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1. straightforward question for CRNA's

   speed replied to speed's topic in CRNA

   She has not been "officially" diagnosed with a personality disorder. All of the doctors she has saw are unwilling to diagnose her with borderline or narsaccism until she is 18, but the feel strongly enough about it to treat her right now. They have a...

2. straightforward question for CRNA's

   speed replied to speed's topic in CRNA

   Thanks for the great advice traumanurse. It truly is a hard decision to make about going to CRNA school. The thing that makes it the most diff. for me is my wife and I have a 9yr old daughter with borderline personality disorder, possibly narsaccisti...

3. Just a few more questions everyone!

   speed posted a topic in CRNA

   I have only a few more questions for anyone wanting to answer. Is there a diff. in CRNA schools as far as how hard and demanding the schools are (i.e. Diff. program lengths, start off part time until clinicals, etc.)? What is the need to know microbi...

4. straightforward question for CRNA's

   speed replied to speed's topic in CRNA

   Thanks for the answer. I have a few more questions however. Is there a diff. in CRNA schools as far as how hard and demanding the schools are (i.e. Diff. program lengths, start off part time until clinicals, etc.)? What is the need to know microbiolo...

5. straightforward question for CRNA's

   speed posted a topic in CRNA

   I have a couple of questions for any current CRNA who wants to answer. I have read every post on this forum and have saw different comments about family time while in crna school. If a person organizes their study time and manages their time as effec...

6. Anesthesia in Dr. Offices

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   I have a short question for everyone. How hard is it to find CRNA jobs in dentist offices, plastic surgery offices, etc.? As an example, all of the dentist I know of in my area anesthetize the patient themselves. What is the average pay and benefits ...

7. CRNA Advising

   speed posted a topic in CRNA

   I have heard from various posts on this site that it is best not to let the professors, etc., in RN school know that you plan on becoming a CRNA. Why is this? It seems to me that by informing your advisors what your final goal is, they would be able ...

8. CRNA Drug Addiction

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   I have heard from alot of sources that the addiction rate among CRNA's is higher than other nursing specialities. Why is this? I realize availability of drugs, etc. plays a part, but in short I guess what my real question is. If nurse anesthesia is ...

9. CRNA Shadowing

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   When would be the best time to shadow a CRNA for a day, before starting RN school, last year or 2 in RN school, etc? Also, who should I talk to at the hospital to request shadowing a CRNA, How should I ask them, and what type of questions should I as...

10. Preparing for RN school

    speed posted a topic in General Students

    Does anyone here have any suggestions on what a person could do to better prepare themselves for RN school, what they should study, etc.? I also have no prior medical experience. Thanks.

11. Fear of Needles

    speed posted a topic in General Students

    I am getting ready to start RN school and it is my understanding that the students practice giving each other shots, etc. I have a severe fear of needles and I am not to sure I can handle someone sticking me. If I do not let the other students practi...

12. Negative Parts of the Job

    speed posted a topic in CRNA

    I have a question that I have not saw very many people talk about. What are the negative parts of being a CRNA? I know alot of you will say "long work hours", but it is my understanding that with the demand for CRNA's if a person wants a job with no ...

13. Work Requirement

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    I know all CRNA programs require a year of working in an acute care setting before applying to the program. What has been everyones experience with the work environment in an acute care setting? The program I am going to attend allows work in ICU, OR...

14. Masters Degree

    speed replied to speed's topic in CRNA

    Kevin: When you graduate from the nurse anesthetist school I am going to attend you graduate with a Masters in healthcare administration in conjuction with nurse anesthesia. This program is recognized by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist...

15. Masters Degree

    speed posted a topic in CRNA

    The CRNA school I am going to attend offers a Masters degree in health care administration in conjuction with nurse anesthesia. If I get a masters degree in health care administration before I apply to the CRNA school, will it increase my chances of ...