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hello everyone

This is my first time using this site. I live in DAyton,Ohio and just finished my BSN 1 week ago. I am currently working in the ICU and I am now wanting to apply for CRNA school. I plan to apply at Texas Wesleyan Univeristy but saw that you need to have atleast 3 people in order to have a cohort (distance learning). I was wondering if there are any of you nurses out there living in or near Ohio that would be interested in joining with me.

Since I just finished my BSN, I would not be applying until next near for the 2013 school year. I am trying to get my ducks in a row!:)

Also, any of you out there currently attending or have attended TWU, how was your experience?

Thank You for your time,

My:D

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Hey there...I live in Dayton also. I interviewed with Texas Wesleyan in November and just got my acceptance call a couple of weeks ago ;-) I think they interviewed 12-15 people and there were quite a few more applicants than what they interviewed. From what I've seen and heard, there really are no problems getting the minimum number of people around to do the clinical at MVH. Know your stuff for the interview. Very cardiac focused. Know your pressor drug-classes and receptor sites. Basic vent setting info...be able to talk about hemodynamic monitoring. There were a few things I didn't know/couldn't articulate well in the interview so be prepared to let them know that you aren't familiar with a concept or have only vague knowledge of it. Good luck!

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That is sooo exciting! Im excited for you

Where do you work if you dont mind me asking? Im taking my CCRN on the 26th then the GRE shortly after. I would love to keep in touch with you if possible? you could be a good resource for me.

Thanks for the tips. Was your interview here or in Texas??

Hearing that you got in made me even more excited!

congrats and goodluck

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I work at MVH. Interview was here...classes will be here (you have to travel to Texas twice once you're in...2 weeks each time). You can email/message me anytime if you have questions. Good luck on CCRN. It was definitely a lot easier for me than the GRE.

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That's awesome! CCRN is thursday, im heading to the bookstore now to study

What is the minimal score that you are seeing on the GRE that is good enough to get an interview? standardized tests and I dont play well together. I am planning on coming over to the valley in a few weeks to walk around with Dr. Jolly and some of the students just to see what their days are like. Maybe I will bump into you

Last thing (sorry) how many people interviewed you?

any advice on the CCRN?? Once I pass this test (fingers crossed) its off to studying for the GRE :/

Thanks again

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THis is very exciting to hear. I am currently in my BSN program and want to become a CRNA. I thought that University of Cincy was the only option. It will be another year before I have completed my program but I am wanting to get all my ducks in a row as well. I work at MVH too. I am looking into a transfer to ICU and I hope that I can get it. Do you guys have any suggestions to help on the journey.

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To Mymy - very high 900's to 1000 at least on Gre is the minimal expected standard. 4 ppl interviewed me. Was pretty non-threatening but also intense...just study and know your stuff.To Shannon - good luck on getting a transfer. Advice...try to gain as much experience as you can while in ICU...volunteer for classes and acquire new skills. Make good impressions on ALL supervisory staff because letters of reccomendation are very important to get in. You will need a letter from an MD...form a relationship with one now if you can by letting them know your goal. IMO...don't broadcast your ultimate goal to lateral staff. Out of all the APN degrees ppl are touchy about this one. I told a few people I was striving for grad school and when they would ask....depending on how well I knew them, I would sometimes say, "I am still undecided"....don't get discouraged while getting your ducks in a row....ie: preparing for applications to programs. It took me a total of 2 years between testing...gaining appropriate experience (I was an ER nurse) and getting apps submitted. Good luck :-)

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Thanks! The GRE is frightening LOL but its one thing at a time. Cant worry about that until Thurs at 1800 (when i get home from taking my CCRN test) :)

Hope your week is going well!

Back to the books

BTW, i feel like the more i study, the more i seem to forget!?? Did you feel this way? maybe my brain is just soo over loaded that things are seeping out through my skin LOL

talk soon

I will let you know how it goes thursday

:banghead:

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