simrope

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1. did anyone apply to UTC in Chattanooga?

   simrope replied to CVICU05's topic in SRNA

   Is there a mississippi component in the program? I was not aware of this, thank you for the heads up. I have heard they have a good program. Do you know when they will start interviewing.

2. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

   simrope replied to lexiRN80's topic in SRNA

   I to am thinking about applying to the program next year. The weather there is nice and hot. I sure will like to get away from the cold and move to somewhere nice and toasty. Good luck!

3. Tell or DON'T tell colleagues/staff that you are pursuing CRNA?

   simrope replied to SIGMACHIGUY's topic in SRNA

   I agree keep you mouth shot, have you ever heard about envy, well people start to envy you if they think you will be leaving them for a better lot in life. Turst don't tell one person, unless you want everyone to know.

4. Interview at KU in 1wk

   simrope replied to MOJUAN80's topic in SRNA

   Thank you much for the details, I truly appreciate your kind assistance. Those personality interviews are the hardest since you leave the interview not knowing if you have what they are looking for. Thanks for the tips

5. Family and CRNA??

   simrope replied to CheeseLover24's topic in SRNA

   I think you and your husband need to sit down and have a candid discussion about kids and your career goals, just remember woment have having kids at older ages lately, but also the longer you wait the more likely you may encounter problems. If you d...

6. thinking about becoming a crna. have some questions.

   simrope replied to trinias's topic in SRNA

   The programs range from 24 - 36 months. The average salary is 100,000 per year. The hours range from four 10 hours per week, five 8 hour shift per week, or the typical three 12 hour shifts. Remember you can always talk about your hours in your inter...

7. Anesthesia Program Rankings 2008

   simrope replied to ICURN2CRNA's topic in SRNA

   I to am in the process of appling to CRNA programs, are you saying that I need to pay off my BSN loans first before I can obtain another loan? I guess I should contact my loan company and ask this question. Thanks for making me think about this.

8. Excela anyone???

   simrope replied to sleepergirl's topic in SRNA

   I interveiwed there in Sep 2008, the interview was very informal, the deadline is some time in Dec, but I guess they start interviewing early this year. It is a really some town, if you don't like some towns then this program may not be for you. Just...

9. Crna School Interview Help?

   simrope replied to spideyunit's topic in SRNA

   I have been to only one interview so far at Excela to begin 2009. It was a panel interview. Before the interview starts you meet with a current SRNA in the program, the student is very friendly they try to get you to relax. the panel was the assistan...

10. I'm in at Rush! Anyone else?

    simrope replied to indecisiveRN's topic in SRNA

    Congrats to you, I know that you must be feeling great right about now. I have applied to several CRNA programs, had one interview so far and I simply can not image how I will feel when I get my acceptance letter. Lets just say words will not be able...

11. Just took the GRE ...please help !

    simrope replied to staline88's topic in SRNA

    There arey several schools that don't require the GRE, I would like to suggest that you obtain that list and focus on applying to those schools. Because as we all know the GRE is not really a good indicator on how well students are prepared for grad ...

12. Fall 2009 - Where is everyone applying?

    simrope replied to lovegasRN's topic in SRNA

    I'm applying to U. of Cincinnati, Georgetown, MSA, U of scranton, and Kaiser. Good luck to everyone.

13. Open House for CRNA program

    simrope replied to MB37's topic in SRNA

    Could you please tell me who is having an open house? Don't know if I missed it but I am always interesting in open houses. I live in the northeast. Thank you for the info I really appreciate the help.

14. Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island interview

    simrope replied to kachoo414's topic in SRNA

    I have a friend who interviewed at memorial hospital of Rhode Island and she said the interview was very informal which included a tour of the OR and they told her she will hear from them by the end of this week ending 12/12/08. Hope this helps you g...

15. Why

    simrope replied to alterego33's topic in SRNA

    there is definately a rivalary between CRNA's and anesthesiologists. CRNA's are definately the ones that appear to come out on top in this scenario. They do have less debt to repay and have even less responsibility. I observed some anesthesiologists...