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Hi Everyone, I am still just a BSN student with my heart set on a future as a CRNA. I was handed a newsletter today that had a very brief and undetailed article about HR5688 - The Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act. In the article the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists was mentioned as a strong opposition group and I am just wondering if some of you can help me understand what this is about and how it could - if it actually has potential to go anywhere - have impact on the field. Thanks for your comments!

Are there any Maryville University students using this site? I am starting their fast track BSN in August as a junior and I am just looking to share info, experiences, whatever... :monkeydance:

More questions all... I am so in love with this career path, and someone had to try and poop on my dreams last night.... I'm gonna be in WAY deep in loans when this is over - roughly 200k. That's a private undergrad BSN plus living expenses and childcare for a toddler under 2 (the right place costs the wrong money I tell ya!) and my CRNA degree with all living expenses. Anywho, someone said to me last night that I had better be careful about all this because in the end I am going to be upside down with my malpractice insurance like MD Anesthesiologists or OBGYN's. I have been looking at lots and lots of jobs for CRNA's and as far as I have been able to tell, this is a decent benefit provided by lots of private firms; also from other sites I have read this is not an issue for CRNA's like it is for some MD's. Someone PLEASE tell me this person is just talking out their rear-end and that this is not an unreasonable dream for me as mom with a supportive fiancee who is going to be a doc himself. How does CRNA malpractice insurance work - you have all been so great, thanks again for your replies...

Thanks so much everyone. I wanted to make a comment about UMDNJ as my fiancee used to work there as a medical massage teacher. It is my understanding that UMDNJ weighs admissions heavily on state resident applicants as first choice because they are a state school... Maybe that is why they are making a stink about the license? We live in the midwest right now for school (been here 1 year) and we are returning as soon as we graduate to north Jersey where I will work and hopefully not run into that problem if I apply to SUNY as well.

Wondering if anyone can comment on how to approach the subject of my educational goals as a CRNA when interviewing for an ICU position as a new BSN grad? Do I mention it and therefore let them know I will be leaving in two years or do I keep things to myself? Also, anyone had any experiences with the UMDNJ program? Thanks!

Hi, Thanks! I am so excited about this all. I would love ICU as well. Would NICU be acceptable or would it be more appropriate to work with all ages so that I might experience a broader knowledge base? How the shnikees am I gonna pay on my consolidated BSN private loans while I am in CRNA school if I can't work? Eeeekkk!!! Can I pull some weekends? I love the school I am at, the fast track program is very intense and requires you to maintain an 85 (B+) in all courses at all times... hopefully this will look nice on my application? My sciences are okay, micro=A, a&p I&II = B's, Chem = C+, Stats=A... should I think about retaking my chem class and maybe taking a physics class to prepare? Thanks again!

i posted this in the or forum as well and someone directed me over here... hi, i am new here and i have some questions; this seems like the most helpful place to find answers! i am a bsn student and i am interested in working the or when i am done. i am specifically interested in going on the be a nurse anesthetist but that will be a while down the road. can anyone tell me how to approach getting into an or after graduation? do i need specific training, an externship maybe, etc.? also, when i look online for jobs what am i looking for, is it med-surg or will it say specifically or? as you all can tell i am still such a virgin to all of this! i start my nursing courses this upcoming semester and then i will have a clue! also, does anyone have comments about being a crna? are the jobs scarce? i haven't been able to find even one online. if you are a crna, how is your job satisfaction and what types of shifts, etc. do you work? thanks for all of your help!

Hi, I am new here and I have some questions; this seems like the most helpful place to find answers! I am a BSN student and I am interested in working the OR when I am done. I am specifically interested in going on the be a Nurse Anesthetist but that will be a while down the road. Can anyone tell me how to approach getting into an OR after graduation? Do I need specific training, an externship maybe, etc.? Also, when I look online for jobs what am I looking for, is it Med-surg or will it say specifically OR? As you all can tell I am still such a virgin to all of this! I start my nursing courses this upcoming semester and then I will have a clue! Also, does anyone have comments about being a CRNA? Are the jobs scarce? I haven't been able to find even one online. If you are a CRNA, how is your job satisfaction and what types of shifts, etc. do you work? Thanks for all of your help!