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I will begin at asu this january. It is a good school with lots of success with board results. The pd is well-respected in the anesthesia community and has a long history of producing successful crna's. I chose it for these reasons and also because I have friends that attended and I know that you are more than a spot...they genuinely want to help you succeed. I know a coupla people that went to mtsa and it is a fine school as well. You have to choose what fits you and your situation best. Either school prepare you for a career in anesthesia. Good luck.

Basics of Anethesia by miller. Often referred to as baby miller. New edition just came out...get that one.

You are right, in essence, that one can't compare apples to oranges. But your assertion that it is better to have an NP in a pain practice than a CRNA is without merit. Using your example, would you want a family practice MD working in a pain clinic? Don't think so...I wouldn't go see him. As JWK said, crna's have far more and intense training than apn's. This is not an insult to apn's, there are other threads about this, but one can look at the curriculums and see this. Also, most crna's have lots more clinical practice prior to na school than one or two years. Although apn's can go directly from a layperson to an apn through bridge programs, most have had many years of clinical experience.

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Are you unhappy with your job or career? There is a difference. If it is job dissatisfaction, then find a new job. Like others have said there are lots of other opportunities out there and every facility has it's own personality. As far as career change. You mentioned student loans and being a single father. Sorry dude, but I can't go along with the touchy-feely folks. It's time to grow a pair and man up! You got kids to take care of and until they can fend for themselves you gotta suck it up and provide for them and you just happen to be in a career that you can provide nicely. It may take some creativity to temper your unhappiness but you gotta do what you gotta do to support your family. You ain't the first man to not be happy at work, many others suffer for far less money, benefits and prestige. You could be digging a hole out in the cold when you are 60........ Good luck. ray

Go for it....3.1 gpa here....got in first try. Study up for your gre...get some good experience and get some lor's that rock. Some schools look at last 60 hours....don't give up the dream and work your orifice off if you really want. Regards

What kinda crap is that?

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Sending u a pm dude ray

Graduated nursing school in 93.........took and passed ccrn in 95.

None...........really.......................

yoga is absolutely right. I remember many years ago in sophomore world history, our teacher made us look up the word "sophomore" and proceeded to tell us that is what we were. Look closely, and you will notice much sophomoric behavior on sdn.

didn't hurt me.............I start na school in a few months. Most nursing schools have a rn-bsn online program, so it should be the norm. I have several friends that did the online route are are practicing crna's now. good luck.