LifelongRN

LifelongRN has 4 years experience and specializes in CVSICU Nurse.

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1. Question from a Cali RN making good money.

   LifelongRN replied to LifelongRN's topic in SRNA

   I actually decided a few weeks ago that I'm not going to go. I'm set to make $185/yr working in a unit that I like in an area that has been great for my family. Some of my friends that are currently in CRNA school think I'm crazy but let me explain. ...

2. Question from a Cali RN making good money.

   LifelongRN replied to LifelongRN's topic in SRNA

   Yeah it sounds like I think very similar to you. I have a great job, make great money, and would be sacrificing a lot to go but i know myself and i know that future me will absolutley not be content being a bedside nurse forever. I always ask quest...

3. Question from a Cali RN making good money.

   LifelongRN replied to LifelongRN's topic in SRNA

   You're absolutely right. The program at Kaiser has gone up exponentially in the last few years and the cost of living in Pasadena is crazy high. Sure I could go to National in Fresno or Samuel Merritt in Oakland but the cost of living there is well a...

4. Question from a Cali RN making good money.

   LifelongRN replied to LifelongRN's topic in SRNA

   I think you're absolutely right and i have spoken to many SRNAs who at about 1 year into school talk about how they cannot believe how much they have learned. Becoming a CRNA is a definite role change and allows true autonomy. I'm just kind of playin...

5. Question from a Cali RN making good money.

   LifelongRN replied to LifelongRN's topic in SRNA

   I totally understand about not wanting to take orders from a 20-something as an older and experienced nurse in the future. I currently work in a Cardiovascular Surgical ICU and have a pretty decent amount of autonomy. We are very protocol based and h...

6. Question from a Cali RN making good money.

   LifelongRN replied to LifelongRN's topic in SRNA

   Thanks for the response. Yeah most states really screw over their nurses. They are way underpaid and overworked without safe patient ratios. If i lived in a place where I knew triple+ my income by becoming a CRNA and gtfo of an awful workplace, it wo...

7. Question from a Cali RN making good money.

   LifelongRN posted a topic in SRNA

   So, I am an RN in Northern California and have recently submitted 3 applications to CRNA schools. All of the schools would require a large move to another state across the country because of total cost of attendance and living. I have a reasonably hi...

8. Anyone apply to St. Mary's CRNA 2019?

   LifelongRN replied to LifelongRN's topic in SRNA

   Thanks for the encouragement! It is humbling and I have to stay positive because it is the first time I had applied to school. I'm glad those who had been trying for a while finally got in. I actually started this thread and I'm grateful for everyon...

9. Anyone apply to St. Mary's CRNA 2019?

   LifelongRN replied to LifelongRN's topic in SRNA

   I just got a rejection letter. It seemed pretty generic and said exactly what you had mentioned. I have 2 years experience in the Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgical ICU and 1 and a half years in the Emergency Room. My Science GPA is 3.85 and my overall...

10. Anyone apply to St. Mary's CRNA 2019?

    LifelongRN replied to LifelongRN's topic in SRNA

    That sucks! I STILL haven't got my letter either but after hearing that the denial letters were sent by a different office, I'm pretty convinced i didn't get in either. Did it say anything about what the minimum gpa and years of experience was by any...

11. Anyone apply to St. Mary's CRNA 2019?

    LifelongRN replied to LifelongRN's topic in SRNA

    Just got the mail and still nothing!! Hopefully it comes this week because I'm ready to know one way or the other. Congratulations to all those who have gotten in so far!

12. Anyone apply to St. Mary's CRNA 2019?

    LifelongRN replied to LifelongRN's topic in SRNA

    Any chance you know their stats as far as GPA, Certs, and experience??

13. Anyone apply to St. Mary's CRNA 2019?

    LifelongRN replied to LifelongRN's topic in SRNA

    Yeah it was really inconsistent and didn't really seem to mean one thing or the other. Guess we'll jusy have to wait and see....

14. Anyone apply to St. Mary's CRNA 2019?

    LifelongRN replied to LifelongRN's topic in SRNA

    I wonder why mine and yours says "decision mailed" while other's still say "application under review". Maybe everyone's status just isn't updated yet? The prospective students page does say that the "decision letters are going out".

15. Anyone apply to St. Mary's CRNA 2019?

    LifelongRN replied to LifelongRN's topic in SRNA

    Good luck! Be sure to post once you get your letter!!!