boynurse2

boynurse2

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  1. A day in the life of a SRNA

    boynurse2 replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    wow, after reading these who would want to do this? it's scaring me and i am done with my first year. my program is 28 mos like most. we started clinicals with class after an 8wk crash course. our...

  2. What is CCRN?

    boynurse2 replied to Want2Bgasman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That's just a legal hoop since they cannot verify your legally protected RN name. They love the implication of critical care nurse though. However, the site's fine print reveals it reveals hidden and...

  3. Stress levels of ICU vs CRNA

    boynurse2 replied to CRNA2BKY's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    CRNA2BKY, Most ICU nurses know how you feel. When I started in the unit I was young -24- and new without the benefit of a real ICU course. I was put me on night shift with only 3 or 4 weeks of...

  4. I want to be a CRNA but I have questions!

    boynurse2 replied to Jillybean1988's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Jillybean, Stop worrying about what people are going to think and the social aspect of it. I have classmates from 23-52. Go ahead and apply. The worst is you will gain some valuable knowledge and...

  5. Who loves/likes their school CRNA program and why?

    boynurse2 replied to atp23's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    MTSA is a great program. It is the only regional accredited stand-alone anesthesia school, the second largest of all the schools at 72 students. It is an anesthesia machine. You get a MS degree (none...

  6. MTSA/ Chattanooga CRNA Schools Anyone?

    boynurse2 replied to RNLink's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    MTSA is a good program that offers various clinical experiences around Nashville with a possible 4-5mos of away clinicals. MTSA weighs heavily on their interviews. You can get an interview with a GPA...

  7. Going to CRNA school with a MSN already

    boynurse2 replied to TX_ICU_RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have some classmates with FNP and ACNP degrees. One got her degree just to get accepted into our program. The others did not have much quality ICU experience and have to start with the rest of us....

  8. Military CRNA Programs

    boynurse2 replied to Cherish's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My friend's income was similar to mine and I was making around 75000 at an Army hospital. He was a Captain at the time. As a CRNA in the Army he is making low 110000-115000, and the army paid him...

  9. Why so Interested????

    boynurse2 replied to Screen name's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    That's true that admin treats you like a credit card bill as a regular staff nurse but there's more to the story. I worked 10yrs before starting anesthesia school and thought everyone loved...

  10. middle tennessee school of anesthesia

    boynurse2 replied to PICURN82's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    MTSA has received a 10 year COA

  11. Am I too old?

    boynurse2 replied to honeydawn75's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I wasted some time. At that particular school the director once told us undergrad students at the time he was only interested in nurses with 10-15 yrs experience. So I worked awhile for experience...

  12. ADN to CRNA

    boynurse2 replied to ArmyWife1015's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Anywhere you can get a variety of sick patients and lots ot titrateable drips. Micu/Sicu/openheart. The DOD is great with better working conditions than the civilan side usually. Some units like Ft...

  13. Adn - Crna

    boynurse2 replied to revolution's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There are some programs that grant MS degrees which require a BS or BSN. The MSN programs are going to require a BSN. Look up MTSA. A MS degree means no fluff nursing courses like nursing

  14. slower pace CRNA program?

    boynurse2 replied to getinfall's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You definitely have some research to do. Be ready for a life challenge like no other. You have to really really want to do this! Don't buy any big purchases and be ready for those Ramen noodles again....

  15. Am I too old?

    boynurse2 replied to honeydawn75's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have classmates from 23 to 52 and some in the middle like me at 34. Everyone is doing just fine so far. I have 10 years exp. and feel very comfortable in clinical so far but evertything will be...

  16. CRNA is what I want BUT.......

    boynurse2 replied to manursing's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I waited 10yrs before starting school this Summer. I have classmates form age 23 to 52. Yeah, I wish I was a CRNA by age 25 but that wasn't right timing for me apparently ( God's timing is perfect!)....

  17. PRE MED TO CRNA...tell me my chances....please reply

    boynurse2 replied to SBCHEV99's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Anesthesiologists have it good compared to other doctors and pay range is 300K to 450K with not much more of a burden of malpractice ~4000-8000yr depending on location. CRNA's also eat cake and...

  18. PRE MED TO CRNA...tell me my chances....please reply

    boynurse2 replied to SBCHEV99's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Excellent! They love strong science gpa's. Go for it. Focus on critical care nursing with lots of drips and sick patients. You can apply before you have one year but I think a little more...

  19. Anesthesia Program Rankings 2008

    boynurse2 replied to ICURN2CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Work some prn like mad if you really want to rid it, however, don't let a year pass just because of small debt. In the overall picture, if you finance your education then what's an extra 12000 to the...

  20. middle tennessee school of anesthesia

    boynurse2 replied to PICURN82's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia (MTSA) has a great program. It is christian based and does require taking a religious course, however, you are awarded a MS and not MSN which MSN requires taking...

  21. How much $ do RNs start out at?

    boynurse2 replied to Doug85's topic in General Nursing

    hahaha:rotfl:

  22. We make as much as maids

    boynurse2 replied to TRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello lifeisbeautiful, I agree with you. Do not compare "caring, compassion" etc in the same topic with pay- there is no link. I care about my patients, but I also care about making some $$$....

  23. We make as much as maids

    boynurse2 replied to TRN's topic in General Nursing

    C'mon Peace1! don't be ridiculous. Why are you working towards an RN? Ohh, I see, you want to make more money. Well good for you. congrats on working on a ASN or BSN. You can start out making 22$/hr...