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  1. Online crna program in texas?

    loveanesthesia replied to SBCHEV99's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm not sure I follow your question, but I'll try to answer. If someone is attending a nurse anesthesia program, then they are not a CRNA. So the person your mother spoke about is either a nurse...

  2. CRNA Program or Law School Harder?

    loveanesthesia replied to beedog13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think the thing that sets nurse anesthesia apart is the time frame in which you must make important decisions. It's not just the volume of information you must master, which I think is about equal...

  3. To Ladies who are CRNA's

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

    Exposure to anesthetic inhalation agents is limited with the modern anesthesia machines, there is some exposure, for example during induction if you mask the patient with agent, and after extubation...

  4. How can I become a nurse anesthetist if I have a bachelors degree in biology?

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

    Yes, and you don't need to worry about billing issues, or holding up induction or emergence to wait for the anesthesiologist. With the decentralization of the delivery of anesthesia, it is very...

  5. CRNA or ACNP for Extremely Driven

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

    They are a great technique, and give the patient good post-op pain

  6. Question for you CRNA's

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

    This is what I did: Work a lot of OT and save money before starting. Live very cheap, have the car and everything besides undergrad student loan paid off before starting. Take out loans. Use sign on...

  7. CRNA or ACNP for Extremely Driven

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

    That is not universal, and may not be true where you are, just your impression. I have responded to many difficult intubations in the ICU and ER, especially on the weekend and nights, because only a...

  8. AKRON school

    loveanesthesia replied to cvicu80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congradulations! but please take the time to immediately notify programs that you choose to not attend. Most have waiting lists, and that will allow them to offer the opportunity to another qualified...

  9. AKRON school

    loveanesthesia replied to cvicu80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Once you have made your decision, please immediately notify them if you choose to not attend their program. Most programs turn away qualified applicants and have waiting lists, it is only professional...

  10. Post-Master's Cert. or Master's Program

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

    i cut and paste this from the boston college program. it only makes sense if you already have a msn. this option is available for applicants who have already completed a master of science degree in...

  11. CRNA or ACNP for Extremely Driven

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

    CRNAs practice to all types of facilities, from rural hospitals to major medical centers. My impression is that an ACNP would find a position primarily in urban areas. As for autonomy, CRNAs can, and...

  12. How can I become a nurse anesthetist if I have a bachelors degree in biology?

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

    You will have many more employment opportunities as a CRNA. As the push for cost controls in health care intensifies, I think the ACT will be phased out, along with AAs. It is more cost effective to...

  13. Complete 1 yr ICU req. in the first year of CRNA Schoo?l

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

    CRNA's are expected to be every bit as competent as anesthesiologists. These are not the same things, CRNAs must be competent and have been proven to be competent for well over 100 years. The issue...

  14. Hepatitis B and CRNA Job

    loveanesthesia replied to srn2009's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You are asking some very specific questions that are beyond my expertise, but I don't think there is any problem with someone with a history of Hep B working as an RN or CRNA. Everyone must follow...

  15. need avice...considering RN/BSN and possibly CRNA

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

    If you want to be a physician then you should go to medical school, nursing isn't going to work for you if your interest is in being a MD. Being a nurse is not about being a mini doctor, the focus is...

  16. How can I become a nurse anesthetist if I have a bachelors degree in biology?

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

    I don't see much advantage to the direct entry MSN, unless you could use some of the graduate hours towards the requirements of the nurse anesthesia program. That may be possible in a few nurse...

  17. Complete 1 yr ICU req. in the first year of CRNA Schoo?l

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

    In the past, many CRNAs had no nursing experience prior to attending their anesthesia program, but times have changed. In many cases, you have to give an ICU patient an anesthetic. When they roll in...

  18. NEW to CRNA, have questions..

    loveanesthesia replied to student7345's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Look at the accelerated BSN programs you could go to, and ask them which BS would be better. The RT experience is not nursing experience, but it is good experience. Some of the more selective...

  19. Tuition Rankings?

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

    Clinical experience is not a part of their methodology, the methodology consists of surveys sent to all the program directors asking for their opinions on the other schools. What does a PD in CA know...

  20. NP, CNS or CRNA?

    loveanesthesia replied to yoginurse2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There are many opportunities to teach in CRNA programs, you would need to get a doctorate. While is the ICU evaluate whether you enjoy jumping into the crisis situation (would enjoy CRNA) or whether...

  21. Do CRNA's miss out on patient interaction?

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

    As a CRNA you do have patient interaction, but it is different, and you don't develop long term relationships often. Often in the pre-op period I have a few minutes to put the patient as ease with the...

  22. CRNA Salaries. Have They Gone Down?

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

    A CRNA with a PhD is not an Anesthesiologist, he/she is a CRNA with a PhD. An Anesthesiologist is a physician who has specialized in anesthesia. The Doctoral degree which has been discussed for...

  23. CRNA Salaries. Have They Gone Down?

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

    I don't think salaries have 'took a significant drop', and CRNAs 'max out' depending on how hard and smart they work. I do think there is potential for health care reform to have an impact on CRNA's...

  24. CRNA changed to PhD??

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

    I'm afraid they are not in the minority in the anesthesia community, that's something you should realize if you plan to join it. Most of the attitude is driven by fear, their fear that their income is...

  25. CRNA changed to PhD??

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

    The title would be CRNA, I'm afraid the patients would confuse me with an anesthesiologist if I went by 'Dr.' That would not make me happy. It's important that they understand that I am a nurse...