shix1980

shix1980 has 4 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg/Neuro/Trauma ICU.

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1. SIUE CRNA Interview for Spring 2011 Admission

   shix1980 replied to tgltp999's topic in SRNA

   Chrsbr, You need to decide which program is your number one choice. Does the school in Minnesota require you to pay a deposit? If so, if i was you i would go ahead and pay it as its hard to get to crna schools! You don't want to regret later...Then ...

2. SIUE CRNA Interview for Spring 2011 Admission

   shix1980 replied to tgltp999's topic in SRNA

   stlrngrl, Definitely go ahead and finish your preriquisites and PALS and plan like you would be starting school next year. Will keep you in the loop about my workmates. Both of them are very smart and got accepted to SIUE but are hoping to attend we...

3. SIUE CRNA Interview for Spring 2011 Admission

   shix1980 replied to tgltp999's topic in SRNA

   I got a letter yesterday and am IN!!! Am so excited! Any one else get a letter? Stlrngrl, wait list means they call you when someone drops out. I gave 2 workmates who were accepted but their first choices is Webster so hopefully they drop and they ta...

4. SIUE CRNA Interview for Spring 2011 Admission

   shix1980 replied to tgltp999's topic in SRNA

   Haven't heard anything yet. Hopefully next week will bring some good news :) patience has become my best friend :)

5. CCRN test: how bad is it really?

   shix1980 replied to farmerrl's topic in MICU

   Vecoroniumlady, Thanks for the reply! Its weird that your last reply to me posted before my message to you! I will keep on doing those questions, and i know i can do this, is just that its de-heartening after failing! I know it should be easier the ...

6. CCRN test: how bad is it really?

   shix1980 replied to farmerrl's topic in MICU

   Vecoroniumlady, Thanks for the reply! I have listened to laura gasparis cd and know it inside out. I also took notes so i have all teh content. Pass ccrn cd questions are much harder and hopefully that will give me an edge on teh exam. P.S I really ...

7. CCRN test: how bad is it really?

   shix1980 replied to farmerrl's topic in MICU

   Vecoronium lady, I sent you a private message. I took the CCRN yesterday 9/15 and failed! I also got an 85 and passing score is 89, yuck! I had to sit down at the testing place after i saw my results, thought i was going to pass out! Was/still very d...

8. SIUE CRNA Interview for Spring 2011 Admission

   shix1980 replied to tgltp999's topic in SRNA

   I had an interview too at SIUE. I asked the director about the letters and he said it was going to take a couple of weeks. I am thinking maybe its because this year they interviewed more people?? Last year they interviewed 45 people but this year the...

9. SIU-E CRNA program

   shix1980 replied to RNKLTYM's topic in SRNA

   Suen, Where are you from??? My interview is tomorrow and now am freaking out lol...!! Will let you know how it goes. Are you applying anywhere this year??? Shix.

10. Army Reserve Nursing

    shix1980 replied to dfdsue's topic in Government

    Thanks Jeckrn! Hopefully it won't take a year though :) Am excited on taking this journey and can't wait to submitt my application. Wish me luck :)

11. Army Reserve Nursing

    shix1980 replied to dfdsue's topic in Government

    Hey everybody, I am a 30 year old female nurse with 3 years of ICU experience thinking of joining the army reserves. I have read a lot of forums here about the reserves and am so excited! Can anybody please tell me how long it takes to be sworn in t...

12. SIU-E CRNA program

    shix1980 replied to RNKLTYM's topic in SRNA

    Suen, I don't think i can pm yet. Hopefully soon though :) Did you also apply to SIUE? Did you get an interview??? Let me know.

13. SIU-E CRNA program

    shix1980 replied to RNKLTYM's topic in SRNA

    tgltp999, Congratulations for the interview. Are you from Illinois? I am also curious to know what the writing is all about. I guess we'll find out on Sept 10! :)

14. SIU-E CRNA program

    shix1980 replied to RNKLTYM's topic in SRNA

    I got an interview letter at siue :) So excited but at the same time am now scared of the interview! Anybody else got a letter? Judy.

15. SIU-E CRNA program

    shix1980 replied to RNKLTYM's topic in SRNA

    Hey all! I also applied for the crna program at SIUE for summer 2011. I haven't received an interview letter yet but am crossing my fingers and praying hoping for a letter :) They should be coming soon i hope. All the best to everyone. Judy.