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  1. EASY ADMISSION CRNA PROGRAMS not ICU advice!

    kmchugh replied to AnnCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Anthony I do think CRNA students are often pushed harder than MDA residents (often, not always). A big part of the reason for that is because SRNA's often do not staff rooms by themselves for quite a...

  2. EASY ADMISSION CRNA PROGRAMS not ICU advice!

    kmchugh replied to AnnCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    First, posted by Roland: "Finally, I would like to say that while Ann is remiss to use the term CRNA, and to behave in an insulting manner it would be unfortunate if a forum intended to facilitate the...

  3. EASY ADMISSION CRNA PROGRAMS not ICU advice!

    kmchugh replied to AnnCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Brett I think GlobalRN's post was directed at AnnCRNA rather than at you. Also, Ann, if you are not a CRNA, you might want to change you screen name. You aren't a CRNA yet, and should any programs...

  4. EASY ADMISSION CRNA PROGRAMS not ICU advice!

    kmchugh replied to AnnCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There is another angle to think about this from. There is a shortage of anesthesia providers, regardless of how many applicants there are. There simply are not enough school seats to fill the...

  5. EASY ADMISSION CRNA PROGRAMS not ICU advice!

    kmchugh replied to AnnCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Reality check. Why do you want to be a CRNA, and what is the purpose of the question you have asked? I am also troubled by someone looking for "the easiest school." First, it's going to depend on...

  6. Which CRNA programs have the easiest admission?

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

    I worked for three years in the SICU before beginning my CRNA program. There were still times I thought I should have stayed longer, to learn more. Remember, there is something worth learning at...

  7. Do nurses have a voice?

    kmchugh replied to Sleepyeyes's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Originally posted by cheerfuldoer: "Nurses talk a good game......but when it comes down to sticking up for what we believe should or should not occur in the nursing field.......SILENCE like a lamb can...

  8. CNM to CRNA...

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

    Lisa I don't mind answering. I spent 14 years in the US Army, doing absolutely non-nursing, non-medical things. When I got out, I knew I was going to pursue nursing, and my ultimate goal all along...

  9. CNM to CRNA...

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

    Lisa NEVER TOO OLD! I didn't start my BSN program until I was 33. I started my CRNA program at 39, and graduated at 41. And yes, it was well worth my time. I knew a woman who went to Texas...

  10. CNM to CRNA...

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

    Just realized, I hadn't answered the question. Babycatcher, I'm not aware of any post-master's certificate programs for MSN prepared CRNA students. Not to say they don't exist, just I am not aware...

  11. CNM to CRNA...

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

    Yes, Qwiigley, but the cost of living on the "left coast" is roughly 475 times greater than anywhere else in the US. Any chance, at that salary, you would ever be able to afford a decent house where...

  12. There is a thread below that advises NOT telling your instrutors while working on..

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

    Yadda yadda yadda. I just have to say this. This really torques me. Oldtimenurse, whoever she is, steps in, hurls a few insults, then, steps out. Either does not have the courage to respond to...

  13. There is a thread below that advises NOT telling your instrutors while working on..

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

    Roland Actually, she did say specifically that men did not belong in nursing, though I was not there at the time. OB and peds rotations were each 1/2 semester in my school. A section of all females...

  14. There is a thread below that advises NOT telling your instrutors while working on..

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

    Mark I really like seeing male RN's who work in LD and excell at it. My OB rotation in nursing school was the one that was so bad I wanted to quit. The thought of having to return to OB for part of...

  15. There is a thread below that advises NOT telling your instrutors while working on..

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

    Sorry, Oldtimenurse, but I experienced some of this discrimination first hand. In fact, sit down with some CRNA's, ask them about it. You may be suprised by what you hear. I'm a bit insulted by...

  16. There is a thread below that advises NOT telling your instrutors while working on..

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

    Roland, don't take this the wrong way, just take it as good advice. KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT ABOUT YOUR INTENTIONS!! Yes, there are nurses, particularly some who instruct in nursing school who have a...

  17. Question about ICU experience.

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

    I have to agree with Dave. You probably will get better experiences working in the larger ICU. The smaller hospitals often put patients in ICU's that the larger level 1 trauma centers would consider...

  18. Creepy!!!!!!!

    kmchugh replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, one other thing. You said "...he started rubbing my back, telling me he had a crush on me and how his wife and him were over so him and I could date now." Just tell him "I think I need to have...

  19. Creepy!!!!!!!

    kmchugh replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    Shooooot. Next time he pulls out his IV, give me a call. I'll come start a 14 or 16 gauge IV at the base of his thumb. Won't use any lidocaine, either. Though, I'll probably miss two or three...

  20. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

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

    OK, it took me a while to realize there was a question directed at me. Sorry about how long you waited. I've described my typical workday before, so you should be able to find it here somewhere, but...

  21. CRNA Instruction

    kmchugh replied to Doug Cameron's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Doug Most CRNA programs do not even require a BSN to enter. An ADN, with a BS in another field is sufficient. Many CRNA programs do not grant "Master's of Nursing" degrees. My degree is a Master's...

  22. John Q.

    kmchugh posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know I've seen this movie mentioned in other threads, but wanted to try to call everyone's attention to it. You may or may not agree with the movie's central message of "health care coverage for...

  23. Sick call policy

    kmchugh replied to goldgram's topic in Nurse Management

    Klare I guess the bottom line is its a good thing there aren't more nurses like me who work for you. Otherwise, within five minutes of you publishing your "policy" for weekend call in's, you would...

  24. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

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

    Kim Sorry this response has taken me so long to get around to, but it's been pretty busy here just lately. Generally, yes, when I graduated I felt like I was ready to start doing anesthesia on my...

  25. Sick call policy

    kmchugh replied to goldgram's topic in Nurse Management

    So, you managers who started this thread: Any responses? Are we being unreasonable to expect employers to come through with promised benefits without penalty? Or are you all too frightened to...