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I wonder if she might have ADHD?

I think most of them are in academic setting where the residents take call. The down side is less autonomy, pay, and respect.

Nope. No point.

Don't waste your time or money doing a different masters. Get into an ICU and do overtime rather than extra school. This will get you more experience and money for school. Study for your CCRN.

How did it go?

When will you apply?

Started anesthesia school at 35.

I am in anesthesia school now. It was my goal long before nursing. I learned about it working as a pharmacy technician in the OR.

Kaplan review course.

I am a SRNA myself right now. Been the dream for about a decade now. I researched the heck out of it and I am glad to have been blessed to get in a school. If it is your dream make it happen.

Hi nurseaprilo. I am in Jonesboro AR in the Arkansas State University program. I will likely see you here.

Why did you drop? Why were there problems between you and your PD? I know you may not want to post this online (understandable) but it us hard for us to give advice without knowing. I would recommend calling schools, explaining what happened and see how they feel about it. You may have to call every school, but it shows initiative and may be worth it. As you know crna school is very competitive and you are not likely to find a program that will take you that is desirable (less attractive program that has a harder time recruiting might be your goal). Programs do not want a student who may drop, and even if you don't want to do that again they do not know you. All they have to go off of is that you previously dropped out and your previous PD won't recommend you. So call every school, shadow, and see if you can get good recommendations from CRNAs. Good luck.

The only draw back is I have minimal swan experience. I think you are more likely to get on with SICU but if you interview well and have decent gpa, recommendations, etc you will get in whether your experience is neuro or some other ICU. I say stick with it (neuro) and apply.

I am in CRNA school right now. I have 4 years of trauma I neuro. Having said that I am the only one in my class that was a neuro nurse. You should be fine.

What hospital are you at?

I am currently in the program. Send me a PM. I would recommend the program by the way. I am excited to be here.

It was not anything stellar. My nursing was a 3.5. Send me a PM for my details.

You must have done an ICU internship. It depends on how much time you have left on your contract and your relationship with your manager.

Leave.

Geographic location- New Mexico Pay rate $30.31 shift diff brings it to $35.xx to $38.xx In which area / specialty do you work? Neuro Surgical ICU What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? RN What type of degree and/or certification do you have? BSN, CCRN, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS How many years of experience do you have? 4 Are you full-time, part-time, or casual / per diem / PRN status? Was full time. What shift do you work? Graveyards Do you receive any shift differential? Yes Are you a manager or supervisor? No

Move to an area with cheaper schools and a lower cost of living. My nurse anesthesia program is only $30K in tuition. I would never pay $100K for a BSN.

I was previously in the U of U ICU internship. I start CRNA school in January. I will send you a PM. You will get great experience at the U of U. Check your inbox.

AA= litte autonomy and you're limited to which states you can work in. Must always practice under an MDA.

There is no guarantee that you can do an anesthesia residency after med school. It is competitive. The same can be said for CRNA. I would look into which opportunity is more competitive if anesthesia is truly your dream. I would also say you would likely get into CRNA before they all become doctorate. That does not have to happen until 2025. If big $ is your goal MDA's make much more than CRNA's.

I am calling BS. I am a male nurse, and have not once heard this. In fact, I heard more of the opposite. I think when it comes down to it, gender does not matter. Do people really want to get sued for a hiring preference of males or females? I doubt it. Besides, the hiring managers, HR, and many others would have to be in on it together. Not likely to happen. Anyone saying that likely just has a chip on their shoulder.