mfn1957

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1. GRE and MCAT

   mfn1957 replied to Remilekun's topic in SRNA

   MCAT is for med school

2. Looking to shadow CRNA in Chicago area

   mfn1957 replied to Sue Damones's topic in CRNA

   Call the assistant program director at Rush. If you call her, she can help you, and possible arrange a shadow experience at Rush. She is usually in the office on Monday/Fridays, and in the OR the rest of the week. If you leave her a message, she w...

3. Online Statistics Grad Level Course???

   mfn1957 replied to bucknangler's topic in SRNA

   Kansas State, Stat 703. fills up fast tho

4. CRNA's: What luxuries did you allow yourself after graduating and starting work ?

   mfn1957 replied to Fill my brain's topic in CRNA

   All inclusive trip to Caribbean w/ family

5. Just took CRNA boards - help

   mfn1957 replied to bonol15226's topic in CRNA

   Great way to start the new year, one more reason to celebrate. Congrats, it is the BEST feeling.

6. Just took CRNA boards - help

   mfn1957 replied to bonol15226's topic in CRNA

   I think most of my class took boards, except for 1 or 2, and only 1 that I know of passed. A couple had 170 (they passed), most had 100 (they passed). a couple are scattered at 130, 158, 168, (passed). 115 was the one I heard didn't. Don't know ...

7. Just took CRNA boards - help

   mfn1957 replied to bonol15226's topic in CRNA

   Everyone I know that had the test turn off at 100, passed. However, I heard of 1 w/115 questions that failed. I think it is inherent in the test that we all feel terrible, prepared for the worst. Good luck, no matter what I or anyone else says to ...

8. Case logging

   mfn1957 posted a topic in CRNA

   Do any of you CRNA's keep track of your cases, and if so, what program/software are you using. I have a PDA, but recently switched to a Blackberry. Are there any programs out there, which are the best/easiest to use etc. Thanks for any info

9. Just took CRNA boards - help

   mfn1957 replied to bonol15226's topic in CRNA

   I studied Valley, using Morgan and Mikail as reference as needed. I spent about 6 weeks straight, 3x Sweatbook, 3x memory master. I am not familiar w/prodigy software. I've heard some c/o Valley, but I don't know how else you would cover everything...

10. Just took CRNA boards - help

    mfn1957 replied to bonol15226's topic in CRNA

    I studied Valley, and used Morgan and Mikail for further clarification. I've heard c/o that Valley did not prep as well as we were told it would, but I don't know how else all the material would be in one place. I thought it helped. I am not famil...

11. Just took CRNA boards - help

    mfn1957 replied to bonol15226's topic in CRNA

    Well, as bad as I felt, even tho it shut off at 100, I passed.

12. Just took CRNA boards - help

    mfn1957 replied to bonol15226's topic in CRNA

    does anyone really know someone who failed when the test turned off at 100, or is it a case of hearing of someone....

13. Chicago CRNAs???

    mfn1957 replied to suey421's topic in CRNA

    Yes, because if you wait to take classes until you are in the CRNA track, you will be swamped with a full time student class load. By going the NP track you can take the core classes-Nsg research, Physiology, Pathphys, etc which are mandatory for a...

14. Chicago CRNAs???

    mfn1957 replied to suey421's topic in CRNA

    First, you need to take the GRE. Then, you can apply to one of Rush's Nurse practioner programs. There is alot of overlap in courses at first between anesthesia and NP.This will allow you to get tuition reimbursement from wherever you are working....

15. Chicago CRNAs???

    mfn1957 replied to suey421's topic in CRNA

    U of C, Rush uses CRNA's. I go to Rush, have 6 months left. Once you are out, contact Rush's nurse anesthetist director, talk to her. She can hook you up with an advisor, and someone to shadow.