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  1. programs with deadlines in jan/feb????

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

    Most of the schools in the Philly area have rolling admissions. I know there are a few still accepting apps for 2004. Upenn has a new program that is starting in May and they are taking apps now too....

  2. which degree? msn or ms?

    TraumaNurse replied to new-camc2006's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think if you are going to the anesthesia school that fits you best and that you like, then that's all that matters. In the end, you will be a CRNA no matter what degree goes with

  3. many rejection letters crying all day..

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

    I agree with London88. You need to find out where the programs feel you can improve your application. I would also suggest applying to more schools in other states if you are willing to relocate. The...

  4. Xygris question

    TraumaNurse replied to Dinith88's topic in MICU, SICU

    The most recent place I worked used it quite often. I did see really sick pts do fairly well, but I am not convinced it was a result of Xigris. We did D/C it at least once do to bleeding but I can't...

  5. Er experience

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

    As with ICU, not all ERs are created equally. There are only a few programs that will accept ER for CRNA school and for those that do, they usually want to see that the ER is in a large level 1 trauma...

  6. Advanced Pathophysiology...

    TraumaNurse replied to mommyof2grls's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree...Life Science sounds like a much better

  7. Different types of interviews....

    TraumaNurse replied to mommyof2grls's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Most of the clinical questions were scenario-type. I was given a pt scenario with hemodynamic parameters, I was then asked what I thought was going on and what should be done next. For example, one pt...

  8. Different types of interviews....

    TraumaNurse replied to mommyof2grls's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It's amazing how different the interviews can be. My first interview was 10 min with the director and only a "hi how are ya, why do you want to be a CRNA ..." I did not get a good feel for the program...

  9. icu experience

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

    You are correct that weekend/Baylor programs are different at each hospital, so you will just have to contact the hospital and ask. However, most ICU Baylor programs that I know of require you to be...

  10. Should I cross the border?

    TraumaNurse replied to canadianmurse's topic in International Nursing

    There are actually 8 states left that do not require Canadians to have NCLEX. lalaxton mentioned 6..also New Mexico and I'm not sure of the 8th. I can't help you if the rules have changed in recent...

  11. Informal survey for those who have applied to CRNA school

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

    This is my first year applying. It took that long to apply for multiple reasons: 1) I had a diploma and needed to go back for my BSN. It took a few years before I was financially or mentally ready for...

  12. Informal survey for those who have applied to CRNA school

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

    9 years for me before being accepted. It will be closing in on 10 years by the time I get started. I work with someone who was told that she did not get in because of her lack of experience. We are...

  13. PA and MA Programs

    TraumaNurse replied to mommyof2grls's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I sent you a PM. As for cost of living. Boston is VERY expensive and tough to find a decent place to live without a long commute. I used to live 1 1/2 hours north of Boston in NH where housing prices...

  14. Taking the CCRN

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

    Having the CCRN does make you a stronger applicant. That's not to say that there hasn't been people get in without it, but it does reflect well on you as an applicant. I think with otherwise equally...

  15. tuition reimbursement

    TraumaNurse replied to MJB's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Tuition reimbursement is a benefit for full time employees (PT may get prorated amount). There are very few hospitals that will pick up your loans at 100% for your BSN with a certain time committment...

  16. Moving to Maryland from CA

    TraumaNurse replied to Jillorraine's topic in General Nursing

    What you are looking for is R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland. I used to work there, you can PM me if you like and I will give you the inside

  17. Question for all you "gas passers"

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

    Shodobe, I agree with Kevin, why are you surprised at the responses to such an inflamatory question? Even if you meant not to offend anyone, your tone and wording of the question obviously has sparked...

  18. Giving Insulin

    TraumaNurse replied to SANDRA1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Why would your passing or failing an exam or nursing school be dependent on such a silly little

  19. Needed scores?

    TraumaNurse replied to user69's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you are in your first semester of nursing school, then I would suggest studying hard and getting a great GPA. It does not matter if you have a mediocre GPA prior, just improve from this point on....

  20. Giving Insulin

    TraumaNurse replied to SANDRA1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I would say that you should get another insulin syringe because the textbook answer would be that you should never draw up or administer insulin in any other syringe than an insulin syringe. In the...

  21. CRNA Program Rankings

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

    crnaonline, Thank you for your input. I have always felt that those rankings are not a very good representation of what a program or hospital is actually like. One of the programs I have been very...

  22. What's a Typical day like for a CRNA?

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

    I can't tell you about a typical day as a CRNA yet, but most programs do waive the GRE for people already having a Masters degree. It is best to check with the anesthesia schools you would be...

  23. CRNA Benefits?

    TraumaNurse posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have noticed that most job postings list salaries as "excluding benefits". I have heard that the benefits can be substantial but what does that mean? What kind of benefits do CRNAs enjoy? Just...

  24. Malpractice Insurance

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

    DustinRN, The main reason I gave up flight nursing is that my wife was scared for my safety and we have two small children. I decided it was better for the family if I was grounded. That said, here...

  25. Malpractice Insurance

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

    Flight nursing is a great career. I left it and went back to ICU so I could apply to CRNA school. Being a flight nurse is a lot of fun, the autonomy is great and the money is not bad. I'm glad I did...