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    Minimum ICU experience

    Bluebolt replied to tofu81's topic in General Students

    I did 2 years in a SICU/MICU/CVICU mixed unit as a new grad RN. Then I did 2 years travel nursing in various ICU settings. Currently, finishing up my second year out of three for my CRNA
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    Minimum ICU experience

    Bluebolt replied to tofu81's topic in General Students

    I think at least 2 years is better than having the bare minimum. I think 3-5 years makes a student more comfortable with the healthcare system overall and gives you the time to develop your own...
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    CRNA Prerequisites

    Bluebolt replied to Carterjcr's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Probably not. You would have to contact the admissions committee for the schools you're interested in to see if they would be lenient and accept the one course for both requirements. You'd have no...
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    How many hours you work or worked?

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

    This is what I plan to do at least until my student loans are paid off. Then we'll see how many hours a week are conducive to a healthy work/life
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    Anybody worked at Stanford hospital in Cali?

    Bluebolt posted a topic in Travel

    I've interviewed and had an offer extended to work in the Stanford University Hospital and was just wondering if anybody knows much about the area or
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    Would you rather be a CRNP?

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

    I'm laughing at my naive self at the original post over three years ago before getting involved in the field. Currently, I'm finishing my second year of a CRNA doctorate and I could never imagine...
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    MSN vs DNP

    Bluebolt replied to TBLV4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would always choose the degree standard that a career is in the process of transitioning to and not the lesser degree that previously was the standard for practice. I can't even quantify the number...
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    Prospective CRNA Student Doubts

    Bluebolt replied to StudentBSNDaniel's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Don't stress. Your GPA is fine. I wouldn't let it fall much lower but if you can stay steady with a B+ average you'll be fine. The GPA just gives them an idea of your ability to study and take your...
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    CRNA vs. MD

    Bluebolt replied to weareone26's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You are correct on this point. It is very tough to get into a program and they demand you be ambitous enough to achieve all the benchmarks they set forth to get selected. By doing this they ensure...
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    CRNA vs. MD

    Bluebolt replied to weareone26's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just wanted to point out a few things because I'm assuming you're coming from the perspective of an NP. CRNAs are now requiring entry-level practice to be a doctorate. During this time they are...
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    This is becoming boring

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

    As a student when I find out I'm assigned to GI Lab I regard it as almost a punishment. Lidocaine, propofol... just keep the line cloudy with propofol...chin lift. Ah, it's over. . wash, rinse,...
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    DNP or DNAP?

    Bluebolt replied to Mayn0124's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm in a DNP CRNA program. I interviewed at a DNAP program before going with my current program that is a DNP. From what I could tell there was very little difference. The largest difference would be...
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    Emory CRNA 2018

    Bluebolt replied to WndrlstRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I used to live in Atlanta. While Emory does have a good reputation as a medical institution I have concerns and suspicions at how they are running both an AA program and a CRNA program. The fact that...
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    DNP accepted applicants...what do you think about my stats (below) as an applicant?

    Bluebolt replied to CardiacqueeenQRS's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    If you're talking about a BSN to DNP CRNA program (what I'm currently in) then you are missing some requirements for application. The GPA is okay and with the other many things (Leadership skills,...
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    CRNA DNP with an MBA?

    Bluebolt posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    So we had the head of the grad school business dept come today and do a presentation offering a dual enrollment as a CRNA DNP and MBA student. Apparently this is a lucrative option that prepares you...
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    Does anyone know how long is the NP-CRNA program is?

    Bluebolt replied to Steffy_fitrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That would be a waste of your time. Never heard of a CRNP to CRNA program. Just work for a few more years as an RN to get more financially stable, I did travel nursing for 2 years to build up a...
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    Am I making the right career choice in regards to becoming a CRNA?

    Bluebolt replied to Jcassid3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Most programs will interview you if you will have completed your ICU practice requirement before the start of the program, as you mentioned interviews happen 6-12 months before the program begins. I...
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    CRNA vs AA?

    Bluebolt replied to Alexxoxox's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm really not sure where AA's get this confusion that we are the same. Perhaps because you are only allowed to work in a strict medically directed ACT practice you only see anesthesia from within...
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    Union University CRNA program question regarding the curriculum

    Bluebolt replied to anjuphilip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ask and you shall receive. The whole first year is lecture/studying. First semester will seem very hard to you when you start but in reality it's the easiest of the whole program. They will ease you...
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    Cost Of School

    Bluebolt replied to doodlegirl2013's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Lovesanesthesia gave a great tip about going travel nursing for a few years to save up money. You can easily make six figures a year while travel nursing. Do that for 2 years and you can put away a...
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    Avoiding versed?

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

    That's interesting to hear that about Ketamine. We were actually taught in lecture that Propfol at times has been linked to erotic feelings or dreams as well. The professor moved on so quick I could...
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    Avoiding versed?

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

    Anybody used 15mg of Ketamine and 2mg of Versed mixed together right before you go back? I worked with a CRNA who called it her ketamine kiss. I gave it to my patients when working under her and it...
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    Cost Of School

    Bluebolt replied to doodlegirl2013's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A local hospital to my BSN program signed a contract with me for two years of service and they covered my tuition and books for nursing school. I was sure that I could get out there and hustle to work...
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    Experienced CRNA...ask me anything

    Bluebolt replied to 06crna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Let's not forget that according to CNN Money (link below) a single CRNA earning even below the average salary is still in the top 10% of earners in America. If you have a husband and wife who are...
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    Wolford CRNA Fall 2017

    Bluebolt replied to BKLYNFRANKIE's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have no stake in Wolfords school so I'm just throwing this out there, they are a rare infamous program. When I was getting ready to apply to programs it was the only one I was warned away from....