TheguyRN

TheguyRN has 4 years experience and specializes in ICU.

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1. How do I choose a CRNA program right for me

   TheguyRN replied to Emililililily's topic in SRNA

   You really didn't give us anything to help you narrow it down with? 1) MSN or DNP programs? 2) Do you want to take the GRE? (there are very few schools that dont require this) 3) Do you want to take ochem or biochem (some schools require one of the ...

2. Houston Area New Grad Internship Applicants for Summer 2014

   TheguyRN replied to ASD2014's topic in Texas

   I actually received a job offer before I even graduated. Most if not all of my interviews were before or during Finals. I was literally taking a final and then driving to Houston that night so I could interview the next day for a job. (I went to UTHS...

3. Houston Area New Grad Internship Applicants for Summer 2014

   TheguyRN replied to ASD2014's topic in Texas

   Well I'm just here to offer encouragement! I just quit my job at Ben Taub to start crna school I didn't read the whole thread but here are some thoughts. 1) Most hospitals in the Houston Medical center are looking for BSNs (sorry but thats the truth,...

4. Shadowing CRNA

   TheguyRN replied to icu2crna's topic in SRNA

   Yes, you will need to shadow. Most places will ask you about your shadow experience. Why would they accept you into a CRNA program if you haven't even taken the time to see what the profession does. I shadowed a CRNA at my own hospital, does your ho...

5. Retake one section of gre

   TheguyRN replied to pinkberry86's topic in SRNA

   Can you even take just one section of the GRE? I retook it and my scores for math/verbal flip flopped but both improved. I just know if you take it again don't do worse.

6. Realistic chances of being accepted into a CRNA program

   TheguyRN replied to RN2486's topic in SRNA

   You will be fine. I had a GPA of 3.14 with my first degree. I think my nursing GPA was 3.8 and I was also in an accelerated program. (I also had to make up grades like you :-p) Can't tell you much about your GRE scores because I took it with the new ...

7. Specialty Hospital ICU Experience

   TheguyRN replied to defibn's topic in SRNA

   Honestly CVICU is nice to have. Other factors 1.) Small or big hospital? 2.) GPA science and your nursing school 3.) GRE scores 4.) Just critcal thinking in general that comes with the job Everyone that applies will have ICU experience... It's what y...

8. Trauma Surgical ICU

   TheguyRN replied to aerorunner80's topic in SRNA

   I would say so Aero! Trauma at a Level one definitely looks good! Trauma is exhausting though haha

9. University of Texas Health Science Center CRNA 2014

   TheguyRN replied to murse2011's topic in SRNA

   I sent you a PM. Figured i'd tell you my name and where I work not in a public place haha. I wasn't planning on working at all. I actually planned to quit work in April and give myself time off. I actually don't have kids or a family or anything so t...

10. University of Texas Health Science Center CRNA 2014

    TheguyRN replied to murse2011's topic in SRNA

    I'm from the Houston area. I work in the medical center as i'm sure you do also haha. Also interested in meeting our fellow classmates for the next three crazy years man!

11. University of Texas Health Science Center CRNA 2014

    TheguyRN replied to murse2011's topic in SRNA

    I got in, bros we be! haha

12. TCU CRNA starting January 2014

    TheguyRN replied to sweetdreame's topic in SRNA

    I've gotten mine also! Good luck!

13. Harris County Hospital District nurse intern position is up

    TheguyRN replied to Plover1's topic in Texas

    The medical center is pretty close in pay for each hospital so guess about 26-28hr

14. Winter 2011 GN positions/interviews in Houston, TX

    TheguyRN replied to Plover1's topic in Texas

    Shesarainbow - I pretty much explained that I was graduating soon and I was looking for a job in the unit because i've always wanted to work here.. Some places were great about it and others not so much. One Manager called me back 4 days later and se...

15. Winter 2011 GN positions/interviews in Houston, TX

    TheguyRN replied to Plover1's topic in Texas

    Harsh facts but 1.) Since there are so many nurses BSN/ADN every semester being pumped out of all the nurses school, the hospitals can afford to be picky :-( 2) GPA does count, refer to point one. This nursing shortage does not affect the med center ...