My_brain_hurts

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1. UTHSC Houston interview advice?

   My_brain_hurts replied to My_brain_hurts's topic in SRNA

   Hi. I think you might be wanting info on BSN undergraduate stuff? I don't recall HESI being a part of CRNA application. Also, not sure if you want UTHSC Houston or UTHSC San Antonio info. I went to UTHSCSA for my BSN but that was before they starte...

2. physical attributes

   My_brain_hurts replied to LetsChill's topic in CRNA

   Wow, that's a really good question. I mean, you can stand up at your station, stretch the legs and such, but I don't know if that's what you mean. I'm not yet in clinicals. Have you spoken with your own doctor or the program directors of the programs...

3. Quickest Crna Route

   My_brain_hurts replied to appltini25's topic in SRNA

   Oh good lord people! it WILL be impossible if you NEVER APPLY because you think it's impossible. . . I know rejection is horrible and sometimes you just would rather not try, but come one! if you want it bad enough you will do whatever is necessary t...

4. How do I get accepted into Texas CRNA school?

   My_brain_hurts replied to jbull86's topic in SRNA

   I don't know that your chances will be decreased if you are not a texas resident, but your tuition at a state school will be much more expensive if you are not a resident. At Baylor, TCU, or Wesleyan, they are all private and I don't think residency ...

5. Can you still become a CRNA if you get an ADN first?

   My_brain_hurts replied to Spikey9001's topic in SRNA

   Some schools require a BSN, which you can get after your ADN, no problem. Some schools will allow an ADN if you have a BS degree in a "related field", like biology or chemistry or something like that. If you need to start working right away the ADN m...

6. Is it compulsory to get icu experience to become crna?

   My_brain_hurts replied to kocheli's topic in SRNA

   Well, yes and no. You have to have a minimum of 1 yr "critical care experience"n (usually more to be competitive). But it is left up to each school to decide what they will accept as "critical care" experience, at least that's how I understand it. I...

7. i want to be a crna what fields r there for crna.

   My_brain_hurts replied to ngiants08's topic in SRNA

   Great that you are looking at furture careers at this stage. I was very very undecided at your age, and so now at 32 I'm finally feeling like I know what I want. How time flies. I NEVER thought I'd be a nurse, not so much because of blood but it just...

8. To those that have gotten into CRNA school....

   My_brain_hurts replied to Riburn3's topic in SRNA

   You sound good. You should apply. Worst that happens is you don't get in but have everything ready for next year. Best case, you get in!!! I had BS degree, GPA 3.2 range, BSN GPA 3.8 or so, sciences somewhere closer to the 3.2 :) GRE 1210/4.5 MICU/...

9. i want to be a crna what fields r there for crna.

   My_brain_hurts replied to ngiants08's topic in SRNA

   Sooo, what exactly do you know about CRNAs and what they do? It 'might' be possible to only do sports medicine-related procedures, but even if you found such a gig, it would likely be SURGICAL since CRNAs provide anesthesia. . .and most anesthesia i...

10. what is ccrn exam?

    My_brain_hurts replied to whomi7's topic in CRNA

    You have to have something like 1750hrs of ICU experience to be eligible to take the CCRN exam. Check the website, I'm not for sure about the number of hours. But it is HOURS of beside care, not simply years worked in teh ICU. If you are applying to ...

11. Please look at my stats & concerns.

    My_brain_hurts replied to cak1219's topic in SRNA

    I'd be more worried about schools finding out you didn't submit all your transcripts as they had asked. I think some applications have a "we can dismiss you from program if we find out you lied in the application" type of statement. It could reflect ...

12. Question for CRNA students/CRNA's about the GRE.

    My_brain_hurts replied to two pups's topic in SRNA

    Yes, the test changes periodically. But I don't think it's changed in the past 4 or 5 yrs or so. I took the GRE a little over a year ago. Also, the study books usually have a web site you can look at for GRE changes, and as long as you get a fairly ...

13. Question for CRNA students/CRNA's about the GRE.

    My_brain_hurts replied to two pups's topic in SRNA

    I've probaby said this 20 times in various posts, but it worked for me so here is time 21! I did not want to spend $1000 on a Kaplan review course. I went to the book store and got Kaplan study guides, verbal book, math book, and a realy nice 'combin...

14. What are the steps to take from Highschool to crna?

    My_brain_hurts replied to Bobonaut's topic in SRNA

    Yeah, poo is one of my least favorite things, but you have to do it to get where you want to go. And I'll tell you, it's a whole different thing when it's an 80yr old man/woman who feels just terrible and embarrassed that you have to do such an unple...

15. What are the steps to take from Highschool to crna?

    My_brain_hurts replied to Bobonaut's topic in SRNA

    Hi there. Great you are interested in becoming a CRNA. Very first thing you should do is make sure you know what a CRNA does and what it requires and what you are getting into. Shadow one, or several, as soon as you can. The AANA (american associati...