Dani989

talk to the financial aid person at you school. They will tell you how much you can get usually around 18500 from the government. Since that usually only covers tuition you can apply for grad plus loans. When I started school I looked for scholarships but didn't find much. You can sign try on with a hospital but may be able to find a better deal with you get out of school. Whatever you do, don't plan on working. GOOD LUCK!

The way I see it (as a student CRNA) If you don't like taking care of intubated and sedated, unstable ICU patients you won't like being a CRNA.

I think you should first look into LPN jobs in your area , I know some places are getting away from hiring LPNs.

We were infromed at work that part of the MN nurse practice act states a RN can only use propofol on intubated pts. (same goes for Ketamine).

It bothers me that RNs pass the responsibility onto the CRNA or MD. They can make a mistake just as easily. We should instead be looking at ways to improve our own practice.

There is no easier CRNA school to get into. I know many people who have reataken undergrad college classes to get their GPA up.

I applied to 5 , interviewed at 4 and got accepted at 2. The problem with applying to lot of schools is recommendations. I didn't feel like I could ask my professors and Docs to fill out more than 5 evals. All of the schools I applied to have different froms to fill out of recommendations so, its not possible to make copies of one letter. Also application fees and traveling to interviews got to be really expensive.

If you spend a lot of time with the OR crew and know them fairly well, than it's no different than bringing treats to work. If is was the SRNA's first day, and he didn't know anyone , then it's a total suckup move.

I was just accepted to TW and feel I will more than likely have my clinical site in CA. I've heard that the Ca site is very intense with TONS of call hours. Has anyone else heard this? Oh and I look forward to meeting everyone in the fall :)

I would really look into all the programs out there and find one that weight clinical experience more than GPA. Of the 4 schools I interviewed everyone made a comment about my GPA, especially science classes. Take that chem class and get an A!

Every program offers something different, I guess that pretty much sums up the whole conversation. Mayo is a wonderful place to work and there are many opportunities there that can’t be found anyplace else. With 200 + OR’s there are many interesting cases to choose from (not including toenailecomies). That being said I did not apply to Mayo’s anesthesia program. I have only worked there two year and know that is not enough time to have a shot at getting accepted.

To set the record straight on the lines and regional blocks at Mayo; CRNA's are not allowed to do epidurals. However, I don't think you would find an institution that has more interesting cases. CRNA's do heart, liver transplants on a regular basis. Mayo wants to train CRNA's that will stay and work at Mayo afterward. In fact the will basically pay for your schooling if you agree to work there. That is why they take so many people from inside the institution. I think it is their way of staffing the 200 + OR's.

As a Mayo Clinic ICU RN I can tell you that the Mayo CRNA program is a very tricky school to get into. Basically you have to come from inside the organization and get the right recommendation from the right doctor in order to get in. The admission committee has even gone so far as to talk to all the nurse managers before accepting applicants. I know that out of a class for 30 or so maybe 5 at the most come from outside the institution. In fact the CV surgical ICU lost ten nurses last year to Mayo's program alone. Maybe that is why Mayo is ranked to so in the US News report.

I am looking for graduates of current students of the Minneapolis School of Anesthesia. I was hoping someone could give me his or her opinion of the program. I'm trying to decide which school is the best fit for me. I really would like to live in Minneapolis, but I want a strong academic program too. If anyone has an opinion one-way or the other I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

I am looking for graduates of current students of the Minneapolis School of Anesthesia. I was hoping someone could give me his or her opinion of the program. I'm trying to decide which school is the best fit for me. I really would like to live in Minneapolis, but I want a strong academic program too. If anyone has an opinion one-way or the other I'd appreciate it. Thanks!