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  1. Whats considered a good GRE score ??

    GmanRN replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Gre Scores are just a piece of the admission package. You always want at least what your school deems as the minimum accepted score. If your gpa or experience is lacking you want a higher score....

  2. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    GmanRN replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ive heard that TCU doesnt include a clinical oral exam anymore. It's more of a meet and greet. I think that since they require ccrn they feel that more testing isnt necessary. :) They probably...

  3. Admission Points for Acceptance

    GmanRN posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Does anyone have any information on how all the pieces of the admission process quantifies into admission points? Ive heard that you get points for every piece of data and then admission is based upon...

  4. Neuro Temps

    GmanRN replied to starcandy's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I always thought that neuro temps originated from injury to the brain as opposed to the spinal chord. Maybe someone could enlighten me. As for intervention Im not sure that Ive ever been completely...

  5. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    GmanRN replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good luck on your GRE. I know youll pass the CCRN so absolutey no need to wish you luck there. The CNRN is one tough test. My respect to you on that one for sure. Im not on the addmission board...

  6. CRNAs in Pain Management

    GmanRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hello all. I was wondering if anyone could spread some light on the roles and duties of CRNAs within a pain management role. Just what is it you pain mgmt guys do anyway? Im a 11yr RN hoping to get...

  7. One year of nursing experience not required

    GmanRN replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Not sure that no ICU experience would be a good thing at all. I mean where would a nurse get a feel for vasoactive titrations? Not to mention working out all the jitters that comes with codes and...

  8. Serum Glucose Testing in the OR.

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

    Agreed Suzanne. However Im not sure that the diagnosis of new onset diabetes can always be accurate for an acutely ill patient who is in the hospital. Gluconeogenisis is increased under stress and...

  9. Serum Glucose Testing in the OR.

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

    My OR has an Istat machine that they use intraoperatively. Much quicker than sending tubes to the

  10. Admission Points for Acceptance

    GmanRN replied to GmanRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    twu and tcu specifically. Thanks.

  11. Last Bath

    GmanRN replied to andrew921's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I hope I get to say that one day! Congrats to you on getting in! Encouragement: YOU GOT IN NOW GET THROUGH OR YOU JUST MAY HAVE TO GIVE MORE

  12. How Many Applications?

    GmanRN replied to btlrcthy's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As many as you think you need to. I would suggest doing them in twos. Pick 4 schools, get two of them completed, and then complete the other two. It might be easier to send all the transcripts at...

  13. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    GmanRN replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Got a call from TWU today. Ive been granted an interview! It's not til Janaury, but I bet Ill be excited until then! So far Ive been so impressed regarding how nice everyone is at TWU. The two people...

  14. Do schools average GRE scores or take most recent?

    GmanRN replied to krisjazzer13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    To my Knowledge they take your most recent but are able to view all of them. ETS reports every score on file. I bet your intended schools can let you know for sure, but I really dont think they...

  15. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    GmanRN replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Spoke with TCU today. They said the last class gpa averages for admission were: Overall: 3.15 Last 60: 3.3 Math/Science 3.3 I fall short in two of the GPAs and exceed in one. My experience is 11years...

  16. AM I Smart ENOUGH?!

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

    NO!! lol Couldnt resist. If you are smart enough to get accepted then chances are youre smart enough to do it. Do the best you can then apply. Every year that you have experience increase your...

  17. DNP required soon?

    GmanRN replied to deadsoul's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Its the fact that word doctor in a hospital defines a role in the patients provision of care. If a non medical doctor walks up to a patient and introduces themselves as Dr so n so then more than...

  18. DNP required soon?

    GmanRN replied to deadsoul's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Yes. From a patient's perspective if someone introduces themselves as doctor then they would construe that person to be a medical doctor. I think if I had a PhD I would let my hospital collegues call...

  19. Induced hypotension in surgeries.

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

    Thanks for the reply/answer. Does the CRNA titrate the drips in surgery or some other member of the OR

  20. DNP required soon?

    GmanRN replied to deadsoul's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Just thought I would add that the DNP program at TCU is 30 semester hours long. The admission requirement is that you have a masters and an APN certification. This makes me believe that a CRNA DNP...

  21. getting in hard to crna school, how hard is staying in

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

    Seems that I saw some stats on a couple of schools where only 1 to 2 percent didnt graduate once starting a program. Those numbers seem pretty good to me. Im sure at least some of those dropped for...

  22. terminated last 2 jobs, what should I do? :(

    GmanRN replied to Dunno?'s topic in General Nursing

    Nursing homes may not offer much in the terms of staff development unless its a huge mega corporation or linked to a hospital with sufficient resources. Unless you feel truly called to nursing home...

  23. gpa 3.2

    GmanRN replied to garfieldrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have heard of 2.8s getting in. Ive also heard of GRE scores of 890 getting in. Seems that if you are weak in one area but strong in another you can see your dream come

  24. Child Support Reduction for School?

    GmanRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Has anyone had to go to school with child support payments intact? Im paying 955 per month currently with one child. Not sure if I can swing crna school with that kind of payment. Im wondering if...

  25. How long did you study for CCRN?

    GmanRN replied to Dreamweaver2be's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Nada. I figured 10 years of experience was preparation enough. It was