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  1. Both England and Canada have National Health Care systems and all the issues and problems associated to them. That is a whole different discussion, what is relevent to this thread is that unless you...
  2. In the English model there are no CRNAs only Anesthesiologists (which are actually called anesthetists but they are MDs)
  3. Go to http://www.AANA.com and you will find lots of information and program websites, many of which have information about the plan of study and prerequistes. Unfortunately neither Australia or...
  4. Excelsior College and CRNA

    Most programs will accept an online BSN completion program but if you are thinking about an online ADN followed by an online BSN completion you may be shooting yourself in the foot in some
  5. Won't hurt but won't help all that much, not compared to ICU as an RN. Many schools look at the last 60 or 120 hours of college credit so you need to keep the GPA high in the remander of your nursing...
  6. HI; can anyone help?

    pm me, i will be happy to help
  7. LPN Schools Near Detroit

    At one time Schoolcraft College in Livonia had one but I don't know if they still
  8. Just to point out that I think you are referring to "Emergence" rather than reversal. And I agree, that from an anesthesia perspective, there should be no unnecessary chatter during induction of...
  9. From the originator of the quoted post- Thanks for the correct citation and for the kind words.
  10. Future of CRNAs

    The AANA or the Council on Accreditation DO NOT "regulate" the number of students or the number of programs. An individual program in conjunction with its academic partner and/or clinical affiliate...
  11. Washington Conference

    Let me be perfectly clear-GO TO THE MEETING!!!!!!!!! You will see an entirely different side to your future profession-GO TO THE MEETING!!!!!!! Classes and clinical will still be there when you get...
  12. Programs will take an ADN----------------------as long as you have a BSN (or for some programs- other appropriate bacchalaureate degree) attached to it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry- no short cuts!
  13. ADN or BSN

    TO clarify- No program can accept an applicant without EITHER a BSN or other appropriate baccalaureate degree. So- go finish the BSN since all schools will accept that.
  14. MSN going into CRNA?

    Just a couple of corrections- They are not indicating that an MSN is the entry to CRNA school but that the degree earned should be the DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice). You would "Skip" the MSN....
  15. How many went from new grad to L&D?

    I went to L& D straight out of an ADN program worked midnights for 6 years. Loved but realized there was something else I was supposed to do. Went on to anesthesia school and doctoral work but...
  16. Whether your first baby is at 29 or 30 is not the point, the point is that complications of pregnancy happen when least expected. What will you do if it's a difficulty pregnancy- morning sickness,...
  17. Because the word "must" be supervised by a CRNA or anesthesiologist indicates that only a person with one of those two credentials meets the requirements of the standard. You are probably correct...
  18. The Council on Accreditation Standards for Accreditation for Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs states that SRNAs must be supervised by a CRNA or anesthesiologist in the anesthetizing locations....
  19. Use Bsn After Your Name

    Congratulations! Please be aware that in professional and academic circles it is appropriate to use only one professional credential such as RN, one academic credential (Your highest level earned...
  20. Trauma CRNA?

    Go to work at a level 1 Trauma center- you'll get trauma. You'll intubate in the ICU when others can't. Exclusively?- I am not familiar with anyone doing that but there probably is someone,...
  21. CRNA vs. Politics

    You are correct- I did not intend to reply specifically to you but to the original poster. I did not erase the quote. My congratulations on getting involved early. I did not intend to question your...
  22. Congratulations on your boards. Now here's a list of things you need to do- 1. Start your new job 2. Go to a state meeting and volunteer for a committee 3. Donate to the AANA Foundation to help the...
  23. THe battles continue- Florida may have been overturned but the Restrictive Regulations are going to effect in New Jersey, MDs in North Carolina have introduced legislation to allow AA's and adding...
  24. CRNA vs. Politics

    I would recommend that you order a copy of "Watchful Care" from the AANA.com website bookstore. After you have read the book carefully and learned all of the challenges that CRNA have overcome to...
  25. CRNA exam questions

    If you are currently nearing the end of the program your school will provide you with the Candidate's Handbook that answers these and other questions but I will take a shot at it. The certifing exam...