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  1. respitory therapists or CRNA's in ICU and Codes/ER

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

    CRNAs can do those things, but most institutions won't pay a CRNA to be available on an emergency basis in case there is a code. 15 years ago my institution did, but that is one thing that was...

  2. Anesthesia

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

    Sugammadex has not been released by the FDA, they have asked for further studies on hypersensitivity, and in the OB, pediatric, and renal failure populations. It'll be great if there are few side...

  3. Anesthesia

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

    or your

  4. Typical schedule/hours for a CRNA

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

    Surgeries are scheduled by the surgeon, not by the CRNA, and trust me the surgeon's don't care what I want. There are different amounts of call at different jobs, and on this discussion board I've...

  5. Quick question for any CRNA/SRNA's

    loveanesthesia replied to Mitchell09's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    For most graduate colleges, if you repeat the exact course at the same institution, then only the highest grade is included in the GPA when they evaluate your transcripts. You could also look into...

  6. Typical schedule/hours for a CRNA

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

    If your working hours are the primary concern, then nurse anesthesia doesn't seem like a good fit. There are a lot of jobs with 9-5 hours (other than nurse anesthesia) A lot of surgical cases are...

  7. EtCO2 Monitors, Smart Capnoline, low flow?

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

    I'm not familiar with the O2 cannula you describe, but in my experience patients will become very agitated with hypoxia. Hypoxia will cause sympathetic nervous system stimulation, activating the...

  8. Program question

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

    Depends upon the program. Some will be happy to accept someone with an ADN and a BS in Chemistry. If you go to AANA.com and look at the list of programs, look for those who give a degree in something...

  9. I need some CRNA school advice

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

    Good advice to retake science courses that you didn't get an A in. That will be helpful, it's not just about the GPA, which is very important, but also being prepared for the volume of information...

  10. im discouraged and need some advise please!!

    loveanesthesia replied to jdonevan178's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Why does 23 more credit hours discourage you? A good portion of the current master's programs in nurse anesthesia are already 30-36 months and people survive them just fine. Once the DNP is fully...

  11. Path to CRNA

    loveanesthesia replied to new2this101's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You need the experience in ICU to learn a base of knowledge that you will draw on for the rest of your career. One year is not enough. I have taught nurse anesthesia students for 18 years, and 1 year...

  12. D.O. VS. CRNA

    loveanesthesia replied to Angela.CRNA2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    One year experience is not enough, but from my experience a bright motivated person with 3 years of experience is on a equal playing field with someone with 20 years and a Master's degree. I've seen...

  13. PLEASE HELP!!! ASN to CRNA??

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

    You must have a bachelor's degree, and you must be an RN to apply to a CRNA program. Some will require a BSN. Have you considered an accelerated BSN prgram? research the threads on here and will find...

  14. Does it matter if I have an AA, BS, etc to get accepted into CRNA schools?

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

    Many AAs (anesthesia assistants) want to know if they can get a short cut to become a CRNA, never heard of a CRNA wanting to become an AA. As for the 18 states, many of those states are very limited,...

  15. Working While A CRNA Student

    loveanesthesia replied to AngelaJ76's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A school can not track every student to verify they are not working, so there is no point in signing a statement. That doesn't mean it's a good idea to plan on working. I've known a couple of students...

  16. CRNA questions.

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

    It might be hard to find the 3 12 hour shift jobs. New grads won't get multiple offers without anyone checking a reference any more. There was a time that was true, now you'll need good clinical...

  17. A structured CRNA path some advice please

    loveanesthesia replied to Angela.CRNA2B's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think you are positioning yourself well, but don't plan on working while in a nurse anesthesia program. You are going to be very busy with clinical and coursework. Part of your planning should be...

  18. question for CRNA's please!

    loveanesthesia replied to aim09's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Is there something specific you would like to

  19. CRNA ranked #15 by CNNMoney.com Top 50 jobs in America

    loveanesthesia replied to profstudent4life's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It's striking that many of the top 50 jobs are in health

  20. Med school for experienced CRNA?

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

    There are no CRNAs with 3 years of training post HS, none anywhere. It is absolutely impossible by accreditation standards. As for CRNA I, II, etc you are confusing certification to practice with...

  21. Med school for experienced CRNA?

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

    When the certificate programs were in operation, there were no 2 year RNs, that's a modern invention. RNs were either 3 year dipoloma-36 months full time, or a BSN graduate. There were BSN programs...

  22. Med school for experienced CRNA?

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

    It's not crazy if you understand the history of higher education. A certificate did not mean a lower level of education, just that it did not occur in a traditional college environment. I would argue...

  23. Anethesia Assistant to CRNA

    loveanesthesia replied to ruralgirl08's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    While the Toronto program is not the same as a CRNA in the US, it is a start. Looks like you have a couple of options. You can come to the US, go through a program and become a CRNA here (I have no...

  24. Anethesia Assistant to CRNA

    loveanesthesia replied to ruralgirl08's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Where did you get this information? What do you mean by an anesthesia assistant program? I've seen the Canadian advanced practice nursing role described as functioning similar to a CRNA in the...

  25. Anethesia Assistant to CRNA

    loveanesthesia replied to ruralgirl08's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There are no short cuts for an AA to become a CRNA here. You must become an RN, enter and complete a nurse anesthesia program and pass boards no matter what your background is. From a little reading...