krzysiu

krzysiu has 4 years experience and specializes in SRNA class of 2010.

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1. Did anyone go to DePaul University or Loyola University of Chicago?

   krzysiu replied to FoxyRoxy21's topic in Illinois Nursing

   I think we are in a unique time. I don't think standards have changed, but number of applicants may have gone up, thus leading to "harder to get in" in recent times. A great number of people are...

2. shadowing a crna

   krzysiu replied to Mhart's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Glad I could help. Because, like I said, I had to jump through some hoops to get into the O.R. myself. You may want to hit up your manager to try and set something up. However, sometimes it's a good...

3. Question about nursing.

   krzysiu replied to Marzena's topic in Illinois Nursing

   I agree, I'd call a hospital directly. Preferably a teaching hospital. Or, possibly, call a nursing school. The nursing programs will have clinical sites that they deal with and it might be another...

4. shadowing a crna

   krzysiu replied to Mhart's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Are you a nurse or currently in a nursing program? Do you work in a hospital? I noticed you said NYC, I'm from Chicago. Atleast in the larger metro areas, hospitals won't let just anyone into the...

5. Crna Programs Without Gre Scores

   krzysiu replied to cantillod's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Check out University of Tennessee - Memphis. When I applied, it was not a requirement. However, you may want to look at the website to see if anything has

6. Unique Situation, thoughts please...

   krzysiu replied to sbgradinnb's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Not to mention, if I remember correctly, the assistant director of my program said she can easily estimate that most people in CRNA programs have 4+ years critical care experience. It's one thing to...

7. Rosalind Franklin?

   krzysiu replied to Savin'Em's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   And, once gross anatomy hits, you'll pretty much live

8. Rosalind Franklin?

   krzysiu replied to Savin'Em's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Why you have to rub it in man??? Call me

9. Rosalind Franklin?

   krzysiu replied to Savin'Em's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   In the program right now. Director and faculty are from RUSH. It's tough! If you have any questions, please, feel free to email me.

10. CRNA's: What luxuries did you allow yourself after graduating and starting work ?

    krzysiu replied to Fill my brain's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree Qwigley, it's a pretty humbling

11. Help: Tattoo Ideas!!

    krzysiu replied to SRNA11's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I better apply for unemployment now then. So, hire me or pay my welfare through your taxes... just kidding Not hiring someone over a tattoo is kinda like saying an asian guy would be good at math or...

12. Help: Tattoo Ideas!!

    krzysiu replied to SRNA11's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    As a big admirer of tattoos, unlike some who have responded, I'll try and offer advice. Mainly, don't rush into anything. Really research what you want and more importantly who you want to do it. Good...

13. (BSN) Travel Nurses MAKE MORE than CRNAs!

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

    I'm basing my posts on experience. I am in a program. Will be finishing soon. Basing those numbers from a offer on the table. Hourly position and have happy friends within the group some have been...

14. Any chicago nurses who know the city well?

    krzysiu replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Oh yeah, I forgot. For Italian, consider Carmine's http://www.rosebudrestaurants.com/rest2.php A lot of nightlife right in walking distance from

15. Any chicago nurses who know the city well?

    krzysiu replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in Illinois Nursing

    This list is pretty dead on for steak: http://chicago.citysearch.com/bestof/winners/steak Primehouse is pretty good looking on the inside. Most places will have some kind of surf and turf to meet...