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I was wondering how long it took for you to get your test results. and if it gave you a breakdown of the test.

My Garmin GPS. I can't live without it. Having to find these hospitals at 5 in the morning in town I don't know. If you are moving away from your hometown a GPS is a must have. Crystal

We started class Sept 4th and Started clinicals October 10th or so. SO we were in the OR after only one month not 4. As far as balances everything you learn to take it one day at a time. We where in clinical 2 days a week and class 3 in the beginning. I just started my 2nd year I continue to take it one day at a time. I am glad I started clinical so quick cause I could put the classroom information with the clinical it made it make so much more sense. I dont think a front-loaded program would have been the right choice for me. I will be willing to answer any questions you have. Just PM me. Crystal

I worked Nights for 8 years in a place just like you described got into the CRNA school of choice first time. I can also tell you that not having residents and MD in the hospital with me at night and having to make my own decisions has helped me alot in crna school.

I was wondering about RN-BSN online programs in PA. My husband is looking for one that is majority online. I am in CRNA school and he is taking care of the kids. Thanks for any info

I was accepted off the alternate list to the school that I am attending in fact of the 21 students 6 of us are alternates. I came from a real small hospital in the south and I do have to agree with someones statement about critical thinking skills. I have alot more critical thinking skills then most in my class due to the fact of not have MDs in the house. We had to learn how to handle are patients with out call the MDs we had LOTS of standing ICU orders, but knowing when to start the drips or just adjust the fluid and stuff like that. There are alot of students in my class that didn't really even know how to start IVs because all there patient had central lines. If you really want this then don't give up. I had to move 1000 miles away kinda on last minute notice but I wouldn't change it for the world. Just have faith that alot of people apply to like 5 schools and then chose from them which to attend and you will move up the list quick. Good luck to all of you applying this year. I know how hard it is to sit and wait.

MB37, Where do you live at, I know my Hospital I work at they still do a upfront tution and stipend for a contract. So yes it is still done. I start this week in Pittsburgh although I am from Arkansas. I have 3 kids and a wonderful Husband. My Husband is working on his BSN and a stay at home DAD.

We have 20 in our class at Allegheny Valley in Pittsburgh starting this August.

I was accepted with a 950. Call the school that you are applying they will tell you how heavy they way the GRE. Good Luck

My last day is Friday and I can't wait. It is a great feeling knowing that in a couple of years I will finally be done with school for a while. Good luck to you in school.

I got in with a 950 and 3.5. My GPA was 3.89 undergrad. I also had been a nurse for 7 years, but only 3 years of ICU a small ICU. I have passed my CCRN but that has been since I was accepted. Never give up. I highly recommand the kaplen review book the disk is very very helpful.

Alot of the colleges only look at your last 60 hours, which is mainly nursing. Do good to the GRE, get your one year of ICU expierence and excellent reference letters and you will be fine. I was average in all, but still go in. Do give up.

I used the Kaplan GRE exam book. It came with a CD disk that had a math tutor that started all the way with simple fractions and worked up through every thing.

I would say move to the cath lab. I also worked in ICU for 3 years got burned out and moved to Interventional Radiology. I start anesthesia school in August 07. I have learned so much working in radiology. The Cath lab has great experience. You have served your time. You will get alot of hands on experience with balloon pumps and lots of drips. Good Luck.

I am off the alternate list and offically in at Allegheny Valley August 2007. Thanks to all that has help me with the interviews.

Congrats Calvin That is my first choice school. Send me a PM.

I was just wondering what you guys that are on the alternate list stats where. Do you guys automatically get in next year or do you have to reapply. I would take the alternate list then a flat out rejection.

I know someone who graduated from there and said that their interview is strictly personal NO clinical questions.

I can scan you the vistor handout we have predone with all the info in it plus other helpful hints like the cafeteria hours

In our ICU,CVICU our visiting hours as follows for 30min at each interval. 10am 1330, 1700,2000, 2400. They have to pick up a phone and then we buzz them in if there is not an emergency going on. During any code, recieving or discharging a patient we hold visitation untill the situation is clear. We also check with each nurse that is working to make sure that everyone is ready for visitation. Last check on the code browns, need for suctioning and cleanup the room. Hope this helps

I am not a CRNA, but almost sounds like a patient I had that had an adverse reaction to contrast from stent placement. Sometime contrast can cause pulmonary edema. Just a thought

Betsy where did you apply to.

Yes they said sat and sun question were different. I didn't have any med questions either. They were just about all Neuro. One question about PA cath.

I am applying to 3 or 4 other schools. I hope I can get in to one of them,

Well, the interview has came and gone AND like I thought I completly bomb it, but it was a great learning experience. I will do much better in my other interviews.