Sara D.

Sara D. has 7 years experience.

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   University of New England CRNA (2018)

   Sara D. replied to ICURN29's topic in SRNA

   Nobody in my class is from outside the US, sorry.
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   University of New England CRNA (2018)

   Sara D. replied to ICURN29's topic in SRNA

   First of all, congrats! From what I hear, the process has changed a little since I interviewed. The most important thing I can tell you is to simply maintain your composure & be confident in your critical care knowledge/skills. There may be a w...
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   University of New England CRNA (2018)

   Sara D. replied to ICURN29's topic in SRNA

   I vaguely remember that question. Is there a spot for a note? You should have those skills listed on your CV, so if there is any question, the admissions committee can refer to that to clear up the details. If you put 1 time per week (even though ...
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   University of New England CRNA (2018)

   Sara D. replied to ICURN29's topic in SRNA

   In my time here the typical class size has been ~19-21 people per cohort. You can find detailed tuition information on their website.
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   University of New England CRNA (2018)

   Sara D. replied to ICURN29's topic in SRNA

   Everyone's experience is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, but yes, I have a classmate who only had ER experience prior to acceptance.
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   University of New England CRNA (2018)

   Sara D. replied to ICURN29's topic in SRNA

   Honestly, I'm not at liberty to discuss the details of the interview process. What I can tell you is, as long as you portray self confidence, can verbalize your knowledge of critical concepts, are able to articulate and act professionally under pres...
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   University of New England CRNA (2018)

   Sara D. replied to ICURN29's topic in SRNA

   Of all the courses, I personally found phys to be the most challenging. Good luck w/ everything. ?
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   University of New England CRNA (2018)

   Sara D. replied to ICURN29's topic in SRNA

   Trust me, nobody has any idea what they're getting into w/ this type of program until suddenly you're knee deep in it. That being said, yes, I am happy w/ UNE. The chem review is VERY pertinent to practice. It solidifies core concepts that are the ...
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   University of New England CRNA (2018)

   Sara D. replied to ICURN29's topic in SRNA

   Didactics for a master's in anesthesia...that's something that gives me palpitations just trying to describe, LOL! 6 courses at a time, for 2 semesters straight...Advanced Patho, Advanced Phys, Advanced Pharm, Basics of Anesth (the 1st few wks are a...
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    University of New England CRNA (2018)

    Sara D. replied to ICURN29's topic in SRNA

    Hi Robin! First of all, good luck w/ your application, it's a very exciting time! I am currently in UNE's MSNA program, Class of 2020. Honestly, clinical rotations are a bit stressful, although not as much as didactics were. Initially, we had a mas...
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    University of New England CRNA (2018)

    Sara D. replied to ICURN29's topic in SRNA

    In response to your curiosities Charlie... Yes, I took Biochem, and honestly, it was b/c most programs would take either Organic Chem OR Biochem & quite frankly, I wanted to beef up my CV & better my chances. I also refreshed my Stats course...
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    Memorial hospital of rhode island nurse anesthesia class of 2018

    Sara D. replied to lindseyhein's topic in SRNA

    I reached out to Mark Foster about potentially reimbursing applicants for the 2018 cohort, but never heard back. I think we can all consider this one a loss. :c/
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    University of New England CRNA (2018)

    Sara D. replied to ICURN29's topic in SRNA

    A friend of mine is a 2013 graduate of their MSNA program and said that there were a few people in her cohort that were notified of their acceptance from the wait list 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the program.
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    Will my bad GPA haunt me?

    Sara D. replied to Maryoconnor244's topic in SRNA

    I completely agree Pres33! I had an undergrad GPA
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    Memorial hospital of rhode island nurse anesthesia class of 2018

    Sara D. replied to lindseyhein's topic in SRNA

    That's not a bad idea, seeing as this hospital closure has obviously been in the works since prior to our application deadline. :c/