trixietl

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1. Writing Goal Statement/Essay

   trixietl replied to gators80's topic in SRNA

   For each school you are applying to locate and read their mission and philosophy statements and tie them into your essay. They want to see that you have the same goals as their program does.

2. CRNA is what I want BUT.......

   trixietl replied to manursing's topic in SRNA

   You could always wait til your kids are grown. That's what I did. I have been a single parent since my daughter was two and chose to raise her first, then do for myself. She just graduated high school and joined the Army, as did I. It's my time now! ...

3. I need some advice please...pre CRNA

   trixietl replied to *mikie*'s topic in SRNA

   Shadowing is a good idea. They will ask you how many hours you have shadowed. Also, it's not required, but get your CCRN as soon as you can.

4. Military CRNA School

   trixietl replied to poja_18's topic in SRNA

   I called my recruiter after your response to let him know what you said. He told me he was just getting ready to call me about that (yeh, right). I thought I had signed everthing. Let the lies begin. He was not aware I was not eligible for bonus and ...

5. CRNA and the military???

   trixietl replied to mikeyl242's topic in Government

   This website will help you immensely: www.dns.amedd.army.mil/crna/

6. CRNA and the military???

   trixietl replied to mikeyl242's topic in Government

   Your local healthcare recruiter can fill you in.

7. Military CRNA School

   trixietl replied to poja_18's topic in SRNA

   Yes, they do pay for your loans. Maybe they started this since you last checked. I just signed the papers. I had a choice of taking a $30,000 sign-on bonus, or a $10,000 sign on with them paying off my loans. They pay up to $38,000 per year with a ma...

8. RN, BSN, and CRNA?

   trixietl replied to PartyofOne1's topic in SRNA

   Your easiest route would be to apply for a 4 year nursing program (BSN) instead of getting an associates in nursing and then a bachelors. I don't know what classes you took, but some you may get credit for to apply towards your nursing degree. An ass...

9. Military CRNA School

   trixietl replied to poja_18's topic in SRNA

   That is not correct. I have just been accepted to the program and went to visit the anesthesia school last week. I start in June. You do need to have ICU experience, although I can't tell you how long. I have 15 years of critical care and my CCRN, so...