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  1. Request info from SC flight nurses

    TraumaNurse replied to awsnow's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I agree with suzanne4, you should be working at a level I trauma center, either in ER or trauma ICU. If you can be in a hospital that has their own flight program it may be beneficial since programs...

  2. Epidurals in the obese

    TraumaNurse posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This question came to me after reading another thread. I have not started school yet and I am sure I will learn this eventually, but how do you landmark for a spinal or epidural on someone who is...

  3. You know you're canadian when...

    TraumaNurse replied to I_Love_Donuts's topic in Canada

    Hey TDub, I see you like NF but are you from there? Is I a Newfoundlander, indeed I is me old cock! I also love 22 min, but I don't get to see it anymore being here in the US. I actually went to high...

  4. CRNA schools: choices and more choices

    TraumaNurse replied to preCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was looking for an integrated program that offered a lot of clinical experience and no competition with residents for cases. Since my wife and I are tired of moving around, I also wanted to go to...

  5. anesthetist vs anesthesiologist

    TraumaNurse replied to caffine's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have to agree with Dave that this whole argument of who is better is very tiresome and silly really. I also agree there is a place for both providers and that just as there are good CRNAs and MDs,...

  6. I need honest advice about getting into CRNA school

    TraumaNurse replied to luster7576's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Wow! I'm impressed! I think you will have no problem getting into school and you seem to have the determination and means to do very well! My advice, kick butt on the GRE and have a good interview and...

  7. Advantages and disadvantages of telephone interview

    TraumaNurse replied to NOPAIN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think if they are offering the telephone interviews than they will not hold it against you if you take that route. A friend interviewed at SMU via telephone from his sunroom and was accepted there,...

  8. anesthetist vs anesthesiologist

    TraumaNurse replied to caffine's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I realize that this is a heated topic but there is no reason we can not have an intelligent discussion without demeaning statements and name-calling. I think differing points of view make for an...

  9. Were you turned down?

    TraumaNurse replied to OrigamiAirplane's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree with Roland that this may be a skewed sample. I have 9 years critical care nursing in Trauma/surgical ICU and flight nursing. I applied to 3 schools and was accepted to all 3 first year...

  10. Salary poll---please help

    TraumaNurse replied to jdpete's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    These are CRNA

  11. St. Mary's University School of Anesthesia

    TraumaNurse replied to MaleAPRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I interviewed at St. Mary's last spring. It took 10 minutes. Just a few 'get to know you' questions and 'why do you want to be a CRNA' type questions. It was a one-on-one with the director. I could...

  12. Info on bank loans anyone?

    TraumaNurse replied to Demoking's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Search for bank loans under this forum, you should get some great info since this has been discussed in several threads. Good

  13. Mongomery Hospital/ Lasalle U. School of Anesthesia in Philly

    TraumaNurse replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey Nikki, Congratulations on your interview! As for Lasalle, I don't have any specific info, but I do know a couple of CRNAs that are Lasalle graduates and they have spoken very highly of the...

  14. Question to srna's

    TraumaNurse replied to tcrn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree. The program I am starting is integrated and the only breaks we get are after the first two semesters. After that, there is no scheduled break since I will be in the OR most of the time. In...

  15. The most challenging anesthesia cases?

    TraumaNurse replied to UCDSICURN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    A question here from a not-yet-anesthesia-provider, under what conditions would you be doing an awake crani? Why awake vs general?

  16. ICU nurse managers lack of support.......

    TraumaNurse replied to melrey11's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    First I would like to ask everyone on this BB to please remain civil and professional. Thank you. As to the OP, I think you should not get too concerned about what others in the nursing profession...

  17. Debt Load after CRNA School

    TraumaNurse replied to msummar_smc's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have a supportive wife who is an RN. With two kids and all the expenses that go along with a family and going to school full time, I am looking at racking up about $70,000 (Not including the money I...

  18. Flight nurse health requirements

    TraumaNurse replied to mrdoc2005's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    DM should not be a problem as long as you are well controlled. Other health requirements may include weight restrictions of usually less than 200lbs. We also had to be able to carry at least 50 lbs...

  19. What happens when you lose a patient?

    TraumaNurse replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you go to this website http://www.gasnet.org/videos/index.php you can watch a video called 'anesthetic catastrophy'. It is a great video with a lot of valuable info. I think it may answer some of...

  20. What job resources?

    TraumaNurse replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You can also check out http://www.gaswork.com This is not an all-inclusive list but it is probably the best CRNA job website that I have found. Hope this

  21. Why the high pay in Texas?

    TraumaNurse replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I lived in Texas for a few years (Corpus Christi and Austin and loved it!). As with any place there are some wonderful places to live in TX and the cost of living for the most part is very cheap. That...

  22. Which ICU for experience???

    TraumaNurse replied to FiestaRed's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This has been covered in several threads. Do a search and you should find lots of opinions. You will get good experience with Vents, vasoactive gtts, PA caths, invasive procedures etc in either adult...

  23. Gre

    TraumaNurse replied to preCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think you should do both! If you want to be an excellent candidate, do well on the GRE and pass the CCRN exam. It won't be easy, but then neither will CRNA school. I was initially applying to...

  24. old pre-req grades for CRNA program

    TraumaNurse replied to JoJozay's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yes, the majority of CRNA schools require the GRE. However, retaking chem or other courses will not really help you with the GRE. A good GRE prep guide such as Kaplan's and plenty of review is usually...

  25. old pre-req grades for CRNA program

    TraumaNurse replied to JoJozay's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It's very school dependent. My A&P, Micro, Pharm etc, was taken in my diploma program more than 10 years ago. I got into nursing school with high school Chem and have not taken it since. Most of...