You shouldn't have any problem going to anesthesia school given the information you provided. But, you have to be willing to make sacrifices. I have a wife who is a stay at home mom, 2 children, and live in the south. We own a home but decided to ren...
Hillary, I was turned down for the GradPlus loan as a result of poor credit and they do not permit cosigners. Cheat25, For Sally Mae and Bank of America, they requested a copy of my acceptance letter, check stub from both me and wife (cosigner), and ...
Neurogeek, I don't have great credit...made a poor decision several years ago on an investment. Anyway, I just listed my wife as a cosigner (with her permission of course) and was able to get all the money I needed. I wouldn't have gotten the private...
I'm starting Aug. 07. Here's what I did regarding private loans: $30000 Sallie Mae tuition answer loan and $23,800 Bank of America education maximizer loan. Add that to the $13,500 stipend from my school and the $46,500 I'll get in stafford loans thr...
versatile_kat, Could you pm me the name of the group/hospital. I'm starting crna school at CMC/UNCC in Aug. and I am interested in staying in this area upon completion. Thanks
I don't start anesthesia school till aug. but even as an ICU nurse I try not to do anything that gives the appearance that I'm not being vigilent. It also helps my coworkers to feel more confident in my skills and my overall practice. Just my opinion...
Lowest gpa: 2.8....the guy didn't get in on his first attempt...reapplied...made a's in the 3 graduate level classes that could be taken prior to entering this particular program, kissed butt while shadowing (numerous days shadowing)...reapplied and ...
I've been a critical care nurse for 7 years I'm starting anesthesia school (CRNA) this aug. If you have ever precepted a new graduate RN into the ICU you understand the huge difference between individuals who have ICU experience and those that don't....
jackielou, I was just accepted to CMC/uncc starting in august of this year. I think if you want to seal the deal you should get a job at a large teaching hospital (like cmc) in SICU/CVICU/NEURO icu etc, and take and pass the CCRN exam. Your grades ar...
jackson74 replied to malenurse2001's topic in SRNA
I was just accepted to a CRNA program starting fall of 07. If I were in your position, I would go ahead and try to get the CVICU job before the next two interviews that way you can tell the interview panel that you'll have at least 6 months CV experi...
I'm also a guy. I wore a suit and tie. I was scheduled for 3 interviews, but cancelled the last 2 because I was accepted at the first school which was also my first choice. Use this forum to look up interview questions using the search option. I actu...
You said she has 2 years of ICU experience. Perhaps the candidates that were accepted ahead of her have more ICU experience. I have 6 years of ICU experience and was just accepted to a school in NC. Also what type of ICU: rural or teaching hospital? ...