lgcv

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1. Applications to CRNA programs up or down

   lgcv replied to smogmatt's topic in CRNA

   As with any job, it all depends on where you work. There are plenty of positions for CRNA's that are M-F no weekends, no call, holidays off. Sugical centers being the first place to come to mind.

2. illegal activity

   lgcv replied to tiger's topic in General Nursing

   Federal law does not mandate the number of hours you can work. Some states will limit the number of hours, but most do not. You would have to check with your states wage and hour board to determine what laws, if any, are applicable.

3. Medical College of GA's program?

   lgcv replied to Notanurse's topic in CRNA

   Newman has a cadaver lab. And a simulator, albeit not the expensive does everything kind, but enough to get the job done.

4. How much CHEMISTRY did you take as an undergrad?

   lgcv replied to Roland's topic in CRNA

   Roland, Find out what the schools you would like to attend require. Then do that, do not overload yourself with classes you may not need. Although, I am sure they will all require an organic chemistry class, I am not so sure about the ot...

5. Applications to CRNA programs up or down

   lgcv replied to smogmatt's topic in CRNA

   Apps are up.

6. ADVICE NEEDED...Start school in Jan.

   lgcv replied to kkrnkk's topic in CRNA

   Newman University in Wichita Kansas

7. Acceptance to CRNA School

   lgcv replied to DIVER CRNA's topic in CRNA

   The applicant pool is rising every year, so it is hard to say what the percentage is for a given school. If you call the director of the program you are interested in they can give you the most recent data. I believe that the school I am attending ...

8. How do you become anesthetist technician

   lgcv replied to Notanurse's topic in CRNA

   Anesthesia techs help turn rooms over after surgery, insure that equipment needed is available and functioning etc. If you apply to a hospital that needs one, they will hire you and train you to do what needs to be done. It will not help with CRNA...

9. ADVICE NEEDED...Start school in Jan.

   lgcv replied to kkrnkk's topic in CRNA

   kkrnkk, I have a lot of ICU experience and honestly anesthesia has very little in common with what I did in ICU. Assertiveness, critical thinking skills, and a certain amount of autonomy are what truly help, and you gained that in the ER. Yo...

10. What do you think (if anything) MDA's will do...

    lgcv replied to Roland's topic in CRNA

    The AANA, both state and national, and the AANA PAC.

11. What do you think (if anything) MDA's will do...

    lgcv replied to Roland's topic in CRNA

    "I am still trying to figure out why it is so important for CRNAs to downplay MDAs, to claim equivalency (i can only wonder if there are insecurities here?" I wonder the same thing...Why do you consider the statement that a CRNA can provide anesthe...

12. What do you think (if anything) MDA's will do...

    lgcv replied to Roland's topic in CRNA

    Go the AANA website, they will provide you with the answers you are looking for with regard to AA's. I believe most of the arguments center around autonomy and critical skills. AA's start the programs with no medical experience. They are not cost e...

13. What do you think (if anything) MDA's will do...

    lgcv replied to Roland's topic in CRNA

    They do have a good relationship with the ANA.

14. What do you think (if anything) MDA's will do...

    lgcv replied to Roland's topic in CRNA

    Thus far there methods have been: 1. State level attempts to regulate office based surgery, usually with language that requires an anesthesilogist to supervise if a CRNA is administering the anesthesia. (this is a back door route, if they can get t...

15. CNM to CRNA...

    lgcv replied to babycatcher's topic in CRNA

    Your right, I was confusing it with the degree completion programs. If you go that route are you still required to complete at least 24 months in the program?