Any new SRNAs at LSU New Orleans?

Becky423 · Mar 18, 2008

I'm with you!!!!!!!!! Yay!!

Mandevillian · Apr 9, 2008

I got my acceptance letter two weeks ago. Looking for advice as well.

Becky423 · Apr 10, 2008

I'm going to take the summer class. I wish they were offering 2 but... oh well. I'm also taking the stats at Univ of Phoenix. But I haven't started - still trying to decide if I'm going online or to the Metairie campus.

Mandevillian · Apr 10, 2008

Hey Guys,

Thinking about taking that Trends class this summer to. I do we go about enrolling for the class and who is the point of contact. Submitted my FAFSA application and will be submitting my LELA today. Looking foward to beginning. Has anyone recieved any additional application material other than having to send in our $50.00 payment?

Mandevillian · Apr 10, 2008

I have to ask what is an AANA number? I guess that you have to join the organization to gain access?

armynse · Apr 10, 2008

Did anyone consider taking stats at UNO? The class is incredibly easy and I'm guessing that it's much more economical than the Univ. of Phoenix. I took the course last fall only to find out that it was a waste of my time and money...two weeks before my final project was due I received my acceptance to USAGPAN.

If you haven't already committed to Univ. of Phoenix I recommend enrolling in the summer session at UNO.

Good luck at LSU. My advice, be patient during your first semester. The CRNA program is, IMHO, disorganized. Unless changes were made to the curriculum, you will find that you will be spinning your wheels during the first semester only to get slammed in the second semester. I believe that the program could achieve balance by moving one of the spring classes up to the fall when you're not nearly as busy.

LSUHSC is a great school. I attended nursing school there and I loved it because it was detailed and organized, but then the BSN program has been around forever.

You will all do well...try to enjoy this time with your family and friends.

Army :twocents:

Becky423 · Apr 13, 2008

I was told we should call Dr. Kay Lopez a couple weeks before the registration date (may something) to sign up for the summer class.

About the UNO course - it is very easy, I've heard, but it would be hard for me to commit 2 days a week for the stats class, as well as one day a week for the summer NA class - and try to work a full time schedule (nights).

linemen30 · Apr 19, 2008

Hi there, I need some info, if anyone knows anything. I want to relocate back to LA from FLA. But, I have been told the job market for CRNA's in LA is not that good right now. What do ya'll know if anything. What has LSU or Our Lady of the Lake told ya'll about this. Any info would be much appreciated as I need to make a decision this summer, before the new school year starts. Thanks. :confused:

NOLA-ROB · Jun 19, 2008

According to LSUHSC website for New Students:

Jun. 27 - All forms due

Aug. 8 - Family Day Orientation

Aug. 12 - Day fees due for graduate students

Aug. 13 - Classes begin

I'm not sure about the August 11th date. Did you hear that from somebody? I'm presently completing my Biostatistics requirement through Univ. South Alabama online. (not fun!) I have not yet started any real pre-school studying. I will be leaving in town. I can't wait to start the program. I am working here in Houston until July 24 then packing up and moving back to the NOLA!

MB37 · Jun 20, 2008

I'm also interested in the job market in LA for CRNAs post-Katrina, as I'm hoping to move back to NO either to go to LSU or after NA school here in FL. Anyone have any good info? I want nothing more in my life than to spend the rest of it in New Orleans, but I have to be able to support my family to make the move back.

Mandevillian · Jun 20, 2008

Like most professions in Louisiana, the starting salary is below national average, but like anything, it depends on who you know. If employed by a hospital which is now starting to become saturated (not a lot of turnover), then the salary is capped. If working for a provate surgical group, more competative salaries but you better come w/ a good foundation of exp...... some groups will not want to take a chance on hiring a new grad, but that relates to everything..... most people on this site will recommend more than a yr of ICU exp to apply to CRNA school.... not the case. Heck, if you have 6 months of exp, submit your application in my opinion. Two more points to possibly ponder- Locum Tenems(Agency) is a possibility; Anesthesia Assistants are trying to make a push in our state also... already, the job opportunities will dip then level off w/ CRNA positions.... remember, LSU/OLOL graduate at least 30 students a classs(LSU avg 35-40). Points to ponder and I have not even started school yet, but after the first couple of semesters, I will reach out to some clinicians and networking. Hope it helps.