mace8704

mace8704 has 4 years experience and specializes in Critical Care, CPICU, RAT, Current SRNA.

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1. TCU CRNA program for January 2017

   mace8704 replied to MedicRN204's topic in SRNA

   At the time of my interview, I had job shadowed an anesthesiologist. I was left with the impression the faculty strongly preferred a recent CRNA shadowing experience over an anesthesiologist. It might of just been my insecurities creeping in though, ...

2. TCU CRNA program for January 2017

   mace8704 replied to MedicRN204's topic in SRNA

   Hey MedicRN, I'm a student in TCU's anesthesia program. Just started my 2nd year so I'm currently in the didactic portion. TCU's administrative assistants, ***** ***** and ***********, are great at answering any questions you may have, but if you hav...

3. Accepted Students GRE Scores

   mace8704 replied to BHRN85's topic in SRNA

   155 verbal. 149 quantitative. 3.5 writing. I used Barron's, but only for a math review. I literally spent no time reviewing verbal or writing. Accepted at TCU.

4. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

   mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in SRNA

   Last year, I was asked, "How are you going to afford this program?" during my TCU interview. Stafford loan is ~20,000/year. Texas CAL(college access loan) would cover the remainder of tuition fees. I also had saved up ~$50,000 to cover cost of living...

5. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

   mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in SRNA

   To be honest, I have no idea. I would guess that means the faculty is asking everyone the same questions, or at the very least, asking questions from a predesigned approved set of questions, and allocating the same amount of time to every interview. ...

6. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

   mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in SRNA

   **Important update*** I'm assisting with interviews this year, and on Wednesday I received an email which stated the interview structure is going to be different this year. The administrative assistant said, "[COLOR=#1f497d]Several of you have asked...

7. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

   mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in SRNA

   I was accepted on 9/22/14. I was notified via email.

8. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

   mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in SRNA

   Just to clarify, I'm in the TCU anesthesia class you're referring to. There are currently 57 of us registered in the Fall semester. I've heard rumors that one or two individuals dropped during online portion prior to the Fall. The program director, D...

9. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

   mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in SRNA

   Last year, there was only one pre-interview assessment. We took it at home. No pre-interview assessment on campus. It was by Pearson Vue. The only thing I can compare the pre-interview assessment to is an IQ test. It tests your ability to manipulate ...

10. Should I become a nurse?

    mace8704 replied to MarkAD's topic in Men

    For your own sake, please job shadow a nurse and other healthcare professionals before you decide what career path you want to pursue. The "I enjoy helping people and want to do something in the medical field so I should be a nurse" rationale is a ve...

11. How easy to get loans for CRNA school?

    mace8704 replied to nurs1ng's topic in SRNA

    It is very easy to qualify for an unsubsidized loan from the US Department of Education for graduate school. Keep in mind, these loans will accrue interest at 5.84-6.21% while in school, but payment will be deferred until after graduation. This will ...

12. How long did it take you to become a CRNA

    mace8704 replied to kateee's topic in SRNA

    It will vary widely from one CRNA to the next Undergrad (BSN): 4 years minimum Critical care/intensive care unit experience: 1-2 years minimum. Keep in mind, your first job may not be in the ICU. Actual CRNA school: 28-36 months. Total time after hi...

13. Failed CCRN - Need Encouragement

    mace8704 replied to micurn0126's topic in SRNA

    http://www.aacn.org/wd/certifications/docs/ccrn-exam-handbook.pdf Go to page 13-16 in the official CCRN handbook (link provided above) If I were you, I'd pass the CCRN and then evaluate your career plans. Regardless of what you decide, you're still a...

14. Do you have limited time after a BSN to apply to CRNA programs?

    mace8704 replied to TravelRhythm's topic in SRNA

    Respectfully, I understand you're excited at all of these potential career opportunities, but you're too far ahead of yourself. Undergrads routinely underestimate how difficult it is to obtain the prereqs for CRNA school or flight nursing. My advice:...

15. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

    mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in SRNA

    Allow to me clarify, the question was what are the most common surgical procedures anesthesia providers assist with not the most common procedures anesthesia providers perform themselves. The answers were c-section and hysterectomy. Well at least acc...