Yeah, people with 3.5 GPAs get denied admission to CRNA programs, whereas my buddy with a 2.5 GPA had a NP program practically roll out the red carpet for him saying his bedside experience trumped his low GPA. Anesthesia is starting to have a problem...
I'm in the exact same boat. I forfeit my spot in a program across the country because I decided moving that far for school was not worth it for me. The debt, and time away from friends and family just wasn't worth it to me. I figured I would do NP, ....
I constantly read that NPs are trained under "The Nursing Model," while PAs and MD/DOs are all trained under the "Medical Model." I understand what the medical model is. However, I do not understand what the nursing model is. Is it less science-based...
RNDude2012 replied to RNDude2012's topic in NP Students
Thanks for the reply. It seems that the CRNA market in Southern California is pretty saturated as well, but I guess only time will tell. I originally posted this thread in the NP section since I was really hoping to hear from more NPs who currently w...
Hey! I'm still trying to figure out if I want to take the CRNA vs NP route. I can see myself doing both. I was accepted to a CRNA program across the country, but decided the move wasn't worth it. I currently have an interview scheduled for a local CN...
RNDude2012 replied to dsflipchick89's topic in California
Hey everybody. Just want to see how it's going in the program. I'm going to be applying to the ACNP program. Is the program manageable so far with work? Do they find preceptors for you?
Interesting thread. I always wonder where I fall. As an ICU nurse in California I made 127k last year before taxes. Solidly middle to upper middle income for my area since I live in an area where household income average is 60k per household. While I...
RNDude2012 replied to RNDude2012's topic in NP Students
Thanks for replying everyone! I would like to do dual FNP/ACNP, but FNP, AGNP, and PMHNP are the only three concentrations offered in my area. I considered PMHNP because it seems there's a demand, but because I volunteer to float to psych at my per d...
Hello, I'm a California CCRN-CMC certified ICU nurse who has experience with medical, cardiac, surgical, trauma, and neurosurgical patients. I was recently accepted to a CRNA program out of state. After much soul searching and research, I've decided ...