californianurse

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1. taken boards max. times and failed

   californianurse replied to Jax13's topic in CRNA

   ...Back to the main topic of this thread.... Jax13, What have you learned about your situation since you last posted on Jan 15, and what have you decided to do? My heart goes out to you.

2. Is it true that CRNA programs want at least 5 years of experience?.....

   californianurse replied to JoeAnaesthesia's topic in SRNA

   I'm currently in a CRNA program. I only had less than 2.5 years of ICU/RN experience before starting my program. I was accepted to 3 schools in 2 different states. Five years is NOT the minimum requirement for CRNA school, but like stanman1968 said, ...

3. Anyone attended previous Nurse anesthesia school and withdrawn

   californianurse replied to suarc's topic in SRNA

   Check out page 1 and 2 of this thread. I'm not speaking for any school in particular, but for several definitions of "hazing" as illustrated by previous posters. Hope that's helpful.

4. Anesthesia Program Rankings 2008

   californianurse replied to ICURN2CRNA's topic in SRNA

   No, you do not need to pay off your BSN loans first. If everyone needed to be debt-free before going on to grad school, we wouldn't have very many MDs, lawyers, business(wo)men, NPs, PAs, Ph.D.s, etc. I do not intend for this comment to be a negative...

5. Has anyone used the CCRN review flashcards?!?!

   californianurse replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in SRNA

   I didn't use the flash cards to study, so I can't attest to them. However, I bought the CCRN review DVD set of Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio, watched those, took notes (laughed because she's awesome!), did practice questions, and scored very well on the e...

6. Be honest...is the excitement over?

   californianurse replied to rn2bn07's topic in SRNA

   :yeahthat: I have a biochem test tomorrow, and am trying not to get behind for finals next week. I definitely empathize with force-studying when it seems like your brain can't take any more. ...But it will...hourly...daily...until December 18 at 3pm....

7. Nov 2008 ASA revision of ACT

   californianurse posted a topic in SRNA

   Just wondering how much this revision will impact nurse anesthesia programs. The first sentence of the ASA statement of the anesthesia care team is: "Anesthesiology is the practice of medicine including, but not limited to, preoperative patient eval...

8. TCU vs. TWU

   californianurse replied to gasmaster's topic in SRNA

   Fungirl, I tried to PM you, but your mailbox is full.

9. CRNA Salaries. Have They Gone Down?

   californianurse replied to Celicastrtrcr's topic in SRNA

   I like your point, but remember the baby boomers are aging and will need our services, which will increase demand.

10. Anyone ever have thoughts about going from pre-CRNA to medical anesthesiology?

    californianurse replied to SIGMACHIGUY's topic in CRNA

    SIGMACHIGUY, I think nurse anesthesia school is a great way to go, and agree with what other posters said about the direct involvement with anesthesia and so on. However, if you really want a true representation of both sides, try finding an MD forum...

11. First Reinke Exam @ TWU

    californianurse replied to GmanRN's topic in SRNA

    YUP! I agree! I'm at TCU, and it's similar as far as the level of stress, and paradigm shifts on what a "normal" life is. I also agree with the other poster who said it may be helpful to talk with Reinke. He may not give you extra points, but it wil...

12. CRNAs at Parkland Hospital in Dallas

    californianurse replied to californianurse's topic in CRNA

    Good to know! Thanks for the replies.

13. Working during school

    californianurse replied to 2010RN2B's topic in SRNA

    Nice!

14. CRNAs at Parkland Hospital in Dallas

    californianurse posted a topic in CRNA

    Just wondering what the scope of practice is for CRNAs at Parkland. My boyfriend is an emergency medicine resident and recently had an anesthesia rotation. He said that an MDA was always in the room with a CRNA. I thought this was interesting because...

15. A day in the life of a SRNA

    californianurse replied to rn326's topic in SRNA

    Nice! I'm with ya!