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1. Delay admission if invited?? Bad economy! Need advice!

   ljmb replied to ljmb's topic in SRNA

   Thank you for the replies! I was particularly concerned about a potential job loss because I have 3 kids...one just started in college. I can't easily ignore that 2 incomes would be lost...mine (for school) and my husbands. That makes for an unbear...

2. Delay admission if invited?? Bad economy! Need advice!

   ljmb posted a topic in SRNA

   Hello. I need some advice... I have been invited to interview at 2 different CRNA programs. I've had one interview and will be interviewing at the second school in a couple of weeks. I have worked so hard over this past 1 1/2 years to get ready for...

3. Tell or DON'T tell colleagues/staff that you are pursuing CRNA?

   ljmb replied to SIGMACHIGUY's topic in SRNA

   For what it's worth, I would like to add my 2 cents to this conversation... I have been a nurse for 21 years. I am back in the ICU (after a long absence) with the intent of going to CRNA school. I have been in the ICU for a year and have just been i...

4. Letters of Recommendation for CRNA Applications

   ljmb replied to ljmb's topic in SRNA

   Thanks for the replies. I guess there's no easy answer. I'm applying to 3 different schools and each has it's own requirements for the references. After everyone's feedback and some careful consideration, I've decided to give the schools what they as...

5. Letters of Recommendation for CRNA Applications

   ljmb posted a topic in SRNA

   Hello, I am starting to send my applications in to 4 different schools. I am working on the Recommendation letters and have a question... Some of the schools specify who they would like letters from. Other schools do not. I have nailed down who wil...

6. University of Cincinnati

   ljmb replied to jdiekhof's topic in SRNA

   jdiekhof, I live in Lexington, Ky. My options are UC, Texas Weslyan (Louisville and St. E's in Northern Ky), and Murray State (Morehead). I have a family and can't travel farther than that. When I spoke with UC (I talked to the coordinator as well)...

7. MSN vs. PhD

   ljmb replied to ljmb's topic in SRNA

   Thank you. I know so little about this...the thread you provided will help. Regards, LJMB

8. MSN vs. PhD

   ljmb posted a topic in SRNA

   Just wanted to ask those who are either in CRNA school or who are out and practicing... What is your opinion on the upcoming PhD entry for practice? I will be applying to 3 different CRNA programs this fall and want to understand the issues...and be ...

9. University of Cincinnati

   ljmb replied to jdiekhof's topic in SRNA

   Beedog, Thanks for all the information on UC. I will be applying for that program this fall. I would like to add one small piece of info. for any others reading this post... I left a message for the Director of the program. She personally returned my...

10. science GPA

    ljmb posted a topic in SRNA

    Can anyone tell me which science classes are being evaluated when applying to CRNA school? I am looking at these as possibilities on my transcript: Anatomy Physiology Pathophysiology Pharmacology Chemistry and Lab Microbiology Nutrition (?) Of course...

11. chemistry class

    ljmb replied to yvonneren's topic in SRNA

    where are you taking an online class? I'm interested in finding one but I'm not having much luck. Laura

12. question about Texas Weslyan application

    ljmb replied to ljmb's topic in SRNA

    I have 6 years of previous ICU experience (I've been a nurse for 21 years). I'm in the ICU now (again) for my year of "current" experience....and I'm finishing a BSN that I never had....(I had an ADN for that long). I have everything in place to mak...

13. question about Texas Weslyan application

    ljmb posted a topic in SRNA

    Hello everyone, Can anyone tell me if there's an advantage to getting your application in "early"? I will be applying to 3 schools in the Fall. Texas Weslyan has a satellite program within an hour from my home so it's one of the programs I'm lookin...

14. Need Advice...Preparing to apply

    ljmb replied to ljmb's topic in SRNA

    Thanks for your reply. I've started studying for the GRE already. I'll try to take that in another month or so. I think I have the overall "plan" well mapped out. I just find it nice to get some support and share some ideas on this forum. YOu all h...

15. Need Advice...Preparing to apply

    ljmb replied to ljmb's topic in SRNA

    I already have the ICU job lined up and will start next week. I knew I wouldn't have a prayer without the current experience. I never considered auditing. That may be a great option for me. Thank you! I'll look into it. I keep looking at all the req...