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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 hands on learning opportunities that you will have. ...

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 experience. Work on placing a ton of IVs, working...

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

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, yes it is hard, yes it is stressful, but it is wort...

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 signing a new job contract. There were issues with not...

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. Rushing to get into a program early to avoid the DN...

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 they happen in the OR and have been puked on severa...

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 in the CRNA role. Also look into the political ba...

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 ICU experience would also help. Work in a level 1 t...

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) and many anesthesia residencies require a 1 year I...

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 program. If you have other questions feel free to P...

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. $100,000 seems a little excessive especially considering...

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 can learn and grow in school, but you have to comfor...

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

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 lighten my load once I got into anesthesia school ...

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 going to.

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 safety.

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 policy and a gre class. You just find the time and do w...

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. Helped big time to save up so much before hand and it...

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, pathophysiology, pharmacology, critical care electives. You can a...

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

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 hearts. It is rare to find a CRNA that only had ED o...

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 shut. A program down its nor being able to provide ...

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 fine.