Medic14

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1. CCRN and CRNA???

   Medic14 replied to gators77's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Several programs, now require the CCRN for the first time and definatley for the second time applying. As others have mentioned, it cannot hurt to have the CCRN certification. I would recommend...

2. Hot off the press

   Medic14 replied to mwbeah's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   There is only one school date JUNE, and if you need to Go to OBC or the CCC then the MAR-APR timeframe, which should have you completing the basic or CCC by mid may and CRNA school will start in June....

3. Anyone been to army OBC?

   Medic14 replied to leisa22's topic in Government, Military

   Leisa22, PT is three times a week, unless you fail the diagnostic or are on the fat boy program, excuse me, politically correct term "special population". Otherwise, get your uniforms squared...

4. USA Reserve Questions

   Medic14 replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Government, Military

   US Army Reserve Officer Basic Course is a two week cours held in San Antonio, TX. I went to the Active Component OBC while I was on active duty and it was easy, yea I had to wake up seemed like every...

5. Army Reserve CRNA

   Medic14 replied to bandit788's topic in Government, Military

   sorry, here is the corrected link http://www.usarc.army.mil/naad/ you want to look at the Special Programs STRAP (Specialized Training Assistance

6. Army Reserve CRNA

   Medic14 replied to bandit788's topic in Government, Military

   90 day deployment is "boots in the sand, a total of 120days of mobilzation with 15days on both ends for getting everything together and redeployment back home. This is signed by the SEC DEF, can only...

7. Army Reserve CRNA

   Medic14 replied to bandit788's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Lambert, I'll answer that. For Army Reserve AMEDD ( Army Medical Department) the only absolute requirement for Officers is OBC (Officer Basic Course) now don't get too crazy this is a gentleman's...

8. CRNA Exam Review Course

   Medic14 replied to TraumaNurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   From peers, administrators, and current CRNAs, the consensus is that the Valley Review is the gold standard. Have not heard anything bad about the Valley review, some programs require students take...

9. PLEASE HELP-RN to BSN to CRNA?

   Medic14 replied to Paula7's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   My best advice is don't mess around with an ADN, go straight to a four-year BSN program or as stated perviously an anccelerated BSN program. Upon grad I went to a four year program and finished...

10. Mass application vs Eggs in a Basket Approach

    Medic14 replied to BeatOU's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sorry I believe that the shot gun approach sends the wrong message. First I think it doesn't make sense to throw away money on mulitple schools, the money adds up, transcript, gre, coping, postal...

11. Give me the edge & GRE help

    Medic14 replied to ivypetals's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Kaplan Review Book and CD only. If you are deficient in Math and/or verbal, grab a focus book on GRE Math or Verbal for Test takers. All these books can be picked up at boards/barnes-n-noble. Would...

12. Choosing a CRNA program.

    Medic14 replied to fungirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    One item I can't remember if it's mentioned in the sticky note at the top of this thread is: Ask the program how they do on the national certification exam, how is their performance. They should be...

13. Raising GPA after Nursing School

    Medic14 replied to UofM BSN06's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    What I believe programs look at is the Science GPA vs. fluff (ie nursing theory and your gen eds -art, etc.) Those are separated out and a Science GPA is developed. Now if you earn all C's in every...

14. CCRN, PALS, ACLS, what else can you get before applying?

    Medic14 replied to The Gunslinger's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Minimum requirements I believe and have seen list at schools: ACLS, PALS, CCRN yes having the alphabet soup is very nice, however that being said Experience in a Very high acuity setting sets one...

15. Requested reposting of information concerning US Army Graduate Program in Anest Nsg

    Medic14 replied to mwbeah's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Army Reserve STRAP stipen is $1235/mnth as qouted from last yr. I signed my contract two days ago. My back ground is 6 yrs enlisted in the Army Reserve & National Guard, then 5yrs active duty....