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  1. College GPA?

    Just a CRNA replied to LAROSILIERE7's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Definitely

  2. How many schools did you apply to?

    Just a CRNA replied to malenurse2001's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    1

  3. Non anesthesia provider providing anesthesia

    Just a CRNA replied to EMS/ICU/SRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It's pretty sad when you use the presence or threat of litigation as a factor in deciding what is right. It has been pretty well demonstrated in this thread that you are indefensible when it comes to...

  4. Meaningful Posts

    Just a CRNA replied to yoga crna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    A student once asked the difference between MD anesthesia residency and RN anesthesia residency. The short answer was that they teach you how to get out of trouble...we teach how to prevent getting...

  5. pointing out "mistakes" in OR?

    Just a CRNA replied to WVUturtle514's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You'll find out that there are two ways to learn in the clinical setting: "I like the way that worked...I'm going to do it that way all the time," and, "That is a terrible way to do it; I'll never do...

  6. Non anesthesia provider providing anesthesia

    Just a CRNA replied to EMS/ICU/SRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    add my 25 years of anesthesia experience to those who say giving propofol in this cavalier fashion is beyond the scope of practice of rns. here is the section of the texas bne's position paper on the...

  7. Lidocaine prior to IV start?

    Just a CRNA replied to WVUturtle514's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There seems to be much confusion about the role of local anesthetic to ease the pain of an IV stick. The fact of the matter is, it doesn't matter what you use to create an intradermal skin wheal, it...

  8. Articles like this that anger CRNAs

    Just a CRNA replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    the word is

  9. SRNA clinical tactics

    Just a CRNA replied to susswood's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have to agree with Loisane, et al. As students, the CRNAs looked after us in a collegial sort of way. They goosed the various sales reps into bringing lunch or sponsoring an occasional happy hour....

  10. diprivan for c sections

    Just a CRNA replied to jdpete's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree with the philosophy of having drugs readily available for emergent OB use. However, it's not our call, nor is it open to interpretation. The DEA and the JCAHO have some rather specific...

  11. Best Option to become CRNA

    Just a CRNA replied to soko2002's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Remember that many schools do not ABSOLUTELY require a BSN in order to apply. An ADN with a Bachelor's degree in another field of science will suffice if the anesthesia program is not granting an...

  12. TCU/Wesleyan Interviews

    Just a CRNA replied to TX ICU RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

  13. Looking For A Crna To Shadow

    Just a CRNA replied to renalrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There are 2 schools of nurse anesthesia in Houston. I suggest you call either of them and ask. Schools get calls such as this regularly. I suspect either of them would be happy to get you set...

  14. diprivan for c sections

    Just a CRNA replied to jdpete's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    STP is a Class IV controlled substance. JCAHO takes a dim view of leaving controlled meds "out" on a cart if they are

  15. GRE for RN graduated out the US

    Just a CRNA replied to junglern's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Look into the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Many programs will use that in place of the GRE. Supposedly, it is more friendly to those with "life experiences" as opposed to the GRE which is more...

  16. diprivan for c sections

    Just a CRNA replied to jdpete's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The amount of research that has been done with STP in incredible. We know, almost to the split second, how many micrograms of the drug is showing up in cord blood and how quickly the cord needs to be...

  17. Starting TWU Fall 2006?

    Just a CRNA replied to lonestargas's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    TCU's first class graduated 53 students. 51 Have taken the boards so far; 51 have passed. 2 have yet to take it. Seven students scored the highest reportable score of

  18. CRNA Induction Sequence List

    Just a CRNA replied to miloisstinky's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The idea that invasive monitors are a standard is patently absurd. Through the years, the personal standards that set nurse anesthetists apart and above other providers is constant vigilance....

  19. Certification Exam Question...

    Just a CRNA replied to Sean O.'s topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Individual hospitals can also apply institutional sanctions and withhold privileges for those who fail

  20. CRNA Induction Sequence List

    Just a CRNA replied to miloisstinky's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Several years ago, as part of the Patient Safety Foundation's work, they asked for a consensus list of basic monitoring in anesthesia. Mass General, being well-regarded, provided a standard which was...

  21. CRNA Induction Sequence List

    Just a CRNA replied to miloisstinky's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    A Precordial or esophageal steth, hooked up to an earpiece as a dynamic monitor, is NOT an option. Continuous monitoring via a stethoscope has been identified as one of the basic monitors required...

  22. Become A Nurse Just To Be A Crna?

    Just a CRNA replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    here are the minimum requirements to be accepted into an accredited school of nurse anesthesia. this was taken directly from the aana website: admission to a nurse anesthesia program requires...

  23. IS BSN a requirement?

    Just a CRNA replied to rhp123's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    In this part of the world, BSN is only an absolute prerequisite if the program confers an MSN upon completion of the anesthesia program. An ADN or diploma in nursing is acceptable as long as you also...

  24. financing

    Just a CRNA replied to egul105's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    talk to ***** in the financial aid office. you will probably find out that she already has it taken care of. getting financing at tcu will be one of the easiest parts of the whole process. (pm me...

  25. financing

    Just a CRNA replied to egul105's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    talk to ***** in the financial aid office. you will probably find out that she already has it taken care of. getting financing at tcu will be one of the easiest parts of the whole process. (pm me...