There was a lengthy forum posted about the (then one) CRNA school in PR. Since then, 2 more programs have opened up for a total of 3 programs, just curious about what people have heard.
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[TD]Antillean Adventist University Nurse Anesthesia Program (New)[/TD]
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[TD]InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico Master of Science in Anesthesia (Continued accreditation)[/TD]
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University of Puerto Rico School of Nursing Nurse Anesthesia Program (New)
I am pretty decent with medical and conversational Spanish but by no means fluent. The UPR program says its taught in Spanish but tests and books are all in English (as an English test is required for entry to all 3 programs). Does anyone know about the others? Any feedback in general?
I know it sounds ridiculous but the cost of the programs are so cheap I could literally hire an interpreter to come with me and still finish with fewer loans than some programs in the States.
Any feedback about new programs? I live in AZ and the U of A just started a DNP program last year. It's still fairly new and easy to get into since the requirements are the same as the DNP-FNP program. But the director Kathy says that that will be changing in the coming years. The CRNAs I've talked to and shadowed said to stay away from new programs until they are more reputable. Does anyone agree or disagree?
Registered (non-paying) members must have at least 15 "quality" posts (not merely to boost post count) before being able to send/respond to, private messages.
Dgamez, you currently have 17 posts and should be able to send/reply to, any private message.
Thank you for the clarification, SRI1.
Do you happen to know that if I was sent a private message before I had 15 quality post, would I be able to see it after?
Send a private message to "seamel" on this site, he/she is a nurse anesthesia student in Puerto Rico. They gave me a good summary of what it's like and their thoughts. I still have them and can send them to you if you'd like.
Hi ICUman
Do i need to speak spanish in order to apply to PR schools? and how about GRE?
You guys, I do not attend anesthesia school in Puerto Rico. I sent you both a private message about the program that a current student sent me last year. Check your inbox.
Any info from a current student would be huge. I plan to apply to state schools first, but wouldn't be against a school in PR depending on their track record, curriculum and pass rate. I've had one nurse tell me to stay away, but that's all so far.
I am also interested in receiving information. ICUMan, I friended you because I see in the other posts that you may have some info pertaining to this topic. Let me know if this info is still available. Thanks! :-D
Yes, I still have the PM from the anesthesia student that attended in PR I believe.
Some thoughts, I have had several discussions with a close friend who happens to be a CRNA about attending anesthesia program(s) in PR. Those programs are appealing, in that, they are very affordable, and offer a Master's degree, all while living in a tropical paradise.
However, I was cautioned against attending there. It has been said that the AANA makes credentialing tedious and troublesome when trying to come back to practice in the U.S. mainland, and that it can be quite difficult to obtain licensure if school was completed there.
In addition, I've been told directly from a PR graduate that there is very little exposure to PNB's, CVL insertion as well. Those skills make a new graduate marketable, and lack thereof will cause an issue throughout one's career.
Hello, I know this thread is from a while back but could you send me the detailed information from the PR grad. I've apples but your post has been informative, giving me questions I need to ask I get interviewed.
Dgamez
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Thank you for the clarification, SRI1.
Do you happen to know that if I was sent a private message before I had 15 quality post, would I be able to see it after?