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japaho41

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  1. Prerequisites?

    japaho41 replied to Dakkon76's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What you really need to do is start getting your experience in the ICU. I would not wait until a job becomes available in the CICU just because they take transplants. You are going to have to look...

  2. CRNA class size?

    japaho41 replied to alumno's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    East Carolina admits 12. I am shocked that some other programs admit as many as 100. Those of you that are from large programs how many students have not made it through to the next

  3. Distance education programs for CRNA?

    japaho41 replied to yellow finch's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think that if you know of one you would be hard pressed to many other programs that have significant distance programs due to the nature of the

  4. A Couple Questions

    japaho41 replied to sg930's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You must voice to the interviewing committee that your goal is to become a CRNA. I think that when you are trying to get your first job in the ICU it probably is not a good idea to reveal the fact...

  5. Frustrated

    japaho41 replied to jkw_83RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know what you are saying especially when they want you have letters from a M.D. or a CRNA. What if you don't know any of these people well enough to ask them for a letter? My advice if they are...

  6. A Couple Questions

    japaho41 replied to sg930's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would agree with FlareN that you should not let anyone hear you say that you don't care for the nursing field. I don't think that I would even mention you want to be a CRNA in your entire...

  7. GRE.. pointless exam??

    japaho41 replied to cvicu80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A few years back I knew someone that applied to three schools that didn't require the GRE. The schools were in Kansas, Minnesota & Connecticut. I am not sure if these requirements have

  8. Which NC ICUs are adequate?

    japaho41 replied to nuberianne_RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In my class at ECU those that came from Level 1 or 2 came from the following hospitals: Wake Med Raleigh (1), Pitt Co. Memorial (3) UNC-Chapel Hill (1) Moses Cone (1) CMC Charlotte (2) The others...

  9. Per Diem Agency Pay Rates?

    japaho41 replied to ShawtNurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Depending on the area of NC you are in I think that w/ a housing allowance on a travel contract you can expect to make double of what you made as a staff nurse. So 1000 - 1200/wk is about

  10. only top 4 percent?

    japaho41 replied to hbgwan's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I would agree with you in the fact that motivation should account for at least 10%. I didn't make it in by my GRE or GPA but from everything else that I had portrayed my motivation to

  11. getting in hard to crna school, how hard is staying in

    japaho41 replied to confused1234's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have heard that there are programs out there make it. I think that best piece of advice is to keep a low profile, go with the grain, stay under the radar, don't complain do what your

  12. Admission!! Thanks for all the info

    japaho41 replied to shandsburnRN-CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats! Now enjoy your free time until

  13. CCRN certification

    japaho41 replied to krzysiu's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The CCRN is offered year round if you want to take on the computer. I think you maybe talking about the paper test option. The CCRN is an aspect of your application to set yourself apart from those...

  14. What to study before admission?

    japaho41 replied to Burnt2's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The best suggest I could possibly give you is to enjoy your free time before you start school. If you can afford it, take a vacation. If you still insist on suggestions to prep for school....

  15. How important is shadowing a CRNA?

    japaho41 replied to Burnt2's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As SmileyRN, has mentioned about talking with the SRNA's in the OR. If you get the opportunity to speak with them take advantage of that especially if they are from the program that you are planning...

  16. Regional Anesthesia

    japaho41 replied to Little Fish's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    In my program we have had 4 lectures this semester on regional anesthesia 2 by MDA's and 2 by CRNA's that specialize in regional & are approved speakers on the subject by the AACN. One of our...

  17. ECU CRNA program "Strongly Encouraged to reapply" Letter

    japaho41 replied to SICU_RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you have taken all the way up to biochem in your chemistry major and have at least a B, I would think that would be okay. You may want to take a grad level physiology course (think 2 people in my...

  18. BS physiology degree vs. BSN degree

    japaho41 replied to cvicu80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think that it really is not necessary to compare the focus of the two degrees. It is without a doubt that having a physiology degree will help you get in. The basis of anesthesia all goes back to...

  19. How important is shadowing a CRNA?

    japaho41 replied to Burnt2's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think that it is pretty important, because how else do you really know you want to go into this without shadowing. There are some people on this board that have shadowed and quickily realized that...

  20. Maintaining CCRN license during school?

    japaho41 replied to Burnt2's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am in school as well and had the same thoughts about the CCRN. I think that if you should decide to renew while you are in school your course work should count. As for your bedside hours, not sure...

  21. which program GRE NOT Required!?

    japaho41 replied to confused1234's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Agree, I don't really see the relevence in the test at all. I am convinced that schools that require it get some sort of kick back from

  22. nurse anesthesia w/o BSN

    japaho41 replied to onstar's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    :lol2::lol2: That was pretty fun, but true. Come on lets be realistic here do your research before you come to a public

  23. Kill 2birds w/1 stone 4 CRNA school

    japaho41 replied to Alert&Orientedx0's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Forget the Med surg exp. I really think that with the turnover in the ICU these days it is foolish to spend a year on a Med surg floor when you could be getting what you really need in the ICU. I...

  24. Level 3 or 4 NICU good enough?

    japaho41 replied to NYpedsgal's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would say as your best shot adult ICU is what you need. Most schools as there criteria don't mention NICU or PICU. I am sure that some will take you with that experience but if you had a year in...

  25. No working while in CRNA school?

    japaho41 replied to WakeUpRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There are a few programs that have a part time option (UNC-Charlotte) but I am not sure what that really entails. I think that you really need to be in a position for the entire length of the program...