jrv100

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1. Dealing with non-believers!

   jrv100 replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   For those that are going to work, full time, part time or casual ....PLEASE READ THIS and have your parents or family members PLEASE READ THIS as well. I have my finals next week (I'm almost done with...

2. Lying about wanting to become a CRNA to Managers?

   jrv100 replied to Hartley's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   It's not a question about honesty or not...you don't need to share EVERY single one of your thoughts, dreams, hopes and desires, favorite color, if you want to have children etc. What if someone...

3. Lying about wanting to become a CRNA to Managers?

   jrv100 replied to Hartley's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   4-5 years time for you to be there is ridiculous. Many facilities could care less about their nurses and would give someone the boot without a moment's notice. DO NOT share your desires and...

4. Columbia University SRNA's question about admission

   jrv100 replied to jjsg's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I am also in the CRNA program at Columbia and I disagree with my colleague. Columbia is highly numbers driven ESPECIALLY the GRE. Getting an 830...well..that's just a really bad score...incredibly sub...

5. Dealing with non-believers!

   jrv100 replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Let him know that sometimes schools expressly forbid you to work and actually have you sign something to that effect I'm just completing my 1st semester and already 2-3 people may be let go after...

6. For those of you who are already in CRNA school..

   jrv100 replied to Da_Milk_of_Amnesia's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I just started this summer in Columbia University's CRNA program. I would definitely get your ccrn, take organic chem...and do well on your GRE...1000 is not competitive for Columbia, but it's ok for...

7. Does CRNA or Nurse Practitioner must have Bachelor's degree?

   jrv100 replied to jordanku's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   No disrespect meant but if you give people information, you should check first to make sure it is correct information. First, the minimum is 1 year of ICU experience. Most have more. I will have...

8. Unemployed New Grad RNs applying for Nurse Aide/Patient Tech Positions?

   jrv100 replied to Quirky RN's topic in New York Nursing

   I would be looking for jobs in other states as well. Basically once you have your 1 plus years hospital experience, it will be significantly easier to get a job. Good

9. What got you into school?

   jrv100 replied to RNextraordinare's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   If I were a member of the admissions committee, I would be curious to know why, if it is your desire and dream to be a crna, do you not work full time in an ICU? If I were you, I would do the...

10. Registry, Per Diem or Part Time in NYC

    jrv100 replied to jrv100's topic in New York Nursing

    Thank you ! Do they place primarily in the

11. Registry, Per Diem or Part Time in NYC

    jrv100 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Can anyone tell me what the per diem and registry climate is like in NYC? Are there jobs available? I will be starting Columbia's nurse anesthesia program in June and need 1 or 2 days a week. I am an...

12. CRNAs and bathroom breaks...

    jrv100 replied to feelnopain's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It's probably a good thing you haven't posted for quite some time. I always have to laugh when I hear the "holier than though" tone from senior CRNA's with experience. I must say you sound EXACTLY...

13. Excela Health Interview

    jrv100 replied to amiro31's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I also found out I wasn't accepted by letter in 2 weeks. I'm happy I've recently been accepted to two programs

14. Any current Columbia SRNA's or recent grads?

    jrv100 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm trying to decide between several programs and would like some feedback on your experiences within Columbia's nurse anesthesia program? Are you taught under a restrictive practice or are you taught...

15. Columbia University Admits - June 2011

    jrv100 replied to jrv100's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No I applied to the Nurse Anesthesia MS program and was accepted this past