ctucker

ctucker has 8 years experience.

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1. the SEE exam

   ctucker replied to hojimma's topic in SRNA

   I was wondering how long it took for you to get your test results. and if it gave you a breakdown of the test.

2. "Must have's" for school and clinical

   ctucker replied to vikingirl's topic in SRNA

   My Garmin GPS. I can't live without it. Having to find these hospitals at 5 in the morning in town I don't know. If you are moving away from your hometown a GPS is a must have. Crystal

3. Allegheny Valley/Laroche in PA

   ctucker replied to soon2becrna's topic in SRNA

   We started class Sept 4th and Started clinicals October 10th or so. SO we were in the OR after only one month not 4. As far as balances everything you learn to take it one day at a time. We where in clinical 2 days a week and class 3 in the beginning...

4. ICU Night Shift--Good or Bad?

   ctucker replied to Summitk2's topic in SRNA

   I worked Nights for 8 years in a place just like you described got into the CRNA school of choice first time. I can also tell you that not having residents and MD in the hospital with me at night and having to make my own decisions has helped me alot...

5. Online Rn- BSN in PA

   ctucker posted a topic in Pennsylvania

   I was wondering about RN-BSN online programs in PA. My husband is looking for one that is majority online. I am in CRNA school and he is taking care of the kids. Thanks for any info

6. Acceptance from alternate list.

   ctucker replied to chords1's topic in SRNA

   I was accepted off the alternate list to the school that I am attending in fact of the 21 students 6 of us are alternates. I came from a real small hospital in the south and I do have to agree with someones statement about critical thinking skills. I...

7. Living While in CRNA School

   ctucker replied to sonofsatan24's topic in SRNA

   MB37, Where do you live at, I know my Hospital I work at they still do a upfront tution and stipend for a contract. So yes it is still done. I start this week in Pittsburgh although I am from Arkansas. I have 3 kids and a wonderful Husband. My Husban...

8. CRNA class size?

   ctucker replied to alumno's topic in SRNA

   We have 20 in our class at Allegheny Valley in Pittsburgh starting this August.

9. what are my chances with these stat??

   ctucker replied to blee1's topic in SRNA

   I was accepted with a 950. Call the school that you are applying they will tell you how heavy they way the GRE. Good Luck

10. last order

    ctucker replied to mmc-rockstar's topic in SRNA

    My last day is Friday and I can't wait. It is a great feeling knowing that in a couple of years I will finally be done with school for a while. Good luck to you in school.

11. Gre

    ctucker replied to gasmaster's topic in SRNA

    I got in with a 950 and 3.5. My GPA was 3.89 undergrad. I also had been a nurse for 7 years, but only 3 years of ICU a small ICU. I have passed my CCRN but that has been since I was accepted. Never give up. I highly recommand the kaplen review book t...

12. New to the Board - Advice welcomed!

    ctucker replied to benjaminlox's topic in SRNA

    Alot of the colleges only look at your last 60 hours, which is mainly nursing. Do good to the GRE, get your one year of ICU expierence and excellent reference letters and you will be fine. I was average in all, but still go in. Do give up.

13. Those stupid GRE scores to count....

    ctucker replied to gasmaster's topic in SRNA

    I used the Kaplan GRE exam book. It came with a CD disk that had a math tutor that started all the way with simple fractions and worked up through every thing.

14. Cath lab? ICU burnout

    ctucker replied to brookesbuddy's topic in SRNA

    I would say move to the cath lab. I also worked in ICU for 3 years got burned out and moved to Interventional Radiology. I start anesthesia school in August 07. I have learned so much working in radiology. The Cath lab has great experience. You have ...

15. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    ctucker replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

    I am off the alternate list and offically in at Allegheny Valley August 2007. Thanks to all that has help me with the interviews.