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  1. Oklahoma CRNA Program?

    TexasCRNA replied to OKIE-DOKIE's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Granted, CAREFUL growth is needed to a degree but what do you define as growth? A few schools added on every couple of years or saturating the market as NP schools have done? I still say a tight...

  2. Oklahoma CRNA Program?

    TexasCRNA replied to OKIE-DOKIE's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Not to rain on the parade, but I personally don't want a crna school popping up everywhere ( like NP programs)and I am glad the AANA board keeps a tight rein on how many schools there are at present....

  3. MONEY FOR SCHOOL: Anesthesia Group or Hospital Sponsorship

    TexasCRNA replied to wannabe gasser's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Wannabe, that offer does not sound good. Student loans have a lower interest rate and after school you can consolidate to get an even lower % rate. You also can get a forebearance up to 6 months after...

  4. MONEY FOR SCHOOL: Anesthesia Group or Hospital Sponsorship

    TexasCRNA replied to wannabe gasser's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Wannabe, that offer does not sound good. Student loans have a lower interest rate and after school you can consolidate to get an even lower % rate. You also can get a forebearance up to 6 months after...

  5. Paramedic with CRNA Aspirations

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

    VA Medic, My friend you sound like you will make a great CRNA, don't be discouraged and go for it!! Yes, your experience is a great tool to get into school( aside from the usual gpa, gre, etc..) but...

  6. Puerto Rico school feedback?

    TexasCRNA replied to zzzzzgirl's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    Got a friend who works with a couple CRNAs that went to school in PR. Says thay have a good didatic. Oh yea don't forget the speaking spanish part.

  7. PA's doing Anesthesia??

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

    The difference to PAs to AAs is or would be the same as to trying to say that NPs and CRNAs are the same to which they are not. The training for each is different and so is the...

  8. Horrible experience

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

    Tia, if you are getting treated like this for the interview, imagine how bad it will be as a student? Move on and find another school even if they accept you. There are plenty of schools out there...

  9. 24hr call shifts

    TexasCRNA posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    What a day, I have been doing cases non-stop since 7:15 am till 11:30pm and still have about 8 complicated pre-ops to be done. Shift ends at 8am. These shifts are killer when you have all those cases...

  10. CRNA to MDA

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

    Scurvy, which school in the caribbean was going to do this? I have a couple of friends that went to AUC and one that is attending now and is currently state side doing his clinical rotations. He tried...

  11. malignant hyperthermia

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

    How about d/c the use of your current machine and get a new one that is fresh and continue with the 100% O2 cuz agent can still be lingering around in the corragated tubing of the first machine. M.H....

  12. Florida CRNA Schools

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

    Sure, see my post under, " what percentage of .... and you can go from there with your questions.

  13. Texas jobs!!

    TexasCRNA posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Man, have you guys seen the pay for CRNAs in Texas!?! It is unreal. I just met a CRNA that just started working in Texas and you would not believe the pay. Granted some seem too good to be true but...

  14. What percentage of programs would you say offer an "in state" advantage...

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

    Doug, out of all the schools in FLA. this one is the hardest to get in, I have heard they kind-of already know who they are going to accept. High apps and very limited class, about 5 students so the...

  15. What percentage of programs would you say offer an "in state" advantage...

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

    Roland, I can tell you all about FLA. since that is where I am from (Orlando area). The cost of living is not very high and there are jobs out the wazoo for nurses. At one time there was a 10,000 sign...

  16. Preferred ICU experience for CRNA school?

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

    Don't be so quick to doubt your critical care experience. You now work in an ICU and that is all you need to get in a program. Try to learn all you can on how to manage your patients and know the why...

  17. EASY ADMISSION CRNA PROGRAMS not ICU advice!

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

    Thats the question everyone wants to know, there are no easy schools. Getting in is only a small part of becoming a CRNA. School is hell and expensive no matter how you cut it.

  18. MD vs CRNA

    TexasCRNA replied to New CCU RN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    See old

  19. CNM to CRNA...

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

    Babycatcher, dont forget that the schools will want you to have ICU experience and alot of them want recent experience, this is not to undermine the valuable experience that you have but it is a way...

  20. CRNA Instruction

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

    Doug, I think the easiest way to be able to teach CRNAs is to become one. My instructors at the program that I am attending all have their PHD in biology, chemistry or physics ( those that teach the...

  21. S. E. E. exam (srna exam)

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

    Kevin, I wish I didnt have to study for the exam but there is a lot of unwritten pressure to do well on that test. My program is very competitive, you cant let your guard down for one minute...

  22. S. E. E. exam (srna exam)

    TexasCRNA posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Has anyone here taken this exam recently? How were the questions? Should I use my CRNA review to study or is that futile?? Will take in Aug. 2002. Thanks,