ICUnursetoCRNA

ICUnursetoCRNA has 3 years experience and specializes in STICU.

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1. HELP please! Your thoughts on applying?!

   ICUnursetoCRNA replied to SIGMACHIGUY's topic in SRNA

   Don't lose hope! You sound like a great candidate. In an interview, they will ask you about your grades 10 years ago. Tell them what you told us, and then you grew up, worked your tail off, and made a 4.0 in nursing school. That shows maturity, e...

2. GRE exam

   ICUnursetoCRNA replied to 2008el's topic in SRNA

   I did the Kaplan review book. I made a 1050, and still got in. On my first interview. My school has an essay score requirement, so don't blow that part off. The interview was the main component for my program, I think. Good luck.

3. Am I Too OLD???????????

   ICUnursetoCRNA replied to Gambln00's topic in SRNA

   Not at all! Just focus on the baby steps :) My two year ADN program felt like it would never end, but time really does just fly by. And the next 10 years will pass whether you pursue your goal or not. Good luck!

4. resume help

   ICUnursetoCRNA replied to hell000nurse's topic in SRNA

   Do they want a resume or CV? A CV is geared toward professional education, and there is a lot of info out there on writing one.

5. trauma icu or msicu

   ICUnursetoCRNA replied to stanquim's topic in SRNA

   I work at a level 1 also, and there are people going from surg -trauma (my unit), several from the medical, one from the neuro, and Im not sure about cardiac. My school asked questions based on what they felt I should know. If you can work in ST, y...

6. Do you regret it?

   ICUnursetoCRNA replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in SRNA

   Since you really want to do L & D, have you looked at being a nurse midwife? They are on the same level as a CRNA, just on a different end LOL. There are so many options out there. Anesthesia isn't for everyone, but if its what you love, then ...

7. My Main Concerns

   ICUnursetoCRNA replied to LinLin4107's topic in SRNA

   1.) Yes they are hard. Very hard. Imagine going to medical school is approx. 28 months. 2.) No you won't have time for your girlfriend. Ask my husband, he sees me leaving, and coming home. Its part of the sacrifice. 3.) CRNAs are compensated ...

8. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

   ICUnursetoCRNA replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

   Applied to : Gooding Institute: interviewed-- accepted. Start August 2008.:yeah: Samford University: withdrew app. after acceptance to Gooding.

9. Looking To Get Into Crna School

   ICUnursetoCRNA replied to MICU_RN's topic in SRNA

   PACU is not usually one of the areas considered for CRNA school, or at least not my program. Check at the schools you are interested in applying to. You sound like your experience is already great though.

10. ?CRNA vs a teacher?

    ICUnursetoCRNA replied to yessy28's topic in SRNA

    That seems like an awful lot of time and money to waste if you don't want to be a nurse. Be a teacher, it will save you a lot of time. Being a CRNA is a nurse that administers anesthesia. Your still a nurse.

11. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    ICUnursetoCRNA replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

    Where did you teach? Just curious, I went to school in SD and just wondering if we know each other :)

12. Which path to take?

    ICUnursetoCRNA replied to forchunet's topic in SRNA

    That used to be the case. I did my ADN in San Diego, CA, and the WHOLE COUNTY was considered underserved. Check into it, it could be an option.

13. Professional dress

    ICUnursetoCRNA replied to Becky423's topic in SRNA

    I wore a very nice suit (Ann Taylor), with a white button down. The two gentlemen interviewing the day I did wore 3 piece suits, so look the part. My friend who wore a sweater and dress slacks was told she was not dressed appropriately. BTW, I got...

14. **How to study for the GRE??**

    ICUnursetoCRNA replied to SoReady4CRNA's topic in SRNA

    By the Kaplan book! I made a 1040, and got accepted to my first choice school, on my first interview. Its NOT all about numbers, I promise!!!

15. Maybe nurse anesthesia?

    ICUnursetoCRNA replied to KixRNoo's topic in SRNA

    Kix, Check out the schools that you are interested in, and they will tell you EXACTLY what they want. You can find a list of the accredited programs here: http://webapps.aana.com/AccreditedPrograms/accreditedprograms.asp?ucNavMenu_TSMenuTargetID=2...