rockabye06

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1. private loans without co-signers

   rockabye06 replied to ltac's topic in CRNA

   Bank One does not require a co-signer nor do they require school certification. However, the catch with them is: you pay a 9% origination fee. That's pretty hefty. But in the long run, it's worth it. When you get done with school, you will be maki...

2. Acceptance 2+ yrs in advance

   rockabye06 replied to Kiwi's topic in CRNA

   I was accepted two years in advance and it has definitely helped me a great deal. At Rush, I was able to take about 10 classes before the program started. As a result, I am able to work longer and get school paid for. :)

3. loans without origination fees?

   rockabye06 replied to tcrn's topic in CRNA

   uh.. not so fast on the Bank One loan. I compared their private education loan (Education One loan) with Citibank's equivalent. For someone with excellent credit, there IS no comparison. First of all, the interest rate right now was 5.75% variable...

4. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

   rockabye06 replied to Athlein1's topic in CRNA

   I have actually spoken to my friend about this issue, comparing AA school to CRNA school. He felt his CRNA program was a more comprehensive program and more difficult to get through. Obviously, he had a easier time in school because of his previous...

5. I'm in!!

   rockabye06 replied to rockabye06's topic in CRNA

   I really don't know too much about Rush's post masters program in anesthesia. However, I tend to think that it is designed for those practicing nurse anesthetists prepared at the bachelor's level before all the programs went to a master's level for ...

6. Survery: Tuition cost and credits

   rockabye06 replied to Brenna's Dad's topic in CRNA

   At Rush Univ. in Chicago, IL, we are on the quarter system. The program totals 27 months or 9 quarters. The cost per quarter hour is $494 if part-time or $5620 per quarter if full time (12 hours or greater). The program requires a minimum of 78 qua...

7. Chicago anyone?

   rockabye06 replied to NCgirl's topic in CRNA

   Dear NC Girl, Just curious, but why do you want to come to Chicago? I just got accepted to Rush Univ.'s Anesthesia program and I have to be here for another 2 1/2 yrs. I wish it were yesterday. I'm just tired of the weather and hustle and bustle ...

8. Rush University

   rockabye06 replied to srna04's topic in CRNA

   I think you have a good chance, especially if you can take a few of the online hard science courses like Pathophysiology I or II, Physiology I or II. If you take a few of these and ace them, I think you'll get an interview assuming you have good ref...

9. New VA CRNA program

   rockabye06 replied to vaRN's topic in CRNA

   Be careful as well with the Army Strap program. If your program is longer than 24 months (and most are), they get you for THREE years for each year of school. That's right!! For example, with a 27 month program, you would actually have to sign for ...

10. help please

    rockabye06 replied to gooser's topic in CRNA

    I, as I'm sure all of us, are eagerly awaiting the results of your interview. Please let us know. The best of luck to you!!!

11. Anesthesia Bound????

    rockabye06 replied to Trauma Tom's topic in CRNA

    Good luck, Trauma Tom Please let us know either way, OK? I feel like this forum's members has become my extended family of sorts.

12. Boards Today

    rockabye06 replied to WntrMute2's topic in CRNA

    Congrats!!

13. Financial assistance during school

    rockabye06 replied to rockabye06's topic in CRNA

    Thanks Flying ED, Thanks for trying to help. It seems that not a lot of info is out there regarding this issue. I just want to get another source first before asking my recruiter as sometimes their info can be biased and/or designed to funnel you i...

14. Financial assistance during school

    rockabye06 posted a topic in CRNA

    Does anyone out there know if the Navy has a similar program to the Army's STRAP program? From a recent post, I understand that in the Army's STRAP program, you get around $1200-1500/month stipend during school plus loan repayment of $20 K/year up to...

15. New VA CRNA program

    rockabye06 replied to vaRN's topic in CRNA

    Does anyone out there know if the Navy has a similar program to the Army's STRAP program?