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  1. Need to shadow CRNA in SF Bay Area!

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to cardiacRN85's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi CVRN! Have you tried your facility? It really is difficult in the Bay Area. I called local hospitals nearby and they did not allow me or they didn't have CRNAs, but my facility that I was doing my...

  2. Hope for all the people trying to get into anesthesia

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to rolexcrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for the motivation from the OP. I personally think that it is motivation and devotion that will get you to become a CRNA, with the hard work included. I'm not an SRNA/CRNA, just a new grad...

  3. UCLA New Grad RN Winter 2014

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to ckim's topic in California Nursing

    Hi! I'm going to be starting at the UCLA New Grad RN 2014!! I got in for Liver Transplant/Surgical ICU (8ICU). Anyone else

  4. Secretary of the VAs response to Congress about CRNAs and proposed changes

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to wtbcrna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Oh wow! The opposite is at our local VA. There's only one CRNA and the rest of the anesthesia cases are done by the MD staff and residents. I was told by the CRNA though that if the Society of...

  5. Pre-CRNA grades

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to Topher53's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey there and congrats into getting into nursing school! It's tough.I just graduated with my BSN (non-RN) and currently waiting for my boards. Anyway, I agree with the following posters above, try...

  6. Secretary of the VAs response to Congress about CRNAs and proposed changes

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to wtbcrna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Nice! The VA CRNA in my state whom I spoke with told me they get treated like MD residents. This proposal is good to hear, thanks for

  7. What classes beef up my application the most?

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to UnfinishedSentenc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I feel that besides those science classes, statistics and research are other classes to consider. Good

  8. MDA/CRNA infighting

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to jrsquire1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks for the clarification wtbcrna. I used it too and was heavily criticized on using it from the CRNA, telling me to never use it. I'm currently in a unique situation where I'm shadowing a CRNA at...

  9. shadow exp

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to sedation_season's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi there I am currently shadowing a CRNA and will have over 40+ hours when I'm done. I would like to know what is sufficient enough hours to look competitive when I apply to schools or should it...

  10. MDA/CRNA infighting

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to jrsquire1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Something I was told today from a CRNA: Anesthesiologists don't like being called

  11. How to become a Nurse

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to itsallez's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    UC Davis allows RNs to be an MS NP and PA-C at the same time but the reverse isn't true. Coming from a non-nursing school limits your choice to pretty much medical-related tracks such as medical...

  12. PHN to have on New Grad resume- worth it?

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to NurseK7's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I'm graduating from a CA BSN school and we're eligible to have a PHN certification. In fact, my leadership theory teacher told me that it is what distinguishes BSN/MSN RNs to ADNs. The CA board of...

  13. New grads shouldn't work in ICU?

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to Kayla2013's topic in Critical Care

    Hi, I came upon your thread when I was looking for opinions about new grads in ICU. I'm 23 yrs old and am a graduating BSN student next month, and tonight I had just finished my senior preceptorship...

  14. Move out of state for ICU experience?

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to future_anesthetist's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm in the same boat. Like you, I'm also near your age, I'm 23. I'm done with my BSN next month and in California where the job market is terrible for ICU new grad positions. I still work in WA state...

  15. How to get accepted into CRNA prog.

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to Atmorrison1995's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi there! I agree with the above posters in what they have to say. I am currently a BSN student graduating next month with hopes and ambition to get into CRNA school like you, and yes, grades do...

  16. Anyone work for the VA Hospital Puget Sound Seattle?

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi all, I will be working in the VA puget sound and was wondering what are some of your experiences that you would like to tell or share with me. I looked and searched allnurses for past posts but the...

  17. UCSF New RN Grad Training Program 2014

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to ADEcstatic's topic in California Nursing

    I applied only to 3 positions in critical care. Good luck to everyone else! And for those who will get interviews,

  18. Chances? Wait 1 or 2 years to apply?

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to tsicuRN1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Question, do CRNA schools care in general if you worked in a level 1 trauma center vs. community hospital

  19. The USAF is now taking direct civilian to SRNA applicants

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to wtbcrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm tagging myself in this thread because I am interested. Graduating BSN student here in

  20. need advice on moving to another state

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to omfowler's topic in General Nursing

    Haha I was looking at the Utah fórums and saw this! I'm actually from CA and looking for UT for opportunities in ICU as a new grad. I'm still a nursing student and graduating in December. I wonder...

  21. VA Palo Alto New Grad 2013 Fall Program

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to BlurrrRN's topic in California Nursing

    How often does the VA Palo Alto have new grad programs and when do applications

  22. "Expiration" dates on pre-requisite courses?

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to HenryH's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm re-taking stats now while I'm still in nursing school because mine previous one was 6 years ago and one of the programs that I want to apply for has a 5 year recency rule. It really depends on...

  23. CRNA Science Prerequisites

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to commonsense's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yea no survey classes and such was what i heard. I would take classes that said

  24. When can you shadow a CRNA? And how did it go?

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to diana10's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    lol I agree with the above posters. It's great to shadow at this time. I shadowed CRNAs while I'm still a nursing student getting my BSN. Totally worth it, I liked what I saw and was interested in...

  25. Need advice on pre- CRNA courses

    Scooby-Dooby-Doo replied to Ez.Benjy's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree with Detroitdano. Like you, I'm in my last semester of my BSN and will be done this December. I took 3 classes on anatomy and physio and 2 classes on pathophysio. I'm taking a graduate pharm...