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  1. CRNA back to RN, anyone?

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

    I have neve heard of a CRNA going back to work as an RN. The pay cut is to extreme. I know plenty of CRNA's who have gone into other professions part time. I know a few who work part time in...

  2. What is the difference between a CRNA and an anesthesiologist?

    BCRNA replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I make about half of what an MDA makes, but I make more than general practice ir general surgeons. There is not a zero missing after crna pay, unless anesthesiologists make a million a

  3. Help with references for Paper

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

    Go to the official AANA website, then find the "research" link that lists articles talking about the safety of crnas. The argument to support opt out would focus on equal safety compared to MDAs...

  4. Nursing Informatics or Health Informatics?

    BCRNA replied to paulschwinn's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Nursing informatics and health informatics have a tremendous overlap. The only difference is one is a RN and one has a degree in computers or some other field before training. Having an RN is...

  5. DPN/Nurse Practitioner vs. PA/Physician's Assistant

    BCRNA replied to SopranoKris's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would recommend NP very strongly, they are much more independent in practice. Also, a physician would probably recommend a PA because they have direct control over them. They both do the same...

  6. Can CRNAs teach?

    BCRNA replied to MCRN1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There are plenty of people who do both. To keep clinical skills you would probably need to do at least 20 hours a week as a CRNA. Having a DNP will aid in obtaining a position as both a clinical...

  7. LSU, UAB, Southeastern US MNA programs

    BCRNA replied to SN15671's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    UAB has a great program, though it will be a MSN with a DNP option in August. The CRNA program was with the school of health professions, they are joining the school of nursing so that they can offer...

  8. CRNA within 15 years

    BCRNA replied to SN15671's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think that the increased school time will create a shortage in certain areas (rural mainly). Though areas near CRNA programs will become more normal (not flooded with CRNA's). Roght now many...

  9. Neuromuscular Blockers Linked to Post-op Breathing Problems

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

    "Furthermore, neostigmine use was independently associated with a statistically insignificant increase in the incidence of hypoxic events (OR, 1.09; 95% CI, 0.98-1.21), but did not predict...

  10. Univ. of Phoenix MSN option in Education- can you teach at University?

    BCRNA replied to jmCARing4u's topic in School, College Programs

    Almost all nursing schools offer online programs. You need to consider where you want to teach before going to a school. UOP is quite a bit more expensive than my in-state school. Also, many...

  11. CRNA scope of practice

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

    You will find many references will state a physician has to do something, it is because the general public has no concept of advanced practice nurses. It is just easier to say physician than...

  12. Can you get into an NP program without hospital experience?

    BCRNA replied to NurseGuy30's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Rn experience is what counts. Long term care is still nursing. Good luck. You will only need acute care experience if you want acute care NP. LTC would be great for general

  13. BSN-DNP for CRNA possible?

    BCRNA replied to Loveismagical's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Also, many DNP programs are "degree completion" and require you already be a practicing CRNA. These programs will not accept non- clinicians. There are not many first time DNP programs for crnas....

  14. BSN-DNP for CRNA possible?

    BCRNA replied to Loveismagical's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You have to attend a crna program accredited by AANA accrediting body. You can't pick just any DNP program and decide to specialize in anesthesia. Thier are no anesthesia specialties either, you...

  15. Physician Ordering and Documentation

    BCRNA replied to nungum's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Physician buy in is crucial, you really need a physician in on picking the system and implementation. The physicians need a say in how it is set up (as a group). Otherwise you will get a list of...

  16. Obstetrics Clinicals SCARE me so much im considering dropping out :(

    BCRNA replied to canadiandude's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Don't worry about it. I was in my early twenties when I was in nursing school. I didn't do anything in my OB rotation, nursing is reverse sexist that way. Do whatever they will let you do and just...

  17. CRNA Threat

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

    Aren't suppose to be on the same level? Not sure what you mean by that. They both do exactly the same job, with the exception than nurse practitioners can work independently and PAs can not. RN's...

  18. Masters or Doctorate in Anesthesia?

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

    I know of no places that pay CRNAs more for having a DNP. Clinically they do the same thing. Pay scale is based on years experience, and usually top out between 8 to 10 years. No one at work will...

  19. So, what's your schedule like?

    BCRNA replied to alisia1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Schedules are extremely variable, especially when compared to RNs. You can get a Monday to Friday 7-3 job, three 12-hour shifts, 16-hour shifts (work two days one week and three the next), or many...

  20. Should I go for my PhD or DNP?

    BCRNA replied to Duppy Conqueror's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    For your last question, Ph.D. nurses are respected; but they get no additional respect in the clinical setting. On the contrary, many practicing RN's do not value the opinion of Ph.D. nurses who do...

  21. Should I go for my PhD or DNP?

    BCRNA replied to Duppy Conqueror's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I think it will depend on exactly what you want to research and how involved you want to be involved in direct clinical practice. Advanced practice nurses have careers quite different from registered...

  22. current SRNA having problems with Texas BON

    BCRNA replied to lvo55's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Do you mean that they are trying to revoke your license? Making you enter a rehab program? A BON can't charge you with a crime, only revoke licensure and require rehab and follow up care (usually by...

  23. Yet more MSN vs. MBA advice needed again

    BCRNA replied to RN34TX's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If you want to teach nursing, then yes you need to get a degree in nursing. An MBA would prepare you more for teaching undergraduate business classes (though I bet they would not be likely to accept...

  24. Vanderbilt Pre-specialty Fall 2011

    BCRNA replied to SCNP2B's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Your writing style is much more important than what you actually say in the goal statement. They use it as an indicator of your writing ability, though what you say does matter also. They weed out...

  25. Vanderbilt Pre-specialty Fall 2011

    BCRNA replied to SCNP2B's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am interested in attending Vanderbilt, I would like to know how everyone here intends on paying for the program though? Their tuition is outrageous. Student loans will not cover it. They have a...