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  1. Online Rn- BSN in PA

    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
  2. the SEE exam

    I was wondering how long it took for you to get your test results. and if it gave you a breakdown of the test.
  3. "Must have's" for school and clinical

    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
  4. Allegheny Valley/Laroche in PA

    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...
  5. ICU Night Shift--Good or Bad?

    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...
  6. Acceptance from alternate list.

    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...
  7. Living While in CRNA School

    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 Husban...
  8. CRNA class size?

    We have 20 in our class at Allegheny Valley in Pittsburgh starting this August.
  9. what are my chances with these stat??

    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
  10. last order

    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.
  11. Gre

    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 t...
  12. New to the Board - Advice welcomed!

    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.
  13. Those stupid GRE scores to count....

    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.
  14. Cath lab? ICU burnout

    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 ...
  15. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    I am off the alternate list and offically in at Allegheny Valley August 2007. Thanks to all that has help me with the interviews.
  16. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    Congrats Calvin That is my first choice school. Send me a PM.
  17. Minneapolis School of Anesthesia interview?

    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.
  18. Gooding Institute Interview

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

    I can scan you the vistor handout we have predone with all the info in it plus other helpful hints like the cafeteria hours
  20. Visiting 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...
  21. Adverse Effect Of Anesthesia??

    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
  22. Interview

    Betsy where did you apply to.
  23. Arkansas State University

    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.
  24. Arkansas State University

    I have my interview on sunday and was looking for any help on what to study. I am so excited about getting an interview. Even if I completely bomb it will be a great learning experience. Thanks
  25. Arkansas State University

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