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  1. I finally made it!!!!

    shandsburnRN-CRNA posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Took and PASSED my board exam on Friday........woohooo!!!! I can finally change my SRNA to

  2. Yes, another question about CRNA pay?

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to wannabanrnin2012's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Pay definately varies with location like with anything else, so do benefit packages. I work in a relatively rural hospital as a CRNA, my net income for the year is already over $100,000 and the group...

  3. Is Burn ICU enough for CRNA school

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to sarahneeyah's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello, I am a CRNA. My critical care/ICU experience came solely from a Burn ICU. The unit I worked in is part of a Level I trauma center so we got all the big burns. My experiences are pretty much...

  4. January 2012 Barry University CRNA program

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to mathaka's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That will depend on whether you can sit in a classroom without an instructor present and not get side tracked. The instructors are easy to reach via phone and email. Plus the satellite program they...

  5. January 2012 Barry University CRNA program

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to mathaka's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey guys, I'm a graduate of the Barry CRNA program. To answer your question about Orlando being the hardest of the clinical rotations, the answer is, yes and no. You will be worked long hours and...

  6. Where did you get your BSN?

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to NAURN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, Received my BSN at the University of Central Florida. RN-BSN as an online program, no issues with CRNA school acceptance as I'm a CRNA

  7. Would love some advice from CRNA's and nurses accepted into CRNA programs!!!

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to portland medic's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey Portland Medic, I too am a Paramedic, I am also a CRNA. Becoming a CRNA was the best thing I ever did, take what you know now and increase it a thousand fold. PLUS....no working in the rain,...

  8. Anesthesiologists being replaced by CRNAs???

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to MONEJA783's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm a CRNA in an ACT model. Supervision is a medicare formality for BILLING, it has absolutely nothing to do with the delivery of the anesthetic. My supervision consists of a MDA coming by sometime...

  9. Frustration: CRNA finally within reach... I hope...

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to tenshiblue's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think you have a really good chance of being accepted to a

  10. CRNA- is a strong science background really relevant towards being a CRNA

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to jessicanursing101's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hopefully one of those CRNA's will NEVER do my

  11. CRNA- is a strong science background really relevant towards being a CRNA

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to jessicanursing101's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Then your research ability is very inept or you've been extremely misguided. As a CRNA I prescribe and designate the anesthetics given to my patients every shift, all day long. I don't turn to a...

  12. GRE

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to Wapanther11's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Different programs weight the GRE score differently. It's a pretty subjective test IMO. Your overall score is good and you did much better in the math section over the verbal. The admission...

  13. Scared to mention even the slightest interest in CRNA progams?

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to blondielocks's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I too once stood in front of my nursing class and shared my intentions to become a CRNA. I did this as a Paramedic coming into a nursing program, so I was already seen by some as an "invader" and when...

  14. Overtime?

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to Reminisce's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hello, I am a new CRNA, finally earned my certificate and state license waaaay back in June. The facility I work is based on an hourly rate and OT for us is available via call for the general OR and...

  15. Decadron Question

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to wake9909's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The antiemetic properties of Decadron are not really well understood. However, research has shown that Decadron may antagonize prostaglandin synthesis and/or release endorphins improving mood, sense...

  16. best units to gain experience on before CRNA school

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to jmunrs2010's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CVICU seems to be a favorite, however any ICU with high acuity patients is beneficial. I worked in a Burn ICU before CRNA

  17. Anesthesia Boards

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to Cyclic AMP's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just as an update. I studied only Valley for board preparation. I took my board exam this past Friday........and PASSED!!! Woohoo, the next time I deliver anesthesia, I'll be getting paid. Good...

  18. filing bankruptcy and CRNA

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to henryjames6868's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You cant include educational loans in bankruptcy

  19. Anesthesia Boards

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to Cyclic AMP's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I dont know about other programs, but mine changed their testing format when they learned of the new NBE format, so we got tests with "multiple correct" answers, not spots, labeling, etc. for about...

  20. Paramedic/RN, CRNA candidate

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to Lissa160's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Lissa160, I can't speak for all CRNA programs and clinical sites but I can give you my experience. When I applied to CRNA school I had been a Paramedic for 7 years and an ICU nurse for 2 1/2 (Level I...

  21. How much does the size of ICU matter?

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to RN543's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey, The physical size of the unit may play a small role in you gaining experience just because you wont have the volume of patients flowing through the unit as the bigger ones do. I think the more...

  22. Barry University January 2011

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to jrv100's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey everyone, After our acceptance I recieved 3 or 4 packets from Barry. One contained a list of the required books, etc. One contained housing options while on/near campus the first two weeks. One...

  23. no GRE for CRNA school

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to foxyhill21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That will be doubtful since all CRNA programs are at least Masters Programs. Masters programs in general require sitting for the

  24. Barry University January 2011

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to jrv100's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    mnurse13, How long ago did you send the email with your questions? Its not really a good excuse but we just graduated Saturday and I know they've been busy preparing for that. Hopefully you will get...

  25. Barry University January 2011

    shandsburnRN-CRNA replied to jrv100's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats to all of you that have been accepted. If you are able to take the research class now.....do it. Unless any changes have been made, the class is in second semester. In that semester you are...