atainey

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1. my .02 worth of pointers for applying to CRNA programs

   atainey replied to jacads's topic in CRNA

   Excellent, excellent advice and insight. Thanks for the pointers, the more information available the better!

2. How important is writing ability for an SRNA?

   atainey replied to atainey's topic in CRNA

   Papers and projects won't be such a problem, when given the time to edit/spellcheck he does alright, plus I can help edit at home. He is more worried about essay exams in limited time, etc. How picky are instructors over this sort of thing? Thanks f...

3. How important is writing ability for an SRNA?

   atainey posted a topic in CRNA

   How important is your writing ability as an SRNA? Meaning, is it possible to pass classes and earn your degree without prolific writing skills? For those of you who have been through and/or are in school, how much of your grades were determined by ...

4. Nurse Anesthesia at the Mayo Clinic

   atainey posted a topic in CRNA

   What can SRNA's and CRNA's (and those to-be) tell me about the Mayo's nurse anesthesia program? My husband has his sights set there, and though it's a couple of years away we're researching all we can about it. Has anyone applied, interviewed, been a...

5. How common is Work Violence?

   atainey replied to Dr. Gonzo's topic in General Nursing

   For those of you interested in "calling 911" etc... The protocol is to call your local police department's non-emergency line, and state that you need an officer to come take a report for assault. I currently work at a residential treatment center f...

6. SRNA's: Study Schedules, Sleep, Sanity?

   atainey replied to Sherpa RN's topic in SRNA

   I have a sincere question, please don't take this as a poke at SRNA's or the posts thus far. Is it possible that those who are starting as SRNA's have been out of school long enough that they've forgotten the rigorous schedule of academia in general?...

7. BS in Biology vs. BSN?

   atainey posted a topic in CRNA

   For entrance to CRNA schools, which is more favorable - the 4-year nursing degree or the RN associates with a biology bachelors? My husband is selecting an RN program with the end goal of CRNA as soon as possible, and is very interested in pursuing t...