gazpaz

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1. advanced physiology/pharm/patho

   gazpaz replied to buspar's topic in SRNA

   PM me

2. Dnap. Is crna worth it in the next years

   gazpaz replied to Hopefulllmother's topic in SRNA

   I wouldn't focus on MSN vs DNAP right now. Most programs are transitioning to DNAP as required by the COA. Instead focus on the quality of the program, the clinical rotations you will have and the hands on learning opportunities that you will have. ...

3. ICU RN NEXT STEPS?

   gazpaz replied to mikasa's topic in SRNA

   Be an all around over achiever - get ACLS, PALS, work as a charge nurse, run codes, work on special projects or committees. Take the GRE, work OT shifts to give yourself more hours in the ICU and more experience. Work on placing a ton of IVs, working...

4. BSN or B. S. In Chemistry?

   gazpaz replied to rj_marie13's topic in SRNA

   Pre-red for anesthesia school = BSN. Go to a few schools websites and look at their admissions requirements.

5. HELP! Is it really worth it??

   gazpaz replied to J&B-RN's topic in SRNA

   Don't you have the life of your patients in your hands every day as an ICU nurse? How many times have you been part of a code that saved someone's life or an emergency intubation? Yes school sucks, yes it is hard, yes it is stressful, but it is wort...

6. Providence hospital 'let's go' of 68 crna's sounds fishy

   gazpaz replied to chopwood carrywater's topic in CRNA

   It's a really unfortunate situation. The Michigan68 actually raised money and hired a lawyer to attempt to negotiate the contract and obtain all company policies and procedures to review prior to signing a new job contract. There were issues with not...

7. What steps do I need to take to become a CRNA?

   gazpaz replied to TennesseeNurseToB's topic in SRNA

   Many programs have already transitioned from offering a MSN to a DNAP. Honestly, I don't think it makes any difference, just pick a school which will give you the best clinical/residency experience. Rushing to get into a program early to avoid the DN...

8. is CRNA depressing like ICU?

   gazpaz replied to sweetcindylou51's topic in SRNA

   While I cannot fix stupid, I can sedate it! Being a CRNA is a complete 180 from being in the ICU. Shadow someone and see if you like it. i will tell you though, I still help clean up code Browns if they happen in the OR and have been puked on severa...

9. Updates on the Pros and Cons of being a CRNA

   gazpaz replied to Ambitious_RN's topic in SRNA

   Before asking a very general and subjective question you should look into the job role of a CRNA and you expectations of an APRN role. The AANA website has tons of resources for individuals interested in the CRNA role. Also look into the political ba...

10. advanced physiology/pharm/patho

    gazpaz replied to buspar's topic in SRNA

    Instead of taking more classes to become more competitive, can you try to working your ICU experience instead? I'm not sure how large of an ICU or what distribution the beds are, but more expansive ICU experience would also help. Work in a level 1 t...

11. Return to CRNA school or go for MDA

    gazpaz replied to Seda8OR's topic in CRNA

    MDA - 4 years of medical school, then you have to interview and match into one of the anesthesia residency programs (anywhere in the country) and complete 3 years of residency (80 hr weeks with call) and many anesthesia residencies require a 1 year I...

12. ICU Experience before CRNA

    gazpaz replied to bgirl04161's topic in SRNA

    I'm a Gtown grad, if you are planning on going back to Gtown for their NAP try to get a job at either WHC (not 4H) ICU tower/CVR or in one the GUH ICUs. They pull heavily from those places for their program. If you have other questions feel free to P...

13. CRNA

    gazpaz replied to Nalam87's topic in SRNA

    Best Nurse Anesthesia Programs | Top Nursing Schools | US News Best Graduate Schools Become a CRNA $60-70,000 private or out-of-state tuition is common for the NE. $30-40,000 in-state tuition. $100,000 seems a little excessive especially considering...

14. How "good" of an ICU nurse does one need to be?

    gazpaz replied to PrimeRib's topic in SRNA

    What attracts you to being a CRNA? Most people want autonomy, then the more flexible schedule, more reimbursement. Critical thinking and and acting fast on your feet is a huge part of the job. You can learn and grow in school, but you have to comfor...

15. Books to read before school starts

    gazpaz replied to Stormy8's topic in SRNA

    Take a nice vacation and read something for fun. Plenty of time in school to read all of the anesthesia text books.