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  1. should i stay or should i go....

    gasmaster replied to amiro31's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Don't get stuck in the rut thinking that you must work cardiac ICU. I've worked in Neurotrauma ICU my whole career in Level I and Level II trauma centers and have all the same exposure (except for...

  2. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    gasmaster replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ok, checked with TCU today and they received my return letter with my clinical site choices. On to phase 2.....tick, tock.....waiting for them to mail the letter with my actual interview date and...

  3. anatomy and physiology

    gasmaster replied to webkinz123's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Your first semester of CRNA will consist of very heavy intense advanced A&P anyway, so I agree...save your money. It's been 19 years since I took

  4. Should I apply?

    gasmaster replied to chadday21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That's not what the programs I applied for demanded for qualifications! You had to have all the required experience PRIOR to

  5. Should I apply?

    gasmaster replied to chadday21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sorry, but I think u guys are kinda' jumping the gun here. CRNA builds off being an expert ICU nurse. With only a handful of months experience you are still in the novice phase. Remember, you have...

  6. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    gasmaster replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

  7. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    gasmaster replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

  8. Should I apply?

    gasmaster replied to chadday21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Most programs require that you have 1 full year of ICU experience before you apply. Many also require the CCRN. Sounds like u r on the right track, but don't have enough ICU hours to make the cut...

  9. Senior SRNA Accepted to Medical School. Now what?

    gasmaster replied to MelissaRN.FutureCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well, obviously you really were interested in going to med school or you wouldn't have applied. I say go for

  10. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    gasmaster replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Must be. I'm a "K". I know I sent my app. after you

  11. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    gasmaster replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yep....stalk the mailman! Maybe someone should warn the post office that every fall anesthesia applicants will be pursuing the mailmen like rapid

  12. Army CRNA program Ft Sam Houston

    gasmaster replied to luvmydogs's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I worked as a civil servant at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston for a number of years. Many of the nurse went to the program and said it was tough, but very good. Best CRNA's came out of...

  13. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    gasmaster replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Finally!!!!! I received my TCU interview letter today!!!! Had to select my clinical site preferences and mail back. So....HEADS UP EVERYONE! It's time to stalk your mailman again cuz letters have...

  14. To all CRNAs

    gasmaster replied to femmefatale's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Neuro ICU is my background. And since it's in a Level I trauma center I have plenty of experience with gtts, vasoactive meds, swans, ventrics, vents, CRRT, BIS, Bio-Z, etc. The list goes on and on....

  15. Grad level stats, research, and theory

    gasmaster replied to Quiet1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Texas Tech Univ. has a MSN online program as well, and it's about 1/3 of the price of Univ. of Phoenix. Try

  16. Does prestigious univ + ACNP = NA program acceptance?

    gasmaster replied to ThePerpetualStudent's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Both of the CRNA programs I've applied to require the GRE. In fact, all that I looked at did. Half of the programs I looked at required the CCRN and the other half STRONGLY recommended

  17. Does prestigious univ + ACNP = NA program acceptance?

    gasmaster replied to ThePerpetualStudent's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sounds like you've been very busy and have made great academic achievements. My one question is....have you continued working critical care for the past couple of years? Every CRNA program is going...

  18. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    gasmaster replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Has anyone heard from TCU yet? They said it would probably be November but I'm nervous. I've had my stuff in for a while now. My interview at TWU is Jan.

  19. new grad in ICU???

    gasmaster replied to neko11111's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    First of all....congrats on graduating!!!! :mortarboard: So very awesome! Ok, is there an internship in your ICU? If not, how long are they going to provide you 1:1 training with a preceptor?...

  20. Wondering if this was in my head...

    gasmaster replied to justme1972's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Beware....there are hidden agendas! Some programs require you have very recent chem or you have to take there's before entering (Texas Wesleyan Univ.). Most of the programs expect you to have had...

  21. How is CRNA really?

    gasmaster replied to TangoLima's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Here's a suggestion: when I was ready to apply I began to "shadow" the CRNA's at the hospital where I work. The department was more than willing to let me hang out in the OR with the CRNA's....

  22. How old is everyone?

    gasmaster replied to TangoLima's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm 42 now and just applied. If I get in August of 2008 I'll be 43 when I

  23. How can I Become a CRNA

    gasmaster replied to keaton90's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Is your program ADN or BSN? You will need your BSN, plus at least 1 full year critical care experience. Most programs don't care your months of internship in the ICU as part of your work experience....

  24. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    gasmaster replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Where are you selecting to do

  25. CRNA Questions

    gasmaster replied to gapeach427's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Have you looked on www.gasworks.com? It's a great