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Jun 08, 2003 11:18 PM

The door has opened


Hello again,

Have been accepted into the CRNA program at St. Elizabeth hospital in Youngstown and will be starting in August
A couple of thoughts: I gained some very useful information from this board (during the application process)and am thankful & appreciate the efforts of those who have/continue to post!! If you have not been accepted - keep knock'n on that door brothers & sisters because it WILL open....... 1 year, 5 applications and 3 interviews later - it did just that!!
To those who have started school or now working in the field: What one or two things did/have you discovered that surprised you after starting in your program??? ie. workload, friendliness of faculty, difficulty keeping laundry washed,etc.
Have read some threads dealing with free time leading up to the start of studies: some have suggested a little review and others have suggest enjoying the free time now because it will DEFINITELY be a thing of the past. Any other thoughts on prepping/not prepping before starting a program???


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No. 1
from nurseguy74
Old Jun 09, 2003, 12:42 AM

can't offer advice but do have a question or two. what are the educational requirements prior to being accepted? what is the course work like in the actual program? (meaning, kinds of classes) best of luck to you in your career....................chris
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from TexasCRNA
Old Jun 09, 2003, 12:59 AM

I would say take a fishing trip on the Gulf, or go diving in the Keys before starting school.

Lee
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No. 3
from TexasCRNA
Old Jun 09, 2003, 01:02 AM

Nurse guy,

go to AANA.com and do a search on the schools and then you can pick one out and go to that site and get all the info you need. Most places list entrance requirements, classes and schedules. Each school is a little different but all in all they all must all meet standards set forth by the AANA.

Lee.
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No. 4
from nilepoc
Old Jun 09, 2003, 05:07 AM

It is now time for you to take your last real vacation, for the next two years. Enjoy it, and don't stress the review. You will learn what you need to learn in school.

If you absolutely must read something, find a copy of Ether Day.

Craig
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No. 5
from smiling_ru
Old Jun 09, 2003, 10:35 AM

I agree, take a vacation!!
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No. 6
Old Jun 09, 2003, 11:02 AM

Okay, the vacation/relaxation vibe is coming through loud & clear. Was anyone surprised - pleasantly or unpleasantly by anything after they started in their program?
PS. I took a prophylactic vacation this winter = 8 week snowboarding safari...........
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No. 7
Old Jun 10, 2003, 08:52 PM

I was surprised that the course load was busy but manageable. I prepared my family beforehand on not seeing me for the next couple years, but the work is not completely overwhelming.

I was also surprised at how cool anesthesia is. I had always been interested in it and knew I would like it, but it's quite a bit more fun than even I had anticipated.

I was disappointed a bit by the continued attempts to assert control by the ASA. It hardly affects the practice, but it's a drag to have such disputes on a political level.

However, I was just reflecting the other day how glad I was that I chosen to do this and after my marriage and children, it's probably the one of the best padecisions I have ever made.
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No. 8
from CorpusRN
Old Jun 10, 2003, 09:48 PM

Brenna's Dad,

Thank you for your post...I am so nervous about starting CRNA school this fall and how hard it will be on my husband and 5 year old son...it was really great to read such a positive post!!!
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No. 9
from London88
Old Jun 11, 2003, 06:25 AM

Brenna's Dad,

I vaguely remember you saying in the past that you are attending an intergrated program. The program I will be starting in the fall is also intergrated. I would have completed 18 of the university credits by the end of summer. Do you think the work load would be much lighter since I have taken the courses where you write papers forever. I guess I am trying to ascertain if people find the workload overwhelming because of the difficulty of the anesthesia courses, or because of the amount of classes they have to take, and having to write research proposals etc.
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