Simpson1980

Simpson1980 has 4 years experience.

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1. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

   Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in SRNA

   Where are you coming from 3yearstogo? I came down from Lewiston, Id (1300 miles north, but not that cold). So tips for the interview....be yourself in the actual interview. The questions are behavioral ONLY. They will put you in academic situations a...

2. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

   Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in SRNA

   There is one student in our program now that interviewed by himself. He is also in the Army and had a conflict of schedules. I would call (program director) at her office, # should be online. You will probably have to do a finacial aid seminar on yo...

3. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

   Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in SRNA

   I was part of a second round of interviews. My application was due Nov. 1st and I got my notification (via email) that I was invited to interview on Dec. 24th. I then had to schedule the interview (online) and had about 20 days to book a flight and g...

4. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

   Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in SRNA

   Best of luck Rocco....you will love the campus as it is state of the art. Many of the buildings are brand new and the faculty has been great. Part two of that is...this has been the longest week of my life Rocco. No joke. The academic load that we ha...

5. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

   Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in SRNA

   I was 3.5 GPA with all the certs. I have worked 3 years in Adult ICU and have been an RN for almost 4 years. I also work the ER on occasion and have actually been cross trained to the Birthing Center believe it or not. Like APwips above, they asked m...

6. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

   Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in SRNA

   I was part of a second round of interviews for the program. There were probably 30-35 people interviewing for 10 spots in January. Applications were due Nov. 1 and I got my letter on Dec. 24th (Best Christmas gift...ever). I think the summer routine ...

7. When did you get your ICU experience?

   Simpson1980 replied to Idaho Murse's topic in SRNA

   I worked medical-surgical for one year and then made the swith to ICU. I have worked there for the last 3 years and start my CRNA program this June!! Many hospitals do not like to hire new grads into the ICU but if you show them the desire and will, ...

8. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

   Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in SRNA

   The interview process was not nearly as bad as the wait involved to find out if I was even selected for an interview. I met at the school around 8am in a room filled with applicants for different programs at Midwestern. About 15-20 of those applicant...

9. Thinking about future

   Simpson1980 replied to VERYNEW's topic in SRNA

   If you really want to to do it, don't let anything stop you. I graduated BSN in a class of 45 and nearly half made it known they would like to pursue anesthesia. Likewise, the work population is also similar. Many people like the IDEA of becoming a C...

10. Advice needed

    Simpson1980 replied to Atlas09's topic in SRNA

    You sound like you are on the right path. Your GPA will be fine if you stick with it. I too was engineering before I got my BSN. Many programs look at the last 100 or so credit hours with a keen eye on the basic sciences. I have TNCC. ACLS, PALS, NRP...

11. Youngest CRNA student?

    Simpson1980 replied to runnerVA's topic in SRNA

    Go for the gold!!! I am 28, graduated BSN at 25 and will be starting in June of 2009!!! I have 2 years and 5 months ICU experience. Can't hurt to get going as soon as you can. Good Luck :)

12. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

    Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in SRNA

    Hi Lexi, I am not having any luck locating other students that will be attending Midwestern this June, how about you? Got my books in the mail about 3 weeks ago...wow!!! The best aadvice I got is from a former graduate, he said "hit the books runnin...

13. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

    Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in SRNA

    Hey LexiRN80, I coming to Glendale from Lewiston, Idaho (1200 miles north). Where are you coming from? I am so excited to get this started, congrats on being accepted!!! Looking forward to meeting fellow classmates and future CRNA's in June.

14. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

    Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in SRNA

    Hi LexiRN80, I will be coming to Glendale from Lewiston, Idaho.....a long cold ways away...how bout you, where you coming from? I am so excited, I have wanted this for so long and now it is finally here. Congrats on being accepted, I have just now r...

15. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

    Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in SRNA

    Hi All, I just got word today that I have been accepted to Midwestern University Class of 2011. Excited, nervous, and anxious at the same time. Just curious of who will be joining me in June. Figured I would try to get a head start on meeting my clas...