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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....

  16. questions about Air Force nursing

    Medic14 replied to adh_09's topic in Government, Military

    Look the Air Force has its pluses and minuses, the biggest on being slow progression of rank, ie promotions happen slower. In the Army Promotions happen on time, of course also long as you maintain...

  17. Do you have any anesthesia helpers?

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

    OR staff personnel are very good at their nitch of nursing, that is counting instruments, laps, running around getting materials, positioning patients, etc. They are the best at what they do in the...

  18. What was your chemistry base when accepted?

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

    Took Organic/Biochem for non-science majors in undergrad '98. Knew that CRNA school was what i've always wanted to do, so I repeated an Organic/Biochem for non-science majors at a local community...

  19. Which schools are "hard" to get into

    Medic14 replied to blee1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you want to find out which programs are competitive then simply apply and you will find out, if your looking for a short cut, it's not there, don't waste your time. Meet with a program director...

  20. anesthesia brain book suggestions

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

    Best reference sheet/brain I've see and used for Critical Care & Anesthesia: http://www.accrs.com/ it is frequently updated, and no worry about purchasing a reference with 3yr old

  21. Need agency names in DFW please!!

    Medic14 replied to TX_Travel_RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    would recommend Favorite Nurses

  22. Nursing shoes: Dansko or Doc Martens?

    Medic14 replied to nursingatlast4me's topic in General Nursing

    Closed clog, that can be CLEANED, never know what's going to be spilled down your leg and into or onto your shoes, believe me, if I hasn't happend to you, give it time, eventually it will happen....

  23. Really bad GPA please help!

    Medic14 replied to chico's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I believe anyone has more to loose when full disclosure is not done. Integrity First!!, if you want to be a nurse, remember who we serve. The public sees nurses as the most trusted...

  24. Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Site

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

    link: http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/anesthesiology/anesresidency/rrna.html navigate around, will find a sample call schedule, Rotation schedule. About as much information I could find, other than...

  25. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

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

    Applied to two schools accepted to both, will make a final decision in a couple of days. Texas Wesleyan, phase II site of Texas Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX Texas Christian, phase II at Harris...