UTRN2005

UTRN2005 has 1 years experience and specializes in MICU, CVICU.

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1. Baylor anyone?

   UTRN2005 replied to UTRN2005's topic in SRNA

   The program is more compressed time-wise than other schools. That tends to make things feel more difficult just because you are trying to learn so much information in a shorter time period. The faculty is great and for the most part are easy to get...

2. ACNP to CRNA

   UTRN2005 replied to coopsc1's topic in CRNA

   I don't know about other programs, but mine is not an MSN, it is an MS in nurse anesthesia (no nursing theory classes). So if you were to enter my program you would start at the beginning with everyone else. There is actually a girl in my class tha...

3. DNP required soon?

   UTRN2005 replied to deadsoul's topic in Doctoral

   The argument of misrepresentation as a basis for lower educational requirements is asinine. Why would anyone be against CRNAs having higher education? CRNAs are here to administer anesthesia to the public and as such we should want the public to b...

4. CRNA school essay questions and how to anwer them

   UTRN2005 replied to hojimma's topic in SRNA

   Answer the questions honestly. You will most likely be asked about your essay during your interview. If you fudge it they will know.

5. Do I really want to become a CRNA?

   UTRN2005 replied to wildfire2098's topic in SRNA

   Okay. You're confusing me. First you say that I have to admit that money is a factor in people going back to school. I agree, it is a factor but in the original post the only reason mentioned for returning to school was that "I don't know if I wil...

6. Do I really want to become a CRNA?

   UTRN2005 replied to wildfire2098's topic in SRNA

   I'm not denying that the pay plays a factor. But the OP didn't mention any benefit over the pay. Personally, I like the autonomy, the higher level thinking, the prestige, and ,yes, the pay helps. But salary is not my only or even primary concern ...

7. Choosing a CRNA program.

   UTRN2005 replied to fungirl's topic in SRNA

   Short answer my GPA was 4.0 I knew Baylor was where I wanted to be and I knew that to get in with the amount of experience I have (1 year at the time of the interview) I would have to really work and stress my academic background. I started as an en...

8. Do I really want to become a CRNA?

   UTRN2005 replied to wildfire2098's topic in SRNA

   I would recommend shadowing a CRNA for a few days. That will give you more insight than anything else. And FYI if you give the impression that you're pursuing CRNA for the money (which your original post kind of did) you won't find too many friends...

9. Work during school?

   UTRN2005 posted a topic in SRNA

   So I've been accepted and now comes the question...do I try and work the 1-2 shifts per month or do I quit my job completely and focus only on school? My husband works and will make just enough to cover living expenses, but the extra income would de...

10. Choosing a CRNA program.

    UTRN2005 replied to fungirl's topic in SRNA

    I don't know if that was for me or the OP but I ruled out TWU and UT Houston based on research of the program (strength of clinical sites, didactic course, availablility of gross anatomy lab, etc) and current events going on with those schools. From...

11. Choosing a CRNA program.

    UTRN2005 replied to fungirl's topic in SRNA

    Check the schools websites. I know Baylor no longer has a brochure but that everything on online. Then if you still have questions email the program directors. I met with the program directors at TCU and Baylor while still in nursing school. It r...

12. Whats to Enjoy about Nursing?

    UTRN2005 replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    I like my co-workers, but not my job. I've been a nurse for 1 year and am more than ready to get away from the bedside. Many days I feel like I work my butt of only to be chewed out in the AM by the nurse practitioners/MDs/whoever is around. I do ...

13. CRNA Programs w/ Clinicals in one local area?

    UTRN2005 replied to AdonaiLoveable's topic in SRNA

    All schools are competitive. However, Baylor and UT have reputations of being even more difficult to get into than most. I know that Baylor interviewed 40 and accepted 14. I cannot speak to other programs as I only applied to Baylor and was accept...

14. Baylor anyone?

    UTRN2005 replied to UTRN2005's topic in SRNA

    Oh and while June 25th may be coming soon....It is not coming soon enough. Can you tell I'm at work right now?:roll

15. Baylor anyone?

    UTRN2005 replied to UTRN2005's topic in SRNA

    I didn't apply to any other schools so no problem there.