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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 school in her home country (Lansing College), got her...

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 YOU....

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 end of the day. :imbar

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 and substantial exposure to simulators. I would ra...

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 go there. Thanks!

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 because of the unpleasant psychological side effects (...

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 Mississippi!

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 another country and emigrated to the US (Chicago) and...

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 of them will admit that they used to be physicians...

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

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 completed.

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 nurse....

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

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. :balloons:

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

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 of state schools. There aren't that many program...

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 of difficulty. Does anyone know where most of the g...

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 working? It's my understanding that a graduate is not...

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 now--do you have any regrets?

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 more interested in what anyone might have to say ...