jackson74

jackson74 specializes in critical care.

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1. a new career, a new house, a new baby...

   jackson74 replied to bob-cat's topic in SRNA

   You shouldn't have any problem going to anesthesia school given the information you provided. But, you have to be willing to make sacrifices. I have a wife who is a stay at home mom, 2 children, and live in the south. We own a home but decided to ren...

2. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

   jackson74 replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in SRNA

   Hillary, I was turned down for the GradPlus loan as a result of poor credit and they do not permit cosigners. Cheat25, For Sally Mae and Bank of America, they requested a copy of my acceptance letter, check stub from both me and wife (cosigner), and ...

3. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

   jackson74 replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in SRNA

   Neurogeek, I don't have great credit...made a poor decision several years ago on an investment. Anyway, I just listed my wife as a cosigner (with her permission of course) and was able to get all the money I needed. I wouldn't have gotten the private...

4. Gre

   jackson74 replied to gasmaster's topic in SRNA

   Generally >1000 on the verbal and quantitative combined. 4.0 or > on essay.

5. Living While in CRNA School

   jackson74 replied to sonofsatan24's topic in SRNA

   Check out this thread on alternative loans: https://allnurses.com/forums/f227/alternative-loans-heres-what-ive-found-103967.html

6. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

   jackson74 replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in SRNA

   I'm starting Aug. 07. Here's what I did regarding private loans: $30000 Sallie Mae tuition answer loan and $23,800 Bank of America education maximizer loan. Add that to the $13,500 stipend from my school and the $46,500 I'll get in stafford loans thr...

7. First Job as CRNA

   jackson74 replied to Vin's topic in CRNA

   versatile_kat, Could you pm me the name of the group/hospital. I'm starting crna school at CMC/UNCC in Aug. and I am interested in staying in this area upon completion. Thanks

8. Does time pass slow in the OR?

   jackson74 replied to Chip_04's topic in CRNA

   I don't start anesthesia school till aug. but even as an ICU nurse I try not to do anything that gives the appearance that I'm not being vigilent. It also helps my coworkers to feel more confident in my skills and my overall practice. Just my opinion...

9. What's the lowest GPA you've heard of someone having been accepted into CRNA school?

   jackson74 replied to Scrubz's topic in SRNA

   Lowest gpa: 2.8....the guy didn't get in on his first attempt...reapplied...made a's in the 3 graduate level classes that could be taken prior to entering this particular program, kissed butt while shadowing (numerous days shadowing)...reapplied and ...

10. Is the AA profession gaining ground?

    jackson74 replied to Alpha13's topic in CRNA

    I've been a critical care nurse for 7 years I'm starting anesthesia school (CRNA) this aug. If you have ever precepted a new graduate RN into the ICU you understand the huge difference between individuals who have ICU experience and those that don't....

11. Getting past the interview- need advice

    jackson74 replied to malenurse2001's topic in SRNA

    Congratulations!!!

12. Applying to Carolinas Healthcare/UNC-Charlotte program. SEEKING ADVICE

    jackson74 replied to jackielou's topic in SRNA

    jackielou, I was just accepted to CMC/uncc starting in august of this year. I think if you want to seal the deal you should get a job at a large teaching hospital (like cmc) in SICU/CVICU/NEURO icu etc, and take and pass the CCRN exam. Your grades ar...

13. Getting past the interview- need advice

    jackson74 replied to malenurse2001's topic in SRNA

    I was just accepted to a CRNA program starting fall of 07. If I were in your position, I would go ahead and try to get the CVICU job before the next two interviews that way you can tell the interview panel that you'll have at least 6 months CV experi...

14. What to wear?!?

    jackson74 replied to GUERO's topic in SRNA

    I'm also a guy. I wore a suit and tie. I was scheduled for 3 interviews, but cancelled the last 2 because I was accepted at the first school which was also my first choice. Use this forum to look up interview questions using the search option. I actu...

15. Acceptance from alternate list.

    jackson74 replied to chords1's topic in SRNA

    You said she has 2 years of ICU experience. Perhaps the candidates that were accepted ahead of her have more ICU experience. I have 6 years of ICU experience and was just accepted to a school in NC. Also what type of ICU: rural or teaching hospital? ...