Mrhanddiya

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1. Anesthesia Assistants (AA)

   Mrhanddiya replied to CRNA 1984's topic in CRNA

   They may "want it", but they are not trained to be independent providers. Period. Besides, it will never happen and their national organization (AAAA) states that their benefit is always practicing under a physician anesthesiologist in an ACT. I feel...

2. How do CRNAs get treated by MDAs ?

   Mrhanddiya replied to april_tomorrow's topic in CRNA

   The truth is it's all about money and power. Period. That's it. Money and Power. A friend of mine has been an anesthesiologist for 30+ years and has seen and done it all with MDs and CRNAs. We have had plenty of discussions about these sdn threads an...

3. Why do anesthesiologists make more than CRNAs?

   Mrhanddiya replied to Mully's topic in SRNA

   These statements are 100% wrong, and quite frankly ridiculous.

4. CRNA with regional anesthesia program

   Mrhanddiya replied to jsmithncusn's topic in SRNA

   VCU is good for regional. I believe Christian Falyer heads their regional education and he is a rock star. More specifically I would look more at schools who have sites where students can do regional. And when I say do it I mean actually do it. Not w...

5. My journey to become a SRNA.

   Mrhanddiya replied to lady_stic's topic in SRNA

   As someone who has applied, interviewed, been accepted, graduated, sat in on admissions, been certified, and currently practicing I know somewhat about the process. I never said intubation/extubation wouldn't look good. I said "I doubt that more hour...

6. My journey to become a SRNA.

   Mrhanddiya replied to lady_stic's topic in SRNA

   I doubt that more hours shadowing a CRNA would help. Intubations/extubations really are only a small picture of anesthesia. If you haven't gotten interviews, your application is weak. You need either better grades, ICU experience, GRE, or references....

7. My journey to become a SRNA.

   Mrhanddiya replied to lady_stic's topic in SRNA

   Wow! Great Job! What school asked you how "levo, vasopressin and neo worked at the cellular level"? For all of those interviewing, schools do this not because they expect you to know the answer, but because they want to see how you respond to a ques...

8. CRNA vs AA- FL...please HELP!

   Mrhanddiya replied to nataliemarkie's topic in SRNA

   "...the minimum one year of work experience in the ICU as a requirement for a CRNA program is daunting me." Really? You must establish a core foundation and 1 year is almost never enough. I can't think of a better profession for me than CRNA. It is a...

9. Going to Georgetown, advice?

   Mrhanddiya replied to westcoast1's topic in SRNA

   The only class you can take is the George Mason class that is in my previous post. I would definitely do whatever you can to take it early. Hours of clinicals depends on your rotation and site. I'd say across the board average is around 55 hrs a week...

10. Going to Georgetown, advice?

    Mrhanddiya replied to westcoast1's topic in SRNA

    Okay, well unfortunately (or fortunately) GU did not allow it. The categorical point I'm making is that when OP gets to GU there are no 2nd chances if you fail. Maybe some other schools, but not GU. You (OP) need to bring your A-game from day 1. If ...

11. Going to Georgetown, advice?

    Mrhanddiya replied to westcoast1's topic in SRNA

    Just curious, what sciences would you suggest they study up on? And BTW I am not aware of any anesthesia program that allows transferring of science classes. It would be like signing up for the army and asking if you could take a personal training co...

12. Going to Georgetown, advice?

    Mrhanddiya replied to westcoast1's topic in SRNA

    I graduated from GU and it is hard. Very hard. Program is front-loaded so most of my advice is based on that. Don't know if this is what you want to hear but here are some pro tips: #1) Don't complain. You will have plenty of reasons to complain, bu...

13. Columbia Direct Entry???

    Mrhanddiya replied to NHGN's topic in SRNA

    After doing a little bit of googling, I will try to brake this down a bit. Let's say you graduated with a BS in art education. You teach high school for a few years and decide you are sick of smart-@## high school kids and you want to become a nurse ...

14. Columbia Direct Entry???

    Mrhanddiya replied to NHGN's topic in SRNA

    From what I know Penn, Columbia, and until recently Georgetown. You can do a google search, and it will probably give you a better idea.

15. Columbia Direct Entry???

    Mrhanddiya replied to NHGN's topic in SRNA

    NHGN- "She has some medical science-related BoS degree from an average school..." "Meanwhile, I'm working my butt off in my first year in the SICU and I feel a bit...... I don't know what....jealous? Outraged?" "I know they have "a year of critical c...