FLTraumaRN

FLTraumaRN has 14 years experience and specializes in Trauma ER and ICU...SRNA now.

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1. Living while in CRNA school?

   FLTraumaRN replied to SiCubaby's topic in SRNA

   I would agree with the previous poster. I started school this august and finding loans above the cost of attendance and nonschool certified to cover living expenses was challenging, but now even those loans don't exist anymore. I was talking about ...

2. Does it take a certain personality type to become a CRNA?

   FLTraumaRN replied to CandyGyrl's topic in SRNA

   I don't think he sounds like someone who would make it through CRNA school at all. They will eat him alive. Clinicals are rough and with that attitude they would eat him up. As for personality, I think it takes someone who is driven, knows what ...

3. Registry/SOS ICU - Will it count?

   FLTraumaRN replied to punkstar's topic in SRNA

   Hi there, I worked in a trauma resuscitation unit (ER for trauma only) before starting school, but had many years of ICU experience before that. I would recommend getting some true ICU experience, not just per diem. There is definitely some experien...

4. Question for you CRNA's

   FLTraumaRN replied to MichiganChris's topic in CRNA

   Definitely don't count on working, esp. not enough to pay all your bills. Some people find hospitals, anesthesia groups to supplement an income. Personally, I busted my hump doing OT, paying off bills, and have tons of loans. I would rather have t...

5. CRNA cirriculum... how intense?

   FLTraumaRN replied to LPN30's topic in SRNA

   It's definitely as hard as anything else I have ever done. I was one of those students who didn't study for my undergrad courses, but that is for sure not true now. I study every single day. There is no way I could work, not even a little bit. I...

6. Florida International University Opinions???

   FLTraumaRN replied to SIGP6's topic in SRNA

   I am a current studebnt in FIU's CRNA school. I am very happy...tired, though. It's hard work. They expect a lot, but I am glad of that. I am definitely glad that I am a student here. And, you can get the out of state tuition the second year.

7. Low GPA and CRNA school...

   FLTraumaRN replied to gators77's topic in SRNA

   I think taking some graduate level classes and doing very well in them will help. Ace the GRE. Consider CCRN and any other certifications you can get. If you are in a slower ICU or one without a high acuity, consider changing if possible. Most sc...

8. ED Experience

   FLTraumaRN replied to revolution's topic in SRNA

   I would reccomend an ICU/Critical care background. I have both. My ER experience was in a level 1 trauma ER (we just did trauma) and we kept ICU patients for days at times. But, we still had the treat and street mentality. Prior to that, I had 6+...

9. If get core courses out of the way before program begins...

   FLTraumaRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in SRNA

   I would take any class you can before school starts. I was only able to take 2 before and I am hating it now. Good luck

10. FIU/Barry/UM

    FLTraumaRN replied to aportuga's topic in SRNA

    I think your GRE is fine. I wouldn't retake it. I think your chances are very good. I know people in FIU and UM's programs with lower GPA and GRE's. Get good letters of reccomendation. Shadow a CRNA (this is pretty much required anymore). Consi...

11. Work contract before school

    FLTraumaRN replied to mark2climb's topic in CRNA

    I would look over the contract very closely. I would personally rather have loans than sign early. What if you don't like the group, or they aren't crna friendly. I have also heard that some students end up not liking the kinds of cases they thoug...

12. Haunted by a couple of grades

    FLTraumaRN replied to xenonaut's topic in SRNA

    Not if you keep your grades up now. My schools tend to look at your nursing grades and the last 60 hours of course work. If your overall GPA is good, you should do ok. If you are worried, you can always retake them, but I wou8ldn't if I were you.

13. Help! Need Advice

    FLTraumaRN replied to emarti19's topic in SRNA

    Most schools that require the GRE use it heavily in interview decision making. IF you figure there are 3-4 applicants for every seat, a lot of them will all have very similar experience. They have to use something to narrow down the list. GPA and ...

14. applying to multiple schools, getting letters of recommendation

    FLTraumaRN replied to whatnext's topic in SRNA

    You want a killer lettter of reccomendation. Maybe try finding a MDA to shadow and having them fill it out. Just make sure you pick someone who will support you and can speak to your skills. And yes, you will need a form for each school to give to...

15. Am I competitive to apply this year? Advice.

    FLTraumaRN replied to cole1321's topic in SRNA

    I would stress the acuity of your patients and being on the code team more than the navy experience. It's impressive what you have done, but that's the past and doesn't apply to wether you are a good canidate for CRNA school. This of course is my o...