SRNA1221

SRNA1221 BSN

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  1. VCU CRNA DNAP 2021

    SRNA1221 replied to Asherah's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Second year student here. I'm not aware of any of my classmates that were accepted off of the waitlist. Circumstances are certainly different this year so don't lose hope. Hang in there guys. It's...

  2. VCU CRNA DNAP 2021

    SRNA1221 replied to Asherah's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey guys, I wish I could answer your questions but this is all new. I would imagine that it would not be a panel interview with the social distancing guidelines. My interview didn't include many, if...

  3. VCU CRNA DNAP 2021

    SRNA1221 replied to Asherah's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Current VCU student here. CONGRATS to everyone that has received an invitation to interview. I hate that the current circumstances have prevented in person interviews, but the VCU NRSA staff will go...

  4. What are your schools doing about COVID and clinical?

    SRNA1221 replied to DreameRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I see a common trend of missing the point with your responses. I gave valid explanations for each point I discussed and you reply merely with your opinion. You don't know me nor can you assume I...

  5. What are your schools doing about COVID and clinical?

    SRNA1221 replied to DreameRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The COA actually released a statement classifying SRNA's as essential personnel. My program has shifted to online class and given students the option to attend clinical. Most of my classmates (along...

  6. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi SRNA-2020, I apologize for the late reply. Spring semester just began in full swing. I am fortunate to have my insurance through my spouse, so I can't recommend any advice on that aspect. As far...

  7. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    These posts were extremely helpful when I was in the process of applying to school and wondering what to expect. I'd be happy to return the favor and answer any questions one might

  8. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Learning to study is definitely a difficult task in itself. The first couple of weeks you will feel overwhelmed and wonder if you can do it. We refer to this as imposter syndrome. The huge amount of...

  9. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I took a notebook and pen to take notes with when they were presenting program details before the interview. Besides that, just me, myself and

  10. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm not sure if we have any international students in our cohort. I would check the AANA website regarding this topic. Sorry I couldn't be of more

  11. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Right. I was disagreeing with your comment "I've found the most important things programs are going to look at are first your GPA while you were in school." Hence why I said schools typically look at...

  12. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have to disagree on this aspect. My program used a scoring system. They didn't zone in on one aspect (like GPA), but rather the application as a whole. I also did not have my CCRN when I...

  13. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I want to start by admiring your determination. Great job! It takes hard work to take the steps you took after your initial bad grades. You can certainly gain acceptance into CRNA school. Several of...

  14. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I've chosen not to mention which specific school I attend until I graduate. Many schools have different requirements. General requirements are usually: 1 year ICU experience, BSN, GRE, and 2-3...

  15. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    To be honest, both. Some concepts are easy to grasp, others are very difficult. I feel as though theres a good mix though. It is truly a massive volume of information, but not all of that information...

  16. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You'll do fine. Loans should definitely be sufficient without a family to support. Keep your nose to the grindstone. The professors describe the course load as "drinking from a firehose", but I find...

  17. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you! I wouldn't consider it necessary to save this much, but it certainly helps. At the very least, I would make sure to have an emergency fund in savings. My program is a doctorate so it is 36...

  18. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would recommend including all pertinent nursing experience. I had just under a year of ICU experience when I interviewed at both schools I applied to. I included my nurse tech/intern experience In...

  19. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My best advice is to be yourself. There were some great nurses get rejection letters because they were cocky in the interview. Be humble and confident. Luckily, my interview was not clinical based, so...

  20. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No I am considered out of state. My tuition is nearly double that of an in state

  21. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for the encouragement bfreezy! At the beginning of the program, a senior described it as "long days and short months". I've definitely found that to be true. Best of luck in your career and...

  22. Finishing up my first year of CRNA school. Ask me anything!

    SRNA1221 replied to SRNA1221's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Finances are difficult to manage. My wife is also in school so we have no income. I saved money prior to school and took a travel assignment immediately prior to quitting work for school. This was a...