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    How do CRNAs get treated by MDAs ?

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

    No, I meant no offense. I use that program myself for all the APA style papers required in my doctorate program. Good luck to
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    How do CRNAs get treated by MDAs ?

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

    Yes, I know about these programs, I'm currently in one. I recommend a program called Grammarly for your struggle with English and grammar. It's a great tool, especially if English is not your primary...
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    How do CRNAs get treated by MDAs ?

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

    The educational track that you described is a more modern thing with CRNA students. Many graduating CRNA students now and into the future will have a similar background and length of education as you....
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    How do CRNAs get treated by MDAs ?

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

    The professors in the program often say that anesthesia is an art and a science. It can be alarming when they admit to you that we use a certain anesthetic without exact knowledge of why it does...
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    How do you survive?

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

    I did travel nursing for a couple years before I got into CRNA school. Now that I'm in and actually paying for it I'm realizing student loan debt is pretty much inevitable. I mean definitely save up...
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    On Contract when a Hospital Strikes

    Bluebolt posted a topic in Travel

    So I'm facing an issue at this hospital I'm working at in Long Beach. I signed a contract for 13 weeks, 48 hours a week with Fastaff and have been here about 8 weeks. Apparently they have been in...
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    Seeking your advice on the best way to approach becoming a CRNA from your own path...

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

    I'm in CRNA school now and I agree with offlabel about the approach to get into school. Get in the ICU and practice then you'll see if CRNA is really for you. I have plenty of friends that changed...
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    CRNA DNP with an MBA?

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

    No, no further degree than the CRNA DNP. It's what they consider "fun and easy" stuff to research and write on before they start the hardcore sciences in a few weeks. I'm sure it's related to the DNP...
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    CRNA DNP with an MBA?

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

    Since you're curious offlabel the paper was about Plato and
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    CRNA DNP with an MBA?

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

    Interesting opinion. I like your sense of humor, been writing this heavy paper on theology this morning and needed a good laugh.
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    CRNA DNP with an MBA?

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

    I appreciate your opinion. I'm not personally planning to enroll in the program but 6 of my fellow classmates are enrolling. I'd be interested in what other practicing CRNA's think, perhaps one that...
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    CRNA DNP with an MBA?

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

    Great perspective offlabel. So what the professors claimed the ultimate purpose of having your DNP and MBA is to be successful running your own anesthesia practice, which is what they are encouraging...
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    Air Force HPSP Program

    Bluebolt replied to marti402's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    We're in the first month. We have 3 full years left. My calculations for total student loan debt upon completion (including living expenses since we can't work) is about $175,000 if you include the...
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    Air Force HPSP Program

    Bluebolt replied to marti402's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm new to a doctorate CRNA program right now and the military just came and talked about this HPSP program today. I've always been interested in it but am wondering if there is anyone who has...
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    Working for Anthem as a C.M.?

    Bluebolt posted a topic in Case Management

    I'm curious if anyone has any experience working for Anthem as a Case Manager? What is the job typically like, usual day? What to expect pay to be with a few years ICU experience but no direct C.M....
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    CCRN

    Bluebolt replied to cardiacxo's topic in Critical Care

    However some nurses may have been able to obtain their CCRN when not actively working in the ICU is irrelevant. The CCRN is well known as the ICU's certification just as the ED has their own...
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    Do crnas deserve that much salary?

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

    CRNA's are made of Stardust. You can not simply become a CRNA, you were born into the greatness.
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    CCRN

    Bluebolt replied to cardiacxo's topic in Critical Care

    You're manager is sadly mistaken. Look up the AACN website and see their criteria. ICU is the only dept that qualifies and they get specific about details. Not to mention you would have to learn...
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    CCRN

    Bluebolt replied to cardiacxo's topic in Critical Care

    I was working in a cardiac ICU last year when I took and passed the CCRN. I used that exact book and typically just did questions over and over on the computer with the program they provided. The...
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    National Health Service Corps Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs

    Bluebolt replied to jmmcgill44's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey, I went to college in Alabama and did a med school internship at UAB. They told us during the internship that if we guaranteed 3-5 years working in a rural medically underserved area in Alabama...
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    The one thing I wish I would have known before CRNA school....

    Bluebolt replied to nurseflip26's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was a travel nurse two years before getting into a CRNA program. I really valued the experience to travel the U.S. and also earn a six figure income that allowed me to put lots of money in a savings...
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    Private practice as a CRNA

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

    Great question. Med school is one year longer than my CRNA school DNP. Also after med school I would be required to do a few years minimum of residency getting paid about $11/hr when you factor in...
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    Private practice as a CRNA

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

    I wanted to be an ICU travel nurse making a six figure income while also getting to travel and explore the country while in my 20's before I started CRNA school. I got to live in New York, Atlanta,...
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    Private practice as a CRNA

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

    If I had to guess I'd say she is in Med school because she isn't interesting in practicing anesthesia. If you're looking to practice independently and be able to do everything your MD counterpart can...
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    ER or ICU

    Bluebolt replied to Tomrn2128's topic in Travel

    OP, both of those specialties have an adequate number of contracts throughout the States. They will probably pay the same except for some specialty ICU positions that will pay more. I've never known...