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  1. Any PDA suggestions for school? Is one necessary?

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

    TraumaNurse, do you have a PDA program that tells you about case set ups? If you do what is the name of the program? where can that program be purchased? Something that mirrors Jaffe. I bumped into a...

  2. texas malpractice issues?

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

    In Texas, everything is Texas size, hourly compensation and the jury

  3. Orientation for new CRNAs

    air replied to TennRN2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I cannot really help you with question 1. 2, Some States have such a thing as GRNA, one minute past mid-night after you graduate you can sign that title, work. I am not sure but if you read the AANA...

  4. Earpiece question.

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

    I do not know if this will help your situation. I use a fannypack with a PDA that has most of the reference i need. I do not share my ear piece so less chance of cross infection. Anything that does...

  5. Does the MSN or the MS effect what states you can work in after graduation/will it?

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

    You may be right, but try the AANA website look under Advanced education requirement for practice. Look Hawaii, PR and maybe Iowa. I am not sure about Iowa now. But definitely Hawaii and PR. I had...

  6. Does the MSN or the MS effect what states you can work in after graduation/will it?

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

    You bring up a very valid issue. I remember agonizing between a MSN or MS program for about three weeks when I found out I had been offered admission to both types of program. I think there are some...

  7. Scheduling

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

    Site dependent. At my previous clinical site, you showed up in the morning and got your room assignment. They are a site my program signed up about a year or two ago. At my current site, you get your...

  8. do crna's have prescriptiion benefits?

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

    This might be a seperate issue, I am not sure, PA is not part of the Compact States. I have a Maryland license, but I had to obtain a seperate Pa license for practice priviledges. As for De, I do not...

  9. Approximate Insurance Costs for CRNAs

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

    Are you talking about malpractice, health( major medical/dental/vision), STD, LTD, or what type of

  10. CRNA student finacial sponsorship

    air replied to matts_pats2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Try to approach hospitals in your area in TN. Try to find groups within those hospitals. Some folks what to be group employees, some what to be hospital employees.Remember, when in school you may find...

  11. Congratulations To Me........!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    Congrads. Good job. May you also succeed in your boards and your new job. Please, continue to post, keep us informed. Your academic journey has been inspiring to most of us.

  12. what am i doing wrong?

    air replied to kjt2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I do not know your personal situation, if you can, expand your opportunities. Put in more applications out there. Do not be discouraged. "Fortune favors the bold". Be prepared to go to more...

  13. CRNA's & malpractice insurance

    air replied to kachoo414's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    One CRNA I spoke to explained that cost was slightly exhobitant especially when they do some type of Locum that deducts an amount against their Malpractice Insurance. for example you are paid $X an...

  14. CRNA's & malpractice insurance

    air replied to kachoo414's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Crna's need malpractice insurance also. Now I do not know if their limits are the same like MD's or

  15. Any CNRAs in Reserve Programs?

    air replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    what are/is

  16. Titration of Inhalational Agents

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

    Kat MAC-BAR For blocking adrenegic response usually about 1.5 MAC. When I am with a not recent graduate (less than 7years) they usually prefer to get to MAC-BAR before first incision even with...

  17. Scranton

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

    Scranton had an interview 11/3. Usually the run a series of interviews. Charles-Thor is right, that is their interview format. As to details the vary things alot. You start out with a test. Just ACLS,...

  18. Western PA schools interviews

    air replied to panurse10's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Most schools determine what they consider to be Critical Care(CC). Some programs have some restrictions to ICU only, some programs even go forward make you understand that the ICU experience most...

  19. Western PA schools interviews

    air replied to panurse10's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well, the assistant director let it be known that they had a student a just a few years back( she mentioned the time but I cannot remember correctly) while in the OR could could not interprete basic...

  20. Western PA schools interviews

    air replied to panurse10's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The Allegheny, they usually start the interview at early.The assistant director will give you as much information as you can about the program, clinical sites,pass rates, expectations. Senior and...

  21. Interview last yr and denied this year

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

    I would check with the school for reasons why you have not gotten an acceptance letter. If your situation is the type that you can move, increase your odds by applying to other programs. Just make...

  22. Northeastern University

    air replied to pinkRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just to chime in. This is just my take from last years interview scheme. The program is/was run by Steve..., phD. You take a test. nothing to write home about. CCRN/ACLS type questions. The admissions...

  23. Interviews

    air replied to aithug316's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Do not worry, just prepare the best way you can for your interview. Some programs interview on saturdays, that way clinical faculty members are free also to be there. Good Luck. Let us know how it...

  24. No Interview

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

    Just to let you know, there are some programs that would accept a student without and interview.Case in point, Columbia University,

  25. dosing meds for obese pt

    air replied to athomas91's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Usually when "...Calculations are based on lean body mass rather than total body weight, dosage adjustments for age, sex or obesity are not necessary" Barash, Fourth edition, (P. 332) hope that helps...