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  1. Pathophys a useful pre-CRNA course?

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

    I think that is a good idea. You should also be able to transfer that course to your anesthesia school when you get in. I have taken Pharm, Patho, research etc that is taught as part of the MSN...

  2. hi anyone

    TraumaNurse replied to mal24's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    UMDNJ also has an accelerated BSN program for people with a non-nursing BS degree. It is a lot cheaper than the other private schools. Also, Rutgers may have an accelerated BSN too, but I am not sure...

  3. Flight Nurse Interview Needed. . .PLEASE

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

    Well, I gave up flight nursing a couple of years ago and am now in CRNA school, but I can answer some of your questions. 1. I was a flight nurse for about 2 years. 2. 9 years trauma/surgical ICU...

  4. Resp. therapist to CRNA?

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

    I agree. I had a colleague who was an RT and he went to AA school. If an RT wants to become a CRNA, he would have to become an RN first and then get the required critical care experience as a

  5. CRNA to Anesthesiologist?

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

    No such thing as an accelerated anesthesiology program for anesthetists. If you want to be an ologist, go to medical school, if you want to be a CRNA go to nursing school. Since you are just starting...

  6. Interviews in Maine this weekend

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

    apaisRN, Best of luck in your

  7. Valley Anesthesia Review worth it?

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

    I am still a ways from taking it, but from what everyone I know that has taken the course has told me, it is well worth the expense. The way I figure it, I will be $70,000+ in dept when I'm done,...

  8. BSN or BS in Biology

    TraumaNurse replied to fry.girl's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The advantages of a non-nursing BS degree are the extra science classes required and fewer nursing theory classes. However, only about 25% of schools accept non-BSN degrees. All 80+ schools will...

  9. How does one do well in an Interview

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

    Everyone is expected to be nervous. There is a lot of pressure in an anesthesia school interview and the admission committee wants to see how you do under that pressure/stress. Being a complete wreck...

  10. First Day in OR

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

    I'm not sure if I would want to be called a "NAG"! All the other titles for anesthesia students are fine...it's just symantics. I had an interesting day today because the MDA kept introducing me to...

  11. Interview Blues

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

    I agree with Trauma Tom, don't beat yourself up over the interview. You are a strong applicant and should be able to get into just about any program with your stats. It's easy in hindsight to second...

  12. What are the physical demands of the nurse anesthesia profession?

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

    I think every clinical area of nursing is very physically demanding. It's the nature of the beast! If you need to work in a less physically demanding environment, I suggest non-clinical nursing such...

  13. programs to stay away from?

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

    I agree that many of the MSN programs have WAY too much fluff and nursing BS. Howver, not all schools are this way. I am in an MSN program and I only have 5 core nursing courses to do outside of my...

  14. programs to stay away from?

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

    Raincity, I think the answer is very individualized. Each CRNA school offers different advantages and disadvantages, so you need to pick which things are most important to you. If you ask some of the...

  15. I need help about which way to go!

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

    IMO, if the ADN program is near you and cheaper, then go to the ADN program. After you finish, while getting the required work experience, do a RN-BSN completion (which you can even do online if you...

  16. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

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

    I think we must make the distinction between getting in to a CRNA program and how well you will do once your accepted. I never said ICU nurses make better anesthetists, I don't know if that is true or...

  17. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

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

    first of all, welcome to the board. second, you are correct about what the aanas requirement statement is but, as you pointed out, it is up to the individual program as to what experience that...

  18. First Day in OR

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

    Jewelcutt, That is too funny! We all go through the same stuff. The IV thing is hilarious. I have probably started thousands of IV's and many 16g, but as soon as you add that lido..poof...the vein is...

  19. Getting discouraged

    TraumaNurse replied to chadday21's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Don't stress about the past. Work hard and move forward. My GPA in my first 2 years of university was 2.0. I applied myself and have done fine ever since. When I applied to CRNA school, not one school...

  20. Questions for CRNA's working in rural areas

    TraumaNurse replied to cabbage patch rn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Cabbage patch, First of all, I don't think you can judge ICU nursing based on your experience while in school but ICU is not for everyone, and you need to find out what you really like. Also, what...

  21. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

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

    djCRNA, I sent you a

  22. Question about Hypothermia

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

    I think it's 32 C that causes v-fib. Other arrhythmias may be caused in hypothermia that is not as severe, but I recall from class that in cardiac surgery patients, that 32 C is the critical temp when...

  23. Questions for CRNA's working in rural areas

    TraumaNurse replied to cabbage patch rn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I totally agree with what has been said so far. I would like to add that your support system is very important to manage CRNA school, especially when you have children. I also have 2 (soon to be 3 and...

  24. Shoe Suggestions and Earpiece Thoughts.....

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

    The ear piece is for a precordial stethoscope that anesthesia providers use. Basically it is a mold like a hearing aid (I actually had mine made at a hearing clinic) with a tube attached. You can...

  25. First shifts

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

    Brett is correct. CRNAs work many different shifts depending on the practice needs and needs of the CRNA. For example, you can work in a Ambulatory Surgery Unit and work 7-3, M-F. No call, no W/E, or...