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  1. advanced physiology/pharm/patho

    gazpaz replied to buspar's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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  2. Dnap. Is crna worth it in the next years

    gazpaz replied to Hopefulllmother's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I wouldn't focus on MSN vs DNAP right now. Most programs are transitioning to DNAP as required by the COA. Instead focus on the quality of the program, the clinical rotations you will have and the...

  3. ICU RN NEXT STEPS?

    gazpaz replied to mikasa's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Be an all around over achiever - get ACLS, PALS, work as a charge nurse, run codes, work on special projects or committees. Take the GRE, work OT shifts to give yourself more hours in the ICU and more...

  4. BSN or B. S. In Chemistry?

    gazpaz replied to rj_marie13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Pre-red for anesthesia school = BSN. Go to a few schools websites and look at their admissions

  5. HELP! Is it really worth it??

    gazpaz replied to J&B-RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Don't you have the life of your patients in your hands every day as an ICU nurse? How many times have you been part of a code that saved someone's life or an emergency intubation? Yes school sucks,...

  6. Providence hospital 'let's go' of 68 crna's sounds fishy

    gazpaz replied to chopwood carrywater's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It's a really unfortunate situation. The Michigan68 actually raised money and hired a lawyer to attempt to negotiate the contract and obtain all company policies and procedures to review prior to...

  7. What steps do I need to take to become a CRNA?

    gazpaz replied to TennesseeNurseToB's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Many programs have already transitioned from offering a MSN to a DNAP. Honestly, I don't think it makes any difference, just pick a school which will give you the best clinical/residency experience....

  8. is CRNA depressing like ICU?

    gazpaz replied to sweetcindylou51's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    While I cannot fix stupid, I can sedate it! Being a CRNA is a complete 180 from being in the ICU. Shadow someone and see if you like it. i will tell you though, I still help clean up code Browns if...

  9. Updates on the Pros and Cons of being a CRNA

    gazpaz replied to Ambitious_RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Before asking a very general and subjective question you should look into the job role of a CRNA and you expectations of an APRN role. The AANA website has tons of resources for individuals interested...

  10. advanced physiology/pharm/patho

    gazpaz replied to buspar's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Instead of taking more classes to become more competitive, can you try to working your ICU experience instead? I'm not sure how large of an ICU or what distribution the beds are, but more expansive...

  11. Return to CRNA school or go for MDA

    gazpaz replied to Seda8OR's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    MDA - 4 years of medical school, then you have to interview and match into one of the anesthesia residency programs (anywhere in the country) and complete 3 years of residency (80 hr weeks with call)...

  12. ICU Experience before CRNA

    gazpaz replied to bgirl04161's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm a Gtown grad, if you are planning on going back to Gtown for their NAP try to get a job at either WHC (not 4H) ICU tower/CVR or in one the GUH ICUs. They pull heavily from those places for their...

  13. CRNA

    gazpaz replied to Nalam87's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Best Nurse Anesthesia Programs | Top Nursing Schools | US News Best Graduate Schools Become a CRNA $60-70,000 private or out-of-state tuition is common for the NE. $30-40,000 in-state tuition....

  14. How "good" of an ICU nurse does one need to be?

    gazpaz replied to PrimeRib's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What attracts you to being a CRNA? Most people want autonomy, then the more flexible schedule, more reimbursement. Critical thinking and and acting fast on your feet is a huge part of the job. You...

  15. Books to read before school starts

    gazpaz replied to Stormy8's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Take a nice vacation and read something for fun. Plenty of time in school to read all of the anesthesia text

  16. Graduate Courses

    gazpaz replied to GaRN1982's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Unless the program specifically recommends a graduate level course, I think it's a huge waste of time and $$. Most program in the DC-MD area will not accept transfer credits. I only took electives to...

  17. Online Advanced Patho/Pharm

    gazpaz replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Contact the programs that you interested in and ask for their recommendation. I wouldn't recommend taking any graduate level courses that wouldn't be transferred over into the NAP that you end up...

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

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

    Wouldn't give it a second thought. Machines can't manage airways. Unfortunately it will take one bad critical event for the "anesthesia machine" to get the review that it really needs in terms of...

  19. Seeking advice from CRNA/SRNA

    gazpaz replied to GuineaPigs's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If this is something that you really want to do, you find the time and make it work. I worked 4-5 12 hr shifts a week in the ICU and still took a grad level ethics course, grad level health care...

  20. How are you supposed to survive while going to CRNA school?

    gazpaz replied to meganlee614's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I worked two full times jobs as an RN in the ICU in preparation for starting my NAP. I worked like a dog, took electives for the program and then took a 2 week vacation before the program started....

  21. Seeking advice from CRNA/SRNA

    gazpaz replied to GuineaPigs's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It comes down to your science and nursing GPAs. Any science or nursing course that you have a B- or below, I would consider retaking at the BSN level. Especially - anatomy, physiology,...

  22. Seeking advice from CRNA/SRNA

    gazpaz replied to GuineaPigs's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    When you say senior - senior in college? Are you in a nursing

  23. New Grad Critical Care Experience

    gazpaz replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There were new grad ICU residency programs when I got my job out of nursing school. Most CRNA programs specifically require ICU experience, bonus points for working with surgical patients and fresh...

  24. Applying to a program due for accreditation

    gazpaz replied to Go-GetterRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I honestly haven't heard of that ever happening - a school not getting accredited again. But if you have worries I would talk to students about their clinical sites and experiences. If anything will...

  25. Applying to a program due for accreditation

    gazpaz replied to Go-GetterRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Is there a reason you are worried about it going up for re-accreditation? If it is a well know and well established program it should be