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japaho41

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

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

    ICU experience, do some research on the programs that you want to possilbly attend, some progams will list in order of the ICU experiences that they are preferential to. In my opinion you will get...

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

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

    First of all don't limit yourself by saying I just want to go to ...... Especially if you live in NC there are a lot of opportunities beyond one particular school. Find out about the program, where...

  3. CRNAs... Were you at the top of your class? Am this for me? Your personality type?

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

    I think that the essay is an essential part of the application process because it should support all other pieces of information that you have provided. There are books that you can buy to assist...

  4. which would you choose?

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

    Both choices sound really good. If I were you I would pick the unit that does the variety, as long as the acuity is there. Like a previous post has stated don't get hung up on the trauma level...

  5. ? regarding ICU experience before program...(m)

    japaho41 replied to quinn11's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I will give you the same advice that I give every one that is a new grad that wants to work in ICU but is told that they have to work on Med Surg first and wants to go on to CRNA school. First off,...

  6. ? regarding ICU experience before program...(m)

    japaho41 replied to quinn11's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CVICU = Cardiovascular Intensive Care some places will also call it CTSU = Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit. I am sure there are others as

  7. how to survive anesthesia school

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

    I feel your pain, being that I am almost done with my 1st semester as well. I think that the 1st semester is about adapting and that is putting that mildly, coping with your anxieties, and convincing...

  8. CRNAs... Were you at the top of your class? Am this for me? Your personality type?

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

    Your first issue here is feeling inferior to your classmates that get higher test scores. My suggestion to you is take a look at those that are getting higher scores in the classroom and compare how...

  9. Tell me what school is like...

    japaho41 replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think that you have to think about taking on this type of commitment with the thought in mind that you will miss the chances to be able to be greatly involved in things that you once did. So if you...

  10. Agency ICU nursing

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

    If asked why you chose to travel I would not be afraid to say that yes, one of my reason was the money. Make sure to support that with the fact that you are saving for the 2.5 years that you will be...

  11. Is organic chemistry required?

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

    Chemistry is tough subject for me, so I would say the more chemistry you have it is to your advantange. So take organic and even biochem because if you have to take again later you will have that...

  12. reference letters

    japaho41 replied to sallee13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think the earlier the better when it comes to reference letters. It was one of the most difficult/time consuming things about applying because you are depending upon 3-4 people to follow through...

  13. Agency ICU nursing

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

    I thought about your issue when I was preparing to apply. My opinion is it depends how that person looking at your experience looks at it. I have worked at hospitals that will float travels all over...

  14. ICU vs ER Critical Car experience.....

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

    I have seen schools that will accept ER, and have also seen some that specifically state that ER and PACU are not considered. I think the majority does not accept ER. Yes there maybe times that you...

  15. Information please.

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

    I would echo most of what has already been said. Look at the program pre reqs and program structure and go from there. Anytime you can get ahead of the game you will be better off. If you are going...

  16. CNRA schools ranking

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

    I have often wondered really what the ranking really mean. I would not focus my search for a school solely based upon US News Rankings. I would however look at accreditation and how many pass the...

  17. ADVICE NEEDED: Switching jobs 3 months before applying for JAN '08 class

    japaho41 replied to deroth1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You are making the right decision, getting exp in 1) a different ICU 2) a higher level a care. I changed jobs about 4 months prior to applying. Anything that you can do to make yourself appear...

  18. anyone here get BSN by going to 2nd degree program

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

    If you question is if you should get a BSN or ADN, I would say go for the BSN, because you probably have a majority of the program prior to the nursing part. So in essence you would get the nursing...

  19. MSN vs Health Science Masters

    japaho41 replied to calirn2006's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Agree w/ Calvin. Physics and Biochem are part of the deal, I think there maybe some variability on the Biochem from program to program. Suggest that you take a chem couse at the undergrad level if...

  20. Experience on Days vs. Nights

    japaho41 replied to srna2008's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have worked both days and nights in MICU & SICU. It seemed that when I worked in SICU (days) most of the trauma admits came in on nights. When I worked in MICU most of the bedside procedures...

  21. Please help!

    japaho41 replied to PARK1004SN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Since you are already thinking a step beyond your immeadiate task, which is what you have to do. This is my advice, take a look at a few schools that you could see yourself applying to and look at...

  22. register for classes tomorrow

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

    The voices in your head are just beginning. Just wait when you are up to your ears in work in the countless hours of solitude studying, you will begin to think how is all this stuff going to get in...

  23. New RN Grad, need advice

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

    Cut to the chase, bypass the stepdown and step into the

  24. CCRN-CMC/CSC subspecialization

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

    I am CCRN as well, I think you are on the right track adding it prior to applying to school. Some will tell that it really doesn't count for much in reference to CRNA school. However, it was...

  25. CICU Step down or Operating Room?

    japaho41 replied to OURN83's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Really, come on now, if you want to go on to CRNA school, cut to the chase don't waste your time on the step down's. I am saying don't settle if you want to stick to a timetable when you want to go...