Just a CRNA

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  1. A typo happens once. He used the term CNRA three or four times. Perhaps the question should be directed to the National Rifle Association. I believe they have certified members as
  2. Whose going where?

    The confusion may be regarding CNA vs.
  3. CRNA Locums

    I think all new grads should strongly consider working in a larger medical center after graduation. Polish your craft and get some practical experience under your belt before launching off on your...
  4. Need some advice from a CRNA~

    When I applied, some 26 years ago, GREs were not
  5. Many of you have spent much bandwidth talking about the suspense of waiting to hear from schools of anesthesia regarding your acceptance into their program. You have also talked about the number of...
  6. CRNA school with children

    I have to tell you that when I first read the title of your thread, I was wondering why you would want to attend school with children...as classmates. Then, it occured to me that you really have no...
  7. Student Nurse need career advice

    You have a couple of options. One would be to re-take some of the courses, as many universities and colleges will replace an older grade with a newer one if you take the exact same course again....
  8. Compare & Contrast Please

    Some say it's like the difference between drinking from a soda straw and then drinking from a fire
  9. Need some advice from a CRNA~

    You may apply at any time...even complete the interview process. The AANA mandates that you have a year of critical care experience prior to starting the anesthesia
  10. On ethics and consideration

    Actually, this was a new thread, which allows for a new subject line. Time is closing in for all programs that start with a Fall semester and utilize a collegiate calendar. Therefore, this post grew...
  11. Actually, the minimum requirement is one year of critical care
  12. Any CRNA in Air Force?

    Sorry if you were offended. As I said in my previous post, I didn't mean to come on too strong. HOWEVER. I am not a martyr, just a realist. As a member of the Air Force Reserve and a CRNA, I am...
  13. Any CRNA in Air Force?

    All residency programs make you pretty much untouchable for deployment. Military medical services would rather have a practitioner later than a staff person now, unless they are just overwhelmed. I...
  14. Any CRNA in Air Force?

    Please don't consider the reserves if all it means to you is a source of funding for your education. It means a lot more than that to those of us who serve in the military, and I can assure you that...
  15. AANA Annual Convention attire

    If you are female, you might try a nice blue dress and a beret when you go hear Slick Willie speak. I hear he loves that look.
  16. CRNA School in OK?

    The requirement include having a Bachelor of Science degree and being an RN with at least 1 year in critical care. BSN is not specifically required. Others include being a CCRN, having a good GRE...
  17. The point is...the state gives the "anesthesia." CRNAs do not. Doctors do not. This thread centered around the ethics of giving anesthesia for the death penalty. Anesthesia is not given, only...
  18. I think you may be missing the point here. CRNAs practice under the nurse practice acts of their various states, just as anesthesiologists practice under their state's medical practice act. Both of...
  19. Textbooks I highly recommend

    No, that's not the case. There's even better news in the
  20. Textbooks I highly recommend

    For those accepted into TCU's program...don't rush to buy textbooks just
  21. as the summer approaches, many of the front-loaded programs are about to spring a cohort of students onto an unsuspecting public. if you are one of those, here are some musings from 25 years of...
  22. Any online CRNA programs?

    There are no schools in Dallas. Perhaps you are confused as to the location of the Baylor program. Although their nursing campus is in Dallas, the nurse anesthesia program is housed with the medical...
  23. RRNA SOS please help

    Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there's not someone REALLY after
  24. Cleveland anyone?

    I will be there as well, although I will certainly not be attending the keynote address from our former "Coward-in-Chief." He still turns my
  25. Your chances of being invited to an interview will be greater if the essay with your application (personal statement) shows a good command of English and graduate level capability. Grades, GREs, and...