LonghornRN

LonghornRN has 2 years experience and specializes in CVICU.

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1. How many nurses say they want to be a CRNA?

   LonghornRN replied to Annieee's topic in SRNA

   GoldenGirl, I think that you are working under some false assumptions. First of all, as a SRNA (I start in the fall ), I can tell you that I and all of the CRNAs I know are first and formost passionate and caring NURSES. And secondly, becoming a CRNA...

2. Icu + Ccrn

   LonghornRN replied to Annieee's topic in SRNA

   I agree, keep your cards close to your vest. Being vague about your career aspirations is the best policy. While some may support you, most, will discourage you, and when you get accepted will be jealous.

3. MSA versus MSN

   LonghornRN replied to Sapper41's topic in SRNA

   I feel your pain.....BUT....I think that to be fair, if a CRNA is going to get a PhD it will probably be in nursing, no? Therefore theory is required for a PhD as well as a DNAP. I suppose an argument could be made that one could get a PhD in "ph...

4. MSA versus MSN

   LonghornRN replied to Sapper41's topic in SRNA

   Well, actually....if you go the MSA route and want a DNAP later you WILL have to take the theory classes you didn't take at the masters level, can't get around theory....them's the breaks. Longhorn

5. Already have a MSN what should my steps entail?

   LonghornRN replied to alexkg13's topic in SRNA

   Well, you probably won't have to take the GRE since you have a prior MSN, but you will have to work as an ICU nurse for at least a year (that is a national standard and there is just no getting aroud it) Getting your certs (CCRN, CEN), will help and ...

6. BS to RN to CRNA...more difficult than I thought?

   LonghornRN replied to smf5083's topic in SRNA

   sorry... darn thing posted before I was ready.. As I was saying: Take your A&Ps, Microbiology, Chemistry (organic too since you will need this for NA school.) Take whatever other prerequisite courses are needed for your nursing school Complete n...

7. BS to RN to CRNA...more difficult than I thought?

   LonghornRN replied to smf5083's topic in SRNA

   Hi Smf5083, Welcome to the forum. Speaking as someone with a previous degree in Molecular Biology I have to say I think you need to do some soul searching. I know you have invested time in your current tract and that you must enjoy science...

8. Z-Coil shoes???

   LonghornRN replied to need714's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Never worn them, have heard people rave about them, but I would have to really need them to wear them. They look pretty.......silly.

9. I am IN at UTHSC-Houston!!!!

   LonghornRN replied to LonghornRN's topic in SRNA

   WooooHoooo! Just got the "Official" letter in the mail along with a laundry list of to-dos. Let the fun begin:yeah:

10. How many years of ICU experience?

    LonghornRN replied to bridgfor428's topic in SRNA

    I had 18 months of CVICU experience when I applied and will have 2 years by the time school starts in August (I can't wait!!!)

11. I am IN at UTHSC-Houston!!!!

    LonghornRN replied to LonghornRN's topic in SRNA

    Hi icustar, Yes, you have to have O-chem to get an interview, but it really isn't bad. I personally liked it better than physical chemistry because you can see how it relates to biological processes. Good luck. LonghornRN

12. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    LonghornRN replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

    Who's going? LonghornRN's going!!! Whoopieeeeeeeeeee, UT-Houston Class of 2011!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Boy that sounds like a long way away.

13. Baylor and UT program in Houston

    LonghornRN replied to Nacki's topic in SRNA

    Well I only applied to UT-Houston. The interview process, I have to say, was not what I expected (but in a good way). I was really expecting to be grilled about clinical conditions and drugs and ACLS + all of the behavioral stuff, but really it was v...

14. I am IN at UTHSC-Houston!!!!

    LonghornRN posted a topic in SRNA

    Oh my dear gracious lord, I did it!!! :bowingpur I just checked my status on UTLINK and there it was: MSN IN NURSE ANESTH/CLIN NURSG You have been admitted to the program for the term shown above. (Fall 2008) I cannot describe the pure joy, relief an...

15. CRNA requirements?

    LonghornRN replied to DNAPwannabe's topic in SRNA

    Just curious, why ASN? It takes almost as long (3-3.5 years vs 4 years for a BSN). If your looking for the most expiditious way, I say go for the BSN right away.