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  1. How much "Nursing Theory" is in CNRA school?

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

    It can be determined by the the degree granted by the program, if it's an MS (outside a college or school of nursing) there may be no nursing theory, if the program is in a nursing framework there can...

  2. questions for current CRNA

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

    I would be happy to

  3. California Non-Graduate RN with BSN becoming a CRNA

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

    You could still have have problems because you will still need a current RN license in whatever state you practice in as a

  4. low undergrad gpa?

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

    The choice to require the GRE or not is NOT the decision/choice of the COA- it is a choice of the individual program and/or institution, therefore the COA can not force the program to use or not use...

  5. Science Classes Required - But at What Level?

    CRNA, DNSc replied to 2bEsqtoRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Double check with the Nurse Anesthesia program that you are interested in but my bet is that either community college or 4 yr institution will work for most

  6. Transfer credits into CRNA school.

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

    Won't really impact you as long as your BSN is appropriately

  7. Science Classes Required - But at What Level?

    CRNA, DNSc replied to 2bEsqtoRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Without a background you will struggle in graduate level science courses- take them at the undergraduate level and do very well, get through the BSN with great grades then consider grad classes if the...

  8. Nurse Anesthetists programs in Canada?

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

    In order to be certified by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists (CCNA) you must sucessfully pass the certification exam. In order to take the exam you must hold an RN license in one of...

  9. How much does your school cost? I'll go first.

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

    University of Michigan-Flint approx 35K for whole thing ( not including living

  10. Need advice on which career path to take.

    CRNA, DNSc replied to Amy3901's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The Council on Accreditation requires 1 year ACUTE care experience as an RN. Program are free to make requirements beyond (or more specific) that of the council but can not accept least than the

  11. ICU Acuity - Georgetown Hospital

    CRNA, DNSc replied to guest481910's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree, drips and lines are what you are

  12. Need Advice. CRNA for me?? Low GPA

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

    Absolutely repeat those sciences, also check with program you are interested in about what you may have to repeat due to length of time since taking those courses. An overall GPA of 3.3 does not...

  13. what is my chance of getting an interview?

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

    You can be enrolled in your last prerequisite course (for the BSN) if you have all the others done, and take your GRE in mid January- then apply by Feb 1, 2011 for UM-Flint to start Aug 2011. It...

  14. Worth it to go to Canada in order to graduate 4 months faster for crna school?

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

    Stay in the US- the four months would be eaten up in getting a US RN

  15. Commute to CRNA school.... is it reasonable?

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

    Realistically no. On days when you need to be set up and ready to or in the OR for your 7am case and the weather doesn't cooperate you will be leaving the house prior to 4am and if you day runs long...

  16. SRNA Hazing

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

    Yes, schools have policies and procedures for dealing with underperforming students- the major difficulty is that clinical performance can not be measured with quite the same degree of clarity and...

  17. Working full time as a CRNA student

    CRNA, DNSc replied to dmtaylor3's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Realistically- Full-time Work plus CRNA school = recipe for failure. Maybe during didactic only semester in a front-loaded program. During clinicals-

  18. Will CRNA acceptance committees laugh at my geography degree?

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

    The person with the fine arts/theather degree probably had a BSN as well. As for the degree in geography- you will need to contact the schools you are interested in since they can independently...

  19. Which is best for CRNA?

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

    No advantage to getting NP first if your ultimate goal is CRNA- you spend a lot of time and money that

  20. question

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

    Many schools do require it but even if the school does not- don't you think it would be a good idea to see more about the career

  21. RN (CRNA degree from abroad)-> CRNA

    CRNA, DNSc replied to ciber-1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In order to take the Certification Examination you must 1)graduate from an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program within the past 2 years 2)have an unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse. So other...

  22. The translation from an ICU nurse to an CRNA

    CRNA, DNSc replied to aflac381's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You may have overlooked one important point. I don't think that any agency is going to hire a new grad as a ICU traveler due to lack of experience. You are better off working for the hospital if...

  23. One year CRNA program?

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

    Take another look at that page- at the bottom is the section of "Clinical Focus" -each of the those lines represent a semester in clinicals so you are actually looking at 8 semesters not 4 which is...

  24. taken boards max. times and failed

    CRNA, DNSc replied to Jax13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The information about Michigan is incorrect- you must be certified (or recertified) to get a Michigan Speciality Certification (not a license but required by any institution in order to bill for your...

  25. Uterine atony

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

    NMBlockade occurs at the neuromuscular junction- the uterus is composed of smooth muscle which is quite different than skeletal muscle, NMBlockers do not affect smooth muscle the same way - think...