JoYang

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1. 2007 school ranking

   JoYang posted a topic in CRNA

   I was at a bookstore the other day and noticed US News and World Report has published 2007 ranking for CRNA programs. However, in the magazine, they only listed #1-#10 schools. Anyone has any ideas what the rest of list looks like?

2. 1 year ICU schools

   JoYang replied to mammothsnw's topic in CRNA

   When I interviewed with the schools, I had only 9 mo. experience (yes, including the required 3 mo. orientation period). I got in 3 out of 5 schools I applied, and waitlisted for 1. If the school thinks you are ready, they will accept you. That's why...

3. Anyone hear from Samuel merritt?

   JoYang replied to SRNA2B's topic in SRNA

   I got an e-mail too. I am deciding among UMDNJ, Georgetown, Samuel Merritt, or waitlist at Kaiser... this is more stressful than interviewing...

4. Why CRNA

   JoYang replied to JoYang's topic in CRNA

   Thanks everyone for the reply. I still haven't decided if I want to become a CRNA, following traditional path or not. The purpose of my post is to find out the pros and cons of being a CRNA. Could any of you CRNAs/SRNAs let me know why you initially...

5. Why CRNA

   JoYang replied to JoYang's topic in CRNA

   There are very few schools with a 3 year BSN-MSN in nurse anesthesia program. I am sure that Georgetown and Columbia both have this type of program. I think there is a third school which I can't remember the name of right now. That program requires s...

6. Why CRNA

   JoYang replied to JoYang's topic in CRNA

   I have volunteered in ER and OR, and also worked in a pediatric clinic as a medical assistant. Even though I am working as a scientist/chemist right now, I am also on call as an ER tech. I am certain that I want to take on nursing as my career, but ...

7. Why CRNA

   JoYang posted a topic in CRNA

   Hi everyone, My name is Josephine and this is going to be my first post on this board. I have a BS in Biochem and was accepted to Columbia's master program for non-nursing BS/BA holders. My first choice of specialty is Nurse Anesthesia. Unfortunately...