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  1. PhDs need advice on which job to take that would help with getting into PhD program

    BCRNA replied to dxlpochacco's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I agree, Phd admission committees will not care exactly where you work. You should pick the job you think you would enjoy the most. Money doesn't compensate for a job you don't truly enjoy. Your...

  2. Normocytic vs. Normochromic Anemia

    BCRNA replied to ala2ch's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    "-cytic" refers to RBC size and "-chromic" refers to color. Normocytic and normochromic anemia means RBCs are normal size and color. The difference comes from the cause. Some genetic disorders...

  3. Nursing Informatics advice

    BCRNA replied to RN1023's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I would suggest an in state university to avoid the prejudice against online school that are degree mills. Plus, I found tuition is much cheaper at public in state schools. Avoid online programs...

  4. Research Opportunities?

    BCRNA replied to Sippie's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    To do your own research you need a phd. A DNP is for implementing research findings into practice, you can assist in others research with it. Very few crnas do research, it is much needed. I am in...

  5. Legal Nurse Consulting , have the training and 26 years of nursing . How do I start ?

    BCRNA replied to nurse_angelus's topic in Legal

    You have to socialize with lawyers to promote your services. It will be word of mouth to sell your self. Also, there will not be consistent work. Lawyers don't care about certification as a...

  6. MSN student in need of help

    BCRNA replied to BuckeyeGirlRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    IRB approval at other hospitals can be very time consuming, it can take 3 to 8 months. Not to mention the time to actually locate a willing participant. You should have your IRB application in 1 to...

  7. have you ever seen a female doctor dating a male nurse?

    BCRNA replied to kavi150293's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Yes, I have seen it and it can work out. Physicians tend to date and have sex with the people they spend most of their time with. Physicians spend a huge amount of time at work, they would have to...

  8. Diversity Scholarships?

    BCRNA replied to sixty3dayswithSarah's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Apply and see what happens. There are a lot of people applying for these, so just being a minority of some type does not guarantee you will get something, especially if the people you are competing...

  9. Wearing scrubs at the gym??

    BCRNA replied to phieud's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I agree with you. It is inappropriate to wear scrubs in the gym. Bacteria is everywhere, but a nurse in scrubs has a higher chance of having nasty bugs. If nothing else, does the guy just leave the...

  10. PhD Help

    BCRNA replied to jmmarti4's topic in Post Graduate Students

    When you look around for schools you need to do it considering what your research interests are. Most programs are distance accessible, a lot of online work with a few trips to the school. I would...

  11. DNP and working full time?

    BCRNA replied to Tiff3790's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    It is doable. I worked 24 hours and went full time. I could have done it with full time work, would have been a little stressful at times though. If you are already a practicing clinician then it...

  12. Hr bp drop??

    BCRNA replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in Medical-Surgical

    I doubt that you would have had an IV big enough and would have given the bolus fast enough to make a difference. Fluid is the preferred treatment for hypovolemia, but a pressor is often given to...

  13. DNP: What did you get out of it?

    BCRNA replied to Aussierules1985's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Neither the DNP or PhD prepares you for teaching, but either would help secure a job doing it. If you want a teaching focus then you can do a DNP with an educator specialty, maybe even a certificate...

  14. Is this job (nurse anesthetist) really as good as Im reading or no?

    BCRNA replied to Zagnonian's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Most crnas work 40 hr weeks, but it is possible to work 36. The demand is down just a little right now, but no new grad is jobless if they are willing to move, or wait several months if they dont...

  15. Never heard this before

    BCRNA replied to bethannie's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I know of several anesthesiologist groups who refer to themselves as MDAs. It is much easier to say and write on schedule board. Though on the topic of devaluing a profession you should go to the...

  16. Pregnancy Discrimination - Interview

    BCRNA replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't tell your interviewer your pregnant. It may be illegal to discriminate, but only if they admit to it. Many nurse managers already prefer hiring men. They tend to get along better in groups...

  17. CRNA 1099 experience

    BCRNA replied to btoddrn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Anyone can work as 1099, it is just a question of if an employer will hire you. As a CRNA it only looks like you make much more money. After paying for health insurance, taxes, extra taxes that are...

  18. Why do anesthesiologists hate CRNAs???

    BCRNA replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The anesthesiologists who hate us do so because we threaten their income. We can do the same job at half the cost and the same degree of adverse events. Robots will never replace us, no AI programs...

  19. Online PhD Nursing Education

    BCRNA replied to jl814's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Most phd nursing programs do not respect an education focus. An EdD may be more appropriate. I personally believe it is a great specialization. A phd is a research degree. No research grants or...

  20. Should OB nurses intubate?

    BCRNA replied to LOVINL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you dont have regular experience actually intubating newborns, then no. If you had a meconium aspiration you will need to intubate and suction two or three times in rapid succession. I worked ad...

  21. NP vs MD? Advice please!

    BCRNA replied to broken-compass's topic in Advanced Practice

    If you want a family life choose NP, if your willing for medicine to be your life choose MD. Being a physician is a way of life, it is a huge time commitment. 80 hour work weeks required for years...

  22. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): My Personal Pro's and Con's

    BCRNA replied to Corey Narry's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Where exactly are programs offering a doctoral level PA programs? The last I heard the PA profession has publically commented (through there national association) that they are strongly against a...

  23. Debt...

    BCRNA replied to njxcrush18's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I would love to hear of any jobs that make more money than crnas. I have been looking for one just in case healthcare goes south from socialized medicine. There are no jobs that I could do that...

  24. Master's Project ideas

    BCRNA replied to KR14CCRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    A master's level project will definitely take more than three months from start to finish. Coming up with a topic is the hardest part. If you could tell us more of your interests then it will help....

  25. University of North Dakota PhD

    BCRNA replied to oldenurselady's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Check out the DNP, can be done part time and is much shorter than PhD. You will need a Phd if you want to do research, many schools are accepting DNPs into tenured tracks that have a clinical or...