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I am curious to see if there is any interest out there, particularly from the new grad NPs, for NP residencies, similar to ones offered for PAs. I'm thinking of something that is a year long in specialties like EM or surgery where the NP is paid a sm...

The general answer to your question is.....IT DEPENDS. If you haven't done so already, I'd highly recommend that you shadow a CRNA locally and ask those questions. You can probably answer those questions by observation. Full disclosure....I am mere...

I concur regarding buses. I ride one every day. You should look at the bus routes before deciding on a place to live though. Some buses don't come as often. Last I heard, there is an iPhone application that can be downloaded for Typhon per Typhon ...

I moved from Colorado and live in Highland Park, which is about 20 min north of the school by bus. PM me if you want to talk more about specific recommendations.

I'm about to finish my first month of clinicals. The answer to your question would depend a bit on your clinical site, your preceptor, and what your program expect from you. In general, I'd encourage you to try and relax. That's not easy to do. I ...

I went through the interview process a little over a year ago and was wait listed as well. The process is extensive and thorough with time for you to get to know the program through its faculty and current students as well. You will already be pre...

You can take classes beforehand if you wish but there are people who didn't take any classes before and they are doing fine. It'll just be a little busier if you don't. Everyone takes out the Stafford but beyond that is harder to get. The cost-of-...

That depends on how deep you want to get into understanding things down to the molecular level. It helps to have some basic physics understanding when learning about the anesthesia machine and also the kinetics of volatile agents.

I just started Pitt's program and am from Colorado. What questions might you have?

Any experienced or new grad CRNAs using TEGs to guide their fluid resuscitation in cases involving large volume loss?

Stryker1, What is the turn around time for TEGs at your facility? Is it quick enough for traumas and other resuscitation scenarios? One complaint I've heard is that it takes too long for it to be helpful.

Are there any CRNAs here who specialize in trauma or take trauma call at a Level I facility? If so, what is your scope of practice? Are you only responsible for airway management or do you make recommendations for the resuscitation as well? Followi...

I have received an invitation for interviews at UPenn. Anyone with experience or wisdom to pass on? Thanks.

Are practicing CRNAs finding that training for trauma care happening OJT or are there programs out there that train CRNAs for trauma specific anesthesia? I suspect that the Cowley Shock Trauma Center at Univ of Maryland provides some specific traini...

Has any one gotten a contract with a group before even starting school? What are the pros and cons? There is a slight chance that I might be able to secure a job before I even start school and have the group pay the tuition. This seems financially...

Interesting... What can CRNAs do that AAs can't do?

Here's a bit more information: The facility that I am negotiating with does not currently have a CRNA program but is planning on hiring CRNAs and AAs. I have a good rapport with the anesthesiologists and have had very positive dialogues with several...

BBFRN, Shouldn't most of these courses be covered in a MSN already? I would think that an APN at the Master's level should already be able to utilize research, do research, and have some understanding of computers. Tthese courses would benefit some...

Hello... Does anyone have a recommendation for an acute care PNP program that is a bit lighter on theory and heavier on the technical subjects? Thanks.

Hello Everyone.... Does anyone use RAT teams at their respective facilities to prevent arrests? That seems to be all the rage with adult hospitals but I wondered if that is also the trend for pediatric hospitals as well. The team is usually compose...

I'm in Colorado as well and TX Weslyan's program is the only one that I found with clinicals in Denver. From what I've heard, there just isn't enough of a need for a CRNA program here because it is a highly attractive place to live and the supply o...

I think there are lots of factors that you can consider in choosing a program. My ideal program would be one that doesn't require relocation, integrated curriculum, consolidated clinical sites, and in state tuition. I also live in a state that does...

Nate, The clinical sites for TX Weslyan at Denver Health and University Hospital both allow you to shadow their CRNAs. I shadowed one at Denver Health and was a great experience. You should definitely do it if you wish to interview at that site. Y...

I think some of that depends on the type of patients admitted to the PACU. If your PACU recovers fresh hearts or other ICU type patients on a regular basis and you are the one taking them, then the experience should be as good as the ICU. It seems ...

This is a question for SRNAs and new grad CRNAs but those of you with more experience, please feel free to enlighten us as well. I have heard in several places that anesthesia is much different than ICU nursing. Beyond the requisite year or two of c...