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  1. (BSN) Travel Nurses MAKE MORE than CRNAs!

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

    Actually, I know a lot of CRNA's who have accepted jobs they found posted on gaswork & received excactly the salaries quoted, and are very happy with their positions. Gasword is a job posting...

  2. Texas Applicants for Fall of 2009

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

    Take a deep breath & relax. Don't overthink things. Get out your CCRN review book & do the practice questions on pulmonary & then whatever area is your specialty (neuro, CV, etc.)....

  3. (BSN) Travel Nurses MAKE MORE than CRNAs!

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

    Ok, if this posts twice excuse me. I had a system prob....anyway, go to www.gaswork.com for current CRNA salaries throughout the US. I am looking at OK after grad because their average starting pay...

  4. Paid during the clinicals?

    gasmaster replied to career180's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just read this, so by now you've already submitted your form. Wasn't there a clinical site in Sherman that was

  5. Neuro ICU to CRNA

    gasmaster posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hey everyone! Just wanted to let u know I just got accepted to the TCU anesthesia program. As a Neuro ICU nurse a lot of people kept telling me I ought to work CVICU or MICU to get more cardiac...

  6. Neuro ICU to CRNA

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

    Thanks for your response, but let me clarify. I have worked CVICU and I'm sorry to say it but I was bored, bored, bored. Same meds day after day after day. And I've heard PLENTY of CVICU nurses...

  7. Why

    gasmaster replied to alterego33's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As an ICU nurse I became interested, thinking "what a cool profession." But then...I began shadowing a CRNA at Parkland Hospital in Dallas where I worked. A whole new world opened for me. A new...

  8. Texas Applicants for Fall of 2009

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

    Call them to find out the last date they are mailing invites. Then you'll know for sure. Good

  9. Texas Applicants for Fall of 2009

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

    I can't find my letter from TWU but I still have mine from TCU. I was required to confirm my acceptance in writing by January 31, 2008. My interview was on Jan 5 or 6, whichever was a Monday, I...

  10. Texas CRNA Applicants Fall 2009

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

    Review materials from the CCRN. But don't overthink things. Most of the questions I was asked were basic A&P knowledge regarding the bodies response to certain processes (my questions were all...

  11. TCU vs. TWU

    gasmaster posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I interviewed at TWU last week, and interview tomorrow at TCU. Both programs have pros and cons so was wondering if I could get input from u guys that r actually in these programs. If I am luck...

  12. Choosing a school

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

    The most important factor that I can stress in choosing a school is finding one that really cares about their students & will try their best to help you be a success. Of the schools I was...

  13. TCU Applicants!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    Best of luck to all who got letters!

  14. Texas Applicants for Fall of 2009

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

    Actually chosing non-Fort Worth sites could improve your chances of getting the clinical site of your choice since the FW sites are so in demand. I suggest calling Carol at TCU & asking her about...

  15. TCU Interviewees!!!!!!

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

    Congrats!

  16. Credentials

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

    I was 42 when I was accepted, so trust me you are NOT too old! I've had to postpone for a year due to illness so I will actually be 44 when I begin my program (my b-day is 2 weeks before class...

  17. LPN ICU experience

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

    I would suggest calling the individual school you plan to apply to & ask them directly. That's the safest

  18. Paid during the clinicals?

    gasmaster replied to career180's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Seems only fair that we should get paid. I mean, medical residents do and they're training also. Maybe the AANA should fight for that. With the shortage of CRNA's one would think there would be...

  19. Texas Christian GRE?

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

    Do u have your CCRN? If so, do you have a copy of the score? They like to see a score >100. They have a formula that determines whether you are a candidate. I don't know what it involves...

  20. Paid during the clinicals?

    gasmaster replied to career180's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That's cool but VA is not a primary site for TCU. I'm guessing they only pay the stipend to their primary site students. My clinical site is John Peter Smith. They had a scholarship program in the...

  21. Paid during the clinicals?

    gasmaster replied to career180's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Doesn't VA only accept their own employees? I know when I worked at Parkland that was the deal.....$20k cash to you for 3 year committment after graduation. U had to be FT employee in ICU for 2...

  22. UMD's CRNA School w. minimum critical care req.?

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

    As someone wise said..."anesthesia is deadly"....anyone who is seeking a "fast-track" approach to getting in by skipping valuable experience frightens me. I had 16 years experience when I was...

  23. Texas Christian GRE?

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

    I did better on the MAT than the GRE. I'd already submitted the GRE to TCU so sent the MAT as soon as I finished it (literally walked across campus from the testing center & hand delivered it)....

  24. First Reinke Exam @ TWU

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

    Cali, you are SO making me want to come back next year!!! Ha! Yep, I'm still hanging in there! Had an EUS Wed. & pancrease is healing well. No Whipple for now!!!! I hope I'm ready for the...

  25. Texas CRNA Applicants Fall 2009

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

    Seems like I received mine sometime late October or early November. Wait....I think it was actually closer to Thanksgiving. Wow, can't believe I've forgotten since it was the MOST stressful waiting...