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  1. Detroit Universities anyone?

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

    Be aware that the UDMercy Program is located at St. Joseph Mercy, Pontiac. THe Henry Ford/UDM Progam at FORD closed

  2. Stages of Labor

    CRNA, DNSc replied to chazca's topic in Ob/Gyn

    GO to any obstetrical nursing textbook- it's in

  3. Pros & Cons of CRNA vs AA

    CRNA, DNSc replied to NurseDiva04's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The contention is not truly between the AAs and CRNAs since as you have said there's not that many AAs. But the "practice" of AAs has a model for anesthesia care is being pushed by the ASA as the...

  4. CRNA schools' pre-requisites

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

    Program have different prerequistes because they are individual programs- with curriculums that may vary due to the degree that is granted or the academic home of the program. Programs try to develop...

  5. Acceptance into CRNA School

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

    No it's not a racket. It is not uncommon to accept some students over the time period of interviews and to defer a decision on some students until all interviews are complete. Whether someone has...

  6. Cardiothoracic anesthetics

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

  7. SRNAs - a question about science classes

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

    Ask the program- since this is something that varies from program to program. PS- when did Pathophysiology become a "pseudo"

  8. Cardiothoracic anesthetics

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

    I think you may approaching your paper from the wrong angle. Anesthetics are not divided into classes by the type of cases they are used in. Class of anesthetic may be more rightly considered as...

  9. 44 Years and still Going Strong

    CRNA, DNSc replied to yoga crna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My hats off to you! My mother graduated from her anesthesia program 51 years ago so I have an understanding of the changes you have seen! Amazing!!!! :chuckle

  10. CRNAs under Bush's administration

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

    No change and by the way 12 states have now opted out of the supervision

  11. just looking for advice

    CRNA, DNSc replied to Richmondrn2b's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You will need a Bachelors degree to apply to any anesthesia program (and many require a BSN) so do what will get you to that point without time wasted in repeating

  12. Barnes-Jewish?

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

    For those who have read "Watchful Care: A History of America's Nurse Anesthetists you might remember the answer---- For those who haven't read it yet--GET BUSY! But I digress, Who is the (AANA)...

  13. Pediatric anesthesia

    CRNA, DNSc replied to Toby's mum's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Children's Hospital of Michigan does have a 6 month pediatric fellowship for CRNAs :balloons: (If they are hiring you!). It is associated with Wayne State University not the University of

  14. What is the state of "simulator" technology these days...

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

    METI Stimulators are now very detailed. The simulator "reads" barcoded syringes, calculates the amount given and demonstrates the appropriate vital sign changes based on the "patient's" conditions....

  15. Okay, lets say someone DOESN"T get accepted into CRNA school the first time around...

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

    If you go for your NP and earn an MSN you have just thrown a possible wrench in the works!!!! If you earn a MSN and the anesthesia program you are applying to grants an MSN- they may not be able to...

  16. books about being a CRNA?

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

    There is information on the AANA.com website about being a CRNA. The book "Watchful Care- A history of America's Nurse anesthetists is available to order from the bookstore at the site. I would...

  17. CRNA school policy

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

    Some programs look at your last 120 hours of college work so between the ADN and BSN you have plenty of opportunity to demonstrate your more recent abilities to meet academic demands. Do the very...

  18. Crazier things...

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

    Kudos to you for showing class in your response to the mix up. You never know how that reaction might make a difference but how a person handles such situations says a lot about their

  19. advice please

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

    Let me clarify a couple of points: 1. CRNA is a title (credential) that is earned by passing the National Certification Examination for Nurse Anesthetists. 2. In order to take the exam a person...

  20. advice please

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

    For the RN with an MSN- you have two options. 1. Go to a program that does not grant an MSN and earn a second Masters degree. 2. Go to a program that has a Post-Masters Certificate in Anesthesia...

  21. At what age does an average CRNA retire?

    CRNA, DNSc replied to rhp123's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I can tell you that my mother (CRNA) did not retire from active practice until she was >65 yo. But she is still active with the "Anesthesia Pioneers" a group that meets yearly at the AANA Annual...

  22. Boards Today

    CRNA, DNSc replied to WntrMute2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Results are reviewed for irregularities in the computer selection of questions based on previous question's answer, tampering of the functioning of the test or testing

  23. Schoolcraft College

    CRNA, DNSc replied to Nurse2bNicole's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I graduated from Schoolcraft CC as an RN in 1983, have gone on to earn BSN, MS in Anesthesia and DNSc. I thought this ADN program prepared me well. Good

  24. Boards Today

    CRNA, DNSc replied to WntrMute2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The computer knows only that your score was clearly above or clearly below 450 (plus the standard error of measurement) that's why it shut off. But it doesn't know if there were any irregularities in...

  25. Baylor College med student competition

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

    Baylor CRNA program is housed in the School of Medicine. It has a terrific program director by the name of James Walker, call and talk to him about your