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  1. Advice for Aspiring CRNA, Please!

    BigPappaCRNA replied to Bad Username's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Please, before you read anything else, please, please, please buy and read the book entitled "Watchful Care". This is where it all starts. This is the setting for your future. There is just no sense...

  2. CRNA- ICU experience

    BigPappaCRNA replied to sophie<3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    So your post actually makes my point. Even Albany actually DOES accept Neuro-ICU. And, of course they do. My God, do you really think they would accept Neonatal ICU but not adult Neuro?!?!?...

  3. CRNA- ICU experience

    BigPappaCRNA replied to sophie<3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Because I am actually one of the people sitting on those committees. For two different programs. Thousands of miles apart. Neuro is not frowned on any more than CVICU is preferred. This is a crazy...

  4. Do Schools Really Matter?

    BigPappaCRNA replied to Ketsia_xo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The school you attended just does not matter. At all. As long as it is a regionally accredited school, you are just

  5. CRNA- ICU experience

    BigPappaCRNA replied to sophie<3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You are painfully misinformed and giving bad advice. Neuro ICU is fine. Just fine. The OP will be fine either route they

  6. Puerto Rico CRNA programs

    BigPappaCRNA replied to FlyMurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you live in Arizona, why on earth don't you pursue "Midwestern?' It is a great program. Lots of CRNA only and independent clinical sites. Great numbers in all critical procedures and skills. It...

  7. Can a RN with no certification in anesthesia administer tumescent anesthesia?

    BigPappaCRNA replied to sleepy1010's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yes, actually, he is. He is an AA. He is not a CRNA. He has NEVER done this kind of anesthesia in an office setting, because legally, he can't. Don't worry about

  8. CRNA vs FNP-ER

    BigPappaCRNA replied to Ivytherapy's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    "Top Tier School" according to whom? If the class size is large, and they constantly tell you how rigorous their program is, and don't have at least some CRNA only independent rotations, it is...

  9. Franciscan Skemp School of Anesthesia

    BigPappaCRNA replied to cocoa_puff's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know nothing about this program, but if those things about which you write are true, go for it. Small class size is a huge plus. CRNA only rotations are a huge plus. 1800 hours is great, outstanding...

  10. Crna competitiveness

    BigPappaCRNA replied to jed0012's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Nobody said aid you can't get in with one year experience. I said you should not go with one year experience. It shows. All the way through a program. Those with barely one year tend to be far weaker...

  11. Do crnas deserve that much salary?

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

    CRNAs can and do work in all 50 states. Completely independently of any MDA. I have simply NEVER heard of any ACT practice as you describe. If true, it is indeed the outlier. I haven't seen an MDA...

  12. Crna competitiveness

    BigPappaCRNA replied to jed0012's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    They should not have huge class size. They should not be scrambling to find clinical sites for all their students at the last minute. Their attrition rate should be low. They should offer CRNA only...

  13. Wolford College CRNA February 2016 entry

    BigPappaCRNA replied to hopefulSRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You seem to be misguided, and I would not want others listening to you making expensive and difficult life choices. A Master's degree from Wolford is only worth what any other facility is willing to...

  14. Crna competitiveness

    BigPappaCRNA replied to jed0012's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You do not have a very good shot to get into a strong program. Your grades are just middle of the pack, so you will need much more experience to be competitive, not to mention a stronger SRNA. One...

  15. What are my chances of getting accepted?

    BigPappaCRNA replied to ICURN1980's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You simply DO NOT need Cardio-specific ICU experience. Any good, busy, diverse ICU will be fine. I have precepted students for over two decades, and truth be known, consistently the best SRNAs come...

  16. CRNA School Admission Chances

    BigPappaCRNA replied to Chris_RN_812's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Another reason not to change jobs, or apply now with minimum experience, is that you will have nobody you can ask for references. Certainly no Nurse Manager can give you the type of reference you will...

  17. CRNA School Admission Chances

    BigPappaCRNA replied to Chris_RN_812's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I cannot urge you strongly enough to put in a few years at your current unit, 2-3, before applying. Less than one is simply not enough time. Period. You seemed to indicate that you have soaked up all...

  18. Protective eye wear

    BigPappaCRNA replied to Alor14582's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Most ORs have masks with face shields. Those are my preference. It is big and protective. Most ORs also have disposable glasses that shield very well as well, as was mentioned above. I used to wear a...

  19. CRNA and patient death

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

    I Think the the number is getting so small, that further study is kind of a waste. The data provided is mostly old data, and even then the number is in the range of 1:250K to 1:300K. Considering the...

  20. CRNA and patient death

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

    I Have my

  21. CRNA and patient death

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

    To answer your question, YES. It has improved THAT much over the last 20 years. Capnograpy, ultrasound, Glidescopes, Echo's, Vigileo, LMAs, and on and on and on. Huge technological advances that make...

  22. Wolford College lawsuit update 2014

    BigPappaCRNA replied to OhioRN10's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You truly are confused. Yes. The program has accreditation from the COA (not for much longer). The University with which it currently finds itself affiliated DOES NOT. The degree you have is NOT...

  23. Wolford College lawsuit update 2014

    BigPappaCRNA replied to OhioRN10's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Wolford is NOT accreditated by a regionally accredited University. A degree from that school does not count for any other state. At any time, a state BRN can make graduation from an accredited...

  24. coming soon to a hospital near you

    BigPappaCRNA replied to WorldTraveler50's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    During a general anesthetic, patients don't dream. Period. You are not sleeping in the traditional sense of the word. You are anesthetized. Two very different

  25. International Exchange

    BigPappaCRNA replied to Malin82's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have worked with several CRNAs from Sweden, who came to this country (USA) but all had to do 12-18 additional months of school before being allowed to sit for boards and practice. The schooling and...