ICU_guitarRN

ICU_guitarRN has 12 years experience and specializes in ICU.

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1. Question regarding past grades and acceptance into CRNA school?

   ICU_guitarRN replied to bigchicken9987's topic in SRNA

   I was in a similar position as you. Didn't take undergrad seriously because I was young and didn't know what I wanted to do with my life. Got a 2.4 GPA in a BA degree. Few yrs later went on to get my associate's in nursing, GPA better, but not great....

2. Barry University January 2011

   ICU_guitarRN replied to jrv100's topic in SRNA

   GasPasser123- Thanks! I am not the usual candidate: I have a previous BA in Psychology, GPA 2.4 (I was young, partied alot & didn't really know what I wanted to do), ADN GPA 2.8 (did enough to get by and really had no thoughts of EVER going back ...

3. Trying to Navigate through conflicting advice

   ICU_guitarRN replied to smickalsen's topic in CRNA

   You will probably get your best ICU experience in teaching/university hospitals in a large city. When looking at crna programs, I don't think the type of degree matters. You do want to get the best, or most extensive clinical experiences that you can...

4. Barry University January 2011

   ICU_guitarRN replied to jrv100's topic in SRNA

   I had applied to Barry and it was one of my top choices for a crna program. I was offered an interview and was scheduled for April 19th. However, in the meantime, I interviewed and was accepted to my top choice: University of Pittsburgh, so I cancell...

5. University of Pittsburgh

   ICU_guitarRN replied to hopeful82's topic in SRNA

   I spoke w/ C. in the office today. She said the letters were sent by email today and sure enough there it was! All the info was sent as attachments that need to be opened and printed. Now I can finally let out a big sigh of relief! Now all the work ...

6. University of Pittsburgh

   ICU_guitarRN replied to hopeful82's topic in SRNA

   I'll let you know as soon as I receive my letter. Please do the same for me. I called the office Friday afternoon, but it was kinda late. Received a voicemail, so I left a message.

7. University of Pittsburgh

   ICU_guitarRN replied to hopeful82's topic in SRNA

   I still haven't received my letter yet. Has anyone else? How long is it supposed to take? I'm getting antsy!

8. University of Pittsburgh

   ICU_guitarRN replied to hopeful82's topic in SRNA

   I haven't received it yet. Let me know when you receive yours too. Don't know where we're going to live yet. We're looking around now. I've heard that some of the areasto look at are Squirrel Hill, Highland Park, & Shadyside. They're all near Pit...

9. Whose going to Anesthesia School?!

   ICU_guitarRN replied to BananaBag's topic in SRNA

   Just got the call yesterday! Going to Pitt & starting in January!

10. University of Pittsburgh

    ICU_guitarRN replied to hopeful82's topic in SRNA

    Congrats! I also got the call yesterday & will be starting in January. Though I am thinking about taking a few classes in August to lighten the load for later in the program.

11. University of Pittsburgh

    ICU_guitarRN replied to hopeful82's topic in SRNA

    I am also on pins & needles waiting to hear from them! Pitt has been my first choice, & after the interviews last week, I'm even more impressed with the program.

12. Pitt Interviews- who is interviewing in March and

    ICU_guitarRN replied to jrv100's topic in SRNA

    I am set to interview on March 10. Can't wait! I have a 4.0 gpa on my BSN, 1300 GRE, recently got CCRN. I have over 12 yrs of various ICU experience, most of which is in larger, university hospitals. I just hope the snow doesn't mess up my travel pla...