Summitk2

Summitk2 specializes in CVICU, CCRN, now SRNA.

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1. What type of a chance do I have of acceptance? :)

   Summitk2 replied to Mike32110's topic in CRNA

   To be honest, no, I don't think you're competitive. First, you have no nursing experience. Second, your grades have gone down in recent history, not up. Third, it appears you may have a confrontational issue if you failed a clinical due to conflic...

2. Interested in CRNA

   Summitk2 replied to maryj8718's topic in SRNA

   Your BSN might require statistics. If not, some CRNA schools list it as a prerequisite, so you may need it then. I think most CRNA programs have statistics as part of their program (especially if it's an MSN) if you somehow avoid it till then. Rega...

3. Will CRNA programs except ED experience?

   Summitk2 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in SRNA

   I haven't heard of any school that will accept ONLY ED experience. Several of my classmates have worked in the ED at one point (which I think would be beneficial), but also have solid ICU experience.

4. I need some advise on ICU jobs

   Summitk2 replied to murse04's topic in SRNA

   I would get out of trauma altogether... You've had the glorious trauma ED experience, which is highly valuable. I think going to any trauma-oriented SICU would just be more of the same (except more long term management). I would augment what you al...

5. possible to go from nothing to BSN online?

   Summitk2 replied to cdu22's topic in General Nursing

   I hope for your future patients'--and nursing as a profession's--sake... that you are kidding. Go find a different career... someplace with a drive-thru.

6. shortest ABSN PROGRAM?

   Summitk2 replied to mat81's topic in General Nursing

   All the "shortest" ABSN programs are roughly 1 year. I don't see that a month or two difference is going to have a significant impact on your decision. A few more significant factors are: 1) location; 2) cost (of school & living); 3) ability to...

7. Is CRNA school for me?

   Summitk2 replied to jk82's topic in SRNA

   Whether you can really do this is for YOU to decide! What did you have in mind when you started your MSN? Did you have a specific plan? I wouldn't continue further graduate studies until you really know what you want to do... you could be wasting ...

8. What is so boring about NP school?

   Summitk2 replied to TootsieRN's topic in SRNA

   :yeahthat: Exactly why I couldn't be an FNP. Granted, anesthesia can be boring too if that's what you choose. I don't plan on taking that route... at least not until I'm nearing retirement!

9. Loans and debt and CRNA school...how is it possible?

   Summitk2 replied to TootsieRN's topic in SRNA

   Save now. Borrow $$ when you get in, pay it off later. Many students are in this same position (family, home, etc).

10. Will the CRNAs STAND UP??

    Summitk2 replied to chosen50's topic in CRNA

    The archives are still here with oodles of information. Really the only thing that's changed since then (2006 or so?) is more competition and a few new programs. Good luck on your quest!

11. Boom in CRNA interest...thoughts?

    Summitk2 replied to Agrippa's topic in CRNA

    False. There's a much higher percentage of men in CRNA roles than percentage of men in nursing, but last time I checked women have a slight majority in the CRNA field. There are proportionately more men throughout all advanced practice roles and m...

12. Samford University

    Summitk2 replied to ecat81's topic in CRNA

    Thanks Abe. I thought a program that starts in January would move a little faster on the admission process! Anyone who gets their letter, please let us know. Good luck to all.

13. Samford University

    Summitk2 replied to ecat81's topic in CRNA

    Anyone gotten interview letters yet?

14. Pacemakers

    Summitk2 replied to Qwiigley's topic in CRNA

    Not only is their mailbox full, but chances are they haven't even been on this site since 2004. This forum used to discuss interesting things like this, but not really any more. I believe the people with this kind of interest, experience, and knowl...

15. Does LTAC count as critical care?

    Summitk2 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in LTAC

    Knowing what experience to have for anesthesia school is not that complicated... You want the sickest patients you can get your hands on. Sick, sick, sick. Hovering on the edge of life and death, with you entrusted as someone with the skills and k...