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  1. Texas CRNA Applicants Fall 2009

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

    Last year I interviewed at both schools. It's a very long story, but was accepted at both, accepted TCU's offer, and had to put my entrance on hold for a year due to illness. TCU's director, Kay,...

  2. CRNA School with low GPA!! Please help!

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

    Go ahead and apply. Most schools take into consideration the whole picture, not just the GPA. Good

  3. Neuro ICU to CRNA

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

    No offense. Most CV nurses tell me how much they hate neuro. Each to their own....but hey, you can transplant a heart but not a brain...that's all I have to

  4. PRE MED TO CRNA...tell me my chances....please reply

    gasmaster replied to SBCHEV99's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CRNA's have hefty malpractice insurance too. Many hospitals or groups will pay all or part, just like they do for the MDA's. However, if you take a 1099 position the CRNA is typically expected to...

  5. TCU aug. 08

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

    I can fully understand, and support, Kay being the Program Director of the Year! She is great and I have felt a lot of love from her through this ordeal. By the way, 2 days ago my lipase was 700 and...

  6. TCU aug. 08

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

    For those of you who haven't heard yet, due to pancreatitis I am withdrawing from school and will start next August instead. Kay, the most wonderful & supportive director in the world, it being...

  7. TCU aug. 08

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

    I think the dinner is on the 22nd. Is that right? I didn't pay attention to the time though. Anyone know what the actual date & time

  8. PRE MED TO CRNA...tell me my chances....please reply

    gasmaster replied to SBCHEV99's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The schools are going to look at your GPA, MAT or GRE, certifications, years experience, and so on. My advice is to make the best grades u can in your BSN program and then find a good critical care...

  9. TCU aug. 08

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

    Anyone picked up their books yet? I received the email from TCU last week that they are ready. I'm so EXCITED!!!:anpom:However, I'm sure that by midterm I will be ready to rip the books to...

  10. TCU aug. 08

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

    The sacrifices have offially begun! I bought my car, a Trans Am, the last year they were made. Beautiful midnight blue, t-top, etc. However, the miles were racking up on it & I finally caved...

  11. TCU aug. 08

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

    Kay said that it's just a getting to know everyone and their significant others. She said that we will have other get-togethers during year such as tail-gating parties at the TCU games, etc. She...

  12. A day in the life of a SRNA

    gasmaster replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I interviewed at both Texas Wesleyan and TCU. I chose TCU because they seemed to be very supportive of family and the student. During the Wesleyan interview they have you watch a DVD. Most of us...

  13. Neuro ICU to CRNA

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

    Yeah, u always here that cardiac is the best place to work. Blah, blah, blah..... So boring to me. I've had several cardiac nurses say they hate neuro cuz the pt's change so fast. Yep, as a neuro...

  14. Treated as a peer....

    gasmaster posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Last week I had an ERCP at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. Just before my case the MDA and I chatted (they do general anesthesia for these cases). He told me that my GI doc told him I am a RN, so I told...

  15. Applying to CRNA programs

    gasmaster replied to icunurse08's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Absolutely correct. Sorry, I didn't clarify myself well. What I meant was that ONLY having tele experience would not qualify one to take the CCRN. Having a mix of experiences that are acute &...

  16. Drug test + for PCP?!?!

    gasmaster replied to Eirene's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, last year I was injured at work. I had to go to employee health and take a urine test. Lo and behold it was positive for marijuana. I was floored. The nurse got really cold and aloof. I sat...

  17. A day in the life of a SRNA

    gasmaster replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You guys have posted a LOT of helpful info here. My program will be front-loaded. I was wondering if any of you could tell me whether you felt a heavier focus on study groups vs solo time is better....

  18. Question about getting PALS

    gasmaster replied to jfk6668's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Is there a childrens hospital in your area? They will certainly have PALS courses. The programs I applied to required it as part of the application

  19. Applying to CRNA programs

    gasmaster replied to icunurse08's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    SmileyRN96 was wrong about the CCRN: tele experience won't count toward the required hours. You will need to be FT in the ICU for about a year before you will even qualify to take the exam. Every...

  20. Treated as a peer....

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

  21. Treated as a peer....

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

    That's awesome! So did you shadow the MDA? I'm feeling better, thanks. The first couple of weeks were B-A-D. Nobody tells you that an ERCP is actually surgery & not just as simple as a scope....

  22. Treated as a peer....

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

    Sorry, let me clarify...the MDA was referring to visceral surgeries such as mine that involve the bile & pancreatic ducts like mine. He was so right too. It's 2 weeks out and I still can barely...

  23. TCU 08 insurance???

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

    jsteele, have you been deployed yet? Just wandering what happens during school. Can they take you when you are actively enrolled or do they have to wait until you finish to deploy

  24. bread and butter?

    gasmaster replied to bridgfor428's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Let me correct the above (it wouldn't let me edit). NO anesthesia case will ever be a no-brainer, just B&B cases are considered easy for the

  25. bread and butter?

    gasmaster replied to bridgfor428's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Bread & butter cases refer to easy, no-brainer cases. Mainly short anesthesia times with low risk patients. Think of outpatient elective type stuff such as plastics, tonsillectomies, lap-choles,...