Hopeful17

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1. Do I tip an RN performing laser hair removal?

   Hopeful17 replied to tweetyRN's topic in Aesthetics

   When I worked at a med spa, the aesheticians who performed the facials, etc., accepted tips. However, the healthcare professionals such as the nurses or Np's were not allowed by management to accept tips. Maybe it's an ethical principle since we ar...

2. Valley Memory Master Flashcards- New in Box

   Hopeful17 posted a topic in SRNA

   Hello all. I am just finishing up my CRNA program. I am getting ready to move out of my apt and realized i have these 2012 Valley Anesthesia Memory Master Review Cards new in box, never even opened. Trying to weed out the clutter and sell anything...

3. Anyone hear from Columbia

   Hopeful17 replied to questionsforall's topic in SRNA

   Hello! Just wondering if any accepted future SRNAs are going to be attending the Open House at Columbia January 29, 2010? I live out of town & I may not be able to make it due to my crazy work/school schedule. If anyone is attending & so k...

4. Anyone attended previous Nurse anesthesia school and withdrawn

   Hopeful17 replied to suarc's topic in SRNA

   I have a friend who attends Barry University & I heard they are really nurturing. I think you can get a good feel about how friendly/unfriendly a program is during the interview process.

5. Is it compulsory to get icu experience to become crna?

   Hopeful17 replied to kocheli's topic in SRNA

   I know for a fact that Interamerican University in Peurto Rico accepts OR experience. Tuition is super reasonable too, like $18,000 for full tuition including books. ....just hope your Spanish is good! : ) I believe you need to retake your RN board...

6. The translation from an ICU nurse to an CRNA

   Hopeful17 replied to aflac381's topic in SRNA

   Hey aflac, in response to your question, I'm quite sure you need at least 1 year of regular ICU experience (prefarably 2) in a hospital ICU before a travel agency will even hire you for the unit. Travel nursing means you are already skilled and on y...

7. Anyone hear from Columbia

   Hopeful17 replied to questionsforall's topic in SRNA

   Hello all. Just found out today I was accepted into Columbia for 2010!!! Yay!! : ) Came on here to see if anyone in this class is possibly looking for a roomate, since living in NYC is obviously going to be pricey on a CRNA salary. Let me know!

8. University of Pittsburgh's CRNA program...

   Hopeful17 replied to littlechief15's topic in SRNA

   Hi Demwa. Thank you for the reply. Good luck to you! Let me know if you hear any updates. I'm actually thinking of giving them a call today just to figure out their timeline. I will keep you posted as well. So jw, do you think there are still sp...

9. NY CRNA Schools-any one at Buffalo, Albany, or Columbia?

   Hopeful17 replied to vitkev13's topic in SRNA

   Just wondering, has anyone heard anything yet regading decisions for Columbia to start Summer 2010? gracias.

10. Anyone hear from Columbia

    Hopeful17 replied to questionsforall's topic in SRNA

    Hi, just wondering if anyone out there heard from Columbia yet??? anyone know when in january we will hear?

11. Allegheny Valley/La Roche Interview

    Hopeful17 replied to Hopeful17's topic in SRNA

    Wspfan, thank you for the reply. I really appreciate it. Wow, sounds intense! Guess I better get to work! Do you know how to PM someone on here? I forget, haven't been on allnurses in over a year. Thank you again!

12. University of Pittsburgh CRNA Fall 2010?

    Hopeful17 replied to Hopeful17's topic in SRNA

    Younjt, Congrats!! Great for you! Do you by any chance know if the class to start in the Fall 2010 is already filled? For ex, if they call more applicants back after Jan 4 when they return, that will probably be just for wait list or to start in ...

13. University of Pittsburgh's CRNA program...

    Hopeful17 replied to littlechief15's topic in SRNA

    I applied to start Fall 2010 at Pitt, still waiting to hear a decision. Anyone else in the same boat?

14. Allegheny Valley/La Roche Interview

    Hopeful17 posted a topic in SRNA

    Anyone recently interviewed at Allegheny Valley/La Roche Nurse Anesthesia Program? Any interview tips would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks & Happy New Year!

15. University of Pittsburgh CRNA Fall 2010?

    Hopeful17 posted a topic in SRNA

    Hey Guys, just wondering if anyone out there interviewed for a spot in University of Pittsburgh's CRNA Program to start Fall 2010? Curious if anyone heard back yet regarding a decision? Still anxiously waiting here!.... Any updates appreciated!