Bluebolt

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    How many hours per week do you commit to your schooling?

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

    70 hours a week between lecture, studying and clinical. Maybe more some
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    Front Loaded Program vs. Integrated

    Bluebolt replied to CCRN21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Many great points have been made here about integrated and front-loaded programs. I'm in my second year of a front loaded program, just beginning clinical rotations. It seems like most of the true...
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    Are you a nurse practitioner without any nursing experience?

    Bluebolt replied to bethymaester's topic in Advanced Practice

    Tacomaboy3, I agree that the extra year should include more clinical hours along with more education that enhances your clinical skill. I know little about CRNP programs but I know my CRNA program has...
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    Are you a nurse practitioner without any nursing experience?

    Bluebolt replied to bethymaester's topic in Advanced Practice

    I agree with you and I believe the nursing governing bodies also agree with you. That's why you've probably noticed LPN programs on the decline and LPNs recently being removed from hospitals and kept...
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    What CRNAs actually learn in school

    Bluebolt posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Here is a video I created about all the things I learned in my first year of a BSN-DNP CRNA program.
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    What CRNAs actually learn in school

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

    I have plenty of videos about my experience on my youtube channel "Bolt SRNA". Check it out and hopefully it will be of help to
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    Best vs Quickest route to CRNA

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

    1st: AA programs have totally different admission requirements and their training is designed for them to not be independent practitioners. I wouldn't be seeking tips or advice from an AA if you're...
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    Best vs Quickest route to CRNA

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

    Exactly what wtbcrna said. It could be difficult getting hired into an ICU as a new grad with an ADN. The time it will take to complete the ADN then BSN usually takes just as long if not longer than...
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    Is getting your DNP worth it?

    Bluebolt replied to brookeg30's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The BSN-DNP CRNA track is beneficial, in my opinion, because it gives you an extra full year to learn and grow into your advanced practice role over the masters version. I feel like I've learned so...
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    Experienced CRNA...ask me anything

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

    nomadcrna sounds like the ASA's worst nightmare. They would lose their mind if more CRNAs started showing their ability to practice to their full scope independently. Although, I'm sure they'll be...
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    Experienced CRNA...ask me anything

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

    DNP is the way to be! There's your slogan. Come, join us in the future, they're serving stale bagels in the conference
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    Age Demographics from your Programs..

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

    You've had an interesting and full career so far, very accomplished! I've heard device sales reps make great money and have an overall good career outlook. I know age is a sensitive subject so I'll...
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    Real Income question

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

    Anyone in the anesthesia community who clicks on your name and see's that the last few months you've started repeated threads focused only on how many X hours you must work to earn X dollars as a CRNA...
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    Experienced CRNA...ask me anything

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

    Invaluable advice that could save many people a year or so of hell and $60,000 or more in debt. I just had a friend and classmate withdraw from the program about a year in because she just couldn't...
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    Not sure CRNA is for me

    Bluebolt replied to Sleepygirl09's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It's great that you're saying this. So often people hear only from the many CRNAs who really enjoy their careers. For the many high school and college students clamoring to get on the path to CRNA it...
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    Travel CRNA?

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

    I've heard this from other CRNAs. I was a travel RN for a few years before I began CRNA school and considered the locums option after graduation but I've reconsidered after hearing various feedback....
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    Opinions on ACT model?

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

    I equate the ACT model to this. Imagine you have 5 ICU RNs who are all trained, licensed and capable of performing the same tasks. 1 of them is a BSN and the other 4 are ADNs. It's decided for...
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    If you became CRNA for the money did you end up......

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

    dbabz, Salary.com states "The median annual Certified Nurse Anesthetist salary is $173,541, as of June 28, 2017". Of course, no amount of money is worth it if it's not a career you're passionate...
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    If you became CRNA for the money did you end up......

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

    I'm not sure where he's getting his numbers but that's about 4 times the actual cost of malpractice insurance for a typical CRNA. Most CRNAs who work in anesthesia groups don't even pay for...
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    If you became CRNA for the money did you end up......

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

    Don't go to CRNA school thinking you'll be able to work any significant amount to cover bills or school fees. Most programs prohibit you working and all programs HIGHLY discourage it. The professors...
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    If you became CRNA for the money did you end up......

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

    Trust me, I breezed through my BSN with very minimal studying, worked a full time job, played my Xbox, went out with friends. CRNA school is not even in the same solar system, especially with the DNP...
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    If you became CRNA for the money did you end up......

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

    Ruby Vee did a good job summing up where your head should be at. As a student in the middle of the apocalypse that is called CRNA school, I'll give you my best tip. Don't go into anesthesia unless you...
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    CRNA in Europe

    Bluebolt replied to Blake101's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Are you allowed to have your own independent practice without
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    1099 vs w2

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

    Wow I didn't realize there was such a discrepancy between the 1099 and W-2 job offers. So you're saying a 1099 job $180K may actually have less bring home than a W-2 job at $140K? That stinks since a...
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    CRNA vs AA?

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

    Very well