Dreamweaver2be

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1. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

   Dreamweaver2be replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

   Accepted to Nazareth for '08 and the University of Pittsburgh for '07--I am quickly trying to make a decision!

2. gre writing score

   Dreamweaver2be replied to sallee13's topic in SRNA

   You would really just have to ask each school how they look at the writing score, as this is quite new to the GRE. I personally did not get a good verbal score but recieved a great writing score. During my last CRNA interview the program director me...

3. Interviewing around the country

   Dreamweaver2be posted a topic in SRNA

   I have applied to 5 nurse anesthesia programs and so far I have been invited to interview at 2 schools (I am still waiting to hear back from the other 3). I was looking for advice from others who have interviewed out of state. I live in Washington an...

4. Should I skip med-surge?

   Dreamweaver2be replied to B.H's topic in SRNA

   Another vote for going straight into ICU. I was a nurse tech during nursing school on a med-surg floor and knew from the first few days it was not the area of nursing I was passionate about so it was not a good place for me or the patients I was cari...

5. How did you do it?

   Dreamweaver2be replied to mrigas's topic in SRNA

   I agree with the above post, do your best in regards to patient care, volunteer on committees, go above and beyond the call of duty, etc. Even when you do all of the above it can still be difficult; some critical care nurses can be cut throat and oth...

6. How long did you study for CCRN?

   Dreamweaver2be posted a topic in SRNA

   To those of you out there who already have your CCRN, how long did you take to study in preparation for the exam?

7. Which unit is best? MICU/SICU/CCU

   Dreamweaver2be replied to 98.6's topic in SRNA

   A couple of directors that I talked to said SICU or CVICU/CCU--usually see the most hemodynamic management, drip titration with this population--usually.

8. CRNA on a global scale?

   Dreamweaver2be replied to Reeny's topic in SRNA

   I found this on the AANA website: "The International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists (IFNA) is an international organization representing nurse anesthetists serving the public and its members. The mission of the federation is dedicated to the precep...

9. GRE Dilemma

   Dreamweaver2be replied to BEN_RN12's topic in SRNA

   I am planning on retaking the GRE's next month, as I recieved a V:440 and Q:510, but I just recieved my analytical writing score and it was strong, a 5. Has anyone done very poorly on the verbal while recieving a good analytical writing score? I thou...

10. GRE Dilemma

    Dreamweaver2be replied to BEN_RN12's topic in SRNA

    Thanks all for your advice :)

11. GRE Dilemma

    Dreamweaver2be replied to BEN_RN12's topic in SRNA

    I knew I would already find a thread on this subject, I am in need of some moral support. I just took the GRE today and recieved Verbal 440 and Quant. 510, a whopping 950. I completed the majority of the online Kaplan course and did not realize the v...

12. Who's applied or is planning to apply this summer?

    Dreamweaver2be replied to piper_for_hire's topic in SRNA

    I am applying to 5, most of the schools I am applying to seem to want the apps. between Aug.-Nov. but a few of them said it was fine to get them in as early as I want. I am going to try to have everything done by early August. I have found the letter...

13. Obtaining letters of recommendation while switching hospitals?

    Dreamweaver2be replied to Dreamweaver2be's topic in SRNA

    Thanks all for your advice

14. Obtaining letters of recommendation while switching hospitals?

    Dreamweaver2be posted a topic in SRNA

    Hey all, I have a question and would appreciate any advice. I am preparing to apply to NA programs this summer, so I will be asking for letters of reference soon. I am currently working the night shift in the ICU I am at--I have been on nights for 8...

15. Waive right to access letter of recommendation?

    Dreamweaver2be posted a topic in SRNA

    Hey I was wondering if anyone had some info. on this one. When filling out my portion for letters of reference for CRNA programs they give you the option "I waive my rights to access this recommendaton" or "I do not waive my rights to access this re...