SmessenBSN

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1. Critical care requirement fufilled by NICU?

   SmessenBSN replied to candiceena's topic in SRNA

   Like everyone has said ... it just depends on the school. I was just accepted to a CRNA program (class of 2010! Wohoo!) with only 3 yrs PICU experience, no adult. I haven't worked in a cardiac only PICU but all PICU's I've worked in do hearts. Good l...

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

   SmessenBSN replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in SRNA

   any update on the loan situation? there was an article in my local newspaper today saying that 8 of the 10 major lenders will stop providing private education loans including sallie mae. i talke to sallie mae about 1 month ago. the 'cost of attend...

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

   SmessenBSN replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in SRNA

   I've been accepted to CRNA school and now I'm trying to figure out the money situation. Does anyone know where I can find a list of anesthesia groups/hospitals that provide stipends or pay tuition if you work for them after graduation? I've tried go...

4. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

   SmessenBSN replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

   Ahhh! I know, I can't believe it! I saw your post several weeks ago about your acceptance and was quite jealous! I can't believe I'm going there tooo!!

5. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

   SmessenBSN replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

   woooohooo!!! got my acceptance letter to wake forest/uncg program!! class of 2010!! wake forest/uncg - interviewed/alternate list/accepted :w00t: rsna/uncg - interviewed/alternate list

6. Interview Friday and I'm stressing...

   SmessenBSN replied to SuperSleeper's topic in SRNA

   I know how you feel. I have an interview today at Wake Forest and then one tomorrow at Raleigh School of Anesthesia. I'm nervous as heck and I know that's something they look for so I'm trying to chill out ... it's just that it means so much and I d...

7. How long from application-start date?

   SmessenBSN replied to Vanillanut's topic in SRNA

   Hi Smiley! I see your from Triangle NC. Congrats on getting into school? Where are you headed? I have interviews at Wake and Raleigh next week!

8. How long from application-start date?

   SmessenBSN replied to Vanillanut's topic in SRNA

   It's definitely not a quick process. I'm applying for Fall 2008 semester start. I had my applications in August/September. I heard back for interviews, which are later in November, about a month ago. Usually they have the final class decided in Janua...

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

   SmessenBSN replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in SRNA

   I need some help! I must admit, I'm know very little when it comes to financial issues. I am interviewing for anesthesia school starting next fall. I am currently a travel nurse so my only permanent residence is my parent's house (I do not own my ow...

10. Wake Forest Interview

    SmessenBSN replied to AdonaiLoveable's topic in SRNA

    Hi! I was browsing the boards looking for the same information. All I've heard is that Wake usually has their mind made up before the interview, so they don't have a history of asking clinically specefic questions ... they just try to learn more abo...

11. Non-Matriculated Classes

    SmessenBSN posted a topic in Post Graduate

    I am hoping to pursue a MSN of some sort but haven't quite figured out what I want to do for the rest of my life!! I want to find a university which offers completely web-based non-degree credit courses for graduate studies in nursing. So far, the ...

12. Pre-grad school online courses

    SmessenBSN posted a topic in SRNA

    So I want to go to grad school but haven't decided what for ... I have a BSN with 2 years experience in PICU. Just curious if any of you have taken online courses generalized for advanced practice. One I'm looking at in particular is offered through...

13. PICU experience for admission

    SmessenBSN replied to SmessenBSN's topic in SRNA

    Thank you for your opinon! I've only been in PICU for one year and plan on traveling (in PICU) for at least another year ... I'm just thinking down the road. Anesthesia school has always been in the back of my mind. If I do decide for sure, like you...

14. PICU experience for admission

    SmessenBSN posted a topic in SRNA

    Does anyone know of any CRNA school's that will accept Pediatric ICU experience? I will have 2+ years working in a teaching/referral center. We do procedures with sedation at bedside. There are a few schools across the country who do not specify whe...

15. CCTC vs. On Assignment

    SmessenBSN replied to SmessenBSN's topic in Travel

    Haha - I know. It's all about personal opinon and experience. I had heard so many good things about OA and was really excited to learn more about their agency. But in my opinon, one of the most important things is to bond and feel comfortable with y...