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CCRN-CMC-CSC

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  1. paying for CRNA school

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to jmeng's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am currently an SRNA with 7 months left to go and I can tell you the job market has changed DRASTICALLY since I started school. I personally know 2 people who had their contracts dropped while they...

  2. What kind of people are CRNAs?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to cookderosa's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    First of all congratulations and kudos to you for changing careers! Everyone should enjoy their work :) I am knocking on 40 and I am currently a senior anesthesia student so I understand needing a...

  3. GRE.. pointless exam??

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to cvicu80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Schools live or die by their board exam pass rates, which is yet another standardized, computerized exam. With that in mind my program director says the GRE gives them an indication of how well the...

  4. Future CRNA's ; what about your families?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to Irene joy's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well I am in the depths of the upheaval, poverty, lack of time, etc. at the moment. I do pity my family and I pray our sacrifices will be worth it. So no sugar coating from me it TOUGH family wise!...

  5. How bright to become CRNA?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to ARO82's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Okay, several points to address here: 1. getting your ADD under control will help a TON (I also have ADD) 2. your to far off to predict if you will be a good CRNA or not. I know that folks make...

  6. Advice Please

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to desitiger's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    They looked hard at my last 60 hours and looked past my overall. Make sure you have a good GRE score, interview, etc. and you should be

  7. Does LTAC count as critical care?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I agree that LTAC work would be VERY challenging. My father is currently in an LTAC after having a single car motor vehicle accident this past December. The first 3 weeks after his accident he was in...

  8. Does LTAC count as critical care?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    in my opinion LTAC experience would count when it came to interviewing for an ICU job. However LTAC is similar to the more stable ICU patients that we have that are just waiting on a stepdown bed or...

  9. Moving from Labor and Delivery to CRNA

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to AudreyHurston's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    if you love L & D so much why do you want to become a CRNA? You can become a great L & D nurse, midwife, or clin spec for L & D. Tons of options for a great L & D nurse. Good

  10. SRNA careplans

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to ICU.traveler's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You need to purchase Jaffe (Richard) and Roizen -Essence of Anesthesia. The Roizen is out of print so you will need to ask around to find it but its GREAT. Jaffe has a new edition coming out very...

  11. Anyone have small children?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to harborview's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Each family is so very different I think its hard to advise what will work well for your family. However I think you need to look at a few key points (I am sure others can think of many more key...

  12. Anyone have small children?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to harborview's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I wont sugar coat it - you will miss 28 months (or whatever your program is) of your childs life. You will have many, many times where you feel guilty and torn between school and family. A personal...

  13. Where are the DNP Programs?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to YupYup's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Great question and I am curious about DNP program locations

  14. Living while in CRNA school?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to SiCubaby's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    my school is in Arkansas. Any info would be MUCH

  15. Living while in CRNA school?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to SiCubaby's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I applied with a co-signer to Chase and they approved me but then they sent me a letter stating all private loans must now be school certified so I cancelled the loan. Private loans dont help a bit if...

  16. Living while in CRNA school?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to SiCubaby's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was told repeatedly thru the application process that the money was available to SRNA's without difficulty. Private loans of 40K above the Stafford, blah, blah blah. However here I am starting...

  17. iphone as PDA

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to hell000nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Skyscape now has programs for the Iphone and they are great! I am sooooo excited I get to keep my Iphone and still get all of the anesthesia software I want. Just go to Itunes and get your free...

  18. Paid during the clinicals?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to career180's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Rural Arkansas in the Ozark Mountains, town of

  19. Paid during the clinicals?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to career180's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think it would be similar to paying residents, after all we are licensed

  20. Paid during the clinicals?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to career180's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The only stipends I know to be true are SRNA's who have signed work agreements with specific hospitals/groups. That hospital or group provides the stipend in return for a work commitment. For...

  21. Fred W Eberle School Of Practical Nursing

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to Lorrie1964's topic in General Nursing

    I was in the same position a year ago (not the same program). I used my age as a selling point for why they should let me in. I told them this was a huge undertaking for me and since I am grown I...

  22. okay to say "I don't know" in an interview?

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to kidsICU's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Depends on the program, some just as personal questions while others administer written test and oral tests. My interview was very in depth and asked things such as explain the a wave, v wave on the...

  23. Average GRE

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to gluck's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The GRE website shows averages related to program of study/field, etc.....

  24. Average GRE

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to gluck's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Really

  25. Average GRE

    CCRN-CMC-CSC replied to gluck's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Most schools list a preferred score and an absolute minimum. For example my school says 1000 or better but a 900 minimum with great GPA, interview, etc. I am unaware of a listing for averages. Most...