japaho41

japaho41

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  1. Gre

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

    SUNY @ Buffalo I think I recall seeing that one if you had a

  2. Organic or biochemistry

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

    There is not any organic chem on the GRE, If your asking would it be beneficial. I would say it is irrelevent when it pertains to the GRE. Algebra, Reading comp, vocabulary and writing an

  3. 1st semester as a SRNA

    japaho41 replied to Hold'emRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In two words; life-altering. I think that no matter how hard anyone tells you something is, you can never appreciate really what that means until you assume that position yourself. Besides every...

  4. Recovering open hearts--necessary?

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

    Did not do post-op hearts either. When I was applying there was only one school that I came across that even ranked which ICU they perferred for experience. I believe if was Surgical ICU. You...

  5. one bad grade in grad school!!

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

    You probably have so many credits now that you on your third degree, a C in toxiocology is irrelevent. I had a C in a BSN nursing course and another in stats and still made it. I think that having a...

  6. apply this fall or next fall???

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

    I would think most places want everything completed prior to seeing your application on their desk. Like the previous poster said about references. Though they may not appear to be very important...

  7. Is there advantage to getting RRT and BSN before CRNA school?

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

    The thing is here is that if you already have your BSN, why would you want to waste time getting your RRT if you want to be a CRNA. I think you would be better off applying to any university that...

  8. Advice for CRNA School Interview

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

    Do the above, Smile, Breathe, Relax, it's only that most important interview that you will ever go on Thank them for inviting you. Think about what type of questions you would ask someone,...

  9. I'm in!! How to prepare w/ < 4 mo. left??

    japaho41 replied to malenurse2001's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As someone said earlier go on vacation and relax. That is a great suggestion because once you start school say goodbye to life as you once knew

  10. How to deal with out-of-state tuition??

    japaho41 replied to lacedmm1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The way I looked at your situation when I was faced with it was, you just borrow the money if this is what you truly want to do. Money should not be a factor when it can be paid back later, fairly...

  11. Is there advantage to getting RRT and BSN before CRNA school?

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

    Personally, I think that your efforts could be spent on other things that would prepare you more, GRE, CCRN, ACLS, PALS, NALS, TNCC. Once you have the GRE work on applications, apply, once your...

  12. Am I A decent candidate for CRNA school in the future???

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

    That is a good point especially if you have a few options in the area, become well versed in who does what and why this one is you first choice. Don't try to BS because they know exactly who does...

  13. CICU Step down or Operating Room?

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

    No, it is not lack of experience many ICU's only get new grads applying to working there depending on where you are at. If there are no jobs in your area branch out, they are there trust me. Even if...

  14. Organic or biochemistry

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

    I have seen schools that require Biochem, like MUSC (South Carolina) All schools are different in requirements as well as if they focus upon chemistry to a great extent in the

  15. CVICU vs. SICU

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

    SICU, most of the time = more variety CVICU, may over time get to feel like you work in a heart & lung factory. Why do I say that, because if all goes well you do the same thing to every...

  16. Do you miss the pace of ICU?

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

    Good Point! I would like to add to you comment on comparing the burn out in the ICU. You will find on occassion nurses that have been in the ICU 20+ yrs and some of which have lost the desire to be...

  17. To repeat or not to repeat! GRE question

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

    I agree with dfk on this one. Some programs may see the GRE is just a formality. I went with the score I had after two tries at the GRE and was admitted with a lack luster

  18. 1 year ICU schools

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

    Well said, I am all about helping the young ambitious nurses to find their path to achieving their goals. If you think about SOME nurses that we all have worked with the type that are extremely...

  19. MSN transfer classes

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

    Holy Certification, that should account for at least .3, bringing you up to a 3.0. I say give it all you got on the GRE and if you score well you should be pretty competitive. The way I look at the...

  20. Getting in a program

    japaho41 replied to TennRN2004's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would not concern myself with what someone else thinks as a edge that they may have. How does this person who once was on the comittee knows exactly what they are going to ask. Worrying about what...

  21. Oakland university in Michigan

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

  22. Duke Program

    japaho41 replied to LaRue24's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    One would think that after a $50 application fee, an extensive one at that deserves at least a letter that states that one is just not "Duke Quality." I am in the same obviously rejected, but not...

  23. CCRN or not?

    japaho41 replied to 98.6's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I thought about this same thing. I think I would like to maintain the certification for what ever it's worth. However it does cost money that could be used for something else while your in

  24. CCRN or not?

    japaho41 replied to 98.6's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Here is how I see having the CCRN will help you. Not everyone applying will have it, therefore it will set you apart from those who do not. In my interview it was mentioned that I had my CCRN even...

  25. Sleep & CRNA school

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

    I would agree the best prescription for a healthy body is simply broken down into sleep, diet and exercise. A few months ago I started getting up at 4:30 AM and exercising before work. I plan on...