rubyrn36

rubyrn36 has 19 years experience and specializes in ICU/Trauma..SRNA.

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1. Nursing classes are easy...

   rubyrn36 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

   I actually find that sad that you said that. I am currently working on my DNP and that was AFTER deciding against CRNA school (which I was accepted in)... but I wanted to be a nurse not a Dr. There is a HUGE difference... if you are not a nurse yet.....

2. Any info on FHCHS- Orlando?

   rubyrn36 replied to rubyrn36's topic in SRNA

   Well I have spoken to several people in the two classes aghead of mine..and they have NOTHING but the most positive things to say about the program and the PD...Which is not Suprise. The PD at LSU..and her track record speaks for itself..I am reloca...

3. Any info on FHCHS- Orlando?

   rubyrn36 replied to rubyrn36's topic in SRNA

   There is a vast difference between a generic RN program and a CRNA prgram.... I am sorry about your bad experience but not all programs meet everyones individual needs... The CRNA program at this particular school has nothing but good reviews from ev...

4. CRNA vs MSN/MBA...Specific info if possible???

   rubyrn36 replied to Redbird2012's topic in General Nursing

   is it just about the money for you... then run the other direction because crna will not be for you!

5. CRNA VS anesthesiologist MD

   rubyrn36 replied to chrisciwi's topic in CRNA

   WOW the level of or lack of info here in regards to this specialty is phenomenal.... there is plenty of info out there....that is not hearsay... FIRST you need to decide if yu want to be a NURSE or a DR...that is the starting point!

6. CRNA VS anesthesiologist MD

   rubyrn36 replied to chrisciwi's topic in CRNA

   That is absolutely inaccurate.... CRNA's are the only advance practice nurse that have the SAME scope as an MD!

7. Any info on FHCHS- Orlando?

   rubyrn36 replied to rubyrn36's topic in SRNA

   I was not a student with the college but I also got an email... snail mail packets going out Friday as well as Monday....

8. Anyone applying to Florida Hospital College

   rubyrn36 replied to rubyrn36's topic in SRNA

   I would be relocating.... Has anybody heard anything from them yet... IE: interviews etc???

9. What else do I need?

   rubyrn36 replied to acinbg's topic in SRNA

   CMC or CSC would not hurt... you cuold always take some masters level classes "to show you can cut that level work" but on the whole you sound pretty good to go...

10. Anyone applying to Florida Hospital College

    rubyrn36 replied to rubyrn36's topic in SRNA

    if I was to go....I would be relocating...

11. Ever feel you are just not going to be smart enough???

    rubyrn36 posted a topic in SRNA

    Does anyone ever feel that they are not going to be smart enough to make it. I am not saying we are dummies...but just feel burned out where we are and look and listen to others that are pre crna and think..man I am just not smart enough... sometimes...

12. Army CRNA program

    rubyrn36 replied to tobeornottobe's topic in SRNA

    I will assume you are talking about the USAGNAP... now held at Fort Sam Houston that starts in June... Here is what I know as I have looked into it VERY recently... You have to concurrently (as a civilian) qualify for 2 things the school and the Army...

13. So what do you think? CRNA Admissionns

    rubyrn36 replied to holleritup's topic in SRNA

    If yuo are young and have the energy... and get in the flow of the ICU it is doable.... I would suggest rounding yourself a little...4 12's a week is probably sufficent... congrats on all the sciences..that will go over good... study for the GRE rock...

14. BSN needed for CRNA school?

    rubyrn36 replied to DJC85's topic in SRNA

    some schools allow you to have an ADN with a Bachelors in something else.. aka an RN with a bachelors degree

15. Graduation Gift- Which Littman & Why?

    rubyrn36 replied to KIMYNURSE2B's topic in Uniform/Gear

    It would depend on how much you are willing to shell out the ADC electronic is the best BAR none... and I have had many... this from a die hard Littman fan