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Wow...I can't believe it's only been been 3 1/2 months! It feels like it's been at least a year. But finally, a few hours ago today, I took my last final and finished my first semester of CRNA school!

I figured this would be a good time to answer questions anyone may have about transitioning into a CRNA program.

I'm in a front-loaded program, so I can't really help out with any questions regarding clinicals, but if you have questions about didactics and transitioning into school, I'll take a crack at it!

Specializes in Neurosurgical ICU.

Oh I figured you knew, just mentioning it for her sake.

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Specializes in ICU.

Methern...did anyone in your class commute from the orlando area down for didactics?

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Specializes in Neurosurgical ICU.
Methern...did anyone in your class commute from the orlando area down for didactics?

Actually yes. One person commutes weekly from Tampa and another student comes from Miami. It has worked out well for them.

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Actually yes. One person commutes weekly from Tampa and another student comes from Miami. It has worked out well for them.

We are looking for a place to rent or buy. My husband is the one going to school and I will be the one working. Unfortunately there are no ICU/CCU positions available in NCH and Physicians Regional for me. I have to travel to Ft Myers Healthpark Medical Center. With this set-up, where do you recommend us to live? Is Estero too far from NCH downtown (one of the clinical sites)? I don't want him to drive too far during your clinicals.

Thanks.

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Specializes in Neurosurgical ICU.

A few things to consider...first of all you could get something that's closer to your work and have him commute for the first year. Classes are only twice a week and there's no clinical schedule during the first semester, so decide on what's best knowing that. You could easily live in Estero and get to school on time. Second, if he is stationed in Naples for his clinicals, he will need to be within 30min of the hospital when he is on call. That's only in the 4-5 semester, so cross that bridge when you get to it. If you're looking to rent, consider contacting a leasing agent. I have a few realtors in my family that were able to get on MLS and find me some cool places to choose from close to school.

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Specializes in Neurosurgical ICU.

Regarding the job position, yeah I've heard Naples is pretty dry at the moment. If you're set on critical care, consider Lee Memorial. It's a level I and has clinics all over SWFL.

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Regarding the job position, yeah I've heard Naples is pretty dry at the moment. If you're set on critical care, consider Lee Memorial. It's a level I and has clinics all over SWFL.
Thanks so much. How is the real estate market there?i heard it is a good time to buy? He already has submitted his clinical site preference, if i couldn't find a job in NCH, would the school still consider his request to transfer his clinical site to Tampa? As we have 2 small kids, I would rather stay put in one place.
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A few things to consider...first of all you could get something that's closer to your work and have him commute for the first year. Classes are only twice a week and there's no clinical schedule during the first semester, so decide on what's best knowing that. You could easily live in Estero and get to school on time. Second, if he is stationed in Naples for his clinicals, he will need to be within 30min of the hospital when he is on call. That's only in the 4-5 semester, so cross that bridge when you get to it. If you're looking to rent, consider contacting a leasing agent. I have a few realtors in my family that were able to get on MLS and find me some cool places to choose from close to school.
Can you pm me your leasing agent? As well as your condo/apt? We'll be there this June and we are going to find a place. If buying is option on this markey, we'll consider that, tgen rent it out to the next batch of Wolford students. I really appreciate your advices. You are a good help.
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Specializes in Neurosurgical ICU.
Thanks so much. How is the real estate market there?i heard it is a good time to buy? He already has submitted his clinical site preference, if i couldn't find a job in NCH, would the school still consider his request to transfer his clinical site to Tampa? As we have 2 small kids, I would rather stay put in one place.

I have a lot of family in real estate and they say the market is starting to swing back around. Things that were prices for $40k are up around $100k again so if you are going to buy, do it soon before it gets inflated again. You can change your clinical site up to the third semester. And if you hate your clinical site, you can change it if you have a good reason. That's more tricky though.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

I know you've been thanked for this thread, but I just wanted to reiterate how great what you're doing is! :yeah::bow:

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Specializes in Neurosurgical ICU.
I know you've been thanked for this thread, but I just wanted to reiterate how great what you're doing is! :yeah::bow:

You're welcome! I can't believe classes start in 3 days again >:-(

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I just finished an Accelerated BSN program and was considering going back to D.O. school, but have decided I am going to pursue the CRNA route. On an Acute Medicine floor and hoping that a year's experience will let me transfer out of state to an ICU...doubtful in this economy, but we shall see.

Anyways, reading this thread has been great and enjoyable. Thanks so much for taking all the time and best of luck in your future - you're going to do great and it's almost sad the bedside is missing such a wonderful nurse :)

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