pinkisnoopi

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1. How hard is it to get in?

   pinkisnoopi replied to brazuca's topic in CRNA

   i believe that as long as you know what exactly crna programs are looking for in an applicant, the chances of getting in definitely increases. please don't apply just because or if you haven't even fulfilled the prerequisites;you need all of them! (y...

2. SICU or CVICU?

   pinkisnoopi replied to kiki9095's topic in CRNA

   although a strong knowledge of post op heart recovery is essential (for hemodynamics, swans, etc.), i highly recommend going somewhere with a lot of variety. crnas are typically involved in different kinds of cases, likewise, an icu nurse dealing w/ ...

3. Chemistry??

   pinkisnoopi replied to SaraB's topic in CRNA

   sure! i got into georgetown. i don't think crna schools care much, as long as the courses are approved & you do well in them. i actually took biochem as well as statistics at different community colleges, fyi..

4. Chemistry??

   pinkisnoopi replied to SaraB's topic in CRNA

   i took a semester of biochem at a community college while i was working as a rn in a sicu. my undergrad (uva) never required us to take a lick of chemistry while i was in the nursing bsn program, so i didn't. the community college allowed me to enrol...

5. Rambling Physics and Chemistry question..now or later?

   pinkisnoopi replied to Peachy720's topic in CRNA

   i'd have to agree w/ the rest of them. finish your degree & take the courses later if needed. i'm entering crna school this fall. my undergrad bsn program didn't even require chemistry or physics so never took it. i just took the required bioche...

6. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

   pinkisnoopi replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

   1) georgetown: interviewed & accepted 2) umab: interview was offered but i declined. congrats for getting in & good luck everyone!!

7. Med Surg & ICU before applying

   pinkisnoopi replied to ashfost's topic in CRNA

   btw, i'm also a float pool nurse, which allows me to get experience other than sicu such as cardiovascular recovery, medical icu, burn icu, ccu, intermediate care, including floor experience..just a thought if you won't mind floating once in a while ...

8. Med Surg & ICU before applying

   pinkisnoopi replied to ashfost's topic in CRNA

   i started in a sicu as a new grad. it was challenging in the beginning i have to admit, but totally worth it. i now have 4.5 yrs of sicu experience & going to crna school this fall (woohoo). (btw, i didn't enter the icu thinking about crna school...

9. georgetown vs. umab

   pinkisnoopi posted a topic in CRNA

   i'm a pre srna who got accepted into georgtown for this fall. i have an interview set for umab in a few weeks. even if i have a great interview and i do get accepted, i think i'd still lean towards georgetown. should i just not interview w/ them? the...

10. Icu orientatations for new grads?

    pinkisnoopi replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in CRNA

    thanks! don't hesitate to email about any questions!! good luck to you too!!!

11. Icu orientatations for new grads?

    pinkisnoopi replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in CRNA

    i'm on 3g!! haha..

12. Icu orientatations for new grads?

    pinkisnoopi replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in CRNA

    with regards to umab, it says the admission requirements for master's applicants is a "baccalaureate degree with an upper division nursing major from an nlnac-accredited program" as well as "current licensure for the practice of nursing in at least o...

13. Icu orientatations for new grads?

    pinkisnoopi replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in CRNA

    i got into georgetown & i will interview at umab next month (i just applied to those 2). i'll be starting this fall (woohoo :rotfl: ) also, the reasons why a certain hospital may be more open to new grads entering sicus & critical care units...

14. question???

    pinkisnoopi replied to bk2va03's topic in CRNA

    I tried to email you bk2va03, but your private box is full. Here's my stats: My nursing GPA was about 3.5, science about 3.7. I took biochemistry when working (B), & retook the statistics course (A) (I got a C in undergrad). My GRE score is 1190 ...

15. Icu orientatations for new grads?

    pinkisnoopi replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in CRNA

    yes, after 4.5 years i'm defininitely comfortable there. about after a year off orientation, i became "just comfortable & familiarized" working on the unit, but you still have many things to learn. the couple of years after that, you strengthen y...