seansanf120

seansanf120 has 3 years experience and specializes in PICU.

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1. Minneapolis School of Anesthesia

   seansanf120 replied to Prince815's topic in SRNA

   My first interview was with the program director and she told me a little bit about the program then she said, "tell me about you." that was it! I wen on to talk about how I got to this point, why I wanted to do anesthesia, and why my family was read...

2. Minneapolis School of Anesthesia

   seansanf120 replied to Prince815's topic in SRNA

   Your interview wont last 2 hours. Those are the time blocks they have in reserved for the interviews. My first one lasted 45 min and my second one only lasted around 20 min. A few classmates of mine only has 10-15 min interviews. It just depends on h...

3. Minneapolis School of Anesthesia

   seansanf120 replied to Prince815's topic in SRNA

   Hello everyone, I am currently in my first year of the Program and I can tell you that this program is excellent. They give the nuts and bolts of wht you need to know to perform in clinical then in the secon week of November you're in the OR. I can t...

4. Dealing with non-believers!

   seansanf120 replied to MeTheRN's topic in SRNA

   I'm in the same boat you're in. I am going to start Anesthhesia School in a little less than 4 weeks. I am going "casual" in two weeks. My in-laws, who we are staying with to cut down on finances, were telling me there's no reason I can't work a doub...

5. Personal/Goal Statement

   seansanf120 replied to tmate's topic in SRNA

   tmate, I can tell you that your goal statement is exactly that. Why do you want to be an Anesthetist? I can't tell you what you're goals are, but I can tell you that my essay was more like a story talking about how I got exposed to anesthesia and the...

6. What was your path to ICU after nursing school?

   seansanf120 replied to gydget's topic in SRNA

   Hi there, I was actually in my preceptorship in my last semester as a nursing student when a position opened up in the PICU where I was doing my preceptorship. I applied, my preceptor talked to the nurse manager, I interviewed with the nurse manager,...

7. How much does your school cost? I'll go first.

   seansanf120 replied to Air'n's topic in SRNA

   Minneapolis School of Anesthesia, class of 2013, and the tuition is $33,000 for the 27 months, and that includes books, and such. I am probably looking at an additional $40,000 for living expenses, and save what I don't spend and pay that back right ...

8. anybody from Minneapolis School of Anesthesia

   seansanf120 replied to gwapo's topic in SRNA

   The program accepts 33 students per year. They will take you if you don't have Chemistry done, but it does help you to have it done prior to your interview. I have students who will start with me who are in Chemistry right now. You can find online Ch...

9. anybody from Minneapolis School of Anesthesia

   seansanf120 replied to gwapo's topic in SRNA

   Hi there, I applied, and was accepted to MSA to start for the fall of 2011. I can tell you that the program is 27 months, integrated design (class, and clinicals at the same time), You go to 5 different clinical sites including 2 different 3 week ro...

10. My situation, and getting into CRNA school. Do I have a shot?

    seansanf120 replied to bustthewave's topic in SRNA

    I agree with the last replier, Your GPA will be fine as you described it, but the kicker will be when you get an interview that you explain to them how the last four years as a RN you've been saving money and getting out of debt. This is exactly wha...

11. Interested in becoming a CRNA

    seansanf120 replied to knkata's topic in CRNA

    knkata, Hi there, I have just been accepted to anesthesia school for this fall, and I can tell you that I kind of went along the same path as you. I got my EMT through the Air Force (I was a medic), then got my ADN, later my BSN. I like this because ...

12. What can I do to get in CRNA school?

    seansanf120 replied to silverbelle's topic in SRNA

    Silverbelle, Don't let your age get you down about getting into CRNA school. Sure you can take your CCRN, take a grad level physiology course, but I'll show you below what I had on my resume. Chem A A/P 1-A A/P 2-B Microbiology-B Physics-C (Took this...

13. Minneapolis School of Anesthesia

    seansanf120 replied to JOONKA's topic in SRNA

    arcurtism, I was told in the interview that everyone that interviewed, and didn't get accepted, is on the alternate list. If a spot opens up the class then they will look at everyone who is on the alternate list, see you has all of the requirements a...

14. Minneapolis School of Anesthesia

    seansanf120 replied to JOONKA's topic in SRNA

    I got a single page letter. I had been told that if I get accepted there will be a thick envolope with physical exam forms and your letter of acceptance, and if you just got one letter then that meant you were an alternate. I opened the envolope to f...

15. Minneapolis School of Anesthesia

    seansanf120 replied to JOONKA's topic in SRNA

    Great news here!!! I got a letter today saying I've been accepted to the Minneapolis School of Anesthesia. I am sooooo excited, I can't hardly stand it. I hope your good news is on the way. PM me if you're accepted, and if you are an alternate keep y...