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1. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

   ma kettle replied to kmchugh's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Kaplan offers some course in some cities. There are Universities and Community Colleges that are now offering these prep courses for all different test. Contact local Universities for informaiton....

2. Nurse Anesthetist Shortage

   ma kettle replied to meandragonbrett's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I surprised that if there are demands for CRNAs that more hospitals don't open more schools. There is money to be made on their part for each paying student. Also, you would think that the hospital...

3. CRNA Debate from www.studentdoctor.net

   ma kettle replied to meandragonbrett's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Do you really believe that the majority are that stupid with public comments? Or do you think we are seeing a handful? I know that there a few MDs that really nasty people, They seem to walk around...

4. Nurse Anesthetist Shortage

   ma kettle replied to meandragonbrett's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   NIce article! Encourages me.

5. CRNA Personality Types

   ma kettle replied to jfpruitt's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I also think another formost trait. CONFIDENT IN SELF AND ABILITY>

6. Pittsburgh, UPMC announces layoffs?

   ma kettle replied to colleen10's topic in General Nursing

   I heard on news last night that these layoffs are not to effect people envolved in direct patient care. It sounds like those of use who work for them should brace themselves for another round of...

7. What was most embarrassing moment as a nurse?

   ma kettle replied to night owl's topic in General Nursing

   As a new nurse fresh out of school. I was in a hurry to get my shift wrapped up. I had a male patient that was an CVA from while back. He was completely aphasic, or sp they claimed. We I trying...

8. For Potential CRNA's Who Are Married or Have Significant Others

   ma kettle replied to kmchugh's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I have another question, since stress seems to be the underlying component to this subject. I understand that CRNAs must be on their toes and that the top of their game. However, why is it that the...

9. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

   ma kettle replied to kmchugh's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Are there certain types of experiences that are preferred by the schools acceptance committes? ie trauma verses open hearts. DO they like a variety of experiences? What are the things that these...

10. Hours?

    ma kettle replied to Slechner's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Kevin , thanks for your responses. The next step for me is getting acceptted. The competition has been tight with the few schools that I applied. ANd I have to admitt I am wondering if it more...

11. Hours?

    ma kettle replied to Slechner's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Are the hours you work hard on family and/or spouce? I realize this is a strange question. It seems it would be hard to plan anything, ie kids extra activities. Or is the schedual such that you...

12. Butler hospital lays off 141 "due to nurses strike"

    ma kettle replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Whether you like or dislike unions, they will be setting a standard. Managment would rather pay peanuts for your work, dictate your time and overtimed worked and give you miniumal benefits. In...

13. CRNA job satisfaction

    ma kettle replied to grouchy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This is very nice to hear. I have yet to meet just one CRNA that is unhappy with his/her career. I hope that the current job satisfaction