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  1. Foreign MDs becoming US CRNAs

    calgal posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I had a very interesting conversation with an RN the other day. Her sister is a physician in another country and could not get into the US as a practicing physician. Instead, she went to nursing...

  2. Nurse Anesthesia at the Mayo Clinic

    calgal replied to atainey's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Researching the school you go to will help a lot. What you learn and what you get to do within your scope as a SRNA differs between programs. Remember that it has to be the best program for

  3. Why did you become a CRNA?

    calgal replied to cns48's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I try to imagine myself as a patient in the OR and I see myself praying to God and any other being out there that my CRNA is not doing this just because he/she will be getting a good pay check at the...

  4. Virginia Commonwealth University

    calgal replied to calgal's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks for the info Dave! I've been visiting many school websites and Virginia Commonwealth University seems to offer what I feel I need in a program. I like how it's more science-based with early...

  5. Virginia Commonwealth University

    calgal posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Does anyone know about or is currently in the VCU nurse anesthesia program? What do you think about it. I've done research on it, but would like honest opinions from anyone going there or wanting to...

  6. Ketamine manufacturer

    calgal replied to TraumaNurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ketamine was regularly used with pediatric patients in a large pediatric setting in the Bay area where I used to work. Using Ketamine on children older than 4 years old was generally discouraged...

  7. I Got In!!!!!!!!

    calgal replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congratualtions! :balloons: Can I ask how much the tuition is at Midwestern University? Where is it located? There are so few schools west of the

  8. Foreign MDs becoming US CRNAs

    calgal replied to calgal's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have no issue with anyone wanting a better life for themselves. I would be the last person to criticize someone's effort to try to get a green card. After all, my own father was a physician in...

  9. Foreign MDs becoming US CRNAs

    calgal replied to calgal's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Actually, this RN's sister says that approx. 1/4 of her medical school class from the foreign country are now practicing CRNAs here in the USA. What I find deceptive about this is that if asked, none...

  10. CRNA Doctorate??

    calgal replied to Brenna's Dad's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Check out Virginia Commonwealth University. I believe their CRNA program already offers a doctorate

  11. How do you pay for school?

    calgal replied to richard13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Can you apply for a BankOne type loan after school has already started? Even with planning, there may be unexpected expenses....long after the loan applications have been

  12. Future Kaiser Students?

    calgal replied to susswood's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think the CA license insurance is required because you are required to have a car by the time you start the program. In California, all drivers must show proof of insurance whether or not you're a...

  13. Rush University

    calgal replied to srna04's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    CA CRNA I'm curious...why not apply to CA schools too while your're at

  14. Future Kaiser Students?

    calgal replied to susswood's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congrats to all who got into the Kaiser program. My friend just got an acceptance letter too!! Boy does she have a lot of decisions to make now.

  15. Future Kaiser Students?

    calgal replied to susswood's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    With holdovers from last year, does anyone know how many available spots are available for this year's class? Good Luck to all who

  16. After Graduation...where does everyone go?

    calgal posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Any information/feedback here will be very appreciated. I want to apply to CRNA school in the next year or two. I would like to get into a California school, but I'm also willing to apply to some out...

  17. Mcv

    calgal replied to Auggienme's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you mean MCV to be the VCU program, I can tell you that a good friend of mine did interview there. From what I understand, it was well-organized and many questions were asked with varying levels...

  18. Future Kaiser Students?

    calgal replied to susswood's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My best friend interviewed at Kaiser's program. She was impressed with the panel and the interview process. I too would like to apply in the next year. Where do most of the Kaiser grads end up...

  19. Virginia Commonwealth University

    calgal replied to calgal's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    C-thor I was wondering if you could tell me why you chose VCU over the other programs you got accepted to. I am in the process of getting my materials ready to apply for 2005. Knowing what you know...

  20. Virginia Commonwealth University

    calgal replied to calgal's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Isn't crime rate high and any city?? I have friends in Richmond who absolutely love it--they've gone to VCU from out of state and chose to stay. I guess the experience is what you make out of it. I'm...