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Yes, I know what you mean, but the ICU is the route to the CRNA. It's pretty much a pre-requisite from what I hear.

It's hypertonic in the bag. Hypotonic in the bloodstream, since RBC's metabolize the 5% dextrose quickly, leaving behind the 0.45% saline which has an osmolality of about 155 mOsm/L

Your comments: "I am a current nursing student interested in ER nursing." Then, "I actually posted this question as part of a project for informatics, kind of like an experiment." (followed by an emoticon). That was a bit more than merely asking a question. Where are you going to school, by the way?

I'm a 52 year old RN with ICU experience, and also teach full time as a clinical instructor in an ADN program. I've always wanted to become an anesthetist, and am wondering if, after I finish my Master's in Education (next fall), would I be kidding myself about applying to CRNA schools? In other words, are the application committees going to fall off their chairs laughing if a 53 or 54 year old applies? If I were to be accepted, what about working later on? Any thoughts about what it's "really like" out there? Do you think age would be a factor in whether or not I got hired? Maybe I'm reading too much into this age thing, but most people my age are thinking about buying motor homes, and I feel like I'm just getting started! I'm in great shape physically and financially, and I have all the pre-requisites in place, with the exception of the GRE which I will take next year. Thanks a lot for your ideas, comments...

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! I'm a 52 year old RN with ICU experience, and also teach full time as a clinical instructor in an ADN program. I've always wanted to become an anesthetist, and am wondering if, after I finish my Master's in Education (next fall), would I be kidding myself about applying to CRNA schools? In other words, are the application committees going to fall off their chairs laughing if a 53 or 54 year old applies? If I were to be accepted, what about working later on? Any thoughts about what it's "really like" out there? Do you think age would be a factor in whether or not I got hired? Maybe I'm reading too much into this age thing, but most people my age are thinking about buying motor homes, and I feel like I'm just getting started! I'm in great shape physically and financially, and I have all the pre-requisites in place, with the exception of the GRE which I will take next year. Thanks a lot for your ideas, comments...