CCRN-CMC-CSC

CCRN-CMC-CSC has 14 years experience and specializes in CVPACU, CCU, ICU.

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1. paying for CRNA school

   CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to jmeng's topic in SRNA

   I am currently an SRNA with 7 months left to go and I can tell you the job market has changed DRASTICALLY since I started school. I personally know 2 people who had their contracts dropped while they have been in school due to the facilities deciding...

2. What kind of people are CRNAs?

   CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to cookderosa's topic in SRNA

   First of all congratulations and kudos to you for changing careers! Everyone should enjoy their work :) I am knocking on 40 and I am currently a senior anesthesia student so I understand needing a career change. I will try to answer some of your que...

3. GRE.. pointless exam??

   CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to cvicu80's topic in SRNA

   Schools live or die by their board exam pass rates, which is yet another standardized, computerized exam. With that in mind my program director says the GRE gives them an indication of how well the student will do taking that type of exam.

4. Future CRNA's ; what about your families?

   CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to Irene joy's topic in SRNA

   Well I am in the depths of the upheaval, poverty, lack of time, etc. at the moment. I do pity my family and I pray our sacrifices will be worth it. So no sugar coating from me it TOUGH family wise! (and school wise) Make sure your family is on boar...

5. How bright to become CRNA?

   CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to ARO82's topic in SRNA

   Okay, several points to address here: 1. getting your ADD under control will help a TON (I also have ADD) 2. your to far off to predict if you will be a good CRNA or not. I know that folks make decisions way in advance that they are going to nursing...

6. Advice Please

   CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to desitiger's topic in SRNA

   They looked hard at my last 60 hours and looked past my overall. Make sure you have a good GRE score, interview, etc. and you should be fine.

7. Does LTAC count as critical care?

   CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to Jo Dirt's topic in LTAC

   I agree that LTAC work would be VERY challenging. My father is currently in an LTAC after having a single car motor vehicle accident this past December. The first 3 weeks after his accident he was in the Neuro Trauma Unit at a major university hospit...

8. Does LTAC count as critical care?

   CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to Jo Dirt's topic in LTAC

   in my opinion LTAC experience would count when it came to interviewing for an ICU job. However LTAC is similar to the more stable ICU patients that we have that are just waiting on a stepdown bed or LTAC bed. These are the patients we give to the ne...

9. Moving from Labor and Delivery to CRNA

   CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to AudreyHurston's topic in SRNA

   if you love L & D so much why do you want to become a CRNA? You can become a great L & D nurse, midwife, or clin spec for L & D. Tons of options for a great L & D nurse. Good luck!

10. SRNA careplans

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to ICU.traveler's topic in SRNA

    You need to purchase Jaffe (Richard) and Roizen -Essence of Anesthesia. The Roizen is out of print so you will need to ask around to find it but its GREAT. Jaffe has a new edition coming out very soon.

11. Anyone have small children?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to harborview's topic in SRNA

    Each family is so very different I think its hard to advise what will work well for your family. However I think you need to look at a few key points (I am sure others can think of many more key points to add to my starter list) 1. is your spouse su...

12. Anyone have small children?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to harborview's topic in SRNA

    I wont sugar coat it - you will miss 28 months (or whatever your program is) of your childs life. You will have many, many times where you feel guilty and torn between school and family. A personal decision to be weighed thoughtfully by yourself and ...

13. Where are the DNP Programs?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to YupYup's topic in Doctoral

    Great question and I am curious about DNP program locations also.

14. Living while in CRNA school?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to SiCubaby's topic in SRNA

    my school is in Arkansas. Any info would be MUCH appreciated!

15. Living while in CRNA school?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to SiCubaby's topic in SRNA

    I applied with a co-signer to Chase and they approved me but then they sent me a letter stating all private loans must now be school certified so I cancelled the loan. Private loans dont help a bit if they are part of your COA