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Loisane, You should write a book. Ive read so many of your posts and you always nail things right on the head, even my head at times. Thank You for your input.....now, if I could box you up and put you in my bookbag during class/clinicals...... :)

Interesting Post....I just separated from the Air Force, (had to go the civilian anesthesia route b/c of my spouse's military career) but had heard the same thing about "if you are breathing....". CRNA's were used extensively in all the bases I have been stationed at, I was surrounded by CRNA's. I wonder if this will last though, the military has built their medical community with CRNA's made easily available.....they need them, and Im sure this "cut" will not last. As for "alansmith".....dude, get off the bottle, or the syringe, or whatever the hell you are hitting...you can't even think straight.

My motivation is summed up with one phrase that I will NEVER have to see or hear again...... "GOLYTELY TILL CLEAR." nuff said. :chuckle :chuckle

"Jailhouse RN" That is like saying...I want only a nurse with a BSN, CCRN to take care of me. Please, that's ridiculous. Why dont you just ask, is my provider competent and compassionate?

Aaaah, memories. My preceptor used to have me run and get his lazy a** soda pops and snacks. I hated my orientation, but stuck it out. I was young and naive, but Im glad I stuck it out so I got the position I wanted. But on the other hand, when I think back, I was a doormat. Oh well, we've all been there....i think.

I had no experience, did fine in nursing school, learned everything I needed to know on-the-job. Few people in my class had previous "tech" experience, but they did not have an advantage academically. I would spend time with my family, enjoy your summer. my 2 cents. Good Luck

Caffine, I dont even want to get in to this thread.....yikes. But it gives you an idea of the types of issues you might deal with. As a SRNA, I just hope to work with a a great collaborative team, and enjoy my job as part of the TEAM!! Of the teams I have spent shadowing time with, its always been the case. By the way.....CUTE dog!!!!!!!

Be enthusiastic in your essay. Make it interesting, start it off with a "catchy statement" that will grab the readers attention. You can even submit your essay to an online essay evaluator for feedback. Be honest, sincere, and professional....etc. The essay was a pain for me, but I didnt want to underestimate the importance or emphasis my particular school might place on it. It took me about 2 months to perfect my resume and essay, so take your time. This forum is WONDERFUL, and gave me insight that I could have never gotten anywhere else. You can even go back in the forums posted months ago for advice.Good Luck.

Applied at one, put all my eggs into one basket, and got in. But I think I might of harrassed my way in................"let them in so they stop calling me type of thing"...haha :chuckle :chuckle

bob, I am only per diem. I think ANY NM discouraging any of her nurses in pursuing higher education is unprofessional. I have NEVER met anyone who was discouraging, I think that is why I was shocked at her statement. I need to work until I start school, I was worried she would not even hire me after her statement. I have been an ICU nurse for 7 long, hard years. I will never forget how rough it was. But that is one of the many reasons I am leaving that area of nursing. Thanks everyone for your response. This forum is GREAT!!! It has taught me so much, and is one of the reasons I was able to get in to school. I cannot wait to be a CRNA!!!!! YEAH!!! :rotfl: :rotfl:

I am starting CRNA school in 4 months. So, in the meantime I am working as an ICU nurse. I just started at a new hospital until school starts. I did not want to tell my nurse manager that I was in a CRNA program until I "felt" her out. When she asked me my "long term goals",(not knowing I was already accepted) I mentioned becoming a CRNA....she then stated "well, I know that's the latest buzz, but I dont think that is a very promising route because of the "good ole boy network", and the lack of jobs." I was VERY irritated, but knew right away that I am just going to do my time here before I start school. Did anyone else find a lack of support from your nurse manager?? I was hoping to establish rapport with her and then come back in 2 years as a CRNA to that hospital. Is it true that upper nursing management positions are discouraging of anethesia?, in that they think you are leaving the profession of nursing.(not that I care, Im doing it anyway!!)

Hi, I just separated as a active duty air force nurse 2 months ago. I was going to do the military CRNA route but it conflicted with my husbands career, so im going civilian. From my 4 years in, I gathered that they REALLY need CRNA's. They were not even able to fill all of their slots last year (25 slots). They even waived GRE scores and GPA's in certain cases to meet their quota. Get paid full (usually) Captain's pay while in. You MUST enter as an ICU nurse because it is really hard to switch areas once you are in, and then you have to be on station at that particular base for 2 years before you can apply. School is around 12 months in Bethesda, MD, then you choose your clinical site from either Keesler in Mississippi or Travis in northern Cali. There are a few others, but i only want to tell you what i know for certain. Great education, EXCELLENT autonomy as a CRNA in the Air Force. I highly recommend it. Of course there is all the other factors that go along with being in the military. Best for single people in my opinion, but they are many with families that do great. Hope this helps, good luck.

yoga crna, out of all the posts in this forum, you are the first one I have read to point out the "boring" part of being an anesthetist. Point well made, something to think about, surgeries can last what seems like forever at times, just standing there (or if you can steal the chair from the OR nurse) charting. Still worth it, but point well made.

Thanks everyone....im easily convinced not to retake anything. I guess they just want to make sure that you are "capable" of dong well in science courses, not that you remember everything from 8 years ago. Im trying HARD to enjoy my free time, cause I know once school starts, I will regret anytime that I wasted worrying or stressing. Without this site, I think I would be climbing the walls!

I took all my sciences (inorganic/organic/A&P) EIGHT years ago. The school said I dont need to retake them (3.5 science gpa). My question is "will I struggle more in anesthesia school if I dont have much of a memory of these courses?" Honestly I really dont want to retake courses, but, will it bite me in the a** if i dont take a refresher? If so, which course do you think is the most important? Thanks ahead of time for the input.