ellarose

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1. CRNA school with children

   ellarose replied to crnastudent1's topic in SRNA

   You ARE being judgemental. And, as someone else posted, don't judge someone unless you've walked a mile in their shoes. I like to think that this forum is a place where we can get advice and support from others who are possibly in the same situatio...

2. Anyone have PROBLEMS GETTING STUDENT LOANS from Sallie Mae & Wells Fargo?

   ellarose posted a topic in SRNA

   Hi, Everything I have been reading on the loan thread has made it seem like it is sooo easy to get student loans for CRNA school. Sallie Mae Tuition Answer loan and Wells Fargo Connection Loan seemed like the best, so I applied. I have been gettin...

3. Starting clinical; need new shoes! Please help!

   ellarose replied to KiwiAngel_18's topic in SRNA

   Some hospitals don't allow Crocs because of the holes in the tops of the shoes. Safety hazard I guess.

4. Rush University Accelerated BSN programs

   ellarose replied to krzysiu's topic in SRNA

   Ok, so maybe 10 times more intense, or even 2 or 3 times harder. It was just an exaggeration to make a point. I still don't see any undergraduate nursing program being close to the difficulty and amount of time that you will need to dedicate to a C...

5. Rush University Accelerated BSN programs

   ellarose replied to krzysiu's topic in SRNA

   I graduated from an accelerated BSN program and don't expect CRNA school to be ANYTHING like it. BSN was a breeze. I expect CRNA school to be 100 times harder, from what I have heard anyway.

6. Specific Application Questions...

   ellarose replied to krzysiu's topic in SRNA

   Panel interviews are meant to try and intimidate you in the interview. That is not necessarily how they will treat you in school. Just remember, it is how you handle yourself in a difficult interview that is the test, not just if you get the answer...

7. Science Pre-requisite grades!??

   ellarose replied to roosevelt127's topic in SRNA

   Applied to 2, waitlisted at one and accepted to one. ALL my sciences were over 10 years old, many 15 years old. I only had to take a recent Chem class for both and it didn't have to be organic. I just retook Gen Chem I and got a B in it. My BSN gp...

8. Shadowing: Hitting a Brick Wall in Central TX

   ellarose replied to ORaddict's topic in SRNA

   I would contact the CRNA director at the hospital and let them know your situation. They should be able to set something up. I have never gotten a job in a hospital by applying at human resources. I find out who the manager is and email and call t...

9. Any advice for upcoming Barry University Interview?

   ellarose replied to ellarose's topic in SRNA

   Hey thanks! Yes, I had it and got in. They let me know less than a week after the interview! I'll be starting Barry in Jan 2007. The interview process was very low key. Overview of program, 25 question critical care written test, and a pretty sho...

10. Good sample Letter(s) to write to CRNA schools?

    ellarose replied to hojimma's topic in SRNA

    Just write the truth and how you really feel. If you are motivated and excited about going to school and becoming a CRNA, express that in your letter. Don't try to BS anybody, they will probably see right through it.

11. Anyone take out $50,000 per year to live?

    ellarose replied to ellarose's topic in SRNA

    Yeah, for anyone who doesn't have kids or who doesn't have to use daycare, it is HUGE STICKER SHOCK!! As far as holding off on school, NO WAY!! I am in and going. I won't leave it up to chance that I will get in two or three years from now. It's ...

12. Am I wrong to say?

    ellarose replied to blee1's topic in SRNA

    Carolinapooh, I agree with you completely, but unfortunately there is a "stigma" surrounding nurses who want to go to NA school. It is not the same for nurses who want to go for their NP or CNS. Don't know why it is, it is just my experience and ha...

13. Anyone take out $50,000 per year to live?

    ellarose replied to ellarose's topic in SRNA

    We have already increased our deductibles on all of our insurances. Any advice on specific insurance companies? Just curious, what do you pay for day care and where do you live? I have yet to find a full time day care for toddlers less than $650 pe...

14. Any advice for upcoming Barry University Interview?

    ellarose replied to ellarose's topic in SRNA

    No, I haven't taken it, and don't plan to. I am just finishing up a 5 credit online chem class this semester, and don't plan to crack a book until January!! From what I hear, everyone says to take it easy, relax just before school starts (they even...

15. Am I wrong to say?

    ellarose replied to blee1's topic in SRNA

    A lot of nurses will get offended when you tell them you are becoming a nurse soley for the purpose of becoming a CRNA. For some reason, many seem to take it as an insult that you are using their profession as a stepping stone to something better an...