a current professor at Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia. She is the co-author of SRNA Boot Camp: The Insider’s Guide to Conquering the Transition from RN to SRNA. With almost two decades of anesthesia experience, Ginger has taught and mentored many anesthesia students in the operating room and the classroom. Her goal is to bridge the gap of knowledge from an RN to SRNA by providing an anesthesia book that will give the student a strong anesthesia foundation to be successful in this profession. When she is not working, she enjoys living in Tennessee with her husband, Cowboy Corgi named Sarge, and extended family