srna04

Just curious on what CRNA's think about army anesthesia. I am strongly considering joining the army STRAP program for SRNA students. Specifically, anybody who has spent time in Iraq or Afghanistan.

I'll be there!!!!!

Just a quick question, do any CRNAs/MDA know why bolusing of pressors is sometimes done during surgery for a low b/p? My understanding of this practice is that it can cause a sudden rise is SVR and B/P, then the patient may again vasodialate and drop their B/P once the medication wears off. I have seen done on several occasions. Thanks

Rush University, Sep. 2006!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Wow, you have a great husband, it really shows his true character. Love does not seek jealousy. I don't have any kids and I'm currently a SRNA at Rush University. I would absolutely love the thought of staying at home and raising my kids. I cannot emphasize enough family support. Believe me I have learned that lesson the hard way. Best of luck to you.

I use to work with a AA at a ICU in Chicago. He originally got his AA degree from Georgia, and wanted to practice in Illinois and was not allowed to. He went back to school for his BSN then later went onto CRNA school at Rush. Now that is what I call dedication.

I interviewed at Newman in 2001 and was not accepted. However, I finally got accepted to both Bradley and Rush University last year and chose Rush. The Newman interview process was done with all of the falculty. Each person asked questions ranging to your support system to specific clinical questions such as about medications, vents, etc. I liked the area a lot. The school is really nice and it seemed like a really good program. The cost of living is also really inexpensive, a two bedroom apartment was about $450 per month.

I actually applied and inteviewed in in 2002 and got a waited admission to start in 04. I was fine with that because I have taken about 11 classes already, which should make my load a little easier. By the way congratulations and I look foward to meeting you.

Rush Medical Center in Chicago, IL pays 100% up to 6 credit hours per semester at Rush University and 50% at an outside school. The requirements are to work 20 hours per week and is applicable after 6 months of employment.

My interview at MSA was very similiar to my interviews at Newman in Kansas, Bradley University in Illinois, and Rush in Illinois. They asked personal questions such as "what is your emotional support in school?" to clinical questions related to your ICU experiences. The clinical questions were very specific such as "how does peep on a ventilator affect your blood pressure and why?" For that portion of the interview I honestly relied on my clinical experience, studied critical care books, and knew ACLS front and backwards. srna04

Sorry about the bad news. I was in your shoes at one time. My first time I applied I did not get in. However, the second year I applied I was accepted to both schools that I applied to. The best advice I can give you is to be persistent. This next coming year start taking graduate courses towards your degree, and get A's in them. I would even apply to that school again just to show them how bad you want to get in. Besides the more inverviews you do, the better you will become at interviewing. Also, whatever adivice the director of the program gave you, use it by all means. Best of luck to you!

I actually worked or was crazy enough to do so, while first working on my ADN program. I was able to do a completion program BSN and work full-time. The BSN program was set up for working adults, one night a week, and a new class every six weeks. This program was not bad at all, since I was a nurse, my school was partially paid for by the hospital. As far as CRNA school, I started taking classes before getting into the program. Since I have many classes out of the way I can stay working longer. However, learning from my mistakes, I will gladly stop working for school. School is simply more important and I will get many loans.

This is good evidence of our strong association. We should all be proud (SRNAs and CRNAs) to be in such an organization which supports our profession. If we did not have such strength in numbers (90% membership rate, I believe), this court victory would never have happened!! I would like to strongly encourage all CRNAs or SRNAs who are currently not members to join and support the association both financially and by attending periodic meetings. Congratulations Minnesota CRNAs!!

In my undergrad, I failed A & P, retook the class and went into an ADN program. I finished that program and finished a BSN completion program and got a 4.0, and later applied to a CRNA and got in. I want to emphasize showing improvement as you go through school which is very important.

Just to let you know I have similiar grades and experience as your husband. I applied to two schools, Minn. School of Anesthesia and Newman University, my first time applying and I didn't get. The second year I applied was at Bradley University and Rush University. I was accepted to both schools, I ended up choosing Rush due to fact I got a waited admission. This allowed for more time to get classes out of the way and work while doing so. I start offically in Summer of 2004 and I am so excited!