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  1. Day in the life of a CRNA?

    Here's a link to the forum ssrhythm mentioned that can provide you some insight on anesthesia work: https://allnurses.com/student-registered-nurse/a-day-in-278092.html Also, wtbcrna is spot on about the math needed for crna school. And, to correct ...
  2. Steps to becoming a CRNA with an ADN?

    Westminster seems like the type of program you're looking for. Since there aren't many (if any) other programs like this, you needn't limit yourself to that one program as it doesn't necessarily save you any time- though it would be nice to not have...
  3. DNP programs in TX

    I don't know much about these programs personally, but the following list of (11) Texas DNP programs accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing is short enough that you can browse each school's website and decide which might work f...
  4. weekend plan for my ICU experience?

    Most programs require that the year of work prior to entering anesthesia school be full-time in the ICU. That means at least 3 days a week in ICU. So, no, the weekend plan will not likely meet the requirements for applying to anesthesia schools. Al...
  5. Texas A&M vs TWU Houston

    Just so you have all the correct information: Texas A&M has the highest NCLEX pass rates in Texas (among BSN programs, averaged over the pass 5 years) and UT Houston has the highest NCLEX pass rates in Houston. You can find these results via the...
  6. ICU Charge Nurse with Patient Assignment

    When it's all they know, people begin to believe it's how it ought to be.
  7. ICU Charge Nurse with Patient Assignment

    250 bed hospital, 24 ICU beds (MICU+SICU), 1 charge nurse, 1 rapid response nurse; neither takes patients. Charge has both roles when short-staffed.
  8. crna loan payment plan after graduation

    Exactly Raider. And there are actually 5 CRNA schools in TX, 3 private, 1 public, and the Army program. So, the only school where a TX residency would help you get lower tuition is UT Health Science Center-Houston. Cost of attendance there is signi...
  9. ADN to BSN to CRNA or 4 year university?

    I second what PMFB said in his/her first post, and what Esme said about getting a job as a new grad. Stick with Loyola. Enjoy your college years, and focus on getting good grades. Work as hard as you need to keep at least a 3.6 gpa as none of t...
  10. Which should I pursue?

    Choose CV Recovery. After a year there you'll likely also be able to work in the CVICU, and could then transfer or split your time between the 2 areas. This way you will have the "ICU experience" needed for those schools that don't accept Recovery....
  11. "Expiration" dates on pre-requisite courses?

    Thanks. sent u a pm
  12. "Expiration" dates on pre-requisite courses?

    I only ended up applying and interviewing at 2 schools because I got accepted to my top choice. I don't know that my Biochem degree made a big difference in whether I got an interview. But I feel it contributed to the overall strength of my applica...
  13. "Expiration" dates on pre-requisite courses?

    HenryH, You actually might not need to re-take any of those courses, depending on the schools you apply to. I completed a BS in Biochem in 2005 and my BSN in 2007. Applied to schools this year, and of the dozen or so that I was considering, only one...
  14. Am I a Strong Applicant?

    Xristina, your biggest weakness is lack of experience. If you will have 1.5 years of experience when the program starts, that means you will have ~1 year when you apply, and you have only been in ICU for a few months currently. I'd say, overall you...
  15. School, Biology, Grades, Advice, CRNA, etc...

    Re-take the course if you get less than a C. Otherwise, just move on and make sure you get A's in A&P and Pathophys courses. luck