BSN14John

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1. GREs

   BSN14John replied to Special31's topic in SRNA

   sydn35, I phrased that wrong, by the time I start school, I will have 1.5 years of ICU experience with 1.5 years in trauma step down also. In my interview which was in March, I barely had a year of ICU experience so it was pointed out with the othe...

2. GREs

   BSN14John replied to Special31's topic in SRNA

   Serengeti, I did not take a course, just bought the textbook for around $50.00 which has a CD and gives you access to test questions online. Many people I talked with said don't waste the money on a course, the same techniques are outlined in the b...

3. GREs

   BSN14John replied to Special31's topic in SRNA

   Special31, I have endorsed Kaplan in previous posts. I had not taken a standardized test in 20years so I was nervous about the GRE. Took the diagnostic and scored like in the 900's cold turkey. Took a month to study (about 20 hours per week) and to...

4. scholarships

   BSN14John replied to Noobposter's topic in SRNA

   Beedog, What is the cut off for age for the scholarship? I looked at the Air Force and they said 38 was the cut off. I am 42 so I did not qualify. Let me know if you have this information. Thanks, jw

5. Am I too old for this?????

   BSN14John replied to jlcole45's topic in SRNA

   jlcole45, Fourty two and starting in two months with wife(who is supportive and two small children) and I feel ready. Debt will happen but you will make great money afterward. I have questioned it too but realize I would rather jump in and take the ...

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

   BSN14John replied to SoReady4CRNA's topic in SRNA

   I agree with many above. The Kaplan GRE book I found helpful and they have a list of common words and I saw many of them on the exam. I scored around 1200 I think and the bookds helped me. As stated above, knowing words is important, if you know ...

7. Is it TOO late?

   BSN14John replied to san073's topic in SRNA

   San073, Great comments from the others. I was one of those who started a little late I thought. Had another degree and worked in that field for 15 years then realized I was not happy and went to an accelerated BSN program. I will be one of those 40...

8. Best GRE study guide?

   BSN14John replied to sepsis's topic in SRNA

   I agree with CufflerJJ, 2-4 hours a day for 6 weeks and be consistent and you should have the confidence to do well. Take as many practice questions and tests as possible. Kaplan's vocabulary words were very helpful in may case.

9. Best GRE study guide?

   BSN14John replied to sepsis's topic in SRNA

   I used Kaplan and I usually am not good on standardized tests and scored 1280. Their bookds are very straight forward. I studied pretty hard for the exam.

10. North CO anesthesia??

    BSN14John replied to mammothsnw's topic in CRNA

    I live in Colorado Springs and they are rarely used here. They are used at Ft. Carson Military Base (in Colo Spgs) and in Pueblo which is 35 miles from here. I am going to school this fall so do not know if I will be back. Maybe it is time for a ...

11. I'm in... with one year experience

    BSN14John replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in SRNA

    I think the horse has been burried. Good luck to all of you; I am a 1st alternate with two years experience and happen to be a pretty good nurse I think with A LOT to learn too. The learning curve awaits.

12. What was your GPA?

    BSN14John replied to Annieee's topic in SRNA

    3.75 Nursing and Science---I am consistent I guess. 3.2 Finance 15 years ago I think a solid grade point of 3.25 and above with good GRE and recommendations and a good attitude goes a long way. There are some who work their tale off and get 4.0 and...

13. Anyone interviewed at Newman University CRNA program.

    BSN14John replied to BSN14John's topic in SRNA

    Ok, Had the interview at Newman this past weekend. All I can say it was strange and it looks like a good facility and the students who greet you say they like the program-----but what are they supposed to say. Anyway, the interview committee seem p...

14. Is CRNA education possible over age 50?

    BSN14John replied to amadablam's topic in SRNA

    I am 45 and figure I would hate to be 51 and have not tried. My point is if you plan to work until you are in your mid 60's you could do it part time and have it "supplement your social security". I have two interviews and hope to start next fall. ...

15. Newman University KS???????

    BSN14John replied to 2B_RN_2008's topic in SRNA

    COtraumarn and nursemellissa1, Thanks for the inputs. Really gives me a feel for the interview. Appreciate you taking the time to post. bsn14John