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  1. Grades, Gre Scores, Experience, etc...

    skipaway replied to malraymal's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Again, it depends. In more stringent universities, I think it's 86-93 but I may be wrong. Other places it's

  2. Grades, Gre Scores, Experience, etc...

    skipaway replied to malraymal's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It differs, but it should be greater than a "B" In most areas a 3.0-3.5 is a B- to a B+ A 3.5-4.0 is an A- to an

  3. Anesthesologist and CRNA collaboration

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

    I know, it's a connundrum...I'd like them out of the legislative buildings where they're trying their hardest to control our practice. I want them to mind their own business and do what they're...

  4. ICU(as ADN) for CRNA?

    skipaway replied to newbeginnings07's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes. The more experience you have the

  5. Proud to say or keep it hid away?

    skipaway replied to MALE*RN*777's topic in General Nursing

    I am definately proud to be an RN/CRNA. But I certainly don't advertise it on my vehicle. If someone asks, I'll let them know what my job is but I usually don't volunteer the

  6. Scary Career Wrecker?

    skipaway replied to theofficegirl's topic in General Nursing

    That's very disturbing. I'd get a lawyer to help me figure out how to deal with this. Establish your alibis. I wish you

  7. Grades, Gre Scores, Experience, etc...

    skipaway replied to malraymal's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes, that'll

  8. CRNA acceptance after rocky orientation

    skipaway replied to QuestForWa's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would suggest a step-down unit of some sort. Still sick patients but not at the acuity of an ICU. Then, if you improve in your above deficiencies, you could re-apply to an ICU. I'd avoid day...

  9. Paying for Long Term care

    skipaway replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    I bought LTC insurance at age 44. Yes, many say too young, but I'm obese and have had in the past, back problems (no problems now for 10 yrs). I'm afraid LTC insurance will go the way of disability...

  10. Possible to Work FT While Pursuing CRNA?

    skipaway replied to RNfaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No, it is not possible and most programs will not let you work FT. Your education is more important than work at this time. That is why you need to prepare financially for anesthesia school before...

  11. Confirmation of tlc's & ett placement in OR

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

    We do routinely get CXRs post line placement. If they are not mentioned in report, the order/reading should be on the computer by the time you get them. If not, check with radiology themselves or...

  12. Applying to Carolinas Healthcare/UNC-Charlotte program. SEEKING ADVICE

    skipaway replied to jackielou's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    jackielou, the use of Swan-Ganz catheters are on the wane in surgery. I think it's actually getting harder to find patients for Swans except in CVICUs and maybe CCUs. Your credentials are impressive...

  13. CRNA anything like nursing?

    skipaway replied to whatnext's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Cozmo_blozmo, I'd like to see you defend this statement. Are you a

  14. any discrimination in crna schools admission?

    skipaway replied to confusedstudent's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It is illegal for a program to question you about personal issues...ie...are you married, do you have children, what are your finances etc...Now they have a way to get you to offer the info but you...

  15. Applying before done with BSN?

    skipaway replied to kirbybunny's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Candidates have interviewed for anesthesia school before finishing their BSN. However, the majority were to be finished within a month or two of the

  16. Question about nurse anesthesia programs

    skipaway replied to e14lopez's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have no information specifically about Columbia, but if orientation to Barry has started, I'd stay put and go there. If you leave now, will another alternate be able to start in your place? If...

  17. how do i max my income as new grad

    skipaway replied to focker-male nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Night shift and overtime will help you max your

  18. Grades, Gre Scores, Experience, etc...

    skipaway replied to malraymal's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    yes, it's possible. some feel that having some adult experience will be helpful to

  19. Single-parent applying to CRNA program

    skipaway replied to cmmg's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Do you have a strong support system in place in case of childhood illnesses, pickup from school, afterschool activities, and also if you need to do call shifts or staying late for a clinical case? If...

  20. When did you get your CCNA results?

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

    Totally awesome heartICU. Good

  21. When did you get your CCNA results?

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

    Congrats to you CRNA2006, welcome to a great

  22. I'm Being Disciplined for Looking Up My Own Labs

    skipaway replied to daisybaby's topic in General Nursing

    We actually have a tracking program built into our computers that record login info. So if you are looking at patient's data that you have no business looking at, they have a trail. A very good...

  23. Can you get in with a "C"

    skipaway replied to CoCo612's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes, you can get in with a

  24. Do physicians deserve credit for the work nurses do?

    skipaway replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree with this passage. In this day and age, name recognition is very important in the areas where this group goes. How would you suggest they get the "word" out about a name change? It's a very...

  25. Do physicians deserve credit for the work nurses do?

    skipaway replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Actually, CRNAs can practice independantly in all 50 states. We practice in collaboration with