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  1. HELPPPPPPP PLEASEEEEEEEEe

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

    You absolutely cannot apply to any nurse anesthesia program without a BSN or "other appropriate baccalaureate degree". What the other degree can be is up to the individual programs. No all programs...

  2. BOARD Question

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

    Let's back up just a bit- there is not a specific number of questions you have to get right. The exam is based on Item Response Theory- in a nutshell questions that are too easy or too hard do not...

  3. Future CRNA income

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

    The future market for CRNAs overall is very good. There may be local areas where things are not quite so wide open but if you are willing to consider options elsewhere the demand is still very good....

  4. When to take boards (CRNA)

    CRNA, DNSc replied to Isuhd8u's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Absolutely as soon as possible. You will never know as many of the specific details as you do when you graduate. That being said you will develop greater understanding of the managment of patients...

  5. When did you get your CCNA results?

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

    In this day and age I am sure that anything less that instantaneous seems archaic but there are very good reasons for not displaying even preliminary results. You will get your results soon and the...

  6. When did you get your CCNA results?

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

    The results of the GRE do not have the same ramifications as the Certification Examination. The CCNA is required to review all results prior to release to ensure the integrity of the examination and...

  7. Anesthetist programs that DON'T require ICU experience

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

    Certificate programs (other than Post- Masters) do not exist anymore. The requirement for the Graduate level program was completed back in 1998. The 1-2 years critical care experience is pretty...

  8. State Opt-out

    CRNA, DNSc replied to matt12345654321's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The "opt-out" refers to opting out of the Medicare Conditions for Particpation by Hospitals/institutions requirement for supervision of CRNA by a physician. This must be consistent with state law...

  9. Do CRNAs exist in Canada?!?

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

    There are a number of Canadian CRNAs but they live in "border towns" and work in the US-- Windsor & Detroit and Niagara Falls come to mind and I am sure there are a few

  10. CRNA vs. MDA SALARY

    CRNA, DNSc replied to matt12345654321's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    CRNAs are educated and trained to give anesthesia. Sometimes we are "assisted" by the anesthesiologist . No way on the PN "assistant", you will need to do the RN & BSN or other Bach degree and go...

  11. goldman equation/gibbs-donnan equilibrium

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

    Start with understanding the Nerst equation which refers to a single ion. EMF (millivolts) = + 61 log of concentration inside/concentration outside The calculated number indicates the electromotive...

  12. The business of being a CRNA

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

    Yoga CRNA please clear some space in your mailbox- I would like to send a PM Please,

  13. RRNA SOS please help

    CRNA, DNSc replied to zzzno2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You are definately only hearing what your friend wants to say. It is no easy thing to put someone on clinical probation or dismissal without an extensive and solid paper trail. University due...

  14. Interviewers' goal

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

    To the original poster- You seem to think that a program would accept someone without an interview- I am familar with ALOT of programs and all of them require interviews prior to acceptance. SO the...

  15. How are practicing CRNAs Fighting for our profession??

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

    Thanks Ether for the citation, I glad I wouldn't have to type it again but it's just as important for the new grad as the CRNA who's been practicing 20 years!!:) :) There is something for everyone to...

  16. What do CRNA admission committees look for?

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

    Finish the Biochem degree- it will carry more weight than the technology degree with an admissions committee as well as better prepare you for all of the pharmacology and other sciences. Good

  17. Apnea and CO2 rise

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

    CO2 rises about 7 torr or mmHg in the first minute, then 3 torr each minute thereafter. For a 25 torr increase- approximately 7 minutes (25-7=18/3=6, 1min + 6minutes = 7) assuming normal production...

  18. L&D Straight out of Nursing School?

    CRNA, DNSc replied to Siouxz2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Now that you've heard from some of the "Knowers" that are still in L&D it's time to hear from one who is no longer in OB for a different perspective. I also knew that I want to be an L&D...

  19. Documenting post LMA removal

    CRNA, DNSc replied to ckalston's topic in Operating Room

    Why not simply document- LMA removed intact. Extubation is commonly used as a short cut of saying Endo Tracheal Tube

  20. CRNA and neonatal surgery

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

    The anesthesia students do cases on neonates- this week 2 TEFs and a :)

  21. Get my BSN or just take chem and pharm classes

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

    Be aware that some schools look at the average GPA of your last 120 hours so even though your most recent work is good, when combined with that previous degree the overall GPA is so-so. Also schools...

  22. getting pregnant and finding a job

    CRNA, DNSc replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in General Nursing

    WAIT WAIT :roll WAIT Why make the last year of nursing school and the adjustment to a new job any more stressful than it already will

  23. PLEASE HELP-RN to BSN to CRNA?

    CRNA, DNSc replied to Paula7's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My previous post about the degree referred to the combination of an Associate Degree in Nursing and an "Other" bachelors to apply to Anesthesia School. Once you earn a BSN- that is the acceptable...

  24. PLEASE HELP-RN to BSN to CRNA?

    CRNA, DNSc replied to Paula7's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Those non-BSN degrees are usually science based. A marketing degree is not likely to be accepted as "an appropriate

  25. Who is going to AANA meeting?

    CRNA, DNSc replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    That is Correct- you do not have to sign up for Party with a purpose but please donate even a little something to the worthy cause- We know that as students you are pretty broke but the people that...