vitone215 BSN

vitone215 has 11 years experience as a BSN and specializes in SRNA.

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1. A rant and a question re: CRNA master’s program

   vitone215 replied to RN_2001's topic in SRNA

   Honestly, I would have preferred to start a masters program too, one less year, less debt etc but the doctorate was not a deal breaker for me, neither was moving my family out of state. I guess you should decide if you really want to be a CRNA. NPs a...

2. Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws

   vitone215 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

   Anyone not at the bedside can research their way to whatever answer they want but patient to nurse ratio's are a problem and they need to be addressed with laws because hospitals will not fix the issue unless it costs them money. I do not want the de...

3. Nursing schools

   vitone215 replied to Sun1's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I feel that a good portion of nursing is self taught and clinical experience. You really learn to be a nurse when you get your first job and hit the unit/floor etc. Having great instructors is a plus but if your a good student you can excel with aver...

4. Thomas Jefferson 2020

   vitone215 replied to TraumaRN-CRNA2020's topic in SRNA

   Were on a semester break until the 6th, even if they are full I am sure they will continue interviewing for wait list spots. Being that Philly has an abundance of schools even people who commit and pay a deposit may change their mind if they are acce...

5. CRNA program RE-applicants 2021 start

   vitone215 replied to Nikk's topic in SRNA

   Best thing you can do is take a few DNP courses such as advanced patho, advanced pharm, role of the APN etc. these are core classes for all DNP's that grant NP or CRNA degrees. By taking these graduate level courses you will demonstrate your ability ...

6. Thomas Jefferson 2020

   vitone215 replied to TraumaRN-CRNA2020's topic in SRNA

   You guys can all do it, I had a undergrad and science GPA of <=3.5 or so, CCRN and 3 years experience as Neuro ICU nurse when I was accepted. I can not stress what networking and seeking mentors in the field can do for you though, especially if yo...

7. Thomas Jefferson 2020

   vitone215 replied to TraumaRN-CRNA2020's topic in SRNA

   One other thing that I would recommend to people who are applying or trying to boost their GPA is to take graduate level nursing courses. There are courses such as advanced pharm, advanced health assessment etc. that are standard across all programs ...

8. TCU SRNA 2022 places to live

   vitone215 replied to LRosemiles's topic in SRNA

   76110, 76109, 76107 and 76132. Zip codes to great neighborhoods near TCU. Look into the west 7th area if you like the art/district and trendy spot with plenty in walking distance. Tanglewood (76109) is more single family but very close to TCU and nic...

9. Thomas Jefferson 2020

   vitone215 replied to TraumaRN-CRNA2020's topic in SRNA

   Diversity CRNA is a great resource for making connections in the field. They do a few information seminars and airway workshops every year. Most who attend are RN's interested in gaining accpetance to CRNA school but the great thing about it is CRNA'...

10. RRT to BSN =CRNA?

    vitone215 replied to RRTtoBSN's topic in SRNA

    I am a RRT/SRNA just let me RRT go while in school due to not keeping up with CEU's being so busy in CRNA school. I did however keep my RRT license for the entire time that I was a RN in the ICU. I would say keep it as you earned it. I will end up ju...

11. Future CRNA

    vitone215 replied to mattk853's topic in SRNA

    I am 35 married with two kids and moved 1200 miles for CRNA school, if you want something bad enough you will get it no matter what obstacles you face. Good Luck!

12. Advice for CRNA

    vitone215 replied to Mnurse18's topic in SRNA

    https://www.barry.edu/anesthesiology/post-baccalaureate-dnp/about/preparation-course-for-nurse-anesthesia.html https://diversitycrna.org/ check these sites out and start shadowing a few CRNA's in the facility that you work. Enroll in a graduate level...

13. Advice for CRNA

    vitone215 replied to Mnurse18's topic in SRNA

    Work on the GPA retaking whatever courses you can to raise it. Also start networking. You would be surprised how far you can get by who you know. Problem is who you know will not help you pass exams, boards or clinical so whatever it was that made yo...

14. Jefferson CRNA 2018

    vitone215 replied to Italia61703's topic in SRNA

    I was looking for the FACEBOOK group could not find it though, did you guys ever end up creating one? Thanks!

15. Jefferson CRNA 2018

    vitone215 replied to Italia61703's topic in SRNA

    I have heard of late decisions even in the summer...Good luck to you guys!