brookalyn

brookalyn BSN, RN

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  1. Map of All CRNA Schools - 2024/2025

    brookalyn posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi all! I remember how helpful it would have been to have something like this when I was applying for schools. I've been in a great resource group on facebook, "I.C.U. Dreaming About Anesthesia", and...

  2. Map of All CRNA Schools - 2024/2025

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

    Hi all! This map has been updated.

  3. Share Your Experiences About Texas Wesleyan University CRNA Program

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

    Yes. I was accepted before completing the chem requirement. The only caveat was that I needed to have the course completed prior to starting the program. When in doubt, don’t be afraid to reach out...

  4. Should I bother applying into CRNA school?

    brookalyn replied to Guest1173979's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    So, you're GPA isn't the greatest. You've done some work, and that's awesome! Obviously, a school took interest and offered an interview. You do not need to give up. Especially if this is what you...

  5. Various Calculations of GPA. Which is it??

    brookalyn replied to HopefulCRNA2B's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Each school will calculate grades differently. If you retook a class, some replace the grades, some keep both grades, and others may average the grade (so if you got a C first, then made an A, they'll...

  6. Newman University 2019 Applicants

    brookalyn posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm trying to see who else is applying to Newman University's program this cycle since I haven't seen a thread yet. How's it going? I am nervous! ? I've heard they are competitive and the interview is...

  7. Need Advice!

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

    Hello! I love your enthusiasm. It is possible for you to get there. I don't think there is anything wrong with planning. ? Just be prepared to be flexible, you know? Life happens. 1. If I were...

  8. How can I become a nurse anesthetist if I have a bachelors degree in hospitality??

    brookalyn replied to Charmed123's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It depends on the program! There are definitely schools that accept non-BSN applicant. You just have to search for

  9. Where should I go for ICU to prep for CRNA school

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

    Any ICU with a lot of ventilators and titratable meds is where you want to be! It is a myth that you must have CVICU to get into CRNA school. A medical, surgical, or trauma ICU can give you a lot of...

  10. Wanting to return to CRNA school

    brookalyn replied to Paralian26's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I applied to four schools, accepted to two and offered an interview at another. I was considering applying to a fifth, but they straight up told me they did not consider my current travel experience...

  11. Texas Wesleyan CRNA 2020

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

    I can't get into nitty-gritty detail like I want because they have you sign a NDA, but I'll tell you how I prepped for my CRNA schools interviews (including TexWes) last cycle. I was accepted. -Know...

  12. ICU Experience Required for CRNA School

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

    I’d have to disagree, schools accept neonatal because they believe those applicants are up for the task. I would assume there is a learning curve on the adult patients though. No, not every school...

  13. CRNA: Will my stats qualify me?

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

    I think this is great advice. I’d piggy back to say, find some leadership opportunities. This could mean unit/hospital policy and involvement. Research. Precepting. Charge nurse. You may not have...

  14. ICU Experience Required for CRNA School

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

    Some schools will take “recent” ICU experience, as in you can get out of critical care and do something else, but every school is different on what they mean. I think your chances would be better...

  15. ICU Experience Required for CRNA School

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

    They are looking for critical-care experience such as Cardiovascular ICU, Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Trauma ICU, Neuro ICU, etc. Some take Neonatal ICU, Pediatric ICU, Cath lab, ER, or flight...

  16. CRNA Student Loans

    brookalyn replied to Mnurse18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi! I am starting next month as well. We have a savings that we are keeping for emergencies. We plan on living on my husband’s paycheck month to month. We decided to do the Discover Health...

  17. Money support while in CRNA program

    brookalyn replied to Elizabeth Makenzie Brown's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi! Valid concern. I’m starting school next month! My husband and I made it a personal goal to pay off all other debts. I did travel & local agency contracts, as well as a lot of overtime to...

  18. June School Finder - AllCRNAschools.com

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

    I did get the March one. I was thinking it probably has something to do with her family too. If you are looking for more resources for CRNA programs, I highly recommend joining the facebook group "ICU...

  19. June School Finder - AllCRNAschools.com

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

    Having the same issue!! I emailed her back as well, and nothing... I thought it was just me.

  20. Worth it to add the extra letters after my name?

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

    Are you trying to go back to school? If I were you, I would focus on the CCRN and then "add-ons" such as the CMC or CSC (if you do open hearts). You can also get your TCRN if you work with trauma ICU...

  21. ICU advise please

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

    That makes sense to me. I obtained my experience in MICU/SICU mostly and it was awesome. Our patients' problems were almost always multi-system. I felt like this was important because so many patients...

  22. ICU advise please

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

    Generally, most people come from surgical, medical, or cardiac ICUs. There are others that qualify for schools, each CRNA program has a list of critical care experience they will accept. Some even...

  23. Transitioning to acute care

    brookalyn replied to allaboutnursing77's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No matter if you're a new RN grad, been away from the bedside, etc., you should probably start in an ICU under a preceptorship or new grad residency. This is where they will take you under their wings...

  24. Preparing for interviews

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

    I think you’re off to a great start with CCRN material. I’ll list examples from my two interviews, which resulted in two acceptances. Most of all, be honest and explain what you do know. “I do...

  25. Budgets, Loans, Scholarships - Oh my.

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

    Thank you so much for your reply!! I think I need to relax a little bit and embrace the loans for now ha. I like how you said there is already too much stress without worrying about the $. You’ve...