chococherry

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1. How can I become a nurse anesthetist if I have a bachelors degree in biology?

   chococherry replied to Weber's topic in SRNA

   I have a BS in biochemistry, then I went to an accelerated program, got my BS in nursing. Worked 2 years in ICU, then applied and got into CRNA program. There is no shortcuts here, you need critical care experience in order to make you a better candi...

2. Anyone heard from Rush??

   chococherry replied to Williams RN's topic in SRNA

   I'm excited too....but now I'm getting overwhelmed by financial issues, have to figure out a way to pay for school and living expenses. See you in the Summer!

3. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

   chococherry replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in SRNA

   This thread has been a very valuable read. Thank you all for good info and taking time to post.

4. Anyone heard from Rush??

   chococherry replied to Williams RN's topic in SRNA

   I think letters are out- probably in the mail. I got mine last week. I'm starting summer 08.

5. Anyone heard yet?

   chococherry replied to aljota's topic in SRNA

   Jbro, I would recommend just doing your best in nursing school, a good GPA can carry you over even with not-so-great GRE scores. Undergrad- 3.85 Grad school (core classes)- 4.0 GRE- 1060, writing 4.0 Experience- MICU 3.5 years, straight after underg...

6. Need help in writing my essay...

   chococherry replied to rnything's topic in SRNA

   Writing about yourself is hard. I believe it's important not to repeat in your essay the information provided in your CV. Your education and professional accomplishments are all in the CV- no need to repeat those. You want the panel to get a taste of...

7. Anyone heard yet?

   chococherry replied to aljota's topic in SRNA

   Yes to Rush, received the letter couple days ago, I'm in- starting Summer 08.

8. Anyone heard from Rush??

   chococherry replied to Williams RN's topic in SRNA

   I have mine in a couple of weeks...can you guys tell me more regarding the interview questions. I'm stressing myself out...what calculations did you have to do, like drip rates and so forth or something more advanced? Thanks in advance.

9. I am a CRNP and the pay has is too low, can I afford to become a CRNA

   chococherry replied to kskites's topic in SRNA

   I'm not sure about other schools but Rush University offers a Post-Certificate Masters in Nursing Anesthesia, so basically you will not have to repeat your core graduate classes, it's for those who already have a MSN degree. I don't know the details ...

10. Question about Rush U. application

    chococherry replied to jkw_83RN's topic in SRNA

    I took their online biostats class, had no problems at all. A lot of people take the class from Kansas State online. If you were successful in other online classes, this isn't much harder. You just need to be on top if things as it moves fast. Good l...