IndiCRNA

IndiCRNA

ICU, transport, CRNA

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  1. Is Shortage in Nursing really a hoax?

    IndiCRNA replied to mikefilmstudent's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Yes, there is not nursing shortage and there hasn't been for decades. The "NURSING SHORTAGE!" is just propaganda used to extort tax payer money to create and expand nursing programs with the...

  2. I'm Scared of Getting Fired

    IndiCRNA replied to Happychicken's topic in Male Nursing Students

    If you choose to work in a non-union facility in a right to work state you can be fired for any or no reason at any time. Signs a hospital MAY be a bad place to work: 1) No union 2) in a right to work...

  3. CRNAs: We are the Answer

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

    I've no worries. I have never seen or heard of an MDA who would or could be on hand to do an epidural on a 16 year old Amish girl in active labor at a 12 bed rural critical access hospital like I did...

  4. Was CRNA worth it all?

    IndiCRNA replied to murse1293's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I had a 3.66 GPA from my associates in nursing program, 11 years of solid experience in high level ICU, rapid response and critical care transport, then a 3.4 GPA in my online RN to MSN program (I...

  5. Was CRNA worth it all?

    IndiCRNA replied to murse1293's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I love my job and am super glad I did it. I'm 1/3 owner of an all CRNA practice group. We don't have OR politics. The two general surgeons who I work with regularly are good friends of mine, the...

  6. Was CRNA worth it all?

    IndiCRNA replied to murse1293's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yes! I don't have a bachelors degree of any kind. I have an associates in nursing, then did RN to MSN at University of Arizona that did not include earning a BSN along the way. I was accepted to all...

  7. CRNA, Anesthesiologist Relationships

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

    Never a concern for me. There isn't an MDA practicing within 100 miles of here. All anesthesia in all local hospitals is provided by CRNAs. I'm 1/3 owner of an anesthesia practice group made up of...

  8. Director wants to change all 12 hr shift nurses to 10 hr!!!!

    IndiCRNA replied to truejewel82's topic in General Nursing

    My old manager tried to make us go from 12's to 8's. I simply refused to do it. I informed her that I was hired to do 12 hour shifts and they were a condition of my employment. Several other key staff...

  9. RAnking of CRNA school

    IndiCRNA replied to icu2crna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In my area there seems to be a bias against NA's who were trained at schools in the Southeast. They have a reputation of not being well trained, in particular for independent practice. Schools...

  10. Anesthesia Growth outlook

    IndiCRNA replied to javelinj279's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would be careful using numbers from those buffoons over at BLS. Those are the idiots who are still claiming a nursing

  11. Anesthesia Growth outlook

    IndiCRNA replied to javelinj279's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There seems to be PLENTY of NP jobs out there. Search USAjobs for NP jobs. I would say that the number of jobs available argues against saturation. On the other hand the relatively low pay being...

  12. How's this looking?

    IndiCRNA replied to CaptCrunch's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You appear to be an outstanding candidate. I wish everybody would realize that getting into NA school is EASY! The standards are low for getting in. If you apply to 3-5 schools you are sure to get...

  13. Advice from CRNAs out there??

    IndiCRNA replied to hatchit's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I see no evidence of that at all. I am regularly contacted by head hunters and recruiters. All of the health systems here in the upper mid west seem to always have openings. My students all have jobs...

  14. Name one of your favorite things about being a male nurse.

    IndiCRNA replied to DatMurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    I like all the bright, ambitious, hard working and intelligent young women I get to work with. I love teaching these bright young ladies coming out of college every year eager to learn and excited for...

  15. Part-time opportunities for CRNA's?

    IndiCRNA replied to allusernamesgone's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I only considered programs where all techniques were taught, including all blocks. All 5 of the programs in my area (4 in MN & 1 in WI) offer this. I usually work about 60 hours a week when I...

  16. Advice from CRNAs out there??

    IndiCRNA replied to hatchit's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you are qualified NA school is very easy to get into. Pretty much everyone I know who wanted to got in. Good GPA, 3.0 or better, a degree, and 2-3 years of high quality ICU experience should do it....

  17. Contemplating CRNA

    IndiCRNA replied to OUxPhys's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    ICU experience is mandatory for CRNA. My school required basic chemistry within 5 years. I took it at a local community college. I also STRONGLY recommend you take a basic physics class. I...

  18. Part-time opportunities for CRNA's?

    IndiCRNA replied to allusernamesgone's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Farm work on your days off? LOL! I find if funny because that is what I do too. I don't know much about the south east except that it is a terrible place to be a nurse. I don't have any idea if...

  19. How I had multiple offers as a New Grad RN in a saturated Market

    IndiCRNA replied to Fitnessgal123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    OP you sound like a real go-getter who will have great success regardless of what you choose to do. Good job and thank you for posting your story so that others may learn and

  20. How I had multiple offers as a New Grad RN in a saturated Market

    IndiCRNA replied to Fitnessgal123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I heard from a friend who is in clinicals there that U Penn wasn't going to seek recertification. Have you heard that

  21. How I had multiple offers as a New Grad RN in a saturated Market

    IndiCRNA replied to Fitnessgal123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I will second this. When I hear "Magnet" I write that hospital off as a potential employer. Among my friends and colleagues, all experienced ICU & ER nurses, many of whom have now gone on to CRNA...

  22. How do CRNAs get treated by MDAs ?

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

    When I was in NA school one of my clinical preceptors was a super sharp older gentleman who had been a CRNA since the early 70's. He didn't have a degree in anything. He had a diploma RN and was...

  23. Part-time opportunities for CRNA's?

    IndiCRNA replied to allusernamesgone's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just wanted to point out that for those who have the skills and confidence, and who are willing to work in a rural, underserved area the compensation can be WAY higher. We enjoy a fantastic...

  24. Why are you a CRNA?

    IndiCRNA replied to MarynRichter's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There are three things I really love about anesthesia. First is the autonomy. I work as the sole anesthesia provider when I am working. I am not supervised in any way. I AM the anesthesia department....

  25. IS MICU/SICU too much for New Grad?

    IndiCRNA replied to RNewbie0203's topic in MICU, SICU

    Any good ICU training program for new grads is going to strat them off on a busy med-surg floor with a preceptor. For a few months anyway. I would question any program that