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RNBeauty, I hope your experiences haven't discouraged you. I am currently an SRNA and also shadowed several times before starting my program. However, my experience was totally opposite of yours. The CRNA's were the ones that suggested I shadow. The ...

I must say, as a minority student in the current class at TWU, in my class of about 150 students, I'd venture to say that 20-25% of us are classified as minorities. The atrition rate for the school is about 10%. Of those 10% that choose to return, th...

Avlis, I can't believe that your parents didn't teach you better than to judge somebody until you've walked a mile in their shoes! I have serious doubts about your ability to be a compassionate nurse. It just goes to show that good parenting is not a...

I think at that age, kids do well knowing that being a family means being a team. We tried to prepare them for what they could expect (or not expect), and maybe painted a worse picture than what it has turned out to be. They knew they would have more...

Just wondering if there are any other nurses out there starting at Texas Wesleyan in Aug '06? I am both excited and scared from what I know will be a tough program! Just knowing somebody before we start classes might help!

bump.......where r u guys? :welcome:

To the OP, it really depends on what kind of ER you work in whether or not the experience will be beneficial. Most hospitals will readily take ER nurses in the ICU's, so for your benefit I would transfer as soon as you can. Most CRNA programs prefer ...

Schizo, just browse the gaswork.com website. The pay for CRNA's varies. Depending on the area that you live in, a CRNA can earn from $100-$250K/yr. I have heard of some earning more than that, but not many earning less than $100K.

How do you like it at Plaza Xigris? The clinical portion of our program is the one I'm worried about.

I guess it helps once you're a little closer to quitting your job! I'm so jealous! I wish I could take more time off but I am feeling guilty about leaving my job just 1 week before school starts! Ahh what a precious week it will be!

Well, since the private loans look at your debt to income ratio, I'm assuming that you couldn't borrow the whole amt that you needed from one lender. Then it would seem that if you didn't apply for both at the same time, after some time, one would sh...

There aren't any online NA programs but there are some that offer distance classes. For example TWU has distance sites in several states and even offers the whole program that way in Lubbock, Kansas, and a few other places. As far as moving, most stu...

I applied to 2 schools but only interviewed at 1 because they accepted me before I interviewed at the second school. However, most people I know apply to at least 2 or 3 places. But you should definitely apply to places where you would be willing to ...

Is anyone else experiencing the opposite of what you all have described? I have always been the laid-back person that never let my assignment/load bother me. I figured it was all part of the job. Lately, I have found myself to be more short-tempered ...

Oh, I totally agree! I'm going on a vaction to Mexico this summer. I expect it's the last one I'll get for a few years!

Just a suggestion about the PDA. Many of the Docs and CRNA's at my hospital carry the TREO 650 because it functions as a PDA and cell phone (less crap to carry to the OR). I'm planning to get one before I start clinicals. But it is pricey, especially...

Well, I just thought I'd pass this info along for those that check this thread/posts. I heard from the school that letters were mailed out yesterday. I'm not sure if it's just clinical slot assignments, which is what I am waiting on, or acceptance/re...

I don't know where you are planning to apply, and I'm sure all schools score differently. But at my school they take either your overall GPA, the last 60 hrs GPA, or just the Science GPA, whichever is higher. That is what they told me they use as far...

Treo 650 or 700 are good phones and PDA's. Most of our medical residents and Docs carry them also.

Hi allibear! You are just starting in your career but if you really want to be a CRNA bad enough you will succed, no matter what anyone may tell you. Yes, grades do matter but that's not all that schools look at. Get the best grades in school that yo...

R U just leaving them for the first semester?

Texas Gas, you don't sound very excited.....scared?

Well, that's a sticky question since I don't want to offend anyone. I have friends that have gone to both schools. I think they are both good programs. For me, the prestige and reputation at TWU being the more established program was one factor. Also...

Hi! Just wanted to let you know that I know some people that don't get in until their third or fourth try. If it's a matter of more experience because maybe your grades or GRE aren't great, then sometimes they ask for a little more experience. If it'...

Thanks so much! I can't wait!