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  1. How much do you make?

    Topher53 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Now, before I get blown up with comments saying "it's not about money, but patient care". I get that. No need to tell me over and over. I heard CRNAs mainly get hired in rural areas, which kind of...

  2. Pre-CRNA grades

    Topher53 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello all, So I'm currently going to Be starting nursing school next fall. But before I do I'm already looking to become an CRNA (the decision was made prior to nursing school). I understand it's a...

  3. Pre-CRNA grades

    Topher53 replied to Topher53's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Bump!

  4. Pre-CRNA grades

    Topher53 replied to Topher53's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes?

  5. How much do you make?

    Topher53 replied to Topher53's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I guess they're asking the OP? I know rural settings are in higher demand as opposed to big cities. I live in texas and don't plan on moving out of state anytime

  6. Obamacare

    Topher53 posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    How exactly does it affect nurses? I've heard there are shortages of nurses all across the country, particularly the West coast. And was wondering if those shortages are due to the recent news about...

  7. How much do you make?

    Topher53 replied to Topher53's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I don't mind. Any info I get off this thread is useful to me, even if it's not dealing with the original salary

  8. Pre- CRNA

    Topher53 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Okay, so my ultimate goal is to become a CRNA. I'm currently a freshman in college with half of my nursing Pre reqs out of the way. Simply put, what grades do CRNA schools look out? My prereq grades...

  9. How much do you make?

    Topher53 replied to Topher53's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    And there's really no difference between you and an anesthesiologist,

  10. Hardest pre-req?

    Topher53 replied to fbrlauren's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Psychology is

  11. You're so smart, you should be a doctor.

    Topher53 replied to i♥words's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I posted something similar and got blown up by comments stating nurses are just as smart as doctors. Changed my

  12. Is there really a "nursing shortage"

    Topher53 replied to laylasmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Arent*

  13. Is there really a "nursing shortage"

    Topher53 replied to laylasmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I heard the shortage is mainly on the west coast. The southern states are really experiencing a shortage. I'm in

  14. Am I capable in being an RN?

    Topher53 replied to JazzyJasmine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Then you won't become a nurse, it's that

  15. How much do you make?

    Topher53 replied to Topher53's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    So is the military route one of the better ways to go? All those allowances and tax free deductions seem

  16. How much do you make?

    Topher53 replied to Topher53's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks itrust. I appreciate your post. People are saying "google it, google it" but there's just such a wide range of numbers I don't know which one to believe. I apologize in advance if I offended...

  17. Guidance Please----CRNA

    Topher53 replied to swan_rn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There are only 3 schools (not counting the army) that offer a CRNA program in Texas. Texas Wes TCU Baylor Not exactly cheap schools. ( wait till you see TCU's pricing ) so I would start saving now...

  18. NP vs. CRNA vs. PA

    Topher53 replied to Janice530's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I personally would like to be a CRNA when I grow up. It's all preference. You're already going through nursing school, which is about 1/2 of the time needed to become a nurse

  19. Obamacare

    Topher53 replied to Topher53's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thanks SC RNdude, exactly my

  20. Can an "C" average student make it in the nursing world? Help Please

    Topher53 replied to Beautifulvirgo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To the OP...

  21. Need a simple answer!

    Topher53 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    After having completed a BSN program. How long until one becomes a crna? 2 years? Please and thank

  22. Need a simple answer!

    Topher53 replied to Topher53's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was afraid that was the answer. Thanks for the

  23. What was your Pre-req GPA?

    Topher53 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's something I stress about every day. I have a 3.69. What was yours before you applied to a nursing

  24. Need a simple answer!

    Topher53 replied to Topher53's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    When applying to a CRNA program, do they only look at grades received during nursing

  25. Need a simple answer!

    Topher53 replied to Topher53's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for all the insight! My mother is a nurse, and I've shadowed her before. I like the prestige that comes with the title "Doctor" but the patient care that comes with nursing trumps that I think....