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  1. CMC subspecialty exam this Thurs

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

    It is, in my case, a subspecialty certification through aacn. I have CCRN and it is a subspecialty of that. It stands for Cardiac Medicine Certification. There are 2: CMC or CSC. CSC stands for...

  2. CRNA vs AA: pros and cons of both

    MBCRNA replied to TheIncredible's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Here are the prerequisites: Obtain a Bachelor's Degree REQUIRED and cannot be survey courses English 1 Semester General biology 2 Semesters General chemistry 2 Semesters Organic chemistry 1 Semester...

  3. CRNA vs AA: pros and cons of both

    MBCRNA replied to TheIncredible's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think both do close to the same thing. I am not extrememly familiar with AA career. I believe the major difference is that the AA doesn't have a license to practice without immediate...

  4. Are taking GRE's 3-4 years prior to CRNA school a good idea?

    MBCRNA replied to TheIncredible's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    At the places that I have applied, the GRE is good for 5 yrs. So, I think it is an excellent idea. If you do bad, you have time to study and retake it. I think this is very smart. TC & good...

  5. CRNA vs Med school, tough decision, heres my story

    MBCRNA replied to Crossfit SRNA2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I too have considered the MD route. As a matter of fact, I started out the MD path. I only lack 4 classes and an MCAT to start medical school. I chose to become a RN for the matter of becoming a...

  6. CCRN exam

    MBCRNA replied to jls189's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I took it last August. I had bought Robin Donohoe Dennison's Pass CCRN (when I graduate RN school in 2002) for reference. It served me well. My husband insisted I take the test (or I wouldn't have...

  7. Fall 2009 - Where is everyone applying?

    MBCRNA replied to lovegasRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    From looking at your stats, I think your gonna get in easily...I would guess...unfortunately, I can't speak through experience yet. I think your gpa of 3.18 with your experience doesn't count you...

  8. Fall 2009 - Where is everyone applying?

    MBCRNA replied to lovegasRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well, everything is turned in....just waiting for an interview call...I hope I get one

  9. Fall 2009 - Where is everyone applying?

    MBCRNA replied to lovegasRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That sounds great. Just be yourself. You are 1/2 way there. Good luck. You'll do

  10. The MED Memphis

    MBCRNA replied to countdown2RN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Yes, all true. I worked in the trauma ICU there in 03 and 04. They do a lot of good. It is in a bad area and they are in the middle of trying to financially stable out. I hope things work out for...

  11. Fall 2009 - Where is everyone applying?

    MBCRNA replied to lovegasRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I applied to University of TN in Memphis, TN for July 2009 start date. I just mailed the packet today. If I do not get accepted there, I plan to apply to Union University in Jackson, TN and/or...

  12. The MED Memphis

    MBCRNA replied to countdown2RN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I Worked there. PM me, if you still are

  13. GRE score

    MBCRNA posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi. I am a RN with a BSN. I have a 3.89 gpa (BSN) and about a 3.6 overall gpa. I have 5 yrs ICU experience (1 yr in Trauma ICU, 4 years in CCU, 2 months in CVICU pediatrics, and a couple of months...

  14. GRE score

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

    Actually, I studied for about 2 weeks prior to the test. I appreciate the pep up. I know if I'd been able to answer those 8 out of 28 questions...I would've probably had 1000. Its been over 10 yrs...

  15. gre

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

    Thank you all. I am going to look into it. Thanks for your

  16. gre

    MBCRNA posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi. I just took the GRE and bombed it...I made 470 on Verbal and 470 on Quant with a total of 940. I only had time to answer 20 of the 28 quant question. I know I could've done better. I have a...

  17. gre

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

    Thank you Tony. The school that I am applying to doesn't have a minimum score. They just want you to take it. I feel a little better now. Thanks for the

  18. Crna Programs Without Gre Scores

    MBCRNA replied to cantillod's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Union University in Jackson, TN doesn't require

  19. Ut Memphis Now Required Gre...

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

    Yes. I just spoke with Mr. xxxxx. He said UT was starting it again to level off the "playing field". He said that grades were too inflated now. He also said that PALS was a requirement and has...

  20. CRNA subspecialty training/residency/fellowship possible and where

    MBCRNA posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I want to first apologize for posting on a CRNA board (and haven't applied to school yet). I have a specific question that I feel no other forum is capable of answering. I hope this isn't a stupid...

  21. is this normal? (tmt of pt)

    MBCRNA replied to beachbum3's topic in Emergency

    Part of the required assessment/treatment in restraints for any reason is with medical restraints q2 h to offer water, to urinate/bm, etc. In his case, he is in behavioral restraints which require 15...

  22. CRNA subspecialty training/residency/fellowship possible and where

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

    Thanks. I feel that placing lines, running codes, etc (the side things that some hospitals want CRNAs to do) sounds more interesting than an OR case...but I don't think it sounds boring at all- in...

  23. Help me Help me!!!!!! (CRNA prerequisite courses!)

    MBCRNA replied to Domingo89's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    1ST- you need to decide if you are going to get BSN (4 yrs) and then work the 1-2 yrs critical care required for nurse anesthesia this equals 6 years...in the meantime you can be taking any other...

  24. Need information about ASU/Arkansas & UTMEM CRNA Program

    MBCRNA replied to kwalrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This thread was helpful for me. I am planning to apply this September for admission to start July 2009. I have a 3.89 BSN gpa, 3.6 cumulative gpa, No GRE, CCRN-Adult certification, 1 y of Trauma...

  25. MICU/SICU - Vancomycin -peek and trough

    MBCRNA replied to BGmedsestra's topic in MICU, SICU

    In most cases, doctors are more concerned with the trough. In my experience, if the trough is greater than 15, the doctor usually holds that dose (and possibly orders another vanc trough level) until...