emtmoon1

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1. On the Edge

   emtmoon1 replied to wannabecnl's topic in General Nursing

   I too have felt the overwhelming fear of school. At age 40 I started down the nursing path, completing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist School in Oct 2007. Fear and apprehension is a normal feeling when delving into the unknown. Just stop for a...

2. Too late to become a CRNA?

   emtmoon1 replied to Lyndi's topic in SRNA

   Go for it! I'm 45 and a year into my CRNA program. We have 3 other classmates 2-3 years older than I am. There is nothing wrong with wanting to advance your career regardless of your age. Good Luck!

3. SRNA's Did you do a clinical with a CRNA?

   emtmoon1 replied to ivypetals's topic in SRNA

   During the last semester of my BSN program we were required to complete a "Capstone" where we shadowed an advance practice nurse in the field of choice for 120 hours. Shadowing a CRNA for 120 hours was a great experience and was the final factor in m...

4. Does Age Matter in the Admit Process?

   emtmoon1 replied to Dawdett's topic in CRNA

   I will turn 45 next month and currently in a CRNA program with 3 others who are over the age 40, the oldest being 48. So far there have been no problems with our age nor do I anticipate any. We are all doing well in the program and I look forward to ...

5. CCRN, PALS, ACLS, what else can you get before applying?

   emtmoon1 replied to The Gunslinger's topic in CRNA

   Experience!

6. Failed Nclex First Time---Still Want to go to CRNA School

   emtmoon1 replied to crnahopeful32's topic in CRNA

   I know several people who did not pass on their first try; one of which had to retake the test 4 times before passing. She is an excellent nurse - not very good at taking exams. As mentioned in the previous posts, pick yourself up and dust yourself o...

7. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

   emtmoon1 replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

   I applied to: 1) St Raphaels School of Nurse Anesthesia: Interviewed, selected and accepted. 2) New Britain School of Nurse Anesthesia: Interviewed, selected and declined. 3) Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island: Interviewed, selected and declined. I...

8. Ballon Pump Experience

   emtmoon1 replied to SleepyJoe's topic in CRNA

   Agreed, most hospitals don't do open hearts, but that doesn't mean they don't have balloon pumps. We use pumps on occasion to help stabilize a patient enough for transport so they can make it to open heart surgery. Also, two of the three CRNA schools...

9. 38 too old for school?

   emtmoon1 replied to akanarn's topic in CRNA

   I too felt that I was over the hill with regards to starting again. I'm 44, male, and 3 years into a new career - nursing. I've just been accepted into anesthesia school starting in May. In my opinion you are never too old to pursue something that wi...

10. Gonzaga interview advice?

    emtmoon1 replied to TSG's topic in CRNA

    Dress for Success!

11. Student seeks advice...

    emtmoon1 replied to targa's topic in CRNA

    Targa, I am a 44 year old male who also changed my career to nursing. I've finished my BSN and have just recently been accepted into a CRNA program that starts in May. I also had many concerns about the time invested in anesthesia, but the time will...

12. St Raphaels / New Britain

    emtmoon1 replied to emtmoon1's topic in CRNA

    My GPA was 3.94 and I've had 2 1/2 years experience in the ICU, CCRN for 1 year. I've also had 2 years ER experience and currently serving as the Ambulance Captain for the city EMS Department. The programs I applied to did not require the GRE so I ha...

13. St Raphaels / New Britain

    emtmoon1 replied to emtmoon1's topic in CRNA

    I've decided to accept the offer from Saint Raphaels. I'm excited and ready to get started!

14. No GRE who said it

    emtmoon1 replied to CCU NRS's topic in CRNA

    There are actually about ten programs that do not require the GRE. Kaiser, New Britain, Memorial Rhode Island, Saint Raphaels, St Mary's, BryanLGH, Midwestern, Minnesota, and Bridgeport. I can't remember the other.

15. St Raphaels / New Britain

    emtmoon1 posted a topic in CRNA

    I've just received acceptance letters from St Raphaels and New Britain! Anyone else have good news?