japaho41

japaho41

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  1. Does which school I get my CRNA matter?

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

    I agree, that you should not have a problem getting a job no matter what school you attend. I think that drawing you sights a little more closer to comparing each schools passage rate the first time...

  2. OR experience ok to get in?

    japaho41 replied to truejewel82's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The standard is one year of ICU experience, your OR experience will be a plus somewhere along the line to simply be acustom to the OR

  3. future crna needs HELP!!!

    japaho41 replied to FUTURE GASS PASSER's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have seen some school that suggest/require pre-reqs in a certain time frame and yes I was concerned about the same but it did prevent me from getting in. I guess this explains why some programs are...

  4. Cath lab? ICU burnout

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

    Many schools that I have research have specifically stated that you must remain in the ICU up until you go to school. It probably has been said prior but get experience in another ICU. I had planned...

  5. ATTENTION CRNA GRADS and STUDENTS!!

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

    -Olympus recorder (VN-3100PC) is the recorder of choice in my class, believe it is under $100. You may find that you are so busy that you don't have time to listen to lectures again. -I would go with...

  6. Are there any benefits to having a MSN before entering CRNA school?

    japaho41 replied to Lucy-RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Not sure, how many years away from applying you are but I would agree with Piper for the most part. -You may want to focus just on the MSN courses in the CRNA program, not necessary to complete the...

  7. CRNA or FNP: Which has better prospects?

    japaho41 replied to jrv100's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You have to keep in mind of the competition between NP and PA's for jobs. There are some regions that favor using PA's over NP's. Yes there is the emergence of AA's competing for CRNA jobs but the...

  8. My chances, please reply with anything

    japaho41 replied to Putu2Sleep's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Your application looks complete. I believe that when you are your app is complete and so are 100 other candidates it comes down to the interview that can make the

  9. CRNA Programs w/ Clinicals in one local area?

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

    East Carolina Univ. Greenville,NC One primary clincial site, and one other 20 minutes

  10. 2nd Degree BSN or Direct Entry MSN for ultimate goal CRNA?

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

    It makes sense to go the fast track MSN program. I wish that I would have done that considering that I had a degree prior to getting my BSN. I think that if I were in your shoes I would not go the...

  11. student loans vs academic market

    japaho41 replied to merlebo02's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just make sure that if you are going to be out of state that you prepare for 3 semesters per academic year because at most schools the amount of federal aid that you get will not cover tuition. Save...

  12. Second go around

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

    I would think that you could use the same letters, why not. I would bet that after hundreds of applicants they probably would not recognize the same letter that was submitted last year. Your second...

  13. NICU/PICU acceptable?

    japaho41 replied to newbeginnings07's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think like the pervious post has stated check with the directors at the programs that you feel that you would be applying to. Your best bet is to stick with the adults to get the best experience...

  14. Getting in an ICU

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

    I have worked at two different places that highly scruntized their applicants for the possibilty of going on the CRNA school. Looking at it in their perspective they are trying to curtail turnover. I...

  15. GPA conversions

    japaho41 replied to pengoo2008's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Like I have stated before I think you GPA is competitive. Let your numbers speak for themselves you don't need to justify the fact that you were subjected to a different grading scale. Really they...

  16. I want to go to Duke's CRNA program

    japaho41 replied to stuckita1026's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Your exactly right, however some schools place a particular weight upon certain aspects over others. For example, Duke may perfer a student with a 3.8 with 1 year experience over the one that has a...

  17. Work and school? How did you do it?

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

    I think that working full time while you are in nursing school can be done especially without a lot of programs using online courses. However if it is your goal to go to CRNA school, I would not even...

  18. I want to go to Duke's CRNA program

    japaho41 replied to stuckita1026's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you ask me some of those interview questions are kind of irrelevent to you to becoming a CRNA. Yes, Duke is a major research facility but how important is it if you have or have not been apart of...

  19. OKAY NOW How do I pay for it!

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

    Options 1) Apply for all the free money in ways of scholarships/grants available even if you would remotely meet criteria. Many go unawarded because of lack of applicants. 2) Look for a Stipend...

  20. GPA conversions

    japaho41 replied to pengoo2008's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Unfortunately I have never heard of any college making a conversion based upon the grading scale at one particular institution compared to another. When you get a chance to view your transcript there...

  21. which would you choose?

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

    I have had the opportunity to work at both non-teaching and teaching hospitals. There are advantanges to both. First the teaching hospital. The advantage is that you don't have to work with...

  22. LVN to RN to CRNA? Can this work?

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

    Have you tried other programs that could possibly get you in to a nursing program quicker? I think going the LVN -RN route is a roundabout way and could take you that much longer. If I were in your...

  23. Realistically -- How many hours per week???

    japaho41 replied to qwepor01's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just completed my first semester. My program is a front-load design where you have mostly classwork the first part of the program. I would say on average that I contributed at least 10-12 hrs per...

  24. CRNA School Hopeful!

    japaho41 replied to Bunny Bear's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Go back to the ICU, many programs will specify that you need to work in the ICU up until you start school. Look at the classes that you didn't do so good in that may be looked at in your transcript...

  25. Should I work for a year first or take additional chemistry

    japaho41 replied to Nursing P.'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Same type of questions as previous posts. If you are not required to take something don't waste your money. I think that Organic and Biochem are courses that I would consider prior to applying to...