phriz

phriz has 5 years experience.

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1. What are my chances of getting accepted?

   phriz replied to ICURN1980's topic in SRNA

   "but I just worry that I will be in class with others who are more prepared than myself and somehow my experience will put me at a disadvantage and therefore I'll be unsuccessful" You have to remember that the competition is over once you receive the...

2. What are my chances of getting accepted?

   phriz replied to ICURN1980's topic in SRNA

   You'll be fine. ICU specialty doesn't really matter. In anesthesia school they'll teach you everything you need to know, and you'll have close to 1000 hours of clinical to get experience with unfamiliar drips. Edit: And that isn't to discourage you f...

3. Duke nurse anesthesia DNP 2016

   phriz replied to cthompson4273's topic in SRNA

   You are at a huge disadvantage without CCRN and a sub-300 GRE, and that goes for any school. Almost every candidate you're up against at least meets those criteria. I would retake the GRE for sure, but perhaps focus on that after you complete your CC...

4. ICU nurse with CRNA aspirations

   phriz replied to AuSaxon80's topic in SRNA

   I had a 1.96 with my previous degree, and strong grades when I went back for my BSN, and was accepted to a CRNA program for Spring of 2016. Just like the above poster mentioned, make sure your science grades are strong. I personally met with my pro...

5. how important is chemistry for CRNA?

   phriz replied to lmarti10's topic in SRNA

   If it's feasible, I recommend meeting personally with program directors before you apply. Bring your transcripts for them to review. It had been nearly 13 years since I took a chemistry course, and both of my prospective schools only suggested that...

6. Best route to take to become a CRNA

   phriz replied to rosscross12's topic in SRNA

   Just like the above posters mentioned-- go for your BSN. You are more marketable with a bachelors degree. You'll need 1-2 years of ICU experience before you can apply to a CRNA program. While you're working, get your ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and CCRN cer...

7. How I ace my CRNA school interview.

   phriz replied to CRNA 1984's topic in SRNA

   You can try the PM again, I just responded to the friend request.

8. How I ace my CRNA school interview.

   phriz replied to CRNA 1984's topic in SRNA

   I applied to a few state schools in North Carolina. My biggest piece of advice, especially if you're worried about your grades, is to set up meetings with your prospective schools' program directors. I did this in lieu of attending an open house, bec...

9. How I ace my CRNA school interview.

   phriz replied to CRNA 1984's topic in SRNA

   My lifetime GPA is around a 3.2ish. I had 3 years of college with a cumulative GPA of 1.96. After a 4-year break I went back to school for my BSN, and made the best grades of my life. I was recently accepted to a CRNA program, and start in January. D...

10. How long did it take you to become a CRNA

    phriz replied to kateee's topic in SRNA

    Between dropping out of college, returning to college, changing majors, etc: 6.5 years of actual school with a 4 year break in there somewhere By the time I start school I will have 8 months of ER and 4 years of Trauma/Surgical ICU experience. My pr...

11. Western Carolina class of 2018

    phriz replied to NinerNurse's topic in SRNA

    I'll see you guys in January as well. Congrats!

12. CRNA Admission chances?

    phriz replied to ONE-TWO--'s topic in SRNA

    I have a previous undergrad gpa of 1.9. Went back to school in my late 20's, took nursing prereqs, and graduated with my BSN. Overall GPA second time around was a 3.8, nursing gpa 3.6. I've been a nurse for 4 years, and 3 of those are in ICU. I a...