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  1. CRNA Vs Anesthesiologist

    heartICU replied to Nurse2BMonique21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sorry...duplicate post. See

  2. CRNA Vs Anesthesiologist

    heartICU replied to Nurse2BMonique21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Depends on the state. In some states, CRNAs have prescriptive

  3. How did you decide which schools to apply to?

    heartICU replied to glhrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There was only one in my city, and it had a fantastic reputation. I also worked at the facility that administers it. I applied to that one only, with the intention on applying to others the next year...

  4. How long did you study for CCRN?

    heartICU replied to Dreamweaver2be's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Did fifty practice questions the night before. Passed after one year of ICU

  5. How much does CNRA school teach about pain management?

    heartICU replied to Josh L.Ac.'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am sure it was a typo. He meant

  6. Does trauma level matter?

    heartICU replied to criticalstanley's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I disagree. Many large teaching institutions do not have LEvel 1 trauma centers. Just because you aren't in the trauma ICU doesn't mean there aren't sick patients to take care of in the CTICU, CICU,...

  7. pre-requisites.

    heartICU replied to Nurse2BMonique21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would bet just about ANY college or university in the U.S. would offer these

  8. CRNA clinicals

    heartICU replied to cookielady,rn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yes. All my clinicals are at one hospital with the exception of three rotations, and they are all within 45 minutes of the

  9. Do you hire new grads in you ICU?

    heartICU replied to twiceaslucky's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I agree 100%. I have known new grads that are better nurses after one year than some experienced RNs after five. Depends on the motivation of the new

  10. CRNA Locums

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

    Absolutely - I agree 100%. I was just asking for future reference...i.e. many years down the

  11. CRNA Locums

    heartICU posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi to all the practicing CRNAs, Those of you who have done locums, can you share your experiences? I am still 16 mos away from graduation, and several more years after that away from locums, but am...

  12. Is it hard to get a job as a cardiac NP?

    heartICU replied to Epona's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Case Western has a subspecialty Cardiovascular NP program. Here is the link.

  13. warning about Sallie Mae

    heartICU replied to SorenDrake's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes. I have tried to consolidate my loans twice with them - first time was no problem. Second time, this has been a mess. Multiple phone calls, new applications being sent to me that I did not...

  14. CCRN or not?

    heartICU replied to 98.6's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am not a CRNA prof, but am a CRNA student. I am not sure how I feel about the CCRN being a requirement, but I think that it may be a good predictor of success in an anesthesia program. The CCRN...

  15. Stethoscope: Littmann Cardiology III vs. Master Cardiology

    heartICU replied to Nurse-perverse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Try buying your steth at allheart.com..I have ordered from there before - great

  16. Want to Discuss Hearts?

    heartICU replied to nedanurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    When I worked in the CTICU, we did 20-25 hearts/thoracic cases a day (we have five CTICUs, one medical CICU, and one medical Heart Failure ICU). Balloon pumps maybe once a week, VADs about 1-2 times a...

  17. SRNA with a problem, need some help fast!

    heartICU replied to quailoh's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree. What happened to personal accountability and

  18. Propofol question

    heartICU replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yes, propofol is used all the time in non-intubated patients by anesthesia providers. I use it frequently for light, moderate, and deep sedation. Should only be used by healthcare providers who are...

  19. How long is was CRNA school for you?

    heartICU replied to kcmo06's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Apply as soon as you have the requisite experience, test scores, etc. Some schools do offer scholarships, but by and large you will find graduate school is a pay-your-own way kind of

  20. CRNAs and the AANA.. in trouble??

    heartICU replied to dfk's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yoga, will you be attending the AANA meeting next

  21. CRNA Locums

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

    Just bumping a post from before...anyone with anything to

  22. Anyone ever take NCLEX right after school & no extra studying? And Pass?

    heartICU replied to happygrad06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I

  23. Anyone ever take NCLEX right after school & no extra studying? And Pass?

    heartICU replied to happygrad06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yep. I did 200 peds questions two days before (felt that peds was my weak area) and got 75 questions and

  24. No wait extrance into Nursing School

    heartICU replied to cinsun81's topic in General Nursing

    Try looking at private schools. They tend to be more expensive, and therefore fewer people will apply....probably a shorter (or nonexistent) waiting

  25. How long is was CRNA school for you?

    heartICU replied to kcmo06's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The longest programs are 36 months from start to finish, full-time. The shortest are 24 months, and many in