vikingirl

vikingirl specializes in SICU, MICU, CVICU.

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

   vikingirl replied to vikingirl's topic in SRNA

   Now that I'm a few weeks into the program I have a better idea of what works for me. Everyone is different. Access to a computer to print out class slide notes (or use the library computers - we get 500 free printed sheets a semester which is nice) 0...

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

   vikingirl replied to vikingirl's topic in SRNA

   Thanks to all that have taken the time to reply! It's been very helpful. Sometimes it's the simle items that get overlooked but help immenseley in the long run. Cheers!

3. Questions at the end of the interview

   vikingirl replied to joeyzstj's topic in SRNA

   It's important to have questions to ask them during the interview. It shows commitment and an interest in finding a program that is a good fit for both parties. -How does your program faciliatate student research? -Does the schools library carry cur...

4. I'm in at Rush! Anyone else?

   vikingirl replied to indecisiveRN's topic in SRNA

   I just wanted to say congratulations! How exciting. I've only heard good things about the Rush NA program. I used to work at Rush. Way to go!

5. I'm in at Boston College!

   vikingirl replied to vikingirl's topic in SRNA

   It goes without saying, have a strong application and goal statement to get the interview. Be prepared to answer questions from your goal statement during the interview. Become CCRN certified. Shadow a CRNA and be prepared to discuss the experienc...

6. I'm in at Boston College!

   vikingirl replied to vikingirl's topic in SRNA

   Congrats to all! I wonder if we'll get a chance to meet before classes start. kachoo414, did your co-worker get in as well? Anyone moving in from out of town?

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

   vikingirl posted a topic in SRNA

   Hi, Any past or present SRNA's out there willing to share their best "must have's", "fav's", and "can't live without's" for didactic and clinical? Examples: Best digital recorder? Clipboards? Pen's? Shoes? Programs? References? Video's? Chocolate? ...

8. I'm in at Boston College!

   vikingirl replied to vikingirl's topic in SRNA

   Congratulations! My interview was on 9/19. A coworker of mine got in as well. It would be funny if most of our class were lurking on this board. Now to figure out how to apply for loans.

9. Average GRE

   vikingirl replied to gluck's topic in SRNA

   Hi Gluck, I called Boston College and they told me that they were "looking for greater than 500 on each, and obiously the higher the better." 1320 is well above that. Good luck with your applications!

10. I'm in at Boston College!

    vikingirl replied to vikingirl's topic in SRNA

    Congratulations! Wooo-hooo. I'm saying "yes" today too. I can't wait! I wonder who else will be in our class. Has anyone else heard?

11. I'm in at Boston College!

    vikingirl posted a topic in SRNA

    My acceptance letter from Boston College came today! Woo - hoo! I can't wait! Classes start January 2009. Did anyone else hear?

12. Albany, Boston-Connell, New Britain CT

    vikingirl replied to yumyum's topic in SRNA

    When is your interview at BC? I interviewed there on 9/19. They had curent students available while interviews were being conducted -- which was extremely informative. Good luck with your interviews!

13. Post your CRNA interview dates/info

    vikingirl replied to MBCRNA's topic in SRNA

    baby831, In regards to the interview at BC - it was relaxed get to know you type of questions -- why bc, why crna. Be yourself. Group of about 12 applicants, starting with a presentation from the Director about the classes, clinicals and faculty. An...

14. Iphone/ Palm PDA programs

    vikingirl replied to COtraumarn's topic in SRNA

    In regards to the clip board notes .... anesthesia-ed on ebay has laminated reference cards with formulas and references for SRNA and CRNA's, called an anesthesia bundle, that can fit on your clip board. I like Sota Omoigui's Anesthesia Drugs Handbo...

15. Fall 2009 - Where is everyone applying?

    vikingirl replied to lovegasRN's topic in SRNA

    My interview at BC went very well! I'm so excited! "Get to know you" type behavioral questions. Why BC? Why CRNA route? etc. Very friendly Director and Asst. Director - it appears to be a very personable program where they want you to succeed -- cut ...