JWOkStRN

JWOkStRN has 6 years experience and specializes in Neuro-Trauma ICU.

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1. GRE and admission to CRNA school

   JWOkStRN replied to CV CCRN's topic in SRNA

   I'm currently attending FIU.

2. GRE and admission to CRNA school

   JWOkStRN replied to CV CCRN's topic in SRNA

   I cannot answer to what they will and will not overlook. I do know that should you be granted an interview they will ask you to explain what you feel contributed to the low score. Retaking it is always a good idea if your performance is subpar. I had...

3. GRE and admission to CRNA school

   JWOkStRN replied to CV CCRN's topic in SRNA

   They'll ask a bout the GRE score in interview. Just be prepared to answer for your short comings. It's only one part of a whole person/package they are evaluating.

4. CRNA FIU Starting Spring 2019

   JWOkStRN replied to srnainthemaking13's topic in SRNA

   Yes, I am currently in a cohort. Just finished first semester distance learning. It's hard to have a real gauge bc I'm still out of state and class is currently online, but so far I enjoy my classmates and the program. The instructors are supportive ...

5. CRNA FIU Starting Spring 2019

   JWOkStRN replied to srnainthemaking13's topic in SRNA

   I got my invitation for interview on May 2nd last year. However, I was that over achiever that had my application turned in by February. I interviewed May 19th and had my acceptance letter May 31st. Hope that gives you an idea of the time line. Good ...

6. HELP! Online Graduate courses prior to starting CNRA school

   JWOkStRN replied to ekatz's topic in SRNA

   khalStorm, While being proactive is a very good thing, my advice is to hold off before you start taking graduate level courses since you just boarded. Take some time to focus on your new position, especially if you're new to the ICU. It can be inform...

7. CRNA FIU Starting Spring 2019

   JWOkStRN replied to srnainthemaking13's topic in SRNA

   I am currently in FIU's program and finishing my first semester. I got in with an abysmal GPA from my first Bach degree (2.45...yeah, partied a lot, hated my major, young and stupid, you get the picture). Had since then been a Pre-Med student with to...

8. What kind of loans for CRNA school?

   JWOkStRN replied to walkerrn2015's topic in SRNA

   I did federal loans and Grad Plus. Grad plus will lend up to the cost of school just like a private loan. Just know that with a private lender (like Sallie Mae) the school has to certify that the amount you are requesting is appropriate to the cost o...

9. CRNA application- am I qualified?

   JWOkStRN replied to CharICU's topic in SRNA

   You are definitely on the right track. Selection to a program is relative to what a program is looking for in their candidates. Each program weighs different aspects of their application and selection process differently Best bet is to contact the pr...

10. How many schools did you apply to?

    JWOkStRN replied to DogLover17's topic in SRNA

    Applied to 3. Interviewed at 2. Accepted. Had a list of 9.

11. Got into CRNA school. now cold feet?

    JWOkStRN replied to cticunurse's topic in SRNA

    I am in the same position. No cold feet but some trepidation as Bluebolt said. My husband and I don't have kids, but we are liquidating everything we own, selling our home, and relocating across the country for me to attend school. My hubby will grad...

12. Nursing Experience for CRNA school

    JWOkStRN replied to nurserobinson281988's topic in SRNA

    No one is trying to dumb down experience here. I'm sure you have gotten to see and experience great things. However, I caution you on thinking that because you've cared for a specific population of patients that all others are easy in comparison. The...

13. Nursing Experience for CRNA school

    JWOkStRN replied to nurserobinson281988's topic in SRNA

    Just because someone is not recovering hearts and working in a MICU/STICU or what have you, does not mean they are not dealing with hemodynamics. Quality does make a difference per say on what and how much you learn, but at one year you're still gree...

14. Nursing Experience for CRNA school

    JWOkStRN replied to nurserobinson281988's topic in SRNA

    While I respect your opinion, I too, feel that one year of ICU experience is hardly enough to understand how to care for the crashing patient appropriately. At one year you are just figuring out how to be an ICU nurse and starting to learn critical t...

15. Do I Measure Up? CRNA Application

    JWOkStRN replied to GoldenPups's topic in SRNA

    Not to sound like a jerk, but for someone to have all of 90 days worth of ICU experience and be selected for a CRNA program sounds fishy to me. That's hardly enough time to be familiar with any vasoactive drips, sedatives, control of the crashing pat...