jfk6668

jfk6668 has 2 years experience and specializes in Open Heart.

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1. California CRNA jobs?

   jfk6668 posted a topic in CRNA

   I know that there are a few CRNA schools in CA, but it doesn't seem like there are many jobs looking at some web sites. Are CRNAs used a lot in CA? It seems like a lot of desirable places don't seem to be big on using CRNAs.......Whta's the deal?

2. need help university of pittsburgh or upenn?

   jfk6668 replied to rndee81's topic in SRNA

   Rndee I am officially on the alternate list......this now means I think you should go to Penn so I can have your spot......

3. need help university of pittsburgh or upenn?

   jfk6668 replied to rndee81's topic in SRNA

   why because i interviewed december 11th.....haven't heard anything

4. need help university of pittsburgh or upenn?

   jfk6668 replied to rndee81's topic in SRNA

   rndee, when did you interview at pitt and when did u find out you were accepted?

5. need help university of pittsburgh or upenn?

   jfk6668 replied to rndee81's topic in SRNA

   pitt is ranked higher and is way cheaper...plus it's probably cheaper to live in pittsburgh

6. Anyone attended previous Nurse anesthesia school and withdrawn

   jfk6668 replied to suarc's topic in SRNA

   I would expect a certain level of crap put on the students....i think there even is in the ICU when you are a new nurse....however this sounds a little over the top......is this the norm at all programs?

7. Anyone attended previous Nurse anesthesia school and withdrawn

   jfk6668 replied to suarc's topic in SRNA

   I'd like to hear how hazing is defined in this situation....anyone?

8. CRNA or ACNP for Extremely Driven

   jfk6668 replied to tinyironic's topic in SRNA

   PA has more anesthesia programs than any other state....if you have a 4.0 get decent ICU experience and don't totally bomb the GRE you should get in easily

9. Will NICU experience make me a competitive applicant?

   jfk6668 replied to tinybabynurse's topic in SRNA

   depends on the school....some programs are fine with NICU experience while others won't even consider it for admission

10. GRE Preparation and Study

    jfk6668 replied to seanpdent's topic in SRNA

    I used Barrons primarily and also the princeton review book a little......there are also practice tests on the ets website..... its a good idea to take a practice test and see where you are and then take one after you study to see how much you've imp...

11. Am I too old?

    jfk6668 replied to honeydawn75's topic in SRNA

    not at all....but im saying the needs of the community are a factor......if a program likes a certain type of candidate...young, old, certain experience, whatever...it's likely because a certain type of candiate hasnt done as well...... I'm all for p...

12. Am I too old?

    jfk6668 replied to honeydawn75's topic in SRNA

    This may sound mean...but is it really that bad that a school doesn't want to accept a 54 year old?.....when they finish they'll be 56....and if you consider the normal retirement age...that means they will only provide anesthesia services for 9 year...

13. Experience before CRNA School

    jfk6668 replied to jfk6668's topic in SRNA

    Last night at work I talked to a CRNA who had 18 years experience before school....she told me I would be at no disadvantage going with 2 year exp.

14. Experience before CRNA School

    jfk6668 posted a topic in SRNA

    I was on another message board and noticed that there appears to be a lot of disdain expressed toward novice nurses (less than 5 years exp.) who are entering CRNA school.....there were lot of claims that there is no way to be adequately prepared for ...

15. GRE questions

    jfk6668 replied to mitch8lem's topic in SRNA

    If you mess up the first time your score still shows on your score report for 5 years i believe.... Study!....If you don't prepare you won't do well, unless you are naturally briliiant On the other hand if you are dedicated and study hard you can rai...