smelendez

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1. Males in predominately female schools...

   smelendez posted a topic in NP

   Ok, here is a silly question. It's obvious that females dominate the nursing profession and I have accepted that since I decided to enter the field of nursing. I also know that pretty much whatever schools I decide to attend to further my education (...

2. Future of CRNA education....

   smelendez posted a topic in SRNA

   Hey guys I have a question regarding what you believe about the future of CRNA programs.... There is a supposed shortage of anesthesia providers..... is it getting worst or is it improving? If the shortage continues, do you guys believe CRNA programs...

3. Area of experience before becoming an FNP

   smelendez replied to Wen83's topic in NP

   I saw frontiers website and they require 1 year RN experience, but extensive experience in other healthcare field would be considered. Would a paramedic of 8+ years have much problem going straight to an NP program without any RN experience. I know ...

4. Area of experience before becoming an FNP

   smelendez replied to Wen83's topic in NP

   I know for CRNA programs they REQUIRE at least 1 yr critical care. Do NP programs require any type of experience? I understand it is highly recommended...but could someone go straight through from ADN, to BSN to NP without actually working as a nurse...

5. How much chemistry?

   smelendez replied to smelendez's topic in CRNA

   The BSNs I'm looking at only require 4 hrs of general chemistry! The one I really like is all online, done in 2 semesters, 30 credit hours. (texas tech health science center) Any other chemistry I take will be beyond that.

6. How much chemistry?

   smelendez replied to smelendez's topic in CRNA

   Wow, I'm sure biochem, organic, plus physics will make a well rounded applicant and will definitely look good on application. All those would put me back 1-2 years though. When I'm ready to apply, with 1 year of gen chem only, I should have the minim...

7. How much chemistry?

   smelendez posted a topic in CRNA

   How much chemistry do MOST schools require? Is 8 hours enough? For my BSN I will be only required 8 hrs chemistry. I think Intro to Chemistry and General Chem I will suffice for that requirement. Will that be enough for most programs? I know it varie...

8. Male Nurses in NICU?

   smelendez posted a topic in NICU

   Are there many male nurses in NICUs? How are they looked upon? I'm currently a paramedic working on my nursing degree. My ultimate goal is NP or CRNA. As far as NPs go I'm interested in PNP or NNP. I think experience in NICU also counts for some CRN...

9. IF I work part time, is "1 year ICU exp" still 1 year?

   smelendez replied to Alpha13's topic in CRNA

   Returning to the original question about part time ICU... I know a guy who spoke the the program he was interested in applying and told them he would only be able to get part time experience before applying because he wanted to keep his Fire Dept job...

10. 2 questions: Pedi CRNA? & 1yr ICU?....

    smelendez posted a topic in CRNA

    Two questions: 1).I know this has been asked many times and I know many people have done it. I would like to hear from those that have been accepted with only 1 year of ICU experience at time of CRNA school. Meaning you had about 6 months ICU at time...

11. EMT's and how to deal with them

    smelendez replied to aprilleverett's topic in Geriatric

    Currently a Paramedic working on my RN, I wanted to post a reply to this thread. I'm not defending rude behavior by any EMS worker because it is inappropriate and unprofessional. What bothers us EMS workers at times is when we are called out to pick ...

12. Texas Tech and West Texas A&M online programs....

    smelendez replied to smelendez's topic in Online Learning

    I'm not sure it can be done all over the summer. What I get from the site is that it takes 2 semesters to finish the program and you can start during any semester (spring, summer or fall). Spring and Fall semesters are 16 weeks long, Summer only 10 ...

13. Firefighter to Nurse

    smelendez replied to Firemedic7's topic in Emergency

    Hello there! I'm also a firefighter/paramedic going on to nursing. I have yet to take my NC1 test from Excelsior, due to financial reasons. I believe I'm ready for it though. Maybe in the next week or so I can get it done. My goal is not to work on t...

14. Texas Tech and West Texas A&M online programs....

    smelendez replied to smelendez's topic in Online Learning

    I'm actually in Houston. I know the Texas Tech program is only 2 full time semesters. Do you know how long the WTAMU program is? My ultimate goal is CRNA! I haven't completed my ADN yet but I'm just planning ahead of time.

15. Texas Tech and West Texas A&M online programs....

    smelendez posted a topic in Online Learning

    Anyone have any information about the RN-BSN programs offered at Texas Tech and West Texas A&M? Anyone a student there or know anyone in those programs?