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1. Here's my story...

   CRNAgirl replied to optimisticSRNA's topic in SRNA

   It sounds like you're doing all the right things. Of course, it will be stressful...but so will anesthesia school. With all the certifications, you will get in pretty much anywhere you apply. good luck

2. debating nursing career change: Is CRNA right for me?

   CRNAgirl replied to aaac's topic in SRNA

   Hi, I remember thinking the exact same thoughts as you are now. I was single without kids, so it was a little easier for me. I had a lot of doubts, but went ahead and applied to 3 schools. I got in to each of them..that was 1996. I entered anesth...

3. SRNA's!!! How hard is it being a student!?!!

   CRNAgirl replied to miloisstinky's topic in CRNA

   Hi, I experienced the same type of treatment in anesthesia school. It is just bad behavior on the faculty's part. Take them aside and tell them to stop being abusive. If you have to, keep a journal of all the incidents. By my last 6 months of sc...

4. Physical Requirements of CRNA

   CRNAgirl replied to fotografe's topic in CRNA

   Anesthesia is not as physically demanding as most ICU's. However, moving pts back and forth to the stretcher and flipping pts prone is physically tough, but we try to get lots of help. You may try neonatal ICU. That was very intense, but not physi...

5. Why are doctors so rude?

   CRNAgirl replied to TheCommuter's topic in Relations

   This is my opinion. They are rude, because most of them were spoiled children that kept their noses in a book all the time. You would be amazed at their lack of people skills and social skills in medical school. Then....in residency, the attending...

6. accelerated bsn programs in texas ??

   CRNAgirl replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in Texas

   Hi, UTMB in Galveston now has a 12 month accelerated BSN that starts in MAy

7. Trauma reputation in Houston?

   CRNAgirl replied to TinyNurse's topic in Texas

   Hi, Ben Taub usually gets the shooting and stabbing victims, while Hermann gets the Life Flights and MVAs. Each gets everything, but the majority of those go the different hospitals. My experience is only Ben Taub and there is never a dull moment. ...

8. Starting school soon and I'm excited/nervous.

   CRNAgirl replied to Sandman29's topic in CRNA

   Hi, Congratulations! Reading your post brought back memories of 10 years ago. It seems like yesterday! I used to dream about writing crna behind my name and now it seems strange to me that I ever doubted it would happen. The road is rocky but fun...

9. What is it like to be a CRNA ? How many hours a week ? Salary ? Time Off ? Duties ?

   CRNAgirl replied to MilwaukeeMike's topic in CRNA

   Hi Georgia, I have never been upset about non-nursing people inquiring about the nurse anesthesia field. Good luck with your pursuits. If it is something that you really want, don't let anyone or any negative comments stop you. You can do it. MB

10. Trauma CRNA?

    CRNAgirl replied to trauma_junkie1's topic in CRNA

    Hi Sigma, Call me 281-455-9518 and I'll give you the details. mb

11. Trauma CRNA?

    CRNAgirl replied to trauma_junkie1's topic in CRNA

    Hi, I went to Baylor College of Medicine. Here's what I know: It really doesn't matter where you get your ICU training. The admission committees like adult ICU, CVICU, and SICU. I did get in with a lot of Neonatal ICU...but it's rare. I think tha...

12. Trauma CRNA?

    CRNAgirl replied to trauma_junkie1's topic in CRNA

    Hi, I live in Houston, TX. What I like the most about anesthesia is that I feel comfortable saving lives and the knowledge that I've learned. When I was dreaming of anesthesia school years ago, I would try to read some of the AANA journals and it w...

13. What is it like to be a CRNA ? How many hours a week ? Salary ? Time Off ? Duties ?

    CRNAgirl replied to MilwaukeeMike's topic in CRNA

    Hi, Here's my opinion and story. I finished a music degree 1st..got tired of being poor. Finished my bsn in less than 2 yrs. Worked 3 yrs Neonatal and Adult ICU. Took the ccrn and neonatal certifications. Everyone was negative about getting into...

14. Trauma CRNA?

    CRNAgirl replied to trauma_junkie1's topic in CRNA

    Hi, I am new to this site. I graduated from anesthesia school in 1998 and have a few years under my belt. If you have any questions to ask a crna, just email me.

15. Trauma CRNA?

    CRNAgirl replied to trauma_junkie1's topic in CRNA

    Hi, I live in Houston and the county hospital is a level 1 Trauma center. Baylor College of Medicine has an CRNA program and CRNA's and SRNA's, residents, and MDA's staff the General OR. The exclusive elevators connect Anesthesia, OB Anesthesia and...