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  1. Master's Prepared NICU RN looking into CRNA

    loveanesthesia replied to MSNRN061215's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I've known a couple CRNAs whose only RN experience was in NICU. It is

  2. Time and Half Query

    loveanesthesia replied to Gassadist's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    OT could be after 80 hours/2 weeks. As an RN that was true at a couple of places I worked ICU because of 12 hour shifts. Now I am salary which means no OT. If it's not busy I might leave early, and...

  3. Wolford CRNA Fall 2017

    loveanesthesia replied to BKLYNFRANKIE's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Wolford has been atempting Regional Accreditation for some time, and has not been successful. If you attend Wolford your degree will not be recognized by other Regionally Accredited colleges. You will...

  4. CRNA Application Profile

    loveanesthesia replied to anrchope's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You'll have a strong application. Not all applications have a

  5. Job Advice

    loveanesthesia replied to AnesthesiaFreak's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Do they cover OB? How many deliverys a month? Is there a surgeon in town who does emergency cases? If the answer is No, then your call may not be very busy. Those are the first questions I would ask....

  6. NP Programs, Preceptors and You - Get Your Voice Heard!

    loveanesthesia replied to stickit34's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am a CRNA and was surprised to learn of a local NP program that requires the student to find preceptors. I learned of this when a NP student was 'hanging out' in PACU with no clear objectives. But...

  7. Future looks bleak for CRNAs

    loveanesthesia replied to superking's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    "I never meant to underestimate CRNA practice.I just said those words for the applicants of both CRNA and Anesthesia residency.That doctors have way more solid medical knowledge after medical school...

  8. Future looks bleak for CRNAs

    loveanesthesia replied to superking's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you are not scoring well enough to get into an anesthesia residency, then you may not score well enough to get into a CRNA program. CRNA programs are not easier to get into than residency, just...

  9. Future looks bleak for CRNAs

    loveanesthesia replied to superking's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I looked at the study when it was published in 2007. You can find it at: http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/technical_reports/2010/RAND_TR688.pdf There are some assumptions that I find suspect....

  10. How much a CRNA really makes ?

    loveanesthesia replied to superking's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    An important variable in comparing compensation is retirement contributions. Private groups often contribute 15-20% of salary to pension/profit sharing. For example: $160,000 salary + 16%...

  11. BSN or MSN

    loveanesthesia replied to mpzell's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Do you mean for a DNAP/DNP program? There are 2 entry points, very similar to the BSN. Entry to practice BSN programs are designed for graduates to complete the requirements to take the NCLEX leading...

  12. Pregnant and CRNA school

    loveanesthesia replied to love2nurseICU's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It's not up to the instructor, the College has to accomodate you as a pregnant student. It's a Title IX

  13. CRNA Hours

    loveanesthesia replied to William2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    AAs are a factor in deterioration of CRNAs work environment in the states where AAs can practice. The AAs are captive once they graduate so can't negotiate. The graduate with debt and must work in the...

  14. What are important factors to consider when choosing clinical rotation sites?

    loveanesthesia replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Some programs do allow you to select some of your rotation sites. Many factors to consider-practice style (all CRNA, ACT, etc), typical types of cases/procedures, stability of program/site...

  15. Pregnant and CRNA school

    loveanesthesia replied to love2nurseICU's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Any College receiving federal financial student aid (all of them) must accomodate a pregnant student. That means rescheduling an exam if needed. But the program standards are not any different. The...

  16. Questions to ask the dean?

    loveanesthesia replied to DreameRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That makes sense. You should ask about attrition rate for students. Ask about where clinical sites are located, and how clinical sites are assigned. Ask if you will work with CRNAs that are not...

  17. Questions to ask the dean?

    loveanesthesia replied to DreameRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My advice would be to only ask true questions. Don't make a list just to ask questions. Sure, ask about things that you would like more information about, but not just to fill the

  18. MSN or DNP? Which would you choose and why?

    loveanesthesia replied to passgas21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The fact that both APRNs and physicians practice anesthesia leads to conflict. That's the short story. A current area of political activity is the attempt by physicians to create the impression that...

  19. Starting out in the Operating Room...

    loveanesthesia replied to snapdragon13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I know 2 OR nurses who thought they wanted to become a CRNA until they went to the ICU. They hated it, and gave up on anesthesia. One told me that he did not like having to worry about the patient's...

  20. All CRNA Schools website promoting AAs

    loveanesthesia posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I noticed that the All CRNA Schools website has a page about AAs. I don't believe it paints an accurate picture of the AA profession. And if the site is about All CRNA Schools, why have they added...

  21. All CRNA Schools website promoting AAs

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

    It's an interesting argument that since anesthesia is so safe, that we (CRNAs) should promote the independance of AAs. Anesthesia is safe, but people are hurt by poor practice (Joan Rivers). AAs are...

  22. All CRNA Schools website promoting AAs

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

    AAs are not nurses, there is no back door but for the uninformed it might seem that way. AAs are a profession designed by some MDAs who want to take power away from CRNAs, and guarantee a lot of MDA...

  23. All CRNA Schools website promoting AAs

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

    If they added them to make money, then applicants and future CRNAs need to vote with their

  24. crna BSN GPA vs cumulative GPA

    loveanesthesia replied to simbaman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Most of the smaller programs do consider individual courses in the evaluation of your academic record, you'll be fine. Many will specifically look at your sciences courses and consider your Biology...

  25. CRNAs in Colorado

    loveanesthesia replied to Pgcrna222's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    In the metro area, there is a push to bring in AAs, and CRNA pay is on the low side. I don't think the AAs are working out very well so CRNAs will likely gain ground due to superior clinical skills....