srna2008

srna2008

SICU--CRNA 2010

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  1. Just got accepted!

    srna2008 replied to ab28's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    scrna3851, do you like the beach? I am going to Gulf Shores in august right before I start at TCU. Maybe you could come on over and have a beer on the beach.

  2. Prior military experience (ancillary medical) helpful for admission??

    srna2008 replied to Natef26's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I too have about 12 years AF experience. I was a f-15 crew chief for 4 years and have been a medic in reserves since. My military experience came up in both interviews at TCU and TWU. I made...

  3. CRNA continuing salary

    srna2008 replied to sleepernaut's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    it depends on where you choose to

  4. Working during school

    srna2008 replied to 2010RN2B's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    loans

  5. Where to live in Ft. Worth

    srna2008 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I start at TCU this fall and we are trying to decide where to live. My wife is a nurse and she already found a job a Baylor All Saints. We have 3 small children, 2 in school, so we would like an...

  6. University of Texas Houston CRNA program

    srna2008 replied to blanco7415's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    SICU is surgical ICU and CVICU is cardiovascular ICU (CABG & Valves). I have a BS in biology with 3.45 gpa and BSN with 3.2 gpa. I made 1150 on GRE. I also have about 14 years experience in...

  7. A day in life of front-loaded program

    srna2008 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There is a great thread about a day in the life of SRNA during clinicals, but does anyone in a frontloaded program have time to post their typical daily

  8. Possible get into without a science degree?

    srna2008 replied to ElLISA_RN2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm pretty sure you either need a BSN or Bachelors in another science. Check with the programs you are interested in applying to and see what they

  9. University of Texas Houston CRNA program

    srna2008 replied to blanco7415's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Your GRE scores have to be >1000 with at least 500 on each

  10. OR nursing as prep for CRNA

    srna2008 replied to gayb77's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No, critical care is in ICU. I have a friend that worked in the OR, but she wanted to go to CRNA school. She had to work for a year in ICU before she could

  11. Where do I begin?????

    srna2008 replied to rexfreedom's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would contact the schools which you would like to attend and ask them what you can do to become competitive. Your GRE will need to be pretty high with a lower gpa, most schools state 3.0 min, but I...

  12. First the excitement of being accepted......

    srna2008 replied to hell000nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Start by filling out the FAFSA for all your fin aid. You need to check on your schools

  13. What printer do I need for school?

    srna2008 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I will begin at TCU this fall and I am curious as to what kind of printer to get. I know I need a color printer, but laser or ink-jet. I heard we will print alot of materials and will go through a...

  14. TCU 08 insurance???

    srna2008 replied to cfarley's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    At the present, I have not deployed. There are usually more volunteers to deploy than are needed. I could get deployed, I really hope that doesn't happen while in school. I am not going to worry...

  15. TCU 08 insurance???

    srna2008 replied to cfarley's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am in the Air Force Reserves and TriCare has been offered to reservists. My premiums are cheaper than what if would cost if my wife had coverage at her job. Our prescription plan is really good....

  16. TCU aug. 08

    srna2008 replied to cfarley's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As young as you are and being single, I wouldn't worry too much about taking out a little extra money. If you don't go crazy when you finish, you should be able to pay the loans off fairly soon....

  17. TCU aug. 08

    srna2008 replied to cfarley's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Done the Staffords and waiting on my 28K Grad Plus. My wife will work some, so hopefully I will not need any other loans. Borrowing this much money adds to the stress just a

  18. Where to live in Ft. Worth

    srna2008 replied to srna2008's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for the replies, We are still looking. I am not staying in Ft. Worth for clinicals, so I am hesitant to buy a home at this point in time. I think we have narrowed it down to the Eagle...

  19. TCU aug. 08

    srna2008 replied to cfarley's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'll be in Lufkin for my

  20. Excelsior College

    srna2008 replied to yemiwalters's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Most programs require a Bachelors in Nursing or some other science, check with schools you are interested in applying

  21. Student trying to become nurse anesthetist

    srna2008 replied to galaj's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Go to http://www.aana.com there is a link that lists all accredited programs by state. A good place to

  22. Night shift bonus

    srna2008 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Our hospital is very short staffed at night in SICU where I work. I recently switched to days. I heard of a local hospital offering a bonus for RN's on days to work one month of nights. Has anyone...

  23. Externship...need advice from the experts!!

    srna2008 replied to DMCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I externed in the SICU at my hospital. My long term goal was to go to CRNA school, so I knew I needed to get into the ICU. I learned so much in the ICU, the nurses saw I wanted to learn and they...

  24. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    srna2008 replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I already paid my deposit for TCU, but got the alternate list letter from TWU today. Good luck to all you that are still

  25. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    srna2008 replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    my clinicals are in Lufkin, Tx. I am from East Texas and this is the closest site to my