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Sooo....that settles it, for now, right?

I just don't see the reasoning of this. But I'm by no means criticizing this position. I just think an increased load of education without quantifiable, measurable gains for the student makes education more prohibitive.

It sounds like if you did do CRNA, you might be unfulfilled because you're not a MDA. You're young and have the time to invest to be a MDA. Don't give up on being a MDA because what he said. Go for it

OP, you really have to prioritize your plan. I know you're focused on the end of the road, being a CRNA, but nursing school is hard, ICU nursing is harder, and getting accepted into a program is even harder still. One thing at a time

Just curious, to the OP, Are you currently attending FGCU for anesthesia?

Everyone makes valid points. And this isn't the first time I've heard oversaturation in some markets. A professor I spoke with at FIU told me while the boom times of the mid 2000s are gone, there's not CRNAs out there struggling for work. It also hel...

hey jon. I'm also applying for spring '14 admission. I don't have any info except some emails with the program director. I just asked him about clinicals and stuff. I've got everything done and sent in except the GRE. I've also been accepted into ano...

TWU is the school with clinical sites everywhere right? Are you at one of the distance sites? If so, how do you guys do classroom instruction? Have you started clinicals yet? Is it really impossible to work (like everyone says)? I've been accepted t...

That's a LONG time. I'm going crazy over the 8 months I have to wait from when I knew I was accepted until school starting this august

I think you can save yourself some alot of unnecessary waste of time, money, etc. if you just withdraw from your MSN program and start working on the application requirements for CRNA school now.

Tough decision. I'm sure you know this already, VCU is probably the 'Harvard' of nursing anesthesia (so I'm told) but Gerogetown is right up there with them. If it comes down to cost you between the two I'd go with the lower cost school, but not at t...

It depends on the school. Some hold CCRN in higher regard than MSN classes. I would only take advanced patho if you're going to take classes though.

yikes, man that sounds like alot of time, money, and hassle. I'm just going from (north) FL to MD. I'm single with no kids and I could probably fit all my things in a large DIY truck. I done a pod before moving from TN back to FL and I'll probably ju...

A new grad CRNA making half of 135k? That's what a staff nurse makes in most parts of the country. Wouldn't make much sense financially to do CRNA if that was the case

Most new grads will start out around 135k a year. If one were to live as if they were on an RN salary and use the rest for debt payment you could probably get rid of the 90k in student loans in 2 to 3 years. I'm just sayin'... But good luck to you an...

don't you have a service requirement after school? I wouldn't exactly call that a scholarship

True. But I know of at least 2 programs that the admitted class this year will be their last master's cohort.

Interviews wrapped up last week. Anybody heard anything yet? I heard they already made a decision on some people

So you're in your first year right? What are they looking for as far as standing out during the interview?

Yesterday just got an email to schedule an interview. Really excited and hopeful I'll get in. Any one heard anything else? I was told they would send interview request til December. Guess they moved things up

I also applied for Fall 2013. I wish we could hear something soon, as I haven't had any updates yet. I'm checking the status of the online application every day like a madman. Got my fingers crossed

why thank you for asking! I actually stumbled upon my old post just for fun. Right now I'm currently in a CVICU gaining my ICU experience. I'm still researching to see if this is the right decision for me. There is a significant investment into anest...

I applaud you in serving our military. It's a different experience than civilian atmosphere. But might I ask where is this 90,000 a year job and what is it you do?

You can't lose if you kill em with kindness:cool:

If someone pays for your healthcare, they should have a say in the care you do (or don't) receive.