amandanurse

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1. Anyone relocate to another State while on a disciplinary contract?

   amandanurse posted a topic in Recovery

   I have two years remains nag of a five year contract with Peer Assistance. I want to relocate to Okla to be closer to extend family. Has anyone moved while on contract?

2. 2 semesters down at TWU (Texas Wesleyan) CRNA program, ask away!

   amandanurse replied to SRNA1985's topic in SRNA

   Thanks so much for your reply. I attempted to PM you but was unable to do so because I do not have the required "15 quality posts." While my grades are competitive, particularly in science, I don't expect to be ranked in the top ten. Maybe I am bei...

3. 2 semesters down at TWU (Texas Wesleyan) CRNA program, ask away!

   amandanurse replied to SRNA1985's topic in SRNA

   Thanks for doing this. I am in the process of applying and reading your responses is answering a lot of questions for me. 1) what laptop in your opinion is best for class and studying? Have you found any other gadgets or iPhone apps to be especiall...

4. Something needs to change. Is agency for me?

   amandanurse replied to gaylordfocker2002's topic in Agency

   You are young an single. Get in touch with some travel nurse agencies. There is still $ out there if you are willing to go anywhere.

5. Help: Can't find a preceptor

   amandanurse replied to StudentOnceAgain's topic in NP Students

   Curious how your search for a preceptor turned out. Was the web site helpful? I flagged it for future use because I plan on doing a distance program and will have to find some of my own clinicals.

6. Sumner Interview in CO

   amandanurse replied to ColoSunshYne's topic in SRNA

   I live and work in Denver. Go to Sumner's website- sumnerhealth.com It does a great job of outlining the structure of the program.

7. Sumner Interview in CO

   amandanurse replied to ColoSunshYne's topic in SRNA

   In interviewed with Sumner during the set of interviews held in Denver in April. Overall I was impressed and they seem confident regarding their pending accredidation. Yes, a new program seems risky on some levels, but we will be pioneers!

8. Travel nursing - worth it?

   amandanurse replied to anne74's topic in General Nursing

   I left a good telemetry job to take a travel assignment for six months. They pay was fantastic- I took home about $1,100 per week including the monthly housing allowance. I don't regreat it because it allowed me to pay off school debt quickly. I th...

9. Med school to CRNA

   amandanurse replied to HouseDO2b?'s topic in SRNA

   There is a great deal of overlap between med school pre-reqs and nursing. In fact, your additional science courses will make you a strong CRNA candidate. I would encourage you to pursue an accelerated BSN program. Although some schools will accept ...

10. morality of last 60 hrs

    amandanurse replied to wallyballie_golf's topic in SRNA

    CRNA programs will look at your core science courses. A's in Chem, Anat & physiology, Microbiology, etc, will have much greater weight in terms of consideration for admission than an A in intro to Sociology. I think that this will hold true reg...

11. Please help!

    amandanurse replied to PARK1004SN's topic in SRNA

    UOF is very expensive. Fort Hays State University in Hays Kansas has on online program that is much more reasonable in terms of cost. Shop around for an RN to BSN program that suits your needs. Save your money for grad school!

12. Experience on Days vs. Nights

    amandanurse replied to srna2008's topic in SRNA

    Take the advice on not getting sucked into shift wars. I work in a busy SICU at a teaching hospital. I rotate from days to nights- a month of each. Having the perspective of both shifts, they each offer their advantages and disadvantages. Both da...

13. First Year @ Tx Wesleyan / classroom hours

    amandanurse replied to amandanurse's topic in CRNA

    Thanks for the information. I understand that regardless of classroom hours, CRNA school will be all consuming. Good luck with your letter!

14. First Year @ Tx Wesleyan / classroom hours

    amandanurse posted a topic in CRNA

    I've been lurking in this forum for years, but this is my first post. I am prepared to apply to both Tx Wesleyan and TWU this fall. I am curious about the classroom hours of the first year of the program. Current students, could you please let me ...