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Any nurse Anesthetist out there?
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Posted almost 5 years ago Im going to nursing school early next year with gods will. My husbands in the navy and we move around alot so I have to wait till we settle. I know I want to do labor and deliverary(always been a dream of mine plus I love babies). I know I'm doing L&D 1st but I was thinking of becoming a certified nurse anesthetist. I know there quite a few requirements but the money's good and I can still work in L&D. Anyone an anesthetist nurse, with any advise or comments. Thank you |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago Great topic! I was just thinking of this the other day. Anyone know what the next step would be after I pass the NCLEX to become a certified nurse anesthetist? Thanks. My brother is interested in this field too. (he's still in h.s.) |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago Check with the program where you plan to attend- it generally requires a BSN and minimum of one year critical care nursing. It is extremely competitve to get into most programs.... |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago sap says ...
I just wish there were more people with input |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago I have done alot of reerch on this topic, as it is an interest of mine as well. The first step is to secure a job in CCU, most every school I have looked into requires a minimum of 1 years of CCU exp. and the more, the better. Secondly, if you do not already have your BSN then you need to get it so you can apply for the program. |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago kayakrn7 says ...
^That is the exact same thing that i have heard. |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago My school has a program and I have several former coworkers (I worked in 2 ICU's) and a friend that was an ER nurse that attend the one at my school and other local schools. First off all of them were required to have 1 year of ICU/CCU experience. One had a year of ER experience but had to prove that she had experience with vents and critical care drug administration while in the ER. You have to have your bachelors and there are a couple of extra science classes you have to take. I think one was biochem or organic, and physics. And I hate to bring bad news but all of them had to quit working |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago Sometimes teaching hospitals will offer CRNA programs (like the one in Madisonville, KY) it requires of course the BSN and one year exp. in ICU/CCU but they only accept 4 students a year and it involves a 2 year program and a 2year internship.... However, if you want to become a CRNA through one of those programs you better do it quickly... by 2015 (or maybe 2013) all states will require a PhD for a CRNA to practice. This means another program of education entirely after a 4 yr BSN add on 3 years for a Masters and probably another year or so to get the PhD.... Alot of this will be done in hospital teaching so it won't all seem like school... unfortunately though you won't be paid. Also just a heads up.... in order to get into one of these programs and graduate it before 2015 you better plan on bringing a 4.0 GPA, excellent recommendations and visable involvement in professional organizations involving some volunteer opportunities or officer positions to the table. Believe me, the competition you will be facing to get into this program will have it and then some so make sure you have something that will stand out. Adrian |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago AdrianBoggess says ...
Thank you so much. I've been thinkig about it alot lately |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago AdrianBoggess says ...
Hi Adrian, I have been doing a lot of research as well about CRNAs and have also heard about the 2015 change-over to a doctorate degree. Just want to point out that CRNAs will require a DNP not a PhD by 2015 (actually, accordong to some it is 2025). The subsequent initials for a CRNA with a doctorate degree would be DNAP (doctor of nurse anesthesia practice). Here is the link to a FAQ page from the AANA: http://www.aana.com/uploadedFiles/Members/Membership/faqs_dnp.doc Also, some CRNA programs have already changed over to awarding a DNAP to graduates of their programs. I know that Virginia Commonwealth University already has a DNAP program. http://www.sahp.vcu.edu/nrsa/simulation.htm Also, I was at a open house at Univ. of Maryland earlier this summer, and they said that they plan on changing over their CRNA program to a DNAP as well. Their tentative change-over date is Fall 2012. (However, there is no change on their website yet to reflect this). Hope some of this info. helped.
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| Posted almost 5 years ago Thank you, I didn't know what the initials would be for the CRNA and was using PhD in short for a doctorate degree in general. So if the universities are about to start phasing over has anyone heard if the hospital based programs will be able to or if they will just have to drop their programs? |
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| Posted almost 4 years ago I would not worry about the change from MSN to DNP degrees in the CRNA programs. It will add a couple of months to the program by the addition of a few reseach and theory courses. Most CRNA programs require, when factoring in didactic and clinical hours, the same or more hours than every other DNP degree already. The impetus for this move is driven by the fact NP programs are doing the same thing. There is much talk about this change in the CRNA community also. The concensus is, it is no big deal. This same concern was expressed in the late 80s when all CRNA programs went from diploma to MSN.... in other words.. no big deal at all. As for the title... all you need is the CRNA. No one will care much for the other letters. I personally think the DNP is a waste of time and will bring nothing to the table.
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. So yeah you could work in L&D while you are getting your bachelors if you are starting in an associates program if that is your dream. Eventually if you want to do anesthesia you will more than likely have to work in a critical care area for a year at least.
