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  1. For All SRNA's/ RRNA's

    dneill01 replied to Nitecap's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    What are we going to do about the AA issue and the doctorate degree situation? The AANA needs to realize that meeting a shortage cannot equate to decreasing the quality of graduating CRNAs. We...

  2. CRNA Doctorate??

    dneill01 replied to Brenna's Dad's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    As a SRNA/RRNA, I fully support the option of acquiring a doctorate degree in anesthesia. I have a problem allowing the AACN dictate how and what degree it will be. I personally do not want to share...

  3. RRNA or SRNA for title, What is your opinion?

    dneill01 replied to TexasCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Wow, this is getting nowhere. I am an RRNA/SRNA. I dont care what the hell they call me. I look at the patient introduction as an opportunity to educate my patients that more anesthesia is provided...

  4. Any Advice for school preparation for this year?

    dneill01 replied to TexasCCRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    As far as equipment, not alot left to get. A nerve stimulator, maybe a couple of reference books ie. naglehout or morgan/mikhail, washington manual and jaffee surgical procedures but most of these...

  5. Pathophys a useful pre-CRNA course?

    dneill01 replied to apaisRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    First hope you did well on the CCRN. It was pretty straight forward when Itook it. I am a first semester CRNA student at Webster University in St. Louis MO. Patho-phys hasnt seemed to bad to this...

  6. Roll Call for the Class of 2006

    dneill01 replied to versatile_kat's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Webster University in September Good Luck to

  7. Roll Call for the Class of 2006

    dneill01 replied to versatile_kat's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Webster University in September Good Luck to

  8. Are CRNAs ashamed of being nurses?

    dneill01 replied to loisane's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am glad to see that I may have churned the pot alittle regarding CRNAs being ashamed of their nursing background. What was really meant though is not being ashamed but rather so much better than...

  9. Any other new students getting really nervous?

    dneill01 replied to louloubell1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Starting in September cost of program:$48,000 (10 semesters). I have worked weekend nights for 3 years with bonus shifts during the week, grossing approx. $90,000/year. My wife works as an...

  10. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    dneill01 replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    JWK I am all about good safe anesthesia care, that is why I am pursueing the profession. As long as it provided, I dont really care who gives it. The routes are different but the end result is...

  11. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    dneill01 replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    All of this talk about AA versus CRNA is making my head hurt! I am a critical Care nurse of 12 years, I have been using sedation, inotropes, vasopressors, ventilators, IABPs, PA catheters, A-lines...

  12. Webster University??

    dneill01 replied to tiff_faith2001's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Tiffany I am starting Webster in September and have heard nothing but good things about it. I am quiet familiar with the program as it has taken more than one attempt to get accepted. I would...

  13. New Fall Students: What are you planning to do during these last precious months?

    dneill01 replied to louloubell1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!Webster University in September. Will work some more overtime to bank some cash and take some of the workload off the wife. Will take the 2 weeks off prior and spend some time...

  14. How do your guys calculate GRE score?

    dneill01 replied to rhp123's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Roland IQ scores show nothing of the ability to learn nor do GPAs reflect what someone has learned. I have known many people that have the ability to take an exam and retain for a period long enough...

  15. CRNA Debate from www.studentdoctor.net

    dneill01 replied to meandragonbrett's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am an RN and find myself somewhat confused by your statements. I feel that your statements would be more valid stated as "SOME RNS" are ignorant/stupid Remember the definitions of both. But I...

  16. SIU-E CRNA program

    dneill01 replied to RNKLTYM's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I applied last year and recieved notice from them that I would have to repeat my chemistry courses to be considered as I had taken the bulk of them 8 years ago. I had just the semester prior taken...

  17. Too much testosterone at work- frisky doctors

    dneill01 replied to Rapheal's topic in General Nursing

    This is not anything uncommon and is not acceptable but I do agree with the post regarding behavior or your looks. I have been around too long (13 years as a male nurse) and know that generally this...