nia_king

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1. CCNA EXAM

   nia_king posted a topic in SRNA

   Hey guys, For anyone searching blogs on tips for boards, I thought I'd post what helped me. I just took it early this month and thankfully waited only 3 days for me result. I was not worried though. I studied my butt off 12-16hrs a day for 3 weeks...

2. how many uni's do you apply for?

   nia_king replied to Nurse2BMonique21's topic in SRNA

   I applied only to Duke; I got accepted and I start in January. Some people take the "throw darts at the wall and hope one sticks" approach but I did not. I knew where I wanted to go as far back as 2004, and every step I took after that was to bring m...

3. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

   nia_king replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

   Only applied to Duke University; loved the interview :) Got accepted and I start in January, 2007... Can't wait. :monkeydance: Anyone else?

4. Duke Program

   nia_king replied to LaRue24's topic in SRNA

   3.94 science, 3.68 Nursing, 530 math, 620 verbal, 17months experience. I don't know the excact number but i heard about 38 interviewed and about 20-22 accepted. (I sent you a PM :)

5. Duke Program

   nia_king replied to LaRue24's topic in SRNA

   Thanks for the well wishes. To the best of my knowledge, most schools don't let you know if you are not granted an interview. I only applied to Duke so I am not completely sure about this. The process was a bit different form last year. There ar...

6. Duke Program

   nia_king replied to LaRue24's topic in SRNA

   Looks like we posted about the same time :) Just found out today I got accepted!

7. after the loan disbursement

   nia_king replied to dfk's topic in CRNA

   I heard positive things about emmigrantdirect through Suze Orman (the financial adviser on CNBC). Love her show :)

8. after the loan disbursement

   nia_king replied to dfk's topic in SRNA

   Look into online savings accounts as well. They are paying up to 5.15% interest which is 1000 times more than you will get in any traditional savings account and on par with most CDs. They are all FDIC insured up to $100,000. They are great if you do...

9. personal statement....ugh

   nia_king replied to MelRN80's topic in SRNA

   Hey you are really off to a good start. I always look for ways to set myself apart from other applicants. While most people start essays with generic stuff about how they always wanted to be a CRNA and all the essential but boring stuff, you started ...

10. Duke anyone?

    nia_king replied to STICU-RN's topic in SRNA

    Just got a call too! :balloons: :balloons: As for the interview, I know they do not ask clinical questions. It is about a half day process and starts early (that's what the facutly member that called me said). I don't think you'll find any detailed ...

11. Starting clinical; need new shoes! Please help!

    nia_king replied to KiwiAngel_18's topic in SRNA

    You are absolutely right. Everyone's feet respond differently to ventilation or lack thereof. My objection to Danskos and tennis shoes and Birks are not about how much they smell but the price. It's amazing how everyone reads my post and that's all t...

12. Starting clinical; need new shoes! Please help!

    nia_king replied to KiwiAngel_18's topic in SRNA

    Hi, I hope you haven't purchased any of these expensive shoes because I could save you some money. Do me a favor go to http://www.allheart.com/ahcc1000.html and pick up their $8.99 clogs. I had really expensive shoes: Nike Shox, Adiddas, Reebok......

13. Any info on Duke's CRNA program?

    nia_king replied to butler17's topic in SRNA

    HI, I am applying there as well and looking for info. I am really surprised no one answered your question. From what I know, they have a really good program (ranked 6th in 2003). However, this year, they lost thier excellent director and a new one ...

14. Palm or Windows

    nia_king replied to kcwolf200's topic in SRNA

    PALM! PALM!! PALM!!! I had a Palm Tungsten E (now E2) that is not very high tech but will give good value for the money. I tossed it and got a kick a** DELL Axim X50. Spent close to $400 on it. Dell is windows based. My reasons were: 1: More mem...

15. Airforce grad school

    nia_king replied to nia_king's topic in Government

    Thanks Sandman; that was a great link :)