JEStewart

JEStewart

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  1. Following. Interested in both these
  2. @ offlabel: I suppose that is a big factor in what my questions revolved around. I'm sensing a lot of friction between MDAs and CRNAs from the tone of this thread. Wondering if that's luck of the...
  3. How CRNA are managed in the hospital - I meant, how does the management company contracted CRNA now work within the hospital on the logistic side of it? Do these companies now dictate where CRNA go on...
  4. Reading all these stories helps me calm the building anxiety about next year. I start nursing school Aug 2018 - no open spots until then. ? But it turned out for the best because we ended up...
  5. 1) You mentioned 12 years experience and getting ready to retire. If I can ask - if you prefer not to answer, no problem - how old were you when you went the CRNA route? 2nd career? Are you retiring...
  6. Starting nursing school at 37...

    35 here and not even accepted into a school program yet. I hope to go on after ASN to get BSN, then I hope CRNA. There's a long path ahead, and I'm not even through the main gates yet to start. Second...
  7. Is neuro that bad?

    What are everyone's thoughts on starting in neuro vs cardiac ICUs as a starting point to get to CRNA school? I know it's totally different, but I have worked in the veterinary field for the last 9...
  8. Aside from the eventually required doctorate information, was there anything that caught you totally unprepared for, or something about the program/job that was a
  9. I hear as lot of mixed results when it comes to opportunities for new nurses. Sometimes people say there are not many jobs for newbies, others say it's just dependent on the area you're looking. In...
  10. Job opportunities for new RNs

    Thanks, everyone for your info! I'll keep an eye on the region and see what develops over the time while I'm in school. Hadn't looked at local hospital websites yet, but I'll put that on my
  11. Who's Taking Summer Courses?

    Human Lifespan Development, Microbiology w/ lab, American Literature, A&P 1 & 2 from March through July, 4 weeks for each class. HOPEFULLY starting nursing school in August. still need to take...
  12. I know this may sound odd, but your story helps me realize more about why I want to go into this field. I've been working in veterinary medicine for the last 9 years. I love it, but the future is...
  13. Masters/ CRNA?

    Thank you! I have been under the impression that I would need to finish my ASN, get BSN, then finish MSN while working in ICU and getting the certs needed, and taking GRE. Since I'm hoping to start...
  14. Micro online?

    Keiser
  15. Paying for CRNA school

    The programs I read about near me require a MSN to apply to CRNA school. It looks like it may change to require a doctorate by the time I apply. Either way, my plan is to start working, gaining...
  16. I'm posting this topic mostly because hearing the concerns from others might help me feel better about my own pre-nursing school/nursing school fears. I start classes Monday for the first time in 12...
  17. This is all so heartening to hear. I went to a counseling session last week (just getting enrollment finished up to start nursing school as soon as I get a couple last minute pre-reqs done) and the...
  18. Is nursing school as bad as they say?

    This is all good news for me. I've been stressing about what I'll be able to handle because I'm going to have to work full time to keep my insurance, I have a 1 year old (although she will be turning...
  19. Spring 2017 Chat

    I'm in the process of applying to a school so that I can get the last few pre-reqs done before I try to apply to a nursing program. Goals: - Get enrolled and started with A&P I & II - finish...
  20. Paying for CRNA school

    That's reassuring information (all of you). I'm just getting ready to start nursing school, and the goal is to go into CRNA within a couple years after graduating with my
  21. Online Anatomy & Physiology?? (accredited!)

    What school did you go through for your class? I am also working full time (nights, 3-4 days a week working 12-15 hour shifts) and have a baby daughter (she's my day job!). Thinking that I typically...
  22. How old is everyone?

    Just turned 35. Graduated with my first BS in 2005 and have been working as a vet tech for just under 9 years. I've thought about going into nursing for I don't know how many years, but it's daunting...