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  1. Is an associates degree in nursing a waste of time?

    CRNA, DNSc replied to hardworkingmom9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The ADN can be just the first step in a number of possible paths. Mine was- went to work full-time, completed BSN part-time, went to anesthesia school, went to work full-time, completed PhD while...

  2. Win $100! June 2015 Caption Contest

    CRNA, DNSc replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I save lives- the least you can do is change the damn light

  3. Impact School Has on Family?? Grateful for Advice :)

    CRNA, DNSc replied to 77prettylights's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Let me share the experience from the far side of where you are now. My children were 11 and 14 when I finished anesthesia school a couple of decades ago. Yes I did miss some activities and yes it was...

  4. Would you rather be a CRNP?

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

    CRNA absolutely, FNP if it would help in specific employment situations (rare but

  5. MSN-DNP

    CRNA, DNSc replied to MatyIce's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    For those entering the field with the expectation of working as a CRNA during the next 20-35 years I would recommend if you can do the doctorate as your entry to practice degree then do it now. While...

  6. L&D RN --> CRNA

    CRNA, DNSc replied to obizyanka's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Can it be done? Yes absolutely! I had 6 years of labor and delivery when I moved to CVICU. Was it a easy change- no- but it was absolutely necessary for anesthesia school. Don't just try it...

  7. ICU experience

    CRNA, DNSc replied to dbeniman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The other thing you need to look at is how old are your prerequisite courses. You may have to repeat some and that will take time as well. Good

  8. You know you're a nurse when...

    CRNA, DNSc replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    You know you're a CRNA when you look at people in the grocery and think about if they would be a difficult

  9. Withdrew from the CRNA Program

    CRNA, DNSc replied to kelsey31's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Couple of actions- Take graduate level courses in sciences- get A's!!!! Look at anything in which you were "borderline" and improve it. Be honest about what didn't work in your first attempt and...

  10. Withdrew from the CRNA Program

    CRNA, DNSc replied to kelsey31's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    And what is going to be different if you are admitted to another program? That is the very first thing an admissions committee would ask. Your borderline grades are another problem for an admissions...

  11. FNP to CRNA

    CRNA, DNSc replied to MSN-FNP's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Look for programs that offer a post-Master's certificate to cut down the credits since you don't earn a second MSN

  12. Science Prerequisites for CRNA School

    CRNA, DNSc replied to commonsense's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Contact the programs you are interested in to ask that

  13. Science Prerequisites for CRNA School

    CRNA, DNSc replied to commonsense's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Did you look under online programs in the College of Osteo Medicine? I believe those are open entry

  14. Science Prerequisites for CRNA School

    CRNA, DNSc replied to commonsense's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    University of New England has online chem and org

  15. Why Not Perioperative Experience?

    CRNA, DNSc replied to RNJohnny23's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Things happen the way they are supposed happen for a reason and we may never know the reason why. Best wishes to you in your future path wherever it may take

  16. wanting to become a crna.

    CRNA, DNSc replied to Oscar1187's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There are no completely online CRNA programs- go to AANA.com and look for accredite.d

  17. Are CRNA's facing an oversaturation also?

    CRNA, DNSc replied to Kandake's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Actually the average age of the practicing CRNA has risen to 49.2 as of the 2011 Membership survey with 20% of current CRNAs (the largest segment) in the 55-59 yo age range. There will be

  18. Entry-Level CRNA's will need DNPs by the end of 2015??

    CRNA, DNSc replied to CareQueen's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    not required as entry to practice for CRNAs until

  19. Murray State University CRNA - Master's or Doctorate?

    CRNA, DNSc replied to icu-ickyou's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Losing a deposit is better than ending up with no place to

  20. Need to "interview" RN graduates from 60-70s and 80-90s

    CRNA, DNSc replied to luckyzhp's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I sent you a

  21. Franciscan skemp

    CRNA, DNSc replied to Ijlindsey's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congratulations- that's a Christmas present worth waiting

  22. 9 months until classes begin. What should i spend this time learning/reviewing?

    CRNA, DNSc replied to com4table's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Get your life and finances in order. Take care of everything that can be taken care of- doctors appointments, dental cleaning, house cleaning, car maintanence, setting up a study area,etc. You will...

  23. NP to Doctorate CRNA?

    CRNA, DNSc replied to SandBetweenMyToes's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The Clinical Doctorate completion programs currently approved by the Council on Accreditation all require that you already be a CRNA. You have 3 choices-1) do a post-masters certificate program, 2)do...

  24. Discouraged NP Student

    CRNA, DNSc replied to mjjohns24's topic in Advanced Practice

    If you think they bash NPs you should see the CRNA

  25. Am I qualified? I need your inputs

    CRNA, DNSc replied to ucdmc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You need to pay strict attention to a program's listed "minimums", not meeting them is an automatic denial since programs receive a hundred or more applications and that is the first cut. You need to...