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  1. CRNA Questions

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

    Not all....TCU will accept the MAT or GRE. I took the GRE and did ok but did really, really well on the MAT so that is what I submitted

  2. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

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

    Congrats! Gman and I are both interviewing on Jan. 2 (I think). I know he's in the a.m. and I'm just after lunch. R U from a local hospital? I know that they said they were going to group all the...

  3. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

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

    I know that Gman and I both applied early in September so that's why we already have letters. According to John Martin, the program director at TWU, all qualified applicants will be interviewed. He...

  4. Is my BS in Computer Science enough for CRNA admissions?

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

    Some programs will accept an ADN with BS in a science related field (such as biology or chemistry). Other programs require a BSN for admission. Check with the programs that you will be applying for...

  5. Do CRNA Programs frown on online BSNs?

    gasmaster replied to Jellyfish236's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I can't say for sure, but I have heard from other people that some programs don't give as many points for an on-line BSN when they calculate your score for CRNA school. I have no idea if this is...

  6. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

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

    don't feel discouraged, friend. not everyone who gets into na school had nerd averages in undergrad ..... you have read the old threads: some peeps get into school with 3.0 averages .... and some...

  7. How many years of applying and how many schools?

    gasmaster replied to jenj1928's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm willing to move anywhere that will pay for my education! I'm a CNRN, CCRN with over 14 years Neurovascular/Trauma ICU

  8. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

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

    I've been shadowing also at Parkland. I've learned a lot too. It is certainly different actually being there, watching what goes on and being allowed to participate. I love it! Those GPA's are...

  9. A Day in the life of a Trauma/Neuro ICU RN

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

    I worked as a neurotrauma clinician in a Level I military ED for many years, and have also worked as a neurotrauma ICU RN for over 14 years. Honestly, I was never, ever as mentally challenged in the...

  10. propofol infusion syndrome

    gasmaster replied to john 1947's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    One of the problems associated with propofol use is the result of not providing "drug holidays" as should be done daily. All patients receiving any long-term sedation should receive drug holidays....

  11. TCU interview invites

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

    Lifelong, my dear pal, I'm sure that those mean ol' neuro questions didn't get u down too much! And LOVE the increased ICP guy! Now u know how I feel about anything cardiac

  12. Global Scholarship Alliance a Rip Off?

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

    Haven't heard of this one. Let me know if u get anything from

  13. time as intern and orientation count as ICU experience?

    gasmaster replied to jenj1928's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know I'm saying the same thing as other have, but honestly, ask yourself this....during orientation did you feel that you were an independent functioning, critical thinking, critical care nurse? If...

  14. Crna

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

    In Dallas Parkland Hospital offers a program, but u have to be a Ft employee for 2 years before entering the CRNA program, and they only pay u $20,500 total. So, first semester is $10,000, second 5k,...

  15. part-time ICU experience

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

    The 2 schools I've applied to require that you have full-time experience for the full year before applying, so part-time wouldn't work for them. One of the programs, TCU, looks back over 5 years! So...

  16. GPA and Grades for CRNA

    gasmaster replied to nursn2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree too late your masters will supercede all those undergrad grades. Look into the BSN programs, as some of them have post-bacc programs. Don't take genetics & all that stuff unless it's...

  17. How many years of applying and how many schools?

    gasmaster replied to jenj1928's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I've applied to TCU and TWU in Fort Worth. Not sure about TCU, but I know that TWU requires a deposit upon acceptance of your

  18. Icu Knowledge Base

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

    Sounds like u are on the right path. I agree that it can be a little frightening thinking of someone becoming a CRNA that never even really learned how to care for an ICU patient! Most programs say...

  19. LOR preference

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

    The 2 programs I've applied to require one LOR from the direct supervisor, 1 from a BSN instructor (or if you've been out of school too long from a colleague), and 1 from someone you've worked with....

  20. Preparation for CRNA

    gasmaster replied to nursn2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The CRNA programs will take into account where u received your BSN. I know that I've been told that they kinda' frown on correspondence degree's. Also, once you have completed that u will need to...

  21. Getting into neurosurgery

    gasmaster replied to bridgfor428's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    A friend of mine worked for a neurosurgeon in Fort Worth for many years as his first assist in the OR. She had no neuro experience, he just trained her. Now she's a neuro ICU nurse, CNRN, and just...

  22. 1 year Acute Care to enter CRNA prog.

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

    I can tell you though, getting into CRNA is the easiest part. Once you start school you will understand. It is very difficult with the amount of material they give you. I just got out of a 467...

  23. Pediatric CRNA?

    gasmaster replied to Conz3434's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    All CRNA programs include pediatric training. But many of the schools require that you have adult ICU experience to

  24. propofol infusion syndrome

    gasmaster replied to john 1947's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Lactic acidosis can be caused by many different factors. A short procedure with Propofol should not have been the cause unless you had an unusual reaction. Most often lactic acidosis is caused by...

  25. So...I wanna be a Nurse Anesthetist...I think..

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

    Nurse anesthesia is a masters program. You will need at least one full year of critical care experience before applying. Also, many programs require that you have your CCRN as well. You will need...