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  1. CRNA and the different fields.

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

    CRNAs can definitely specialize. I'm an SRNA now but at my current facility cardiac is a specialty meaning it is something optional that not all CRNAs choose to do. At another group, OB is a...

  2. Still on orientation....need a letter of recommendation

    chemokine replied to Brooklynn89's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Definitely apply to a school where you can just get an LOR from the charge nurse. If you insist on this school, then you accept the wait that comes along with

  3. CRNA- ICU experience

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

    I would take the neuro job since you know you have it. If you pass it up you might wind up with nothing. I was a neuro ICU nurse not in a level 1 trauma center and I'm an SRNA now. It's good...

  4. CRNA vs NP ???

    chemokine replied to dan_popa's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As a CRNA, you can choose a job that offers the call schedule you like. If you don't want any call, there are jobs for that. If you really want to be in a specific city then there may only be a few...

  5. Nursing student frustrated by CNAs...

    chemokine replied to milliemack15's topic in General Students

    Anna Flaxxis had perfect advice. My two cents: Don't start a big deal over this. Don't bring it up to management. Don't confront the CNA's about it. Just lay-low, do your time, and move on to...

  6. Just a few questions

    chemokine replied to BecomingNursey's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It doesn't matter where you get your BSN as long as it is accredited. Go to the community college and save

  7. how important is chemistry for CRNA?

    chemokine replied to lmarti10's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That class at UNE I've heard is WAY more difficult than necessary for applying to CRNA. You may want to consider dropping it and taking something more reasonable at a local

  8. Order of events (quitting your job) from ICU RN to SRNA?

    chemokine replied to Guest650603's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Current SRNA here. This is what I did. 1) Applied for ICU job. Did not ever mention anything about CRNA during interview. When asked where I see myself in five years, I replied with something like...

  9. Handling prefilled syringes

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

    Propofol spoils (like milk) so it comes in sealed bottles that must be drawn up. I've never seen it prefilled in a syringe I figured for this very reason. It is good for only 12 hours after being...

  10. Which path did you take to become a CRNA

    chemokine replied to cschelfe's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you want to be a CRNA, you can start by trying to get a practicum in the ICU. Otherwise you can try for a step down unit practicum. Another idea is to get a job as a nurse tech in an ICU while in...

  11. Barry CRNA Starting 2016

    chemokine replied to RNKay's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The only thing holding you up is the GRE. You can do PALS after being accepted and you can just tell them you are taking chemistry and that should be enough to get the interview if your stats are...

  12. Do you have limited time after a BSN to apply to CRNA programs?

    chemokine replied to TravelRhythm's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There is no upper limit on how much experience you can have prior to CRNA. 5 or 6 years is great. Some people do it after 20+ years. Most probably about 3 years I think. You don't have to have a...

  13. Strange requests from patients

    chemokine replied to pedspnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    She would have said, "Mine does. Look." [pulls pants

  14. Wolford October 2015

    chemokine replied to Sedatetime's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If the school loses its accreditation while you are attending then you are out of luck. Even if the school stays open and you finish out the program (not sure if that's possible) then your degree...

  15. Letters of Recommendation From Charge Nurse Instead of Manager

    chemokine replied to RNDude2012's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I got them from my preceptor and a charge nurse. This should be fine unless the school is really specific that it has to be the unit manager. If it just says "clinical supervisor" this almost...

  16. New Grad Job Market PMHNP

    chemokine replied to middleagegal's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Maybe it depends on the specific school and whether they actually award a certificate or not. That is a fuzzy area I'm not clear on. Anyway, I got the impression from your first post that you were...

  17. New Grad Job Market PMHNP

    chemokine replied to middleagegal's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ok I got it. Maybe I am just really tired. I can't give you a 100% answer but I am very skeptical that student loans are not available for these types of programs. From the FAFSA website, it...

  18. New Grad Job Market PMHNP

    chemokine replied to middleagegal's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Graduate student loans are not exclusively for NPs. You can get an MSN or MS in whatever you want and still get student loans. It has nothing to do with becoming an NP or not. I am still trying to...

  19. Best CRNA schools in Florida.

    chemokine replied to jnh911's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Don't expect any fast-track or online programs for CRNA. It is a full time

  20. BS --> CRNA

    chemokine replied to JAMSiExcitement's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes you can become an RN faster by getting an accelerated second degree BSN. This takes typically 12-15 months. This would be your best option most likely. You will need certain nursing...

  21. Baby due after one month after srna program begins

    chemokine replied to samantha80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This must be a very stressful situation but I think it is feasible if you are really committed. The first good thing is that your mom is willing and available to help out. This is a godsend really...

  22. Future CRNA? Seeking insight

    chemokine replied to Guest856929's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think you are good on grades. The key here is that you have improved drastically in your recent studies and this is what they will care about. Plus your overall GPA really isn't that bad either....

  23. Future CRNA? Seeking insight

    chemokine replied to Guest856929's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think you are good on grades. The key here is that you have improved drastically in your recent studies and this is what they will care about. Plus your overall GPA really isn't that bad either....

  24. Jane Fitch MD, prior CRNA, now Anesthesiologist elected president ASA

    chemokine replied to puppies'n kittens's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I wanted to add some perspective on the current state of research on this subject and the biases involved. A recent literature review was done by the Cochrane Collaboration (a highly regarded...

  25. Debt vs. Future Income analysis, my realistic financial situation

    chemokine replied to SIguy_RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm not a CRNA but I'm also planning to go to CRNA school. A few comments: 1) $100k salary sounds awfully low. I would put the lowball at $120k salary. 2) The 5.8% interest rate was calculated how?...