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japaho41

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  1. only top 4 percent?

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

    Be careful what you wish for. When we assume that the top 1% yields the best candidate that will be the best in the field. I have encounted those that are in that 1% that you speak of that outside...

  2. how to survive anesthesia school

    japaho41 replied to e14lopez's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think that that is probably a good approximation of the amount of time that it requires. What you have to keep in mind is that the time committment varies from person to person. If you are one of...

  3. Interesting Piece of Info From an Advisor

    japaho41 replied to Spartan05's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Now that you say that you already have a BS you have more options. 1) you can get you ADN and then apply after you get experience to some programs that will except students that have a BS in other...

  4. Interesting Piece of Info From an Advisor

    japaho41 replied to Spartan05's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would suggest that you just cut to the chase and bypass the Community college and just enroll in the BSN program, don't make it a two step process. The advantages of a going the Community college...

  5. ugrad student requesting advice!

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

    I don't think that I would attempt to get both degrees at the same time if that is what you are asking. What I would do if I were you is apply to a nursing program preferably a BSN program, while you...

  6. what are my chances with these stat??

    japaho41 replied to blee1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think that most schools require the GRE and some will accept the MAT. I don't know the names of the programs but I recall talking to someone that only applied to schools that didn't require the...

  7. Best prep for CRNA school

    japaho41 replied to nynurse!'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Look at other threads, this is a very common question on this site. I typically rank the ICU experiences in this order 1)CTSU/CVICU or SICU 2) MICU 3) NICU 4) CCU Why CTSU: majority if not all...

  8. crna school and iv skills

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

    I think that can be quite common especially when you have a lot of central lines. I would not really worry about your IV skills at this point. Some programs are front loaded and you might not touch...

  9. ugrad student requesting advice!

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

    It sounds like you are weighing continuning your degree or attempting to enroll in a BSN program. My suggestion is to apply to a BSN program opposed to finishing your degree. Some programs have a...

  10. CRNA school with a baby?

    japaho41 replied to nynurse!'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just make sure it is the right time for you tackle this challenge. I can't imagine doing this with a child as much time that I contribute to school on a daily basis. I would think that you would...

  11. Neurosurgical ICU or Medical ICU?

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

    1) CVICU 2) SICU 3) MICU Definetly MICU over NICU just because of the variety of

  12. NC Hospitals

    japaho41 replied to JennaRN1006's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I have worked at Wake Med & Durham Regional. Wake Med is a that is a great place to work in my opinion. Durham Regional I didn't care to much for in the short travel contract I did there. It...

  13. Really Important! Need Advice, Pre Crna

    japaho41 replied to vastudent09's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't think that it looks bad having one year exp. that is not really the question of concern. What you need to be concerned with is that 1) your 1 yr. exp is significant in preparing you to move...

  14. GRE Study Books

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

    Princeton Rev. (I used/liked the most) Kaplan GRE Rev. Also used the CD from the

  15. Anyone working at Duke? I have question about pay range

    japaho41 replied to NurseAmy's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I think that you should always caution getting caught up in the name of facility I believing that it is synonomous for a good place to work & good training. Within the area Duke has one of the...

  16. Per Diem Agency Pay Rates?

    japaho41 replied to ShawtNurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Some of the hospitals have internal travel positions like Wake Med which will bypass the agency all

  17. Anyone working at Duke? I have question about pay range

    japaho41 replied to NurseAmy's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Duke usually offers a lower pay rate than Wake Med. They will tell you that yes, this is what we are offering you but you will be able to put Duke on your resume. This was actually said to a former...

  18. NC licensure

    japaho41 replied to code50's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I think it is less than three weeks for a temp

  19. Graduate RN moving to NC

    japaho41 replied to PiPhi2004's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Not sure where you are looking to live but I would suggest that you don't live around Duke considering the crime rates. I would suggest living near the mall (Southpoint mall) near I-40. Lots of...

  20. only top 4 percent?

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

    I don't think that you can ever bank on on aspect alone, it's the total package. Just ask those that thought that they were pretty sure they would get in. You are headed in the right direction...

  21. Casual ICU work

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

    My advice would be to get accepted first don't make any sudden moves that would raise red flags. I have seen some admission criteria that states that applicant must remain in the ICU (I would think...

  22. what are my chances with these stat??

    japaho41 replied to blee1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Go For it, my score was below 1000 and was accepted. Your GPA was excellent and you have good experience. Depending on when you are applying it would not hurt to give the GRE another shot since you...

  23. Chances of admittance to CRNA school after previous dismissal

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

    Dismisal from a previous program is a fairly standard question it seemed at least on the applications that I filled out. Once you are admitted and recieve membership to the AACN this would be a...

  24. only top 4 percent?

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

    I would think that you may have to repeat your GRE. Being that your BS degree is not like a BS in Biology you may have to get a BSN. There are some programs that will allow a BS and an AS in...

  25. Chances of admittance to CRNA school after previous dismissal

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

    You would think that it would be very difficult to prove to another program that this time will be different. The fact that each year another group of applicants with the same stats are knocking at...