brookalyn

brookalyn BSN, RN

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  1. Newman University 2019 Applicants

    brookalyn replied to brookalyn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    People I have known to have been accepted into their program studied the CCRN study material. They also studied commonly used medications that was specific to their patient populations. Don't bring up...

  2. Newman University 2019 Applicants

    brookalyn replied to brookalyn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good luck to you all! I’ve heard studying CCRN prep material and pharmacology for your frequently used drips is helpful for the

  3. Midwestern University 2020

    brookalyn replied to FlyMurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    About a week and a

  4. Critical Care Float Pool Nurses and CRNA School

    brookalyn replied to RNyoucute's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have been a staff nurse most of the time, but have done float and travel ICU as well. I’ve only had one conversation with one CRNA school about my experience, and they told me straight up that...

  5. Midwestern University 2020

    brookalyn replied to FlyMurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I received an email today that said they are putting my application on hold? I applied last

  6. University of Arizona CRNA 2020

    brookalyn replied to AZRN84's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I've applied and am waiting

  7. CRNA options for Oklahoma nurses

    brookalyn replied to Greenwow's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    You’re welcome! All CRNA programs need to transition to doctorates by 2022 I believe in order to meet the 2025 requirement that all entry-level CRNA’s have to have doctorates. Shameless plug:...

  8. midwestern CRNA 2020

    brookalyn replied to BLCCRNCSC's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just applied! When I called to see if they were still accepting applications, they said they will interview in

  9. How many CRNA schools have you applied for at a time?

    brookalyn replied to brookalyn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks so much! I definitely already have creeped on this post and saved the books to my amazon wishlist!

  10. CRNA options for Oklahoma nurses

    brookalyn replied to Greenwow's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hi! People in your similar situation look at Newman and Texas Wesleyan Univ. I have heard Tulsa is getting a program soon, pending their accreditation approval (Maybe even accepting apps next year??...

  11. University of Arizona CRNA 2019

    brookalyn replied to JRN1234's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Shadowing was not a requirement to apply. I think she meant it as when they look at their applicants, certain things (certs, shadowing, GPA, etc) will get points and then they go off of those for...

  12. University of Arizona CRNA 2019

    brookalyn replied to JRN1234's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I applied as well. Here is what I learned by talking with the program coordinator today. She took her time with me and was very helpful. They have multiple clinical sites: TX, AZ, CA, NM, and OH....

  13. University of Arizona CRNA 2019

    brookalyn replied to JRN1234's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello! I talked with the program coordinator today. I think they ask you the questions on nursingCAS so you shouldn't need a letter of

  14. How many CRNA schools have you applied for at a time?

    brookalyn replied to brookalyn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I will have to try the uptodate subscription and see if that works! That'd be awesome. Thank you for all of the advice! Very

  15. How many CRNA schools have you applied for at a time?

    brookalyn replied to brookalyn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Lol! Have you ever used the app Headspace? It has really helped me when I'm anxious too! Did you have to pay to use uptodate? I used to have access at one of my old jobs, but do not anymore. How did...

  16. How many CRNA schools have you applied for at a time?

    brookalyn replied to brookalyn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have a total 2 years ICU full time experience, and ongoing now! I am sending 2 apps for the fall deadlines and I think I will send more for January deadlines. ? With less experience, how did you...

  17. How many CRNA schools have you applied for at a time?

    brookalyn replied to brookalyn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats! I wish you the best. I have the same sentiments when looking at some of the MSNs out there. How did you manage letters of recommendations? I feel like it could get annoying to be asking the...

  18. How many CRNA schools have you applied for at a time?

    brookalyn replied to brookalyn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It's great that your wife is so onboard. You aren't too far away from getting to where you want to be! I hope you do the same ? Thank

  19. How many CRNA schools have you applied for at a time?

    brookalyn replied to brookalyn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    How did you stay organized to apply to that many schools? Have you heard back from any yet? I feel the same about my stats. Good luck!

  20. How many CRNA schools have you applied for at a time?

    brookalyn replied to brookalyn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you for the advice. That’s awesome! Where are you going? How did you decide to not wait? I’ve been looking at different start dates. The whole process is so overwhelming sometimes because...

  21. How many CRNA schools have you applied for at a time?

    brookalyn replied to brookalyn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Wow! I definitely can see that you are committed. I'm sure the right school will too. Have you thought about getting your TCCN too? I've known a couple of people who have had that when they got into...

  22. How many CRNA schools have you applied for at a time?

    brookalyn replied to brookalyn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I've heard about that! I emailed one of the professors there, she only could tell me that they are trying for an August 2020 start. Not sure if that means a cohort or applications being open. She said...

  23. How many CRNA schools have you applied for at a time?

    brookalyn replied to brookalyn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm from Oklahoma, but am now living that military spouse life in Georgia. Probably will be in Texas next year. I'm trying to pick good schools around potential military posts across the country so I...

  24. How many CRNA schools have you applied for at a time?

    brookalyn replied to brookalyn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sorry about that! Thank you for your patience and thoughtful reply! You're right, my post is confusing. I couldn't figure out how to delete or edit it again lol I was trying to ask how does one be...

  25. CRNA School as Military Spouse

    brookalyn posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello! I am looking for any advice--the good and the bad--of being a military spouse (army) and pursuing CRNA school. I am looking to apply to schools next year. If you were a military spouse and went...