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I have six more shifts to go :biggringi . My focus will be on anatomy and physiology courses for the next 8 weeks prior to starting anesthesia clinicals in July..

Jessica Alba stars? She is HOT!!

I have seen the same thing.. A urologist will insert his finger into the patients rear-end in order to palpate the urine catheter balloon. When he feels it he will then insert a spinal needle into the taint area (he! He!) in order to pop the balloon...

I worked in Springfield and new quite a few residents. What was his name??

RNAI is used in my program. By the way anesthres, you may not be able to call an "apple" a "orange" but by definition they are fruit..

Yo, Gunslinger! I'm not sure were you are getting your info. but CRNA's are making alot more than $50 bucks an hour. I am a SRNA in the midwest and numerous friends of mine graduated this year and started out way higher!!!!! I also guarantee the ave...

My wife is requesting the same mustang when I graduate, it is a sweet ride!!! She hasnt mentioned wanted bigger boobs, but heres hoping!!!

I bought an 05 prius to save gas while in CRNA school.. Its really helping and I love it!!!!

Schools have no idea if you took the NCLEX 1 time or 5 times, unless you tell them!! I took the NCLEX twice (hangover the 1st time) now Im an SRNA.. Goodluck!!!

Lets clear up some misconceptions here! I am an SRNA in the midwest with 6 years ICU experience (Cardiac, Burns and Surgical) under my belt prior to applying to a program. Yes, true.. It doesn't really matter where you go to school prior to applyin...

Well said....

My cumulative GPA was 2.8, I took the MAT-45. I applied and was accepted to Bradley University/Decatur Memorial hospital in IL. I start next month. My experience includes 2 years regional burn center, 2 years general ICU and 2 years Cardiac Intens...

I was accepted to a CRNA program with mostly B's and a few C's.

ADN-BSN here, no problems!! The issue was never brought up in the interview.. Accepted for this fall..

You people are analyzing this way too much!!!!!!!

I couldn't agree more, Max Matt, SRNA

I tell ya what, ramiro!! When you attend or graduate from an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program, then you may have an opinion on whether a CRNA can practice independently. Medical school does not determine whether or not you can deliver safe anesthe...

Trauma, Im a SRNA with Bradley University and they have not implemented the doctorate yet. There have discussed changing it but they havent discussed how the cirriculum would change. The actual degree would be a DNP (Doctorate of Nursing practice).

Im a SRNA in the peoria area, I am far from graduating but everyone ahead of me have jobs.. Most were offered jobs 3-6 months prior to graduating with competitive salaries and benefits.. You should not have a problem at all..

Some hospitals or private anesthesia groups willl cover the cost of your malpractice insurance. $6,000-$10,000 isnt bad when your making $130,000-$170,000 a year..

Rubin You sound like a carbon-copy of me. Congrats!

Yes, DMH is in Illinois..

Jaymz Dont worry about the GPA.. Mine total GPA was 2.8 when I applied. I was accepted to Bradley University/Decatur Memorials program for this fall. My GRE was only a 900. Fortunately, I have alot of experience and I interviewed very well. My gr...

CCU here. Start CRNA school in the fall. Stay away from the float pool. As mentioned in this thread float pool usually are not assigned difficult patients..

PsychRN, It is possible to get in with a sub 3.0. Let me just start out by saying that I'm really impressed with everyones GPA and test scores.. WOW!! Lets take a gander at my resume: Overall GPA-2.8 MAT-40 GRE-900 (with a bad hangover) Experience-...