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  1. 2015 is it official? YES

    loveanesthesia replied to HieuNgu1155's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Patient confusion I agree, but how would it lead to "lower quality of care". It is very important to me that patients understand I'm an advanced practice nurse, because I provide high quality

  2. CRNA's doing botox in California (no MD supervision)???

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

    An OB/GYN has a license to practice medicine, so that is the basis. Look at the scope of practice as a CRNA, the opt out does not expand the scope of practice, it says that as a CRNA I can bill...

  3. CRNA's doing botox in California (no MD supervision)???

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

    Aesthetic does not equal anesthetic. I have no idea what the regulations are to open a medical spa, but the opt out has nothing to do with it. The opt out applies to the practice of nurse anesthesia,...

  4. Chiropractor to CRNA advice

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

    What does she not like about the chiropractor role? I guess my first thought is if she would like being a NP she would like being a chiropractor, seeing patients in an office. That's if she would be a...

  5. Anesthesia Provider Pay to Drop 60%

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

    A billing consultant told us about it, and I think it is relatively new. Our group is not an ACT, and she said great then you don't need to worry nearly as much, because everyone bills independently...

  6. Anesthesia Provider Pay to Drop 60%

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

    It is legal to practice as a CRNA without medical direction of an anesthesiologists in all the states. Medical direction by an anesthesiologist is not required anywhere for CRNAs and is very...

  7. Trends in CRNA Compensations in Future

    loveanesthesia replied to Manurse715's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There are many forces at work in health professional reimbursement, some of which having nothing to do with health care reform. I just read a very interesting article about the number of physicians...

  8. Getting too far ahead of myself?

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

    I would retake the micro, A&P, and if you have a C in Chem, that also. Many programs specifically look at a 'science GPA'. Also the goal is to complete a program, not to be accepted into a...

  9. CRNA Part Time Opportunities

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

    The trend is for groups of anesthesiologists and CRNAs to work together with both providers practicing independently, and billing independently. That is most cost effective. The other way for...

  10. Chiropractor to CRNA advice

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

    As for experience requirement, some programs will interview you with less than a year as long as you will have a year starting the program. you will benifit from at least 2 years experience. You will...

  11. Credentialing fees?

    loveanesthesia replied to Jen1.0's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I had to start paying $25.00

  12. CEU for CRNA online

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

    The AANA also has the ULearn online

  13. Getting too far ahead of myself?

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

    Science classes are looked at closely, so if it was the science that brought your GPA below 3.0, that could be a problem. Also many programs have a 3.0 GPA

  14. Chiropractor to CRNA advice

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

    Class 2011 really gaev you good advice. Another thing to consider is the number of students accepted at each program. A program that accepts a low number probably won't accept anyone with one year ICU...

  15. RN (CRNA degree from abroad)-> CRNA

    loveanesthesia replied to ciber-1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree with lyela, it is going to be difficult to get much advance standing in most, if not all, colleges. Where did you complete your nurse anesthesia

  16. Adult NP to CRNA school

    loveanesthesia replied to NYRN05's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think it is a neutral with pro's and con's. You will have current ICU experience so that will be in your favor, and they will look at all the same things-science grades, GRE (if that is required)...

  17. NMBAs with LMAs

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

    Using a NMBA takes away 2 of the main advantages of using an LMA, drug cost saving, and the ability to have the patient spontaneously breath so that you can turn cases over very fast. If you are using...

  18. Trying to Navigate through conflicting advice

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

    Community colleges typically can't offer an accelerated BSN because it is a BS degree. It does matter where you get experience an an RN, more than where you get your BSN. The best experience that will...

  19. CRNAs and bathroom breaks...

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

    Under no circumstances would I leave the patient with a circulator, that's patient abandonment. One of my friends did once, in the middle of the night, ask to have a commode brought into the scrub...

  20. Should we reverse Cis-atracurium

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

    With 4 twitchs, up to 75% of receptors may remain blocked. Research has shown that the biggest problem with this is pharyngeal dysfunction which places the patient at increased risk of aspiration if...

  21. One year CRNA program?

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

    #1. The fact that I am certified by the National Board does not grant me "nationwide credentialing". Each individual hospital/surgi center has the authority to credential me for a scope of practice as...

  22. One year CRNA program?

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

    FP's have done surgery well into 1980's, (C/S, hernia's, T &As)and physicians have been credentialed to deliver anesthesia at least into the 1990's who have not completed a residency in...

  23. One year CRNA program?

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

    CRNAs are not unique in "grandfathering" when educational standards are increased. I've worked with anesthesiologists who never attending a residency in anesthesia. Would they be credentialed to...

  24. What kind of people are CRNAs?

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

    CNRAs are the nurses that enjoy going to the codes. Are comfortable with making decisions quickly. Don't get fased if they make the surgeon mad and get yelled at, can confidently explain why they need...

  25. degree obtained

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

    You can teach with a MS in anesthesia in a lot a programs, but maybe not in some programs that are housed in a College of Nursing. This applies to didactic teaching positions only, not to clinical...