xkred27

xkred27 specializes in ER, CRNA.

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1. NELRP 2011

   xkred27 replied to nurse79's topic in General Students

   A question for all of those who have had their dates changed and credit checked- did those two things occur on the same date? I have had my dates changed on July 12th but no credit check yet.....thanks

2. Loans- How much were your CRNA school loans?

   xkred27 replied to Mannursemike's topic in SRNA

   Can I plea the 5th on this one?

3. False Rumors

   xkred27 replied to gasmaster's topic in SRNA

   I was up late last night thinking I was working tonight-I got cancelled. I know its stressful when you are waiting to find out. GOOD LUCK!!! Bill

4. OHSU information?

   xkred27 replied to daitheflu's topic in SRNA

   I don't know that much about the program other than it is supposed to be very competitive. A buddy of mine looked into it and they said that most people will have 3-5 years of high acuity ICU experience, not sure about GPA and stuff. I did some cont...

5. What grades CRNA schools are looking for?

   xkred27 replied to Webbie's topic in SRNA

   One thing that helped me in my BSN program was to dictate the lecture notes (pharm, patho, med surg) onto tape and then listen to them when I was driving in the car. I had a long drive, 45 minutes each way, so it was quite helpful. Going through th...

6. International experience

   xkred27 replied to MB37's topic in SRNA

   You're best bet would be to contact some schools to see what they think about that kind of experience. As far as the opportunity to live in Ireland for a few years I would be all over that if it works out. Even if it does'nt it may still be worth i...

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

   xkred27 replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in SRNA

   Yes I believe that is correct, the rest comes in the form of a Grad Plus loan: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grad_PLUS For my program I believe they set the COA @ about 57k for the first year and 47k for the second. So you get about 20k through staff...

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

   xkred27 replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in SRNA

   The definition of COA is in relation to Federal Student Loans. I am inquiring about private/alternative loans, they use the phrase cost of education. When I talked to Chase the seemed to pull that amount (1,500-30k) from a list or something. Is th...

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

   xkred27 replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in SRNA

   Hey just want to thank everyone for this useful thread, I have learned a lot about loans through it. Anyway one of the things that has been confusing about alternative loans is what criteria they use to determine how much you get. For example the ...

10. Is ICU Stepdown considered experience

    xkred27 replied to kwalrn's topic in SRNA

    Sorry if my now deleted post was a little inflammatory. It just seems like there is a better way to answer that question than the way piper did. Some people may not be trying to "skirt" anything, they are simply asking a question for which they do ...

11. How old is everyone?

    xkred27 replied to TangoLima's topic in SRNA

    I will be 36 @ the start of the program in May of 2008, 38 when I am done. Anesthesia is one of those areas where people can work for a long time if they desire. When I worked in the OR some time ago (prior to nursing) there were many anesthesiolog...

12. Years of Experience

    xkred27 replied to Megs85's topic in CRNA

    By the time I start in May 2008 I will have about 7.5 years of experience. I have not worked in the ICU, but have experience in around 15 ERs of varying levels as a Traveler. Prior to nursing school I had worked in the OR as an assiatant to the RN...

13. How many years of applying and how many schools?

    xkred27 replied to jenj1928's topic in SRNA

    I applied to one school and got in- Saint Mary's University. They also require a $1,000 dollar deposit. While I really enjoyed living in the Portland Oregon area I am looking forward to relocating to Minneapolis- I have heard nothing but positive t...

14. Advice From Independent Contractors?

    xkred27 replied to gugal's topic in CRNA

    Where do you live? I know of a great CPA in the Portland OR area. PM me if you are interested.

15. Advice From Independent Contractors?

    xkred27 replied to gugal's topic in CRNA

    Where do you live? I know of a great CPA in the Portland OR area. PM me if you are interested.