Just starting out

WntrMute2 · Nov 9, 2001

Dear KC, you are the one who brought up the topics of assisting and observing a CRNA being of value when you are working in the OR. I certainly did not place a value judgement on it. If I offended you I am truly sorry. I was only trying to illustrate the differences between the specialties. Remember I discussed my high regard for the specialties of floor nursing and your chosen path - the OR. Please keep in mind that you asked about the value of observing and assisting and I tried to vividly give you some of the differences. I am also not the one that decides that you need ICU experience, those folks right the rules for you and me. Some SRNA once said " Life is hoops. Only in NA school they are smaller, made out of concertina wire and they are on fire." I am truly sorry for "the in your face" answer it was not intended to hurt your feelings.

KC CHICK · Nov 9, 2001

W,

Sorry if I jumped on you. Maybe I just misunderstood. I'm used to people assuming they know what I do...when many have never been in an OR before, that's all.

Thanks for the advice...I'm sure it will come in handy some day.

A.

WntrMute2 · Nov 19, 2001

I talked to my program director about OR experience qualifying for NA school. He says that the ANAA says 1 year of "Critical Care" is required. Exactly how that is interperted is up to the individual scools. HFH and St Joes in Detroit have decided that while OR experience is valuable, it is not the training they want. He claims that most schools but NOT ALL have similar policies. So maybe checking the individual schools you are thinking of applying to would help you make the decision whether to work in an ICU for a while. Good luck