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  1. start crna program at olol in baton rouge in August 2009

    bucknangler replied to jac443221's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey steve, what where your stats? I'm looking to apply there along with applying to UAB and LSU. And just want to see how I

  2. CRNAs Looking Down on NPs

    bucknangler replied to RNbabe's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What? Are you serious? I believe the CRNA's I work with pay around $4000 to $7000 a year, depending on years of experiences and other factors. What is the average malpractice for NPs? Like $800 to...

  3. start crna program at olol in baton rouge in August 2009

    bucknangler replied to jac443221's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey!!!! I'm planning on applying their as my 3rd choice. LSU and UAB are my top pick. What are your stats: GPA, GRE, Experience, certifications, interview process.....??????? How many people are...

  4. CRNAs Looking Down on NPs

    bucknangler replied to RNbabe's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    First off, CRNA's DO make bank! We just hired one for $80 an hour straight out of school with overtime potential and on call pay. Secondly, NO and I mean NOOO CRNA should treat another ANP with that...

  5. Minority Nurse applying to CRNA school

    bucknangler posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am half spanish. My father is from argentina (and is a cardiologist) while my mom is from new orleans (she is a nurse). I was wondering if I should play the "race" card when applying to CRNA school?...

  6. Do I have what it takes?

    bucknangler replied to slaughts3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I believe you stand a fair shot of getting in your first go around IF: Raise your GRE!! hmm... your overall GPA hurts your chances. Your last 60 hours seem to be pretty standard for CRNA applicants....

  7. Minority Nurse applying to CRNA school

    bucknangler replied to bucknangler's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Interesting advice so far...I just wish some posters will stick to the topic I think I will show my "true colors" as a qualified applicant when I apply. I'm applying to several programs with LSU...

  8. What are My Chances of Getting In??????

    bucknangler posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi! Here are my stats: Age: Just turned 24. GPA ALL Undergrad: 3.52 Graduate GPA: 4.0 so far with 16 hours towards MSN in healthcare managment. Should have program finished at start of program GRE:...

  9. What are My Chances of Getting In??????

    bucknangler replied to bucknangler's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I plan on applying to UAB, LSU, and Our Lady of the Lake College. Also, I plan on taking a graduate level statistics for sure. However, I want to take either undergrad biochem or an advanced...

  10. post-op cabg care

    bucknangler replied to jetty's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    First we give 2 Liters of NS (1 liter bolus at a time) Then we give 2 albumins Then we call the MD for more orders Remember, it is important to worry about fluid overload...but we can always give them...

  11. What are you paying per credit hour????

    bucknangler posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm questioning whether I should accept fall entry to a grad school program here in the deep south. They want $584 per credit hour, while public school grad programs for the comparitive degree want...

  12. What are you paying per credit hour????

    bucknangler replied to bucknangler's topic in Post Graduate Students

    thanks guys...the private school I'm going to attend said their prices were competitive. I guess they are right. But knowing I could the equivalent degree from a neighboring public unversity for...

  13. Modified Full Time? Please explain...

    bucknangler posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    okay, just got a job at an ICU and the nurse recruiter said I will be modified full time (MFT) and will be working 36 hours but being paid for 40 hours? I called my sister in-law and she says that I...

  14. How old is everyone?

    bucknangler replied to TangoLima's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If I chose CRNA school instead of Law, I'm 22 and 24 before I could even start the program and 27-28 by the time I graduate. Then, onto a Phd

  15. 1 year (semester) male nursing student having Doubts

    bucknangler replied to Kennyboy117's topic in General Nursing

    Stick with it. I'm 22 year old male and have found nursing school to be just like you said. I still have my doubts. I still think I should have gotten my degree in History, or Economics, or even...

  16. Can a new grad negotiate?

    bucknangler posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey ya'll! I'm graduating this May and I was told by a couple of RN's that salaries are not negotiable with public hospitals. You see, I'm on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and we only have one or two...

  17. Can a new grad negotiate?

    bucknangler replied to bucknangler's topic in General Nursing

    Who knew this what I would be doing tonight! :lol2: Allow me to re-introduce myself to everyone, You can call me bucknangler because I love fishin and huntin. I chose the nursing profession because I...

  18. Can a new grad negotiate?

    bucknangler replied to bucknangler's topic in General Nursing

    finally!!!!!!! an answer that didn't fall within the box! Thank you for realistcally answering my

  19. Can a new grad negotiate?

    bucknangler replied to bucknangler's topic in General Nursing

    Well now we are looking at what "should be done vs. what is done" As a person who went from a PCA to an Executive Director, you should know exactly what i'm talking about! I just got off the phone...

  20. Can a new grad negotiate?

    bucknangler replied to bucknangler's topic in General Nursing

    Way to go Sun! That's what i'm talking about! Everybody, including myself, need to start putting ourselves first! That is the only way we can change the current system! Ladies, Learn from SuN!...

  21. Can a new grad negotiate?

    bucknangler replied to bucknangler's topic in General Nursing

    Let me rephrase my question... Do men have more room for negotiating as a new graduate than a female new graduate? If the base salary for a BSN nurse is $20.00 an hour, can I hope to get $25.00 an...

  22. Can a new grad negotiate?

    bucknangler replied to bucknangler's topic in General Nursing

    Yes leslie , I would love to help you understand. As you have read, I live in the South. Men get paid more down here! That is a fact! Have ya'll not studied the "glass ceiling" in scoiology? Don't...

  23. Med school to CRNA

    bucknangler replied to HouseDO2b?'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No offense to anyone, but he is in "DO" school and not "MD" school. There is a fine line between the two and it is harder for a DO to become an anesthesiologist than an MD. Though it can be done. Look...

  24. GPA conversions

    bucknangler replied to pengoo2008's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Great statement. I agree. If you can dream it, work for it, you will 95% of the time get it. I know a CRNA who had no ICU experience, just ER. Doesn't have his BSN, just an undergrad in Biology, and...

  25. Why Do Anesthesiologists Despise CRNA's?

    bucknangler replied to DermNP2Be's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My father is a Cardiologist and he always states how the medical profession is going down the drain and several of his collegues always complain how medicine isn't fun any more. Take in mind he has...