JayVArn

JayVArn has 3 years experience and specializes in Critical Care.

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1. SRNA Sponsorships for School

   JayVArn replied to maninnursing1234's topic in SRNA

   I know the military has a program called STRAP if you want to go that route. Otherwise it is hit or miss. With the economy the way it is currently, what you are describing is getting scarce. Not saying it doesn't exist (I have no idea because I've ne...

2. USAGPAN 2013 "Roll Call"

   JayVArn replied to cjpol's topic in SRNA

   Hey I'm a current VA student in the USAGPAN. Four students are taken each year and 30-50 army students. You will be contacted soon with plenty of information so just hold tight until then (I went through the process last year so I know the seat your ...

3. Alternate at KU CRNA program

   JayVArn replied to tenman11's topic in SRNA

   It is pretty relaxed. No clinical questions, just get to know you. After the series of painfull injections and increasing electrical shocks to your sensitive areas, the interview is low key. Why you want to be a crna, why this program and other gener...

4. Columbia's ETP Program for CRNA: Only allows time for 1 year ICU work. Enough time?

   JayVArn replied to futurecrna16's topic in SRNA

   I know nothing about Columbia's program. I do know that after 1 year in the ICU I was nowhere close to proficient. Yes it is possible, but it will be extremely difficult. I am going to start CRNA school this summer after 4 years in the icu

5. CRNA becoming Doctorate (need better understanding)

   JayVArn replied to Nataayy's topic in SRNA

   They will be a direct entry doctorate, meaning you should be able to get in with just a bachelors. Some schools are DNP while others are DNAP (doctorate of nurse anesthesia practice). Either way its similiar to what NPs are having to do with their do...

6. Galen School of Nursing - CRNA??

   JayVArn replied to hhamilton12's topic in SRNA

   Check out the stickies on this thread. They have a wealth of good information to answer your questions

7. Here my stats! Judge Me

   JayVArn replied to First Lady RN's topic in SRNA

   I agree. 1st step, follow a CRNA and see if it's where you want to be. Pump them for as much information as your can, (pros and cons of the job, lifestyle, training, what school is like, ask many questions as possible) 2nd step, start working in an I...

8. np before crna?

   JayVArn replied to zoidberg's topic in SRNA

   Becoming an NP would require a lot of time and money invested. What would be the point of that if you want to be a CRNA? The two fields have very different focuses and very different educational styles. Have you by any chance followed both a CRNA and...

9. Mount Marty vs Clarkson College CRNA programs

   JayVArn replied to nursesunflower's topic in SRNA

   Mount Marty is based in Sioux Falls with the option of clinical elsewhere. I would advise making a pro and con list of both schools and basing your decision off of that.

10. Alternate at KU CRNA program

    JayVArn replied to tenman11's topic in SRNA

    They rank their wait list 1 through a certain number and pick numerically. I'm sure you could find out your number on the list via e-mail.

11. Which CRNA school is the best in the Midwest?

    JayVArn replied to GypsyICU's topic in SRNA

    Search around online. Apply to multiple places, interview and ask them questions and determine the "best school" for you (ignore US news and world report rankings)

12. CRNA army or no?

    JayVArn replied to bmp1260's topic in CRNA

    Read the fine print in everything. What the recruiter "tells you" and what "actually happens" can be two vastly different things. Remember, you are subject to what the army wants. Check out the military forum also, you can probably find good informat...

13. Are there any average pre CRNA students?

    JayVArn replied to vetkinv1's topic in SRNA

    Honestly put a focus on getting good quality ICU experience (notice I didn't say Level 1 etc) to become student possible (this may take more than 1 year in the ICU). You want to be a solid ICU nurse before you start to apply for school. You could run...

14. CRNA applicant with multiple Bachelors...

    JayVArn replied to adkirchman's topic in SRNA

    No it will not. Also shoot for more than the "required" ICU experience (meaning more than 1-2 years). A little extra experience will pay off big dividends later in your career.

15. Need to interview an RN for a report at school!!! Help Please!!!

    JayVArn replied to heav90's topic in General Nursing

    1. What drew you to this profession? I wanted a career in the health field with 1 on 1 patient interaction and good pay and stability 2. How much education did you complete and where? I completed a 4 year bachelors of science in nursing, but educati...