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  1. Wolford College Lawsuit Update

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

    Hospital based CRNA certificate programs were the norm, but they were 'run' by CRNAs. In the 1940-60's when there were the largest numbers of these programs there were no anesthesiologists in many of...

  2. Wolford College Lawsuit Update

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

    I wonder if the anesthesiologists will keep the program open if they can't use the students to replace staff. They also are now required by the COA to achieve regional accreditation in the next couple...

  3. Why do anesthesiologists make more than CRNAs?

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

    An individual can be a Licensed Independent Practitioner, and be an employee, from a legal standpoint. Increasing numbers of physicians are becoming employees of various types of organizations. They...

  4. Why do anesthesiologists make more than CRNAs?

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

    Yes, that's what happens. It's the most

  5. Why do anesthesiologists make more than CRNAs?

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

    Sorry for such a slow responce- The employee relationship does not prevent a CRNA from independent practice. It is not medical supervision, the majority of my charts don't have an anesthesiologist...

  6. MDA/CRNA infighting

    loveanesthesia replied to jrsquire1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I would avoid using MDA until you know the lay of the land. Some anesthesiologists will take offense and if you're new I'd just avoid

  7. gpa IN crna school and job prospects

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

    Work ethic and ability to get along with people are the most important, but times are changing. As employers sift through a greater number of applicants, they are starting to consider other factors....

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

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

    Thanks for your persepective, I couldn't agree more. I don't think she is a threat to CRNAs, although that is obviously her

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

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

    There was never a requirement for a BS degree, because nurse anesthesia leaders determined the nurse anesthesia academic degree needed to be at the graduate level. The requirements of many certificate...

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

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

    "AA's were created because of the overall manpower shortage in anesthesia that existed 40 years ago. Back when the vast majority of CRNA's had no degree of any sort, just a nursing diploma and...

  11. Why do anesthesiologists make more than CRNAs?

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

    A type of practice that is becoming more common is a group of anesthesiologists will employ several CRNAs. The CRNAs are practicing and billing as an independent CRNA. The group pays the CRNA a salary...

  12. NBCRNA and the AANA... WOW!

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

    The COA had nothing to do with this and should not be lumped in with the NBCRNA. The COA 'separated' futher from the AANA at the same time as NBCRNA, but their financial situation is completely...

  13. Anesthetist?

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

    I've never worked with AAs, but all health care providers should correctly identify themselves. I want people to understand I am an advanced practice nurse, and introduce myself as a nurse...

  14. "Anesthesiologists are gaming the system"

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

    It is much more difficult to have something published in The Hill than on allnurses.com. On here anyone can say about anything. The opinions published on The Hill blog are reviewed prior to

  15. Will I run in to trouble with this RN degree?

    loveanesthesia replied to RHill9919's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It will not matter if the nursing program was CCNE or NLNAC accredited. The nursing program must be accredited by either/or, and both will allow you to take boards. As for regionally accreditation,...

  16. Will I run in to trouble with this RN degree?

    loveanesthesia replied to RHill9919's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    CCNE is a specialized nursing accreditor. Their accreditation will allow graduates to sit the NCLEX. Regional accreditation is the gold standard for postsecondary institutions-'colleges'. The vast...

  17. From Chemical Engineering to CRNA

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

    I know a CRNA who went from chemical engineering to CRNA, but she did not like chemical engineering. If you like chemical engineering, why change? Your nursing background could open up greater...

  18. AANA (NON) membership anyone?

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

    CRNAs choose to not be a member because they think someone else (all the CRNAs that do belong to the AANA) will take care of their professional issues. They don't understand the importance of...

  19. Think long and hard

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

    The job market has changed and you should not go into anesthesia primarily for the income. Saying that, there are good jobs available for new grads. Employers are being a little more selective,...

  20. Oral Surgeons doing surgery and providing anesthesia

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

    I made sure my son had someone monitoring him-beside the oral surgeon. I had to look around and did not use the office I was referred too. I also sat in the waiting room and listened to the pulse ox....

  21. Changes to the Nurse Anesthesia Council of Accreditation Standards

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

    Having completed regional accreditation a couple of times, I suspect they are having trouble meeting the standards. The regional accreditors are going to require that they demonstrate an institutional...

  22. Requirements to becoming a CRNA

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

    Many CRNAs started with an ADN, myself included. While nurse anesthesia programs may accept the ADN applicant-obviously with bachelors degree-the hold up can be the critical care experience. The ADN...

  23. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

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

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  24. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

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

    I think you'll always regret not going the CRNA route. With 1 year ICU experience, you can apply to a CRNA program and start a program after 2 years ICU experience (actually some do it sooner but I...

  25. How much do you make?

    loveanesthesia replied to Topher53's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    What do you think all the new grads in opt-out states do, move!!! this makes absolutely no sense. If you went to work with the 4 CRNA group, you would have 4 experienced CRNAs for backup. Yes, a new...