wtbcrna MSN, DNP, CRNA

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  1. wtbcrna

    Do you use the title "Dr."?

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

    The outcomes between APRNs and physicians are equivocal any posturing about how much better more education makes a better provider is just that posturing and
  2. wtbcrna

    Do you use the title "Dr."?

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

    I am very proud of all my education. I don't think using the title Doctor infers that you wanted to be a physician. I think it just infers that are proud to having earned your doctorate just like...
  3. wtbcrna

    Experienced CRNA...ask me anything

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

    CRNAs education is moving to the doctoral level. All nurse anesthesia schools have to transition to a doctoral program NLT
  4. wtbcrna

    Do you use the title "Dr."?

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

    I think every CRNA I know we introduce ourselves as nurse anesthetist. I will occasionally have patients ask what the CRNA on my badge stands
  5. wtbcrna

    Do you use the title "Dr."?

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

    Florence Nightingale did many great things for nursing, but she also set us back several decades for gender equality in nursing and taught nurses to be subservient to physicians. In that aspect...
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    Experienced CRNA...ask me anything

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

    Yes, they are. You can always get the annual summaries of pay and benefits from the AANA for a more in depth review of CRNA salaries over the
  7. wtbcrna

    Do you use the title "Dr."?

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

    Hi, I am Dr. X a nurse anesthetist. How is that misleading. Do interns say I'm Dr X the intern who just started 6 days ago. Do residents state I'm a resident in my 1st year that is why I was sent to...
  8. wtbcrna

    Do you use the title "Dr."?

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

    If you have earned a doctorate and properly introduce yourself with your title (Dr. X nurse anesthetist/NP etc) then that should be your choice whether to use the title or not. The real issue is when...
  9. wtbcrna

    Experienced CRNA...ask me anything

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

    Anytime AAs feel their training is equivalent to CRNAs they are more than welcome to take one of the solo CRNA forward operating base
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    Experienced CRNA...ask me anything

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

    There not currently any online CRNA schools. CRNA school is probably going to be problematic for you no matter where you go, if commuting is an issue as a lot of schools have distance clinical sites...
  11. wtbcrna

    Experienced CRNA...ask me anything

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

    1. Informal sampling of many CRNAs. Also, the fact the AANA is representative of CRNAs and the AANA does not support AAs. 2. I imagine my experience differs from most non-military CRNAs, but I always...
  12. wtbcrna

    Experienced CRNA...ask me anything

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

    On AAs: 1. Like the majority of CRNAs I don't see the need nor do I support AA practice. IMHO AAs are there as a tool for the ASA to try to control anesthesia practices and keep CRNAs salaries low in...
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    Experienced CRNA...ask me anything

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

    Here is the short answer: "Why does the AANA support the vision of doctoral education for future nurse anesthetists? Since its founding in 1931, the AANA has advanced quality education as the means to...
  14. wtbcrna

    Med school drop out, now a CRNA. Ask me anything...

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

    Cochrane is notorious for dismissing any conclusions that aren't RCTs. That being said not all studies are indicated or feasible to be RCTs. WANA: Cochrane Review...
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    Med school drop out, now a CRNA. Ask me anything...

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

    As I tell every person that makes these uneducated claims about CRNAs: Show me the evidence and come deploy with me. CRNAs have a proven track record that shows we give equal or better care than our...
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    Experienced CRNA...ask me anything

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

    Money..CRNAs are more cost
  17. wtbcrna

    Are any of you CRNAs concerned about the potential for automated Anesthesia?

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

    That particular machine was discontinued in
  18. wtbcrna

    1099 vs w2

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

    Yes. It's not that unusual. The W2 is normally the full time job and the 1099 is the per diem/locums/part-time
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    Active Duty CRNA v Guard , HPSP, and Autonomy

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

    I know very little about CRNAs in the reserves. There are a few reserve units with CRNA slots. There is occasional IMA slots for CRNAs that provide more flexibility at some of USAF hospitals. The...
  20. wtbcrna

    How many hours you work or worked?

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

    There are many places where you will only work 40hrs a
  21. wtbcrna

    Active Duty CRNA v Guard , HPSP, and Autonomy

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

    I recommend avoiding taking the HPSP or student loan payback if you/he decide on active duty. You will likely do better financially taking the 4 year bonus at 50k a year after entering versus the HPSP...
  22. wtbcrna

    Mandatory flu shots????

    wtbcrna replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Just to clarify there are no states or universities that require vaccinations with a valid medical
  23. wtbcrna

    This is becoming boring

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

    Take some vacation and try a locums position, a humanitarian rotation, try a different practice type, or go do a solo gig for a week. There are many different things to do in anesthesia but at the end...
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    Air Force Nursing Corps

    wtbcrna replied to AirForceNursingCorps's topic in Government, Military

    All USAF APRNs are independent. The relationships will vary, but at least the scope of practice is independent and you should be able to do whatever you have been taught to do and credentialed to do....
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    Air Force Nursing Corps

    wtbcrna replied to AirForceNursingCorps's topic in Government, Military

    1. Yes. 2. Inpatient areas mostly ICUs. The role of ACNPs is currently trying to be expanded for a more expanded role for deployments. 3. Starting rank/grade will depend on your highest degree and...