crnateach

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1. CRNA Seinor Project Ideas

   crnateach replied to KaleDavid's topic in SRNA

   KaleDavid, Both of your ideas sound very strong. Be sure to check out the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist's website at AANA.com It will provide you with some very good information. Good Luck crnateach

2. Confused about BSN/ADN + BA with long term goal of becoming a CRNA

   crnateach replied to ibw04's topic in SRNA

   Some programs will accept ad ADN with a BS in a science related field. However, I would contact the schools in your area directly and get their advice - depending on the program, you may or may not be as competitive as someone with a BSN. Good luck

3. to study group or not..

   crnateach replied to dfk's topic in SRNA

4. Getting in a program

   crnateach replied to TennRN2004's topic in SRNA

   TennRN2004 Having served on many admission committees, I can tell you that knowing someone on an interview committee does not guarentee acceptance. If there are 2 canditates equal in all other respects, the vote is more likely to be swayed for the kn...

5. advantages of MSN rather than other Master's for CRNA?

   crnateach replied to a_clay's topic in CRNA

   Since the early/mid 1990's, all CRNA programs are masters programs. About 1/2 of those Nurse Anesthesia programs are housed in a school of nursing. The other 1/2 are found in various schools/colleges (eg school of allied health, biology, school of he...

6. Obtaining letters of recommendation while switching hospitals?

   crnateach replied to Dreamweaver2be's topic in SRNA

   You are correct; a supervisor of only 1-2 months can not give you as thorough of an evaluation as one who has known you longer. But, it never hurts to get a letter of reference from both supervisors - especially if you are leaving in good standing.

7. Thoughts?

   crnateach replied to Nurse956's topic in SRNA

   I would definately check with the program to which you want to apply. Requirements and recommendations vary between programs but, A&P I & II are almost always a math and science prerequisite for any program. As a result, a "C" in a required p...

8. muscle relaxants

   crnateach replied to Isuhd8u's topic in CRNA

   I personally have very little experience with mivacurium, although I do know there is a lot of debate surrounding antagonism of its blockade. One of the reasons mivacurium is so short acting is because it is rapidly hydrolyzed by plasma cholinesteras...