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Treo 600 or 650 is the only way to go. Everything is moving toward phone/pda combo. You will have enough stuff hanging from your waist...might as well combine what you can. I started my class as the only one with a Treo and now 7 students have it! You will thank me!!!!!

2 patients only, 1 if they are critically-critically ill. :)

Well let's see... Considering the average CRNA salary, I would imagine that if the only thing that the CRNA did was to monitor the PT in the OR for the MD, then the field would be overwhelmingly saturated!:rotfl:

At times I do worry that when I am finished w/ CRNA school, I may become incontent with my position and wish to keep going. I worry about this because it is what I have always done. I am 32 now and think that I have missed the Med school opportunity. Has anyone else gone through this thought process, finished school, and gotten another "itch" to keep going?

OK, now my anxiety level has risen steeply. I am starting in January and am nervous but so extremely excited and ready I can;t stand it. I feel like a senior the last week of high school (short timers). I remember the blunders I made as a new ICU nurse/new grad to top it off. These accounts of real experiences really help. Thanks to all for sharing and keep the thread going!!!

I will be starting CRNA school in January (nail biting has begun!) and am looking for answers to some questions I have. Question: Do CRNAs have prescriptive authority? I am not specifically speaking of Rx prescriptions outside of the OR per se, but more specifically authority to write pre-op and post-op orders when needed. Or is just about everything work on standing orders from a physician. (protocols) Any insight would be helpful. And thanks for the continued flow of information on this site. It has been an amazing resource for me. Are-in

And they wonder why there are so few males in nursing...

Actually, I sent a letter to the clinical director, program director, financial aid person, and the admissions person thanking all of them for spending time with me on a visit a few months before the interview date. It is my feeling that you must give them a reason to allow you to stand out. If your experience, grades, GRE...paralleles another applicants and they must choose b/w the 2 of you, it may make a difference by showing that this is important to you. I don't know of anyone who has been declined due to excessive sucking up. By the way, I start in January! Type away!!! Are-In

Can anyone comment on the accuracy of a CVP through a PICC vs HD cath (like a quentin) vs a central line. All IJ or Subclavian of course. Thanks, Are-In

Thanks for the insight Yoga! It helps. Also, I am starting CRNA school in January at USC Columbia. I currently work in the MICU and am having some trouble getting through these last few months of work before starting school. Even though I have only been an RN for 2 years (all of which has been in this unit), I find myself getting burned out. I am very much looking forward to moving on to a more challenging and more personally rewarding career (not that I haven't gained a tremendous amount here). Now that I have been accepted, I find myself worrying that when I do finish school, I may get to this same point as a CRNA. I have had CRNA school as a goal for @5 years. Am I just letting end-timers get to me? Thanks for the advice Are-in

Sandyman... I don't really understand the whole pre-administration bit???? But anyway, there was no negative publicity...just providing information to an interested party seeking answers about ANYONE"S experience with a program, not just those in favor of it. That's what a threaded BB is for. This isn't a CRNA program advertising site! Easy Boy!!!

sandman, if you take the time to read the other posts, you will find that my post actually is relevant. i believe the question was whether or not the same qualifying admissions requirements remain in effect, ie. the 2 years of critical care experience. my post was purely objective in stating that, although the requirement is still listed on the website and all of the admission information, it is not followed. this may actually help some potential applicants. a) the students that have expressed their incontent have issues with the fact that some of the classes were dropped completely from the curriculum, not the fact that a few professors have changed. b) your class was never mentioned in the post was it? c)"yes, it is a good idea to talk to students before you apply but you should also validate and analyze the credibility of the information you receive before you post it on the internet." ok, how much more credible and valid can information be if it comes as a first person source? listen, it sounds like you feel as though you need to defend your program and i am not sure why. unless you have some issues yourself with it. i think it is a great program and know several crnas that rec'd their degree there. this is a forum where questions are asked and answers are posted. subjective and objective.

Actually, I was told a few years ago that they did not even look at applications from those with less than 3 years experience. That proved to be a false statement. Actually, they have admitted people with a little over a year of experience. I have spoken to several people currently in the program who are a little unhappy with the change in administration. Make sure you thoroughly research programs and try to talk to current students before applying.

How do you feel you did on the interview vcwr11? I was there Tues...the first interview day. Which day were you there? Good luck and let us know the outcome. I'm not sure if I can wait until August! (fingers crossed aslo...) Mike

Which CRNA program were you accepted to after 8 months. So you had the 1 year of exp when the program started? Just curious because I hit a brick wall in every direction when I was a new grad in the ICU applying to CRNA programs. Thanks, Mike