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  1. question re: accepted to your 2nd choice first

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

    I never really had a 1st or 2nd choice, but I am in the position where the two schools I have applied to are on different time lines. Since I was accepted to one school a while ago, I sent off my...

  2. Vacation while in school?

    TraumaNurse posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi all, This may seem like a dumb question, but does your CRNA school give you time for vacation? The school I have been accepted to allows for 4 weeks a year with certain stipulations. Another...

  3. family vs school

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

    My advice....you are young, get your education and career going first. There is plenty of time for starting a family when you are a CRNA. It is very difficult to go back to school when you have a...

  4. icu experience

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

    I agree that a good mixture of ICU patients is desirable for many schools. However, as long as your ICU gives you plenty of experience with various vent modes, vasopressors, PA caths and other...

  5. When did you know?

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

    ShirleyTX, I never even knew what a CRNA was until I started working in ICU and one of my coworkers was starting at Baylor. It took me several years to be in a financial position to even finish my...

  6. CNA position that would be beneficial towards becoming a CRNA?

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

    As an RN looking into CRNA school, it is much better to have ICU experience from a large teaching hospital. You see more, learn more and get a better idea of what it is like to care for sicker...

  7. Is 40 too old?

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

    40 is still young! If you want it bad enough, go for

  8. standard of how many IV attempts

    TraumaNurse replied to megpwh's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    2 attempts for awake patients unless in an emergency and no one else to help. Otherwise, if intubated and sedated, several more stabs won't hurt. If your IV Karma is off, get someone else who is...

  9. All SRNA's: Have you bitten your tongues in half?

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

    As usual Loisane offers up some excellent advice. I agree that you just have to go along with the flow. Smile, nod and move on...it's all part of the learning

  10. Helpful software.

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

    Are most of the CRNA programs using APA format? As much as I have used APA in the past, you would think it is second nature. An APA software program sounds

  11. CRNA's in the future...

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

    There are a lot easier ways to make the money that CRNAs make and more. If you have not even started your BSN and money is your driving factor, do something else other than nursing. I agree with...

  12. MONEY FOR SCHOOL: Anesthesia Group or Hospital Sponsorship

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

    I have to agree...I don't think this sounds like a very good deal at all. Borrow what you need from Financial aid or other private lenders and then pay them off after you negotiate a great sign-on...

  13. Overwhelmed SRNAs

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

    I know Nilepoc personally and I know how smart he his...that's why it has scared me to death to see how overwhelming CRNA school can be! I have interviews in the coming weeks and am very excited, but...

  14. Overwhelmed SRNAs

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

    I know Nilepoc personally and I know how smart he his...that's why it has scared me to death to see how overwhelming CRNA school can be! I have interviews in the coming weeks and am very excited, but...

  15. malpractice insurance

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

    Is the insurance provided by groups or hospitals not adequate? Are CRNAs required or advised to carry additional insurance besides that which is supplied by their employer? This is an interesting and...

  16. How about anyone from Canada moving to the USA?Thats my plan in 2 years.

    TraumaNurse replied to maple's topic in International Nursing

    Both Nurse practitioner and Nurse Anesthestist require masters degrees, but both routes allow you to have much greater autonomy in practice in the US than you could in Canada. Nurse practitioners...

  17. How about anyone from Canada moving to the USA?Thats my plan in 2 years.

    TraumaNurse replied to maple's topic in International Nursing

    Hello all, I also left Canada 8 years ago when there wasn't even casual jobs to be found. I have lived in several states and have enjoyed my experiences as a nurse here. As an ICU nurse, the patient...

  18. CCRN? Help!!!!!

    TraumaNurse replied to Maula, RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    The CCRN exam will cover much more material than you will likely encounter in a neuro ICU on a daily basis, but you can't be expected to experience everything there is to know about critical care...

  19. Thru program w/ children

    TraumaNurse replied to Rhon1991's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It is great to hear everyones opinions on this matter. I personally put off applying to CRNA school because I thought it would be too hard on the family and all the hassles associated with going to...

  20. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

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

    It's nice to hear everyone's point of view. I have had a difficult time with the decision to pursue CRNA school because I have a young family, mortgage, car payments etc... However, it is someting I...