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  1. Anyone have any experience with anesthesia assistants compared to CRNAs ?

    sandman1 replied to MilwaukeeMike's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Jetman. What I said was harsh but every bit of it is true. And please don't compare my post to the one below on the SDN. There's no comparison to my laying the facts on the table and that typical MD...

  2. Anyone have any experience with anesthesia assistants compared to CRNAs ?

    sandman1 replied to MilwaukeeMike's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Here's and idea, if you think internet forums are stupid and they're just to hear ourselves talk.......and you get tired of reading about one subject if it goes over 2 days.........don't join the...

  3. Anyone have any experience with anesthesia assistants compared to CRNAs ?

    sandman1 replied to MilwaukeeMike's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It's probably more like 2000 hours. 200 is not very

  4. Anyone have any experience with anesthesia assistants compared to CRNAs ?

    sandman1 replied to MilwaukeeMike's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The CRNA case minimum requirement is 550. Most do end up over 800 but you have to set it low for the one's that get more long cases and end up with many hours of anesthesia but less cases. I can't...

  5. Anyone have any experience with anesthesia assistants compared to CRNAs ?

    sandman1 replied to MilwaukeeMike's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The problem is...and I'm sure you've been through this 1000 times, CRNA's already have at least 4 years of healthcare education and at least 1 year of critical care experience (but the average is 5)...

  6. Anyone have any experience with anesthesia assistants compared to CRNAs ?

    sandman1 replied to MilwaukeeMike's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Not trying to make a point here, just clarifying some issues that have come up on this blog and trying to inform the uninformed. This information came off of the Case Western Reserve AA school...

  7. Anyone have any experience with anesthesia assistants compared to CRNAs ?

    sandman1 replied to MilwaukeeMike's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Nobody said the were the

  8. Anyone have any experience with anesthesia assistants compared to CRNAs ?

    sandman1 replied to MilwaukeeMike's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Both are very respectable professions and I don't think you can generalize CRNA's are better than AA's or the opposite. I have met crappy and awesome anesthesia providers in both fields. It's about...

  9. SICU or CVICU?

    sandman1 replied to kiki9095's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There appears to be many varying opinions to this question. I would find out what the schools you are most interested in prefer. Most do have a preference. Mine will take a well rounded nurse with...

  10. SICU or CVICU?

    sandman1 replied to kiki9095's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree. Go with the variety. Especially if you'll be trained for the CV while in

  11. GRE x2

    sandman1 replied to rnbeauty's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you do not wish to reveal your score then there is no way anyone here can give you valid advice. Your definition low may be different from others.

  12. How hard is it to get in?

    sandman1 replied to brazuca's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Getting in is a very difficult and competive process for most people. After all, you don't want just anyone putting you to sleep or sticking needles in your back do you? I don't know of any schools...

  13. Chemistry??

    sandman1 replied to SaraB's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    He

  14. Chemistry??

    sandman1 replied to SaraB's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I don't think it's a coincidence that Medical University of South Carolina does not require it either...... It's nice to have it going in but they teach you what you

  15. Chemistry??

    sandman1 replied to SaraB's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I didn't know you could have a BSN without ever taking a single chemistry class. Learn something new everyday I

  16. Does an ADN look bad?

    sandman1 replied to bth44's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    As long as you have a BSN when you apply, it doesn't matter. Most schools will accept people with an ADN as long as the BSN is completed prior to beginning the program. Community College RN's are just...

  17. Prepare Yourself for Nurse Anesthesia Education

    sandman1 replied to fry.girl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Not trying to be a pessimist but as a current student, I think it is a waste of money, but not time, to enroll in this course unless you are applying to Barry University. It would surely impress the...

  18. MSN going into CRNA?

    sandman1 replied to MissPriss's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It is my understanding that IF and only IF the AACN has their way, all nurse anesthesia degrees will incorporate an MSN within about 15 years or so. They may even want MSN to be entry level and then...

  19. Formula For Air/o2, No2/o2 Mixtures

    sandman1 replied to MaleAPRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There must be an easier way but........to figure out how much you are giving CURRENTLY you could..... 2 liters o2= 100% *2 (200) 3 liters air= 21%*3 (63) 2 liters nitrous= 0% total flow is 7...

  20. CRNA alternate

    sandman1 replied to brandama's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I would call and ask them how many there are, what number am I and how many students they took. I think it is rude for them not to give you that information. Most programs have between 4-6 alternates...

  21. Gas Law question

    sandman1 replied to NeuroNP's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This is the same law that explains a gas cannister becoming cold when you release the pressure out of it too

  22. Gas Law question

    sandman1 replied to NeuroNP's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    These posts are correct. This is called the Joule-Thompson effect. Related to Gay-Lussacs ideal gas law. Look it up on the net and you will find all the info you

  23. Hardest interview questions

    sandman1 replied to royalkeister's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    In hindsight, this isn't that difficult but during a stressfull interview, the one that stands out was a question asking me about venous gases.........when to use, what they tell you, implications,...

  24. Interview follow-up

    sandman1 replied to mmwen's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I very much

  25. Interview follow-up

    sandman1 replied to mmwen's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yes!