wtbcrna MSN, DNP, CRNA

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    Hope for all the people trying to get into anesthesia

    wtbcrna replied to rolexcrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There is a huge difference between a virtual ICU and MDAs trying to bill for "virtually" being there. I highly doubt this will go over well with the AANA, and it has little practicality other than...
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    Vaccine Vindication

    wtbcrna replied to wtbcrna's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Actually, they do take other factors in consideration when compiling these statistics, but unless you pull the research articles behind the post and look at the methodology you wouldn't know that....
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    flu season

    wtbcrna replied to rpattee's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There are several threads on this already, and yes it is perfectly
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    Air Force

    wtbcrna replied to bradleyclose's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The medical trips sound great, but make sure you keep the exact dates for them. You will need those for your security clearance. The pay is relatively low compared to civilians until your eligible for...
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    Air Force

    wtbcrna replied to bradleyclose's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I just wanted to add that your USAF application will be looked at by people with probably absolutely no idea about CRNAs or the different NA schools. I am not sure if the Chief USAF CRNA reviews CRNA...
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    PhD in Nursing Programs

    wtbcrna replied to wtbcrna's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The USAF has decided I will be going to USUHS. It is a good program with plenty of connections to NIH, other universities, and research institutes also. My initial plan is to study PTSD in a mouse...
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    PhD in Nursing Programs

    wtbcrna posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Can anyone recommend a PhD in Nursing program with minimal on campus time? The ideal program would have intensive on campus time once or twice a year at the most with most classes being offered...
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    Hope for all the people trying to get into anesthesia

    wtbcrna replied to rolexcrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It doesn't pan out. The MDA cannot supervise that many people under current billing requirements which stipulates they can supervise up to 4 now. They are trying to circumvent those billing rules by...
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    Hope for all the people trying to get into anesthesia

    wtbcrna replied to rolexcrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The persons that will succeed at becoming CRNAs are the ones that are internally motivated and don't need the opinions of others to motivate them. The opinions of others matter very little, if you...
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    Hope for all the people trying to get into anesthesia

    wtbcrna replied to rolexcrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am pretty sure this is basically billing fraud as it stands right now. Sitting in a "command center" billing for medical direction while trying to meet the TEFRA billing requirements is going to be...
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    Is there really no way to refuse a mandatory flu shot?

    wtbcrna replied to tariqblaze's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Influenza Vaccines: From Surveillance Through Production to Protection More than you probably ever wanted to know about the flu vaccine from survelliance to strain selection and
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    Is there really no way to refuse a mandatory flu shot?

    wtbcrna replied to tariqblaze's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Each influenza vaccine has post survelliance studies done to see what the effectiveness was along with many other factors. A lot depends on the persons overall health and age as to how effective the...
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    Is there really no way to refuse a mandatory flu shot?

    wtbcrna replied to tariqblaze's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We had the norovirus made its' rounds through Sheppard AFB back in the early 2000s and at the time it was the largest USAF technical training base. We treated a couple of thousand people over the...
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    How did you afford CRNA school and do you have any advice for me?

    wtbcrna replied to Ultraposh's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It can be free depending on your community for a basic consult to a few thousand, but normally I think few hundred is the
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    Is there really no way to refuse a mandatory flu shot?

    wtbcrna replied to tariqblaze's topic in Disaster Preparation

    1. Vaccines and Guillan Barre Syndrome do not have a strong causative association. GBS is also rare and happens at approximately the same incidence with or without vaccine administration. Vaccines and...
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    Air Force

    wtbcrna replied to bradleyclose's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    FYI: It is not lying to not state that you have applied to the military, but have no idea whether you will be accepted or how long the process will take before starting active duty.I have known too...
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    How did you afford CRNA school and do you have any advice for me?

    wtbcrna replied to Ultraposh's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Go to a professional financial counselor/CPA. They will be able to sit down with you and come up with a financial plan with all your
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    Air Force

    wtbcrna replied to bradleyclose's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I will add that the school should have rotations through independent CRNA sites and/or military sites. You should come out of school proficient enough to be able to work by your self from day one. You...
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    Air Force

    wtbcrna replied to bradleyclose's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Would you honestly hire someone that said they were waiting to get into the military? If a person needs a job after graduation there is absolutely nothing wrong with not mentioning you may or may not...
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    Air Force

    wtbcrna replied to bradleyclose's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you are ready to work independently right after graduation including doing all your own blocks, CVLs, pull solo call then you have probably have picked a good program. US News has more to do with...
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    Air Force

    wtbcrna replied to bradleyclose's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    VCU is considered an excellent school. The military program is ranked higher because of reputation not d/t anything tangible. You should a have a decent chance as long as there are open slots. I did...
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    Air Force

    wtbcrna replied to bradleyclose's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Not to dash your hopes, but compared to the military NA programs most civilian NA programs do not have the same high caliber of programs at producing independent CRNAs. The best thing you can do at...
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    Air Force

    wtbcrna replied to bradleyclose's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    And that matters why? You are talking a minimum of 3 years active duty commitment when joining the military with most CRNAs serving more than 1 tour. You could easily find another job with 3-4 years...
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    Air Force

    wtbcrna replied to bradleyclose's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You can correct if I am wrong, but I pretty sure that does not apply to entering the military. The contract would be subsequently be voided as far as requiring so much time before quitting. You have...
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    Is there really no way to refuse a mandatory flu shot?

    wtbcrna replied to tariqblaze's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I would have to agree with this. I don't think the facility would be able to legally defend trying to mandate the influenza vaccine for employees with legitimate medical reasons not get