dneill01

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1. For All SRNA's/ RRNA's

   dneill01 replied to Nitecap's topic in CRNA

   What are we going to do about the AA issue and the doctorate degree situation? The AANA needs to realize that meeting a shortage cannot equate to decreasing the quality of graduating CRNAs. We need to take a look at the didactics of the AA progra...

2. CRNA Doctorate??

   dneill01 replied to Brenna's Dad's topic in CRNA

   As a SRNA/RRNA, I fully support the option of acquiring a doctorate degree in anesthesia. I have a problem allowing the AACN dictate how and what degree it will be. I personally do not want to share the same doctorate title with NPs etc. The diffe...

3. RRNA or SRNA for title, What is your opinion?

   dneill01 replied to TexasCCRN's topic in SRNA

   Wow, this is getting nowhere. I am an RRNA/SRNA. I dont care what the hell they call me. I look at the patient introduction as an opportunity to educate my patients that more anesthesia is provided by CRNAs than MDAs and AAs combined. I introduce...

4. Any Advice for school preparation for this year?

   dneill01 replied to TexasCCRN's topic in CRNA

   As far as equipment, not alot left to get. A nerve stimulator, maybe a couple of reference books ie. naglehout or morgan/mikhail, washington manual and jaffee surgical procedures but most of these things will be recommended in your program. Get ...

5. Pathophys a useful pre-CRNA course?

   dneill01 replied to apaisRN's topic in CRNA

   First hope you did well on the CCRN. It was pretty straight forward when Itook it. I am a first semester CRNA student at Webster University in St. Louis MO. Patho-phys hasnt seemed to bad to this point. This is finals week so I guess I will find ...

6. Roll Call for the Class of 2006

   dneill01 replied to versatile_kat's topic in CRNA

   Webster University in September Good Luck to all!!

7. Roll Call for the Class of 2006

   dneill01 replied to versatile_kat's topic in CRNA

   Webster University in September Good Luck to all!!

8. Are CRNAs ashamed of being nurses?

   dneill01 replied to loisane's topic in CRNA

   I am glad to see that I may have churned the pot alittle regarding CRNAs being ashamed of their nursing background. What was really meant though is not being ashamed but rather so much better than their nursing coherts. I have seen this on numerous...

9. Any other new students getting really nervous?

   dneill01 replied to louloubell1's topic in CRNA

   Starting in September cost of program:$48,000 (10 semesters). I have worked weekend nights for 3 years with bonus shifts during the week, grossing approx. $90,000/year. My wife works as an Outpatient nurse makes around $40,000. Obviously there is ...

10. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    dneill01 replied to Athlein1's topic in CRNA

    JWK I am all about good safe anesthesia care, that is why I am pursueing the profession. As long as it provided, I dont really care who gives it. The routes are different but the end result is hopefully the same "good practice". I stand corrected t...

11. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    dneill01 replied to Athlein1's topic in CRNA

    All of this talk about AA versus CRNA is making my head hurt! I am a critical Care nurse of 12 years, I have been using sedation, inotropes, vasopressors, ventilators, IABPs, PA catheters, A-lines etc.........for many years. Those of us who have wo...

12. Webster University??

    dneill01 replied to tiff_faith2001's topic in CRNA

    Tiffany I am starting Webster in September and have heard nothing but good things about it. I am quiet familiar with the program as it has taken more than one attempt to get accepted. I would suggest that you attend one of their all-class meetings ...

13. New Fall Students: What are you planning to do during these last precious months?

    dneill01 replied to louloubell1's topic in CRNA

    Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!Webster University in September. Will work some more overtime to bank some cash and take some of the workload off the wife. Will take the 2 weeks off prior and spend some time with the kids and a short vacation with my spouse. N...

14. How do your guys calculate GRE score?

    dneill01 replied to rhp123's topic in CRNA

    Roland IQ scores show nothing of the ability to learn nor do GPAs reflect what someone has learned. I have known many people that have the ability to take an exam and retain for a period long enough to pass the exam, yet could no pass it 2 months la...

15. any recommendations on interviews/CEUs

    dneill01 replied to dneill01's topic in CRNA

    Thanks to all for the responses. I have completed and passed The CCRN exam, am currently becoming more active in my ICU with committees and education. Not being accepted and not getting picked up after alternate status has caused me to realize how...