Who loves/likes their school CRNA program and why?

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I am wondering who likes their CRNA program and why. I know that's not very specific but I was just curious. I have attended three very different school's for various types of education and all have their strengths and weaknesses. So anyways, thank you for your responses in advance.

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hey thanks so much for the reply, no one else wrote back but it's good to see someone with school spirit :-) thanks again~

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Kaiser is a great program for several reasons but number one is amount and variety of cases you will get. I'm finishing up my first year and am on track to have over 1500 cases by graduation - And these are not shared cases with residents...its all you...great training..and it consistently ranks in the top 10 of all CRNA programs...and Nagelhout is the director

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Specializes in ICU- adults, Flight RN peds/neo.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my program............USAGPAN (Army CRNA program).

Why? Because the instructors are SUPER supportive. In fact, they had a separate "meet and greet" for significant others/family.....without the us (the students), to speak about the demands of the program and what support they had to offer family members.

I have been in Civilian Graduate schools and now a Military graduate program. I can absolutely say, this is the best experience I have ever had. And this will be my 3rd Masters of Science.

Why else do I love this program? New facilities, great rapport with professors, excellent rating (2nd in the nation, "missed 1st by 0.1 point".

And, ugh.....I am getting paid to be here (and no tuition).....they are moving my family to go to our next clinical site. (which I can choose).

And "I have a job" automatically with a $40,000/yr pay bonus, when I finish. (and the ability to moonlight)

c.

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Specializes in ICU, MICU, SICU+openheart.

MTSA is a great program. It is the only regional accredited stand-alone anesthesia school, the second largest of all the schools at 72 students. It is an anesthesia machine. You get a MS degree (none of those fluff nursing courses wiht MSN). It is a Christian based school. Clinicals start after 8 weeks at up to 23 clinical sites. I will go to 15 by graduation. Class average from 1000-1400 cases in all diciplines. The school actually wants you to succeed.

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Specializes in Anesthesia.

This was a great thread!!!

JUst wish more folks would answer!!!

THANKS!

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Specializes in ICU, Neonatal ICU, CVICU.

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences.

I love my school. I can not say enough good things about the classes or the staff. Clinical is AWESOME. We have dedicated rotations after the first 6-8mos of clinical. So you never have to "fight" for cases. No Anesthesia residents to compete with, no other CRNA schools either.

Good luck!

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Specializes in ICU/ER.

BoyNurse2:

I have some questions about MTSA. Do you check these boards often?

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Were you in the military prior to attending the ARMY school, or did you enter and go directly into school? Also, what will your commitment be to the armny once school is done?

I'm 36, have 10 years of ICU experience, wondering if I'm even elligible at this age?

Thanks for the info!

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Specializes in ICU- adults, Flight RN peds/neo.
Were you in the military prior to attending the ARMY school, or did you enter and go directly into school? Also, what will your commitment be to the armny once school is done?

I'm 36, have 10 years of ICU experience, wondering if I'm even elligible at this age?

Thanks for the info!

Hi,

Yes you are eligible, if you are young enough to do 20 yrs (counting prior service if you have), ie...if you have no prior service, then you must be younger than 40 (or 42, cant remember)....because at this point, the Army is not giving age waivers, but that could change.....as "the need presents itself". Understand that you are NOT REQUIRED to do 20 yrs, but young enough to do so, if you choice. I was admitted last year, when they were still "waivering age".....I am lucky.

I was Army Reserve for one year prior to entering in the USAGPAN program (U.S. Army Graduate Program in Nursing Anesthesia). My commitment is: 2.5 (school) + 4.5 yrs of service= 7yrs. I am eligible for the CRNA bonus while I am serving my ADSO (service contract).

http://www.dns.amedd.army.mil/crna/USAGPAN%20Flyer%20Color%202-7-08.pdf http://www.dns.amedd.army.mil/crna/index.htm

I am 1/4 through the didactic portion of the program and we are already learning blocks, field anesthesia (for combat zones), and OR simulations....plus the normal course requirements. Next month we can request our Phase II sites (for Army we can go to Hawaii, Tacoma, Wa, El Paso, San Antonio, Kileen, Tx; Augusta, Ga, Fayetteville, NC.....each location also has "out rotations that can take you to other states/cities.)

Again, incredible experiences here....highly recommend this route, if you are into service + autonomy

good luck,

c.

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Specializes in Med/Surg ICU.

This is a great thread...look forward to readiing more on it.. Thank you

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Northeastern University is great. The faculty are so supportive and really work with the students to make them as successful as possible. It is Boston, so there are lots of great clinical sites available. I will be at a clinical site with no residents to compete with for cases which is fantastic. They take 25 students each year, so if you like a decent sized class its good for that too. Boston college takes around 12, so as far as new england is concerned, I believe it is the largest.

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