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1. Best "fast-track" advice for an older career changer.

   guest897350 replied to guest897350's topic in SRNA

   I see what you're saying. Do anesthesiologists supervise or direct CRNA's ever?

2. Best "fast-track" advice for an older career changer.

   guest897350 replied to guest897350's topic in SRNA

   Thanks for posting this--maybe now I can say I know something about the profession. And if anyone questions me, I'll just say that @wtbcrna taught me everything I know

3. Best "fast-track" advice for an older career changer.

   guest897350 replied to guest897350's topic in SRNA

   Was the information incorrect though? Doesn't matter the reputation of the site according to you. Just comment on whether or not the information posted is correct. Another note: "works in collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons and other physi...

4. Best "fast-track" advice for an older career changer.

   guest897350 replied to guest897350's topic in SRNA

   How's this? A CRNA is a registered nurse and advanced practice nurse who works in collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons and other physicians and medical professionals to deliver anesthesia for medical and surgical procedures. A certified r...

5. Best "fast-track" advice for an older career changer.

   guest897350 replied to guest897350's topic in SRNA

   You seem like a reasonable, level-headed person.

6. Best "fast-track" advice for an older career changer.

   guest897350 replied to guest897350's topic in SRNA

   Fantastic post! Thank you so much. I think your point about getting the "RN" in CRNA by working as a nurse is right on, and makes a lot of sense. I can see how just being in the hospital in a setting of high acuity and having to manage bedside care o...

7. Best "fast-track" advice for an older career changer.

   guest897350 replied to guest897350's topic in SRNA

   *Edited* Cool story, bro. I have been encouraged by the feedback from those who have made the fast-track work for them. It gives me hope that it can be done, and I'm eager to hear back from the programs I have contacted. I will look in more-depth at ...

8. Best "fast-track" advice for an older career changer.

   guest897350 replied to guest897350's topic in SRNA

   I really appreciate your feedback, and the details you provided. Your final two points are where I believe I stand out. Having worked in healthcare administration for a few years, and being on track to have an MPH in less than a year, I believe my ap...

9. Best "fast-track" advice for an older career changer.

   guest897350 replied to guest897350's topic in SRNA

   1. I know this. The schools in my area are going to have 36-month programs in 2020. I actually prefer the 36-month program option, since I believe extra training in such a specialty is a very good thing. As an aside, I think it would actually make a...

10. Best "fast-track" advice for an older career changer.

    guest897350 replied to guest897350's topic in SRNA

    Great point. Your advice is solid, and has been offered by others in my personal life. I am going to apply to PA school (the application just opened today), and see where I end up. PA school is incredibly competitive--statistically more competitive ...

11. Best "fast-track" advice for an older career changer.

    guest897350 replied to guest897350's topic in SRNA

    Your post is incredibly helpful--thank you! Regarding your suggestion to get a job as an ICU clerk/tech, is this a job to get after I complete the BSN, or one to have while I'm in the program? I'm not sure what a tech or clerk does, so I'm clueless a...

12. Best "fast-track" advice for an older career changer.

    guest897350 replied to guest897350's topic in SRNA

    Well, then I'm not sure how you came to the conclusion you did. Thanks for the wishes, and take care.

13. Best "fast-track" advice for an older career changer.

    guest897350 replied to guest897350's topic in SRNA

    Reading my post would be helpful to clarify for you what I'm talking about. Never once did I suggest I am looking for a quick career change. I said I am looking for something shorter than becoming a physician, and that I wanted to know the most exped...

14. Best "fast-track" advice for an older career changer.

    guest897350 replied to guest897350's topic in SRNA

    Thanks for your input! I never said or implied that the path to becoming a CRNA is easy. I'm not sure how you got that from my post. I did well enough in my premed journey to get acceptances to several MD/DO programs should I have chosen to apply. Li...

15. Best "fast-track" advice for an older career changer.

    guest897350 posted a topic in SRNA

    This is my first post (obviously) on this forum, and I'm glad to be here. I've gleaned quite a lot reading the threads here, and now feel ready to seek advice on my situation. I worked for a few years as an executive-level healthcare administrator fo...