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  1. CRNA Schools that dont require..

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

    Go to CRNA School Search look for programs that are not MSN or DNP programs. There are quite a few MS or DNAP programs that will accept students with your educational

  2. Debt vs. Future Income analysis, my realistic financial situation

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

    You have a good plan. Financially it'll work out and be worth it, especially if you stick with the 5 year repayment. You are saving before you start, are keeping expenses low, and have realistic...

  3. One semester left and I'm scared I'll fail!!

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

    You are burned out, and/or depressed-if at all possible take a week off. School is long and stressful. Consider seeking out someone to talk with-hopefully in your program administration. I've seen...

  4. CRNA's - can I pick your brains?

    loveanesthesia replied to takingcare19's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The thing is, it isn't 'shifts'. It's whenever someone needs surgery, someone has to do the anesthetic. I would not plan on having more time with your family than you do now. Maybe you can work that...

  5. Should I pursue CRNA or Med School? (Help)

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

    How long do you think a MS in anesthesia is? How long do you think a DN(A)P is? Seems like an odd reason to look at spending an extra 4-5 years in

  6. New Grad Orientation

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

    I had my own room right away, but it was fine. I'd been to several clinical sites as a student, so it was like a new site. Where I am now, new staff get an in depth tour and orientation to the...

  7. Seeking advice

    loveanesthesia replied to NurseK426's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes, you'll get accepted to a program. Depends on how you interview and where you

  8. How do CRNAs get treated by MDAs ?

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

    That is incredibly misleading. There are CRNAs with bachelors degrees, but they are not BSNs. They all have advanced training in anesthesia, and all CRNAs always

  9. CRNA's - can I pick your brains?

    loveanesthesia replied to takingcare19's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    1. What made you decide for this route? I was an ICU RN and wanted more-more responsibility, to learn more, to remain in direct patient care 2. A Masters of Science in Nursing Anesthesia is a daunting...

  10. RAnking of CRNA school

    loveanesthesia replied to icu2crna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Passing boards is 75% the student, and 25% the program (I just made that up, but that's how it seems to me). If a program picks students who do well on standardized tests, and are motivated, they will...

  11. Jane Fitch MD, prior CRNA, now Anesthesiologist elected president ASA

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

    The clinical rotations for MDs are necessary because they begin the anesthesia residency with no patient care experience. I had 5 years of caring for patients prior to beginning anesthesia. I came...

  12. AA student contemplating CRNA track...advice?

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

    A 'bridge' program is not possible because CRNAs are nurses first, and advanced practice second. And there may not be recognized differences in CRNA and AA functions in an ACT-but that is far from the...

  13. From ADN to CRNA

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

    You must have a BS to enter a MS program-that's universal. For nurse anesthesia you also need critical care experience. It's becoming more difficult to get an RN position in a hospital setting, let...

  14. Did You Know You Wanted to Do Anesthesia Before...

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

    Personally I decided after being in the ICU for 4 years. But I think it is common for people to decide on nurse anesthesia prior to attending their nursing program. I saw a poster presentation at the...

  15. Jane Fitch MD, prior CRNA, now Anesthesiologist elected president ASA

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

    Anesthesia residents don't put in 80 hours a week every week-some weeks-but it's actually a very small number of weeks. I would guess the average is 50 some hours a week for 3

  16. RAnking of CRNA school

    loveanesthesia replied to icu2crna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The US News and World report rankings are highly suspect and most CRNAs don't put any weight in them. The data used to produce the US News rankings is very poor quality. A program administrator has...

  17. RAnking of CRNA school

    loveanesthesia replied to icu2crna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The reputation of the nurse anesthesia program within the anesthesia community does

  18. Roseman University grad to CRNA

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

    That's tough for the program to compare you to their other applicants. Can you take some courses which are traditionally

  19. Withdrawal, reapplying, advice?

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

    It's likely you'll find a program that will accept you if you are willing to move. Before you put more time and money into an anesthesia program, it would be wise to do some self-reflection. If you...

  20. MSN vs MS

    loveanesthesia replied to surfnurse311's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The MS programs have more latitude in designing their curriculum. Some MSN programs are locked into utilizing some core courses at their University even if they don't apply to anesthesia. Once you...

  21. FTC Paper: State Legislators Should Carefully Evaluate Proposals to Limit APNs

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

    Phasing out the ACT model will hold down costs. The ACT practices that can be found now are typically practices that were started before the 1990's and it's really difficult to change for the...

  22. How useful is ICU exp when you are finally a CRNA

    loveanesthesia replied to icu2crna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am very thankful for my 4 years of ICU experience whenever I care for an ICU patient in the OR. Granted most anesthetics aren't on ICU patients, but when the patient is an ICU patient, I don't know...

  23. Wolford College Lawsuit Update

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

    That's a good question. The COA accreditation standards have been changed recently and Wolford will be required to become regionally accredited or they will be out of compliance with the COA...

  24. Internal (facility) issue and questions

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

    I would ask the risk management department at the hospital for an opinion. I think they would want everyone in the building to be accurately

  25. Internal (facility) issue and questions

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

    The name tag might seem like a small issue, but it's not. Name tags are a method of informing the public of the qualifications of those providing care. I would not wear a name tag stating RN when I am...