pilateschick7

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1. Did anyone take some courses before being admitted?

   pilateschick7 replied to harborview's topic in SRNA

   I begin my program in Jan 09 and have just completed 2 core courses. Stats and Theory for my program. During orientation one of the most often heard comments from current students (after DONT GET BEHIND) was that taking any core courses early would r...

2. Memphis nursing! What is the best nursing program in Memphis?

   pilateschick7 replied to cmmtn's topic in General Nursing

   I went to Union's Accelerated program for students with BS in another discipline. They also have a 14 month program for students with quite a few credits but lacking an official degree (B.S.). Feel free to PM me.

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

   pilateschick7 replied to vikingirl's topic in SRNA

   Has anyone had experience with the Live Scribe pen for your program? It has special paper and a digital recorder in the pen itself. It looks really useful. I just have no taken the plunge yet-rather pricey.

4. Mid Life Change in Career

   pilateschick7 replied to ready4anything's topic in NICU

   I completed an 11 month accelerated BSN as a second career, I realized that a Geology degree was not employable. I definitely was not able to work during my program other then externing. You can work as a nurse extern in a NICU prior to graduation. ...

5. Low GPA and CRNA school...

   pilateschick7 replied to gators77's topic in SRNA

   To take grad level courses at another university you inform the school that you want to take courses as "non-degree seeking" "to get your feet wet" this is pretty common at the Universities in my city. There are usually a couple spots available in c...

6. Accepted, with second thoughts. HELP.

   pilateschick7 replied to hell000nurse's topic in SRNA

   I totally understand your position. I applied prior to my "ideal window" to get an interview experience at my dream school and got in! Several friends in my unit recommended I take the opportunity because "life" has a tendency to get in the way...ki...

7. First the excitement of being accepted......

   pilateschick7 replied to hell000nurse's topic in SRNA

   Congratulations! Call your school's financial aid department, someone there should specialize in graduate programs. I would apply for the FAFSA now, you can do so online. You can begin applying for alternative loans 3 months prior to needing the...

8. NEED ADVICE (sorry for the long post)

   pilateschick7 replied to zetanicu's topic in SRNA

   I have heard good things about the Kaplan in class GRE prep course. It is pricy (aprox $1000) however they cover alot of standardized test taking skills. The Kaplan books worked well for me but I think the class would have been a better investment ...

9. Should I switch ICU's for CRNA school?

   pilateschick7 replied to Nacki's topic in SRNA

   I would look into cross-training and picking up a shift in the CV ICU one a week or as needed by the CV unit. (My background is neuro ICU also) Have you considered getting your CCRN? This will help you be a more well rounded applicant. I found tha...

10. Online Advanced Patho and Biochem classes?

    pilateschick7 replied to pacifica's topic in SRNA

    I consitered taking a similar course thru Vanderbilt University in Nashville. I decided to take several core courses like theory and grad level stats this fall instead. The nursing department offers Advanced physiologic and pathophysiologic fo...

11. CCRN or Organic Chem?

    pilateschick7 replied to CVICU05's topic in SRNA

    I would definitely go after the CCRN first. It seemed to hold more weight in my interviews then any coursework. The CCRN shows the "next level" of independent thought (or so I have been told) and shows that you test well and can self motivate towa...

12. Possible get into without a science degree?

    pilateschick7 replied to ElLISA_RN2b's topic in SRNA

    I would definitely look at an accelerated BSN for people with a previous BA or BS. Your MBA would make you a more competitive candidate. You would finish faster then at an AD, have a BSN and start gaining experience and a paycheck much sooner. I a...

13. What kind of shoes do you wear?

    pilateschick7 replied to Hausfrau's topic in CNA/MA

    I really love Dansko clogs. They run 80-100 dollars but mine lasted me for 4 years. I own 3 pairs. Your posture is much better and they have a little heel so I get some height. I also invested in MBT's they are very pricey but even better for you...

14. Commuting to CRNA school...

    pilateschick7 replied to lifesabeach08's topic in SRNA

    I would really look into getting an apartment for the first portion of your program. I cannot imagine trying to read all the required material with that kind of commute. You can get loans for the apartment. Good luck

15. Applying to CRNA programs

    pilateschick7 replied to icunurse08's topic in SRNA

    I would definitely take the CCRN it really seems to help "complete the package" in the eyes of many programs. Pass CCRN has some simple charts to memorize regarding ventilator settings and alterations. This was a challenge for me because RT at my t...