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  1. Non Degree Seeking Graduate Student
    You can find them online. I know the university of new england offers some, I think University of North Carolina offers some, but they are expensive. Have to google around to find, or research a bit...
    Nov 17, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  2. January 2012 Barry University CRNA program
    Had organic I, II, and biochem.
    Nov 4, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  3. January 2012 Barry University CRNA program
    MTRN, Not sure if you can read PMs but just sent you one with my email.
    Nov 3, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  4. January 2012 Barry University CRNA program
    Sounds great! I know a couple of us so far. PM me. Are you in the headstart program? There are a couple of us in the headstart and just met some at the FANA mtg this weekend. Getting close to really...
    Oct 23, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  5. January 2012 Barry University CRNA program
    Basic stuff. Good GRE, good experience, good grades, hone your interview skills. Get advanced chem under your belt, shadow several times. If you have time, some recommend getting graduate level...
    Oct 3, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  6. CRNA APPS--UM/FIU/BARRY
    I'm in Barry with similar stats, less experience and no CCRN, however have other perks that helped. You should be fine at least for an interview.
    Sep 13, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  7. Applying FALL 2011/SPRING 12'(Wolford,Barry,FIU)
    There are a bunch of people who have posted pros/cons about every school in the nation. You have to sift through (search) and get an idea of what is better, online lectures vs good clinical sites vs...
    Aug 31, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  8. online intro to organic and biological chemistry vs. classroom
    If you are just trying to refresh, then online may be okay, but organic and biochem is tough. Is it online where you have a teacher lecturing, or is it online where you read and figure it out...
    Aug 29, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  9. How do schools view/accept classes which are retaken?
    I'm not so sure you should hold up applying to retake this class, especially at a community college level. If you were to retake them to show you are motivated, I would retake upper division or grad...
    Aug 29, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  10. Quickest Route Possible
    I think the average nurse with one year experience won't get into school anyways, so it is essentially a moot point. Competition is fierce and you have to have something that stands out above the...
    Aug 20, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  11. January 2012 Barry University CRNA program
    What I mean is that there is so much work in this program when you start full time, you will be busting your butt and have no time. A very hard program and I was told taking the headstart helps.
    Aug 20, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  12. What do schools really look at in applicants?
    Retake your GRE. Some schools don't even touch you with less than 1000. Some weigh other factors besides GRE, but it still is a standard you must overcome.
    Aug 19, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  13. Quickest Route Possible
    You are looking at only the partial picture. I got in with one year ICU experience, but had Org I, II, Biochem, good GPA/GRE and 15 years as a medic. Its doable, but you have to have other supporting...
    Aug 19, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  14. January 2012 Barry University CRNA program
    I was told by the end of your first year you will be running your own room. Means you run the surgery, just as if you were employed, you are on the schedule, you get vacation...etc. You move fast and...
    Aug 19, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  15. pre Reqs
    I know one of the pre-reqs is the ability to take some self initiative and be able to use a search funtion.
    Aug 13, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  16. January 2012 Barry University CRNA program
    I have not. Sorry. Only thing I heard was no books for the Prof Aspects. Did you get a syllabus or anything? Which cohort did you pick? I'm Orlando. Anyways, if you pm me you email I can let you know...
    Aug 11, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  17. January 2012 Barry University CRNA program
    Getting registered today for the Chem and Prof Aspects classes. I will be working full time through the fall but it is with the fire department so I shouldn't have any issues. My last shift on the...
    Aug 11, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  18. low undergrad gpa?
    How was my score or how was it to take? My score was 1160.
    Aug 10, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  19. January 2012 Barry University CRNA program
    I am wondering the same, more so to get my room and board in order, however I was told, unofficially, by a current student it starts the second week of January, but again, I don't have an exact date....
    Aug 9, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  20. low undergrad gpa?
    Some school, like Barry, weigh the last 60 credits more favorably, knowing your early years may not have been good. My first year out of college I was in the mid 2.5s with my GPA, just graduated with...
    Aug 9, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  21. Applying for FIU/UM CRNA program
    Your stats look good, just don't limit to two programs. Problem is what do the other competitors look like? You will probably never know. I say apply and get your interview skills in order and good...
    Aug 5, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  22. Lying about wanting to become a CRNA to Managers?
    You want honesty or to run the risk of not getting into school? After you get passed up two or three times for being "honest" and you wind up years behind your colleagues who are finished with...
    Jul 28, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  23. Lying about wanting to become a CRNA to Managers?
    Keep it to your self or say you are just going to continue with education and work towards a masters degree. You are not lying, but telling the story as you want it told. Some places black ball you...
    Jul 28, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  24. January 2012 Barry University CRNA program
    For those of you recently accepted was there any word of when paperwork needs to start being filled out? I am curious so I can tell my employer I am resigning and I want to make sure all the...
    Jul 27, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry
  25. January 2012 Barry University CRNA program
    Need at least 1000 for most schools. Grad level courses would help, just depends on what they are. Get your basics, do well, get your experience, do well, CCRN which will help, shadow and get some...
    Jul 20, '11
    Forum: Pre-CRNA Inquiry