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  1. I have a 3.4 GPA. Should I not even dream about CRNA school

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

    Well, school does not get easier when you start CRNA school, and it is science intensive. Ask yourself, honestly, why you did not do well in some classes, and decide if that can be improved. Maybe...

  2. Defasciculating dose before Succs?

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

    The practice is dogma from days long ago. It is no longer required as it once was. Some people still probably insist on you doing it in school, and that is fine, but it just does not matter. Not...

  3. CRNA school prep

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

    Don't try to study before school starts. It is a waste of time. You are going to school to learn that stuff. The two books I would recommend that you read before starting school are, "Watchful...

  4. Help deciding which school!

    BigPappaCRNA replied to NewCRNA01's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    They are both solid, respectable programs. Their relative "rank" to each other is completely meaningless. Homecoming King and Queen results from your local high school are determined more...

  5. Experienced CRNA...ask me anything

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

    Those rankings are completely meaningless. Number 5 vs number 20, just doesn't matter. Look at their clinical training, their rotations, etc. The school ranking from US News should NOT factor into...

  6. Crna job hours and call

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

    The types of schedules and what your day looks like is as varied as anything else. I must disagree with wtb, as there are plenty of jobs out there, that are in hospitals, that do not have call....

  7. How important is the school name?

    BigPappaCRNA replied to BBB888's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The school name does not matter. At all. What school you choose to attend matters a great deal. There is zero correlation between big, famous, name recognition Universities and the quality of their...

  8. General, Spinal, blocks, oh my 411 please

    BigPappaCRNA replied to tsm007's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Intrathecal generally means the use of Duramorph injected, with or without local anesthetics. If they receive Duramorph (aka preservative free morphine) placed intrathecally, than they are on...

  9. Front Loaded Program vs. Integrated

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

    One of the biggest advantages to a front loaded program, is that the program can really send you to a lot of different sites, and get you much better clinical experiences, possibly preparing you to be...

  10. Age Demographics from your Programs..

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

    I would urge you to think long and hard about this decision. I have been a clinical instructor for several programs for more than 20 years. I have seen several dozen students enter the programs in...

  11. Real Income question

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

    People, stop feeding the

  12. If you became CRNA for the money did you end up......

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

    If you can't "breeze" through your BSN, you should not consider CRNA school. Look into other areas of focus. CRNA school is on the order of several magnitudes more difficult. BSN as four years of...

  13. If you became CRNA for the money did you end up......

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

    This is completely ludicrous

  14. 1099 vs w2

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

    11% is drastically low. Just by being a 1099 you will have to cover your employers FICA contribution. This year that would be an additional $8,636 on your tax pill in FICA. Add to that vacation, ed...

  15. CRNA Program and balancing family life

    BigPappaCRNA replied to Codeblue1982's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The programs these days are intensive and demanding. You will not be an absentee parent, but you will also not be super engaged. But, this is an opportunity to teach them a valuable lesson of hard...

  16. Looking for insight from SRNAs and CRNAs!

    BigPappaCRNA replied to Mob1989's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You sound like a fine candidate. I see no reason to change the unit in which you work, unless you don't like it, and want to change. 3-4 years (by the time you start) will be more than enough. A...

  17. ICU experience?

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

    It simply does not matter the ICU, despite what people continue to think. CT ICU is not preferred. It is good, but so are lots of other things. A general surgical/trauma ICU is "best" but even that...

  18. % of schools that require physics?

    BigPappaCRNA replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes. Lots and lots of physics. The responder above very eloquently stated just some of the daily applications using physics. Seriously, if, if, if you don't think you could score well in physics, you...

  19. Need advice - Would I get in to CRNA school? Lower science GPA

    BigPappaCRNA replied to pedsrncvicu3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Switch to an adult ICU for two years, and then apply. Take a grad level science or stats class in the meantime, and do very well. Those will go a long way. Every application can have one hole in it,...

  20. financial advice before attending CRNA school???

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

    Actually, it was very good advice that was given. School is stressful enough without having the non-stop and unending worries about money. No one ever regretted saving more. Never. No one ever...

  21. Time and Half Query

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

    Usually if a salary is listed, that is the amount for whatever standard shift that place offers. Then, extra work will usually be compensated for in various ways. It is a very wide bell curve of...

  22. Time and Half Query

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

    Sorry. You are correct. I was assuming we were talking about full time people, since the OP was asking about 40 hours etc. But yes, per diem do get 1.5 as they are not exempt employees and state law...

  23. How many hours you work or worked?

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

    Most likely he would make 60 x weeks worked x hourly

  24. Former ICU nurses - I need your help

    BigPappaCRNA replied to johosa12's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If it is "action" you seek, my bet would be as an NP of some kind in a busy, large, ICU, not affiliated with a University. A big community hospital. Probably more action seen there on a daily basis...

  25. Former ICU nurses - I need your help

    BigPappaCRNA replied to johosa12's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just be aware, that the vast majority of what anesthesia does, is mundane, and pretty routine, and often times quite boring. There is the occasional adrenaline rush for sure, but if you are doing...