MelissaRN.FutureCRNA

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1. Senior SRNA Accepted to Medical School. Now what?

   MelissaRN.FutureCRNA replied to MelissaRN.FutureCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Thanks for your

2. Senior SRNA Accepted to Medical School. Now what?

   MelissaRN.FutureCRNA posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Help! So, what is one to do when one finds oneself contemplating medical school with one year remaining in the nurse anesthesia program? Should I go for it? Should I continue with nurse anesthesia?...

3. CRNA job market in Washington State

   MelissaRN.FutureCRNA replied to MelissaRN.FutureCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Thank you so much -- that really helps! I just got back from the MidYear Assembly in DC and was fortunate enough to meet some CRNAs from WA who all seemed great. I also know that WA is an opt-out...

4. CRNA job market in Washington State

   MelissaRN.FutureCRNA posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Just wondering about the job market in the NW. Any

5. Job Location

   MelissaRN.FutureCRNA replied to wabbott's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   The thread is actually gaswork.com -- the other is a bad little site! ;-) But gaswork will give you an idea of where the jobs are and what they're paying. Be sure to take note of whether it is a...

6. Help! Transfer schools for family emergency?

   MelissaRN.FutureCRNA replied to MelissaRN.FutureCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Thank you all so much for your input. I really appreciate your words of

7. Help! Transfer schools for family emergency?

   MelissaRN.FutureCRNA posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Help! I need so much help! I have finished the first half of my didactic curriculum, and have absolutely loved the program. I did great -- everything has really gone well with regards to academics....

8. Explain TEFRA

   MelissaRN.FutureCRNA replied to MelissaRN.FutureCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Thanks so much -- that helped a lot!

9. Explain TEFRA

   MelissaRN.FutureCRNA posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   As an SRNA, I am only beginning to understand all of the federal legislative and reimbursement issues. Could one of you experienced CRNAs briefly explain TEFRA and how it affects your practice as...

10. help going crazy

    MelissaRN.FutureCRNA replied to SSPSU93's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey guys! I love hearing your success stories! Congrats! I start anesthesia school in September, and will graduate in November 2008. How long does it take from the time your graduate to the time...

11. The Most CRNA friendly States

    MelissaRN.FutureCRNA replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Washington State appears to be very pro-CRNA from what I have observed. Of course, it also depends on the location and anesthesia group or hospital for whom you work. Washington is one of the states...

12. The Most CRNA friendly States

    MelissaRN.FutureCRNA replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ok people -- enough of this childish bickering! Back to the subject -- CRNA friendly states. One would hope that those states would be a bit more friendly to their fellow CRNAs than this

13. Best clinical experience

    MelissaRN.FutureCRNA replied to MelissaRN.FutureCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Pete, Thanks for your input! I am leaning toward the smaller hospital setting, being from a rural area myself. I appreciate your feedback!

14. Best clinical experience

    MelissaRN.FutureCRNA posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If one has a choice as to where they would obtain clinical practice/experience, would it be better to choose a highly renowned teaching hospital that has MD residents competing with RRNAs for...

15. CCRN for CRNA?

    MelissaRN.FutureCRNA posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I completely understand what a CCRN is, and the clear benefits it endows upon the Critical Care RN who may hold such certification. However, is there any benefit for a CRNA to become certified as...