MelissaRN.FutureCRNA

Just wondering about the job market in the NW. Any info?

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? I do love it (anesthesia nursing) -- but, I do mi...

Thanks for your input.

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 state, making it appear (at least from a distance) a...

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 1099 or W2 job.

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. On the other hand, my personal life is a bit of ...

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

Thanks so much -- that helped a lot! m

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 anesthesia providers. Thank you so very much! Meliss...

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 you are PREPARED (after many hours of studying, no d...

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 that have opted out of the medicare rule that req...

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 board!

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 CCRN; or is it implied that a CRNA has at least as mu...

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 experience, or a smaller hospital that still encompasses n...

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

I was considering taking the test, and have already watched Laura's tapes and bought Pass CCRN! -- but I got into a program sooner than I thought (the first one I applied to -- who would've guessed it?!). So, my question is would it be worthwhile t...

Hello everyone! My name is Melissa, and I plan to relocate to the northeast this August/September to attend nurse anesthesia school. I am currently looking at places to live. Any suggestions? Melissa

Ben, I just took the GRE in January. I found that the Kaplan prep book was very helpful. They have practice exams and sections so that you can determine what your weaknesses are, and then focus on those areas. Also, there are many schools that don...

As a west-coast RN, I am familiar with many of the CRNA programs on this side of the Mississippi, but lack insight into programs such as the University of New England. This looks like an appealing program -- does anyone know about the school's reput...

Hi Brenna's Dad! Congrats on your acceptance into Gonzaga! I am from Yakima, WA and work in a busy ICU -- although it isn't near the size of Harborview, etc. I look forward to applying to Gonzaga in the near future. It seems as though they empha...