Quincke

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1. What is weighed more heavily?

   Quincke replied to troyb's topic in SRNA

   I also had a BS in biology/psychology before starting nursing school, and only had about a 3.4 gpa in that program. When you apply to a school w/ a nursing program, you will have to make sure that you have met all of their prerequisites before you c...

2. 1 year ICU experience

   Quincke replied to SaraB's topic in CRNA

   I got into school with the minimal amount of experience and agree with Duckboy that it depends more on just how long you have worked, although I'm not sure that the interview is the most part. I think grades and GRE scores are bigger at most places....

3. Studying Tip...

   Quincke replied to rubin777's topic in CRNA

   I have to agree with the previous posts.....you will study so much once you are in school, and it will be much more valuable b/c you will be in class and can ask questions about anything that is confusing. Our program director actually told us NOT t...

4. My first open-heart case...words of wisdom?

   Quincke replied to MaleAPRN's topic in CRNA

   First, don't be overwelmed. There is a lot to do during heart surgery, but you will learn it. Not in the first couple of days, but over your heart rotation you will get a routine and feel much more comfortable than when you begin:) If the CRNA you...

5. It's a girl!

   Quincke replied to Trauma Tom's topic in CRNA

   Congrats!!! You're gonna be a great grandfather:) And do great in school!!

6. Any Advice for school preparation for this year?

   Quincke replied to TexasCCRN's topic in CRNA

   Great advice, I would just add DON'T try to read and get "ahead" for your classes. You will be studying enough for the next two and a half years of your life!! Have fun while you can:roll

7. If you can't get immediate adult ICU experience after school which is better....

   Quincke replied to Roland's topic in CRNA

   There is one person in my class who only had PICU experience, and one in the class behind me (out of 18 in each class). As for rural areas, the place where I have clinicals right now is somewhat rural. Children who are extremely sick or need a majo...

8. CRNA to Anesthesiologist?

   Quincke replied to ashfost's topic in CRNA

   If you are interested in anesthesia I suggest you follow a CRNA or an MDA around for a couple of days and decided what you would like to do. You may find that you don't even like the field. If you decided you do like it, the fastest you would be ab...

9. Anesthesia in toddler

   Quincke replied to Idiopathik's topic in CRNA

   I think it depends on where you are having the procedure done as to whether a penile or caudal block would be done. From what I have seen, the main place near me that does regular caudal blocks on children is the pediatric only hospital. Most other...

10. Anyone interviewing at Samford ?

    Quincke replied to qwiktofeat's topic in CRNA

    Hey and congrats to you for an interview. I am (like Sprout) biased, but I think Samford is a great school. The small class size is a big advantage. I am a senior student and have found that I have been well prepared for clinicals by our faculty. ...

11. If you can't get immediate adult ICU experience after school which is better....

    Quincke replied to Roland's topic in CRNA

    Like others have said, some people get into school with only PICU experience. I would go this route if you think that you will enjoy working with children:) You never know if you will actually get the transfer into ICU if you go to the stepdown un...

12. Biochemistry and Physics

    Quincke replied to srna2be's topic in CRNA

    I took a year of general chem and a year of organic chem in college, but not biochem or physics. I found the organic to help some, but the lack of biochem or physics did not hurt. You will be taught all you need in your program. I can't say about ...

13. School advice...

    Quincke replied to cutiejen2's topic in CRNA

    Sounds like you will have the opportunity for lots of learning at this "smaller" hospital. Make sure you take every chance you can to take the sicker patients and learn as much as possible. This will help you when applying to school if you can form...

14. anyone knows anything about the GREs?

    Quincke replied to t2000JC's topic in General Nursing

    You need to talk to the school admissions directly because they will be able to tell you what scores are required. Most schools will accept the scores that you made, but if it is over five years ago, they will require you to take it again. So, you ...

15. SRNA's: generally, how much...

    Quincke replied to blee1's topic in CRNA

    I would say I spend 12-15 hours a day including driving time, set up time, OR time, care plan time, and prep for the next day time on the average day. I think it is much less stressful being in clinicals every day (class once a week) than class ever...