K38s

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1. Why don't CRNA's like AA's

   K38s replied to ep71's topic in CRNA

   ep71, Keep in mind that CRNA's have fought long and hard to maintain their level of practice. They have been attacked on just about every conceivable angle to have their practice restricted. So when AA's enter the picture under the guise of "anesth...

2. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

   K38s replied to Athlein1's topic in CRNA

   Hmmmm. Doesn't Medicare reimburse CRNA and MDA at the same rate? I wonder how the ASA feels about Bobby making the claim that AA practice on the same level as Anesthesiologists?

3. A day in the life...

   K38s replied to arkgolfer's topic in CRNA

   I'm feelin your pain arkgolfer. I'm in my second semester as well. My advise......shoot the dog!!! Just kidding, good luck!

4. Recent college grad B.S.- Psych, needs advice.

   K38s replied to B.S.Psych's topic in CRNA

   BS Psych Anything is possible if you are motivated and willing to sacrafice. Who knows why you got a 2.4 in your undergrad, and who cares? There are pleanty of people who do not put forth their best effort in their undergraduate studies, go back, p...

5. Why Shouldn't I Tell?

   K38s replied to kmchugh's topic in CRNA

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

   K38s replied to cnmtocrna's topic in CRNA

   I had two years cvicu experience at a large teaching facility when I got accepted to a CRNA program. I know a bunch of people who got in after 2-3 years and a few people who got in after one year.

7. Samuel Merrit College and everone out there(Read me) What do you think? Am I worthy?

   K38s replied to traumasrna's topic in CRNA

   Hey traumacrna, Your numbers, for the most part, look better than mine did and I got accepted to Samuel Merrit last year. If the applicant pool is similar and you stick the interview, I'd say you stand a good chance of getting the nod. Good luck!

8. hard work

   K38s replied to athomas91's topic in CRNA

   Anthony gives up some good advice. I have a number of friends who worked occasionally when they first started their programs. But as there programs progressed they dropped off the face of the earth! I am also pretty sure that there are those on th...

9. Is getting in really that difficult?

   K38s replied to leisa22's topic in CRNA

   I am glad that you took time to read through some of the old posts on this subject, there is a wealth of knowledge to be found there. The difficulty in getting into a CRNA program is relative. I think that you will find that most of the people who ...

10. inserting invasive lines in school

    K38s replied to MTM's topic in CRNA

    I worked with an NP who put a load of chest tubes in our thorasic patients. I know paramedics are trained to do needle thoracostomies and I believe flight nurses insert chest tubes as well. So, does anyone out there know if CRNA's are trained to ma...

11. So few CRNA's..

    K38s replied to seewhiterabbit's topic in CRNA

    Yoga, I couldn't agree more.

12. So few CRNA's..

    K38s replied to seewhiterabbit's topic in CRNA

    I just don't get the whole "your patients will be asleep" bit. ICU nurses are considered real nurses and half my patients are sedated into next week!! Maybe it is jealousy.

13. So few CRNA's..

    K38s replied to seewhiterabbit's topic in CRNA

    Dreamon has touched on a topic that I have been thinking about: Why is it that CRNA's aren't as widely known (to the general public) as MDA's? Any thoughts?

14. Who is starting CRNA school this Autumn?

    K38s replied to Athlein's topic in CRNA

    Starting in four weeks, been brushing up on some physiology, reading some Stoelting, and like London88 and arkgolfer spending lots of time with my wife and kids. I have been a devoted lurker for over a year and a half now, and only rarely have come ...

15. Loans for CRNA school

    K38s replied to mbrian46's topic in CRNA

    My experience has been the same as Athlein. I start school in Sept. and just found out that you can apply for additional Federal loans (in excess of the 18,500 two semester max) to cover the summer semester. Of course as stated above "don Corleone"...