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  1. Illinois CRNA Programs/Schools

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

    There are 5 total; 3 in the chicagoland area, 1 in central illinois and 1 in southern IL. Chicagoland programs are: Rush in downtown Chicago, Northshore University Healthsystem which is a suburban...

  2. Online Organic Chemistry Class

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

    After my online course nightmare, I have decided to take an organic chem course at my local community college (and just bite the bullet and sign myself up for straight nights during that time...

  3. chemistry class

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

    I am very interested in taking the UNE online organic chemistry I after a horrible experience w/UC Berkeley's online organic chem....the syllabus sounds pretty decent, as does the grading...would...

  4. Online Organic Chemistry Class

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

    Ok, so now I will definitely NOT recommend UC Berkeley's online intro to organic chemistry class....I had a grade of 'B' before taking the final exam (worth 40% of grade) and had to wait over a month...

  5. Does anyone rotate day/night schedule?

    krisjazzer13 replied to Sandwitch883RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello there! I am currently on a rotating day/night schedule that changes q2-4 weeks (varies, but normally q3 weeks to keep everyone sane). I was kind of in the same boat as you previously, as I...

  6. Should this patient be in ICU??

    krisjazzer13 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Eek! That patient should have definitely been in an ICU...in both hospitals (same system) I have worked in, insulin gtts always come to the ICU, regardless of hemodynamic stability....not only did...

  7. Online Organic Chemistry Class

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

    I had the UC Berkeley intro to organic chem class recommended to me by a fellow RN, and so far it's great! I have finished the homework material (you do your homework on blank white paper and either...

  8. GPA dilemma

    krisjazzer13 replied to cina23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a BS in another field with a 2.5 GPA @ time of application and that was the minimum that this particular school would take (I beefed up the app with other good stuff)...I got into the...

  9. New Graduates In The Icu?

    krisjazzer13 replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in General Nursing

    Well, like others have said, I believe that new grads in the ICU all depends on the orientation given....I started out in a general ICU @ a community hospital with absolutely zilch healthcare...

  10. New Graduates In The Icu?

    krisjazzer13 replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in MICU, SICU

    Well, like others have said, I believe that new grads in the ICU all depends on the orientation given....I started out in a general ICU @ a community hospital with absolutely zilch healthcare...

  11. Why did I do this to myself?

    krisjazzer13 replied to SillyStudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Believe me, things WILL get easier! I am a December 2006 grad, and went right away into a general ICU. I was miserable during my orientation and asked for an extra couple of weeks because my...

  12. New Grad in CA needs Advice

    krisjazzer13 replied to NewGrad08CA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry, but I have to agree with the above poster...there will be some days where you have a heavy workload (and well, that's what happens sometimes when you're a nurse) and teaching patients is...

  13. I'm in... with one year experience

    krisjazzer13 replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I've been reading this thread for a while and just felt the need to comment....I am an RN w/a little over a year's experience in a general ICU. I applied to CRNA schools this past year w/around 10...

  14. Has anyone heard of Lakeview College of Nursing?

    krisjazzer13 replied to missBelle's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I graduated from Lakeview (EIU Charleston campus) December 2006. While there is still some work to be done in terms of organization, I can say that Lakeview prepared me well to be a competent ICU...

  15. Stressing over GRE scores

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

    Hi 7-2-7, I was in your shoes not too long ago. In 2004 I took the GRE for the first time WITH a Kaplan prep course and scored a substandard score of 820. I recently took it again this past July...

  16. Does your hospital have a "Thanks to my Nurse" form?

    krisjazzer13 replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work for is part of a 3-hospital system (w/clinics), and all sites have forms that patients or family members can fill out to thank their nurse, nursing assistant, radiology tech,...

  17. Help choosing job

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

    This honestly depends on the school...I have worked in a 15 bed general ICU for a year (we get hearts, balloon pump, etc) and was accepted to one school no problem....however...another school will not...

  18. CRNA Programs without Physics/Organic Chem?

    krisjazzer13 replied to 2Cats's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just an FYI: I have been accepted to Bradley/Decatur Memorial Hospital's program and they do require organic chemistry with a grade of C or better....check out their requirements on the DMH website:...

  19. C's get degrees

    krisjazzer13 replied to mitch8lem's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Believe me, I know how this phrase can come back and bite you in the butt!! I had slacked during my first two years of undergrad thinking I would continue on my chosen career path (not nursing at the...

  20. C's get degrees

    krisjazzer13 replied to mitch8lem's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I LOVE this phrase (I used it during my frosh and soph year of college!) but all kidding aside, I have been accepted to a school that didn't care if I got a C in biochemistry in my previous undergrad...

  21. RD to RN....Accelerated BSN Program advice

    krisjazzer13 replied to Marie1031's topic in Nursing Career

    It was the best decision I have ever made for myself! I would highly recommend going for your BSN...more opportunity for advancement and I love working as a RN in the ICU!

  22. RD to RN....Accelerated BSN Program advice

    krisjazzer13 replied to Marie1031's topic in Nursing Career

    I was in the exact same situation! I graduated w/my BS in Dietetics and decided to go right into an accelerated BSN program (I did not complete a dietetic internship; I just went right to school in...

  23. Anyone have information regarding Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville, IL?

    krisjazzer13 replied to brandi10's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I replied on the above thread also; I am a Dec 2006 Lakeview grad on the EIU campus. I enjoyed the teachers and classes, I loved the EIU atmosphere, it was difficult like any nursing school, but...

  24. Lakeview Campuses

    krisjazzer13 replied to gracefulc's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am a December 2006 Lakeview graduate and I was on the EIU campus...I loved it! You still have the college atmosphere and affordable campus housing instead of living in an apartment somewhere in...

  25. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

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

    Interviewed and accepted @ Bradley U/Decatur Memorial Hospital for class starting fall '08; awaiting interview next month for Evanston Northwestern school of Anesthesia.....we'll see how things turn...