Help! So, what is one to do when one finds oneself contemplating medical school with one year remaining in the nurse anesthesia program? Should I go for it? Should I continue with nurse anesthesia? I do love it (anesthesia nursing) -- but, I do mi...
MelissaRN.FutureCRNA replied to MelissaRN.FutureCRNA's topic in CRNA
Thank you so much -- that really helps! I just got back from the MidYear Assembly in DC and was fortunate enough to meet some CRNAs from WA who all seemed great. I also know that WA is an opt-out state, making it appear (at least from a distance) a...
MelissaRN.FutureCRNA replied to wabbott's topic in SRNA
The thread is actually gaswork.com -- the other is a bad little site! ;-) But gaswork will give you an idea of where the jobs are and what they're paying. Be sure to take note of whether it is a 1099 or W2 job.
Help! I need so much help! I have finished the first half of my didactic curriculum, and have absolutely loved the program. I did great -- everything has really gone well with regards to academics. On the other hand, my personal life is a bit of ...
As an SRNA, I am only beginning to understand all of the federal legislative and reimbursement issues. Could one of you experienced CRNAs briefly explain TEFRA and how it affects your practice as anesthesia providers. Thank you so very much! Meliss...
MelissaRN.FutureCRNA replied to SSPSU93's topic in CRNA
Hey guys! I love hearing your success stories! Congrats! I start anesthesia school in September, and will graduate in November 2008. How long does it take from the time your graduate to the time you are PREPARED (after many hours of studying, no d...
MelissaRN.FutureCRNA replied to MmacFN's topic in CRNA
Washington State appears to be very pro-CRNA from what I have observed. Of course, it also depends on the location and anesthesia group or hospital for whom you work. Washington is one of the states that have opted out of the medicare rule that req...
MelissaRN.FutureCRNA replied to MmacFN's topic in CRNA
Ok people -- enough of this childish bickering! Back to the subject -- CRNA friendly states. One would hope that those states would be a bit more friendly to their fellow CRNAs than this board!
If one has a choice as to where they would obtain clinical practice/experience, would it be better to choose a highly renowned teaching hospital that has MD residents competing with RRNAs for experience, or a smaller hospital that still encompasses n...
I completely understand what a CCRN is, and the clear benefits it endows upon the Critical Care RN who may hold such certification. However, is there any benefit for a CRNA to become certified as CCRN; or is it implied that a CRNA has at least as mu...