OscarRN

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  1. Moving cross-country for CRNA school.

    OscarRN posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm moving approx. 2,500 miles to attend CRNA school. I wanted to read what some of you did or are going to do for moving (moving truck vs. hiring moving co., etc). Any insight would be greatly...

  2. Wolford College CRNA, interviews for Feb 2014 start date!

    OscarRN replied to thetzero's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thetzero: I'm not sure if you have made a decision, but I can offer a little bit of insight on Wolford College. I am starting this October and have several friends who are alumni and current students....

  3. Front-loaded vs. Integrated--PROS and CONS

    OscarRN posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm curious to read what your experience has been with these two types of didactic/clinical models. What the pros and cons to each? Why do/did you prefer your particular

  4. CRNA's working with AA's

    OscarRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Has any one worked with AA's in an ACT model? How is it? Do MDA's and other health care professionals bunch AA's and CRNA's together? There is a bill in the house of my state to determine if they are...

  5. Grad Plus Loan vs Private Loans

    OscarRN replied to flyingfish2u's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Can people, for the most part, get by with federal loans only (for tuition and living

  6. CRNA JOB MARKET

    OscarRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'll be starting NA training in the fall. Now that I have been talking to more CRNA's, MDA's, and other colleagues, I'm starting to worry about the outlook in the job market after I'm done with...

  7. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    OscarRN replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    NurseJilly2005: It's a great read, but only has minimal clinical mentions. I've asked for reading tips from CRNA friends of mine and they all mentioned a great variety of books, but one that was...

  8. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    OscarRN replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just got it today. Thanks again. [TABLE=class: productImageGrid, align: left] [TR] [TD] [/TD] [/TR]

  9. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    OscarRN replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks

  10. The life of a Minority SRNA

    OscarRN replied to MINSRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think we'd like to come back to the West after school--but you never know what the future holds. I think I've mentioned this before but Utah isn't the most friendly-to-CRNA state, so coming back...

  11. The life of a Minority SRNA

    OscarRN replied to MINSRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I live in Utah. There it's a small to moderate Hispanic community here. I was born in, and still often visit, Southern California. Where are you and your family looking to live after school. We'd...

  12. Pre-CRNA thinking about AA now

    OscarRN replied to blongor's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have to say that I agree with wtbcrna on this one. By going the AA route, you will be limiting your potential quite a bit. Now, that isn't to say that there aren't some awesome AA's out there. Maybe...

  13. The life of a Minority SRNA

    OscarRN replied to MINSRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm a first generation U.S. born Mexican-American. I start nurse anesthesia school in the fall. So far in my nursing training I have not felt discriminated against or anything. I'm hoping the same...

  14. RCU ( Respiratory Care Unit) experience for CRNA school

    OscarRN replied to CVICU RN25's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I worked in a respiratory specialty ICU for a few years and thought it was a great prep for NA

  15. crna loan payment plan after graduation

    OscarRN replied to amber2brnbsnmsncrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    100K would be nice, but I have a wife and three children. I highly doubt I'll be able to keep the debt that low,

  16. CRNA's working with AA's

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

    Okay.

  17. CRNA's working with AA's

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

    You're probably right. In an ACT model, the insurance rates would be the same. Actual liability, or accountability, however, I'm assuming would be higher for an independently practicing CRNA as...

  18. Changes to the Nurse Anesthesia Council of Accreditation Standards

    OscarRN replied to wtbcrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I appreciate you attempting to say something nice about Wolford College.

  19. CRNA's working with AA's

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

    Just like anyone else, I think it really depends on the person...there are probably some pretty awesome AA's who are great anesthesia providers...however, as has already been mentioned, AA's are not...

  20. CRNA JOB MARKET

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

    Erwindt: it's going to come down to what you feel is best for you. I would definitely explore all your options, but don't let others tell you what is ultimately best for you. If you love the NP route,...

  21. To the folks whove made it...

    OscarRN replied to JUSTanLPN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    To be totally honest I was a complete slacker my first several years of college. When I finally decided that I wanted to entry the nursing field I pretty much went back and retook most of my classes...

  22. crna loan payment plan after graduation

    OscarRN replied to amber2brnbsnmsncrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Have buddies coming of school with $180,000.00 worth of loans. Is that doable or is it too much. This includes tuition and living

  23. CRNA JOB MARKET

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

    *hear

  24. CRNA JOB MARKET

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

    That's great to here. I'm from Utah also and would love to be able to come back to live here again some day. I realize it will take time and experience to get back, and with the inevitable passage of...

  25. Becoming a CRNA just got harder (regardless of what they say)

    OscarRN replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Bring it on!