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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 into the quickiest way to knock out some chem clas...

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 semester?

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 program.

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 that you want to become to a CRNA because you might ...

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 requiring letters from specific people is to email a...

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 undergrad. I would especially not metion that you want to ...

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 changed.

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 are from Cape Fear Valley (1) Southeastern Reg. Med ...

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 right.

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 succeed.

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 told.

Congrats! Now enjoy your free time until Jan.

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 that don't have it. I think there are at least 3...

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. Physics: Gas laws Chemistry: review organic Physiology: r...

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 on applying to. In my interview I was asked abou...

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 clinical rotations is going to be at a pain clinic to ...

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 class have done this) This will prove that you c...

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 physiology. Having a strong foundation of that ph...

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 it was not for them. I think that if you have an i...

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 that they really check unless you are audited. I...

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 ETS.

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

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 always say that if the 1st hospital you apply to says...

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 NICU and one in ICU that would look a lot more impre...

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 to not worry about working. Having that said you...