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  1. is it muscle or technique for intubating?

    DreamMatrix replied to kestrel1121's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You do have to be strong enough to lift the patient's head. But it really is technique. How long it takes to acquire technique will vary with each person...but, repetition will do the trick. Its like...

  2. DOCTORATE for CRNA's?

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

    The DNP as an entry level to be a CRNA is adding very little time to the equation. Most master's programs in other fields are 24-36 hours, while a master's for nurse anesthesia is usually anywhere...

  3. Approximate Insurance Costs for CRNAs

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

    For full-time malpractice the cost is approx. 4K - 6K per year. The difference is related to the amount of time you have been in practice. As one practices over time their "exposure" to lawsuits...

  4. anyone else get an interview at Baylor? Any advice from present students?

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

    If you have already been accepted at TCU and it is your first choice, then let Baylor know that you will not be interviewing with them. The Director and Associate Director are very busy people and as...

  5. Do CRNAs practice in Austin TX?

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

    In addition to Capital Anesthesia (which is a huge group with about 75 CRNA's), there is also a group with South

  6. How involved??

    DreamMatrix replied to rn4cicu's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Cellular basis for pharmacology, physiology, and pathophysiology is the foundation for knowing why and how drugs and the body works. You must understand completely, and have a working knowledge of...

  7. Congratulations To Me........!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    Craig, Congratulations! You will be a great asset to our profession. I also recommend studying the Valley Review material for your boards...I'm sure you will do great. Again congrats and welcome...

  8. No Interview

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

    Dave is right on! As a practicing CRNA for many years, I'm appalled at the whining about getting into anesthesia school, the whining that takes place after they get into anesthesia school, and the...

  9. Future Requirements for CRNA schools?

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

    OK, well that was an interesting thread over there. Like I said, just smile, and let them think what they want...they need to do that, they can't help help themselves. Bless their

  10. Future Requirements for CRNA schools?

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

    First off...as a practicing CRNA, we will never have the respect from our MDA colleagues that we want. From many of our surgeon colleagues we have tons of respect and often more than our MDA's have...

  11. How important is writing ability for an SRNA?

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

    I agree, writing skills are important. Seems as though many in our society are weak in language skills. It can be learned. Most schools place a big emphasis on being able to communicate effectively...