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  1. UAB/South Alabama fall 2011

    BCRNA replied to ashonman's topic in Post Graduate Students

    UAB is really slow on informing and choosing candidates. I received my acceptance letter almost two months after the deadline to have materials in. I wouldn't worry about how long it takes, doesn't...

  2. MSN or DNP?

    BCRNA replied to maxcat's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Generally speaking, you have to have a degree that is higher than the level you want to teach. A master's will be good to teach the bachelor's level. Doctoral level for Doctoral level. It is only a...

  3. Good online msn programs?

    BCRNA replied to dmpearce's topic in Post Graduate Students

    There are many good online schools, I would recommend sticking with schools that have a "brick and mortar" base unless you know they qualify for getting initial certification and you don't plan on...

  4. Why no NICU?

    BCRNA replied to goldens1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I worked in the NICU before getting into anesthesia. The reason is that the experienc you get does not include vasoactive drugs or adult populations. I learned to intubate there though, where I...

  5. Will CA CRNA's need PhDs?

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

    NP's and other specialties are "suggested" to move to DNP by 2015. It is not a mandate, and the certification bodies have not committed to making it a requirement. Though it does look like it is...

  6. Why everyone wants to become anesthetist? Is it because of the salary?

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

    It is much easier to find a job as a CRNA as opposed to an RN. There are fewer of us, competition to get into a school is extremely fierce. Competition to get a job after graduation is not that...

  7. Should I Worry About Future of CRNAs?

    BCRNA replied to guest_57352's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think there is no need to worry excessively about the future job market of CRNA's. The Gaswork site seasonally goes up and down. Especially around graduation time. Just as in nursing, there are...

  8. DNP the new PhD

    BCRNA replied to enoRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    A DNP is for teaching, leadership, and clinical practice. It is suppose to help clinicians improve health policies and act as leaders. Right now most schools require PhD mainly because the DNP is...

  9. FNP to CRNA?

    BCRNA replied to FNPdude74's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I can only answer about the schools in the south. The answer is no. You would probably be able to work less than part time to get the experience you need though. Being an NP could help alot with...

  10. DNP required soon?

    BCRNA replied to deadsoul's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I don't know what it is like to be a medical student, but I have taken many of the same classes as medical students. My physiology and gross anatomy classes was mixed with physicians, dentists,...

  11. Question for the fellas....

    BCRNA replied to RNYC's topic in Men in Nursing

    Whether it is an advantage depends completely on the manager interviewing you. Hiring based on gender alone is illegal, but only if they admit to it. In reality it happens all the time. I have...

  12. best nursing positions for men.

    BCRNA replied to brotherbear's topic in Men in Nursing

    CRNA's almost 50/50 men/women. It attracts more men then other specialties. I agree that men can work anywhere in nursing and can do great in any field. And women can do any position also. But...

  13. scrub tops

    BCRNA replied to Medsport's topic in Men in Nursing

    I thought the pants looked feminine. And the pants on the website that went with it were definitely for women, the wide hips. Just my opinion

  14. Want to continue Education.. whats best?

    BCRNA replied to nice_nurse88's topic in General Nursing

    There are programs that will take one year ICU for CRNA. You won't truly know what you enjoy until you get into it. Nice thing about nursing is you can change your mind. Doesn't take much to go NP...

  15. Ph.D or doctorate

    BCRNA replied to chick1's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Phd is for researchers, DNP is for clinical experts who want to teach or just practice. Ideally, the DNP takes the research from a PhD, and actually puts it into practice. PhD allows one to do...

  16. What is CCRN?

    BCRNA replied to Want2Bgasman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I remember when CCRN stood for critical care registered nurse. But leave it too nurses that make credential letterings completely unrelated to what it actually stands for. So, CCRN actually stands...

  17. CRNA clinical Hours

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

    All programs are full time jobs, there will be an average minimum of forty hours a week, some in the mid 60's. You will get way more than the minimum required. If your school is front loaded then...

  18. Though I love my critical care floating job...will it help me for CRNA school???

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

    If you already worked full time one year in one unit, I think you could play the "diversified" experience card to explain why you wanted to float. It will not effect admissions if that one year was...

  19. Failed CRNA Boards... Help!!

    BCRNA replied to N2bater's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The material in valley should be done over a minimum of three or four months. And you should constantly review material that you already went over. It can be done just reviewing valley material,...

  20. Are There Differences in Degree Titles?

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

    I agree with the MSN programs having useless classes that are torture. They are a pain, but can be done. I would suggest though you consider if you would ever want a DNP before skippping a MSN. I...

  21. 2015 DNP

    BCRNA replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Can you name the colleges that have no plans for a DNP? I have been looking for some like that, but haven't been able to find any. Every single one I have found has plans for a DNP. Are you saying...

  22. 2015 DNP

    BCRNA replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I wold thing that if the switch was made in 2015, it would have to be done so that NEW students just starting would have to be in a DNP program. Hopefully nurses aren't so short sighted as to say to...

  23. Anyone heard anything about no more masters degrees?

    BCRNA replied to quetepye's topic in Advanced Practice

    It is only a recommendation for DNP's to be required by 2015, but so far it looks like it is going to come to be. I have looked at every college in my state that offers advanced practice tracks....

  24. DNP required soon?

    BCRNA replied to deadsoul's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I think the real problem about calling nurses "doctor" comes from jealosy from physicians, plus fear of loss of control of power and money. They feel they have sacrificed more and deserve the title....

  25. Clinical sites in CRNA school

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

    De[ends completely on the school. My school likes to pride itself on everything being "in house". Everything is attached to the hospital and can be reached on foot. You just have to research what...