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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 need to take a look at the didactics of the AA progra...

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 the same doctorate title with NPs etc. The diffe...

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 by CRNAs than MDAs and AAs combined. I introduce...

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 things will be recommended in your program. Get ...

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 point. This is finals week so I guess I will find ...

Webster University in September Good Luck to all!!

Webster University in September Good Luck to all!!

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 their nursing coherts. I have seen this on numerous...

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 Outpatient nurse makes around $40,000. Obviously there is ...

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 hopefully the same "good practice". I stand corrected t...

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 etc.........for many years. Those of us who have wo...

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 suggest that you attend one of their all-class meetings ...

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 with the kids and a short vacation with my spouse. N...

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 to pass the exam, yet could no pass it 2 months la...

I applied to one school this fall and was chosen as an alternate. I have taken Physics/ Organic Chemistry/ and immunology none of which are required by the program. The odds of getting an alternate position are slim. I was looking for some input a...

Thanks to all for the responses. I have completed and passed The CCRN exam, am currently becoming more active in my ICU with committees and education. Not being accepted and not getting picked up after alternate status has caused me to realize how...

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 think that we find that in both nursing and medicine. ...

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 organic for my own benefit but they didnt seem to ca...

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 behavior does not continue if it is obviously not ...

Congrats to all. I sit here and wait as I am one of those uncertain alternates at Webster in St. Louis MO. Good luck to all!