jackson74

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  1. a new career, a new house, a new baby...

    jackson74 replied to bob-cat's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You shouldn't have any problem going to anesthesia school given the information you provided. But, you have to be willing to make sacrifices. I have a wife who is a stay at home mom, 2 children, and...

  2. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

    jackson74 replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hillary, I was turned down for the GradPlus loan as a result of poor credit and they do not permit cosigners. Cheat25, For Sally Mae and Bank of America, they requested a copy of my acceptance letter,...

  3. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

    jackson74 replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Neurogeek, I don't have great credit...made a poor decision several years ago on an investment. Anyway, I just listed my wife as a cosigner (with her permission of course) and was able to get all the...

  4. Gre

    jackson74 replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Generally >1000 on the verbal and quantitative combined. 4.0 or > on

  5. Living While in CRNA School

    jackson74 replied to sonofsatan24's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Check out this thread on alternative loans:

  6. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

    jackson74 replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm starting Aug. 07. Here's what I did regarding private loans: $30000 Sallie Mae tuition answer loan and $23,800 Bank of America education maximizer loan. Add that to the $13,500 stipend from my...

  7. First Job as CRNA

    jackson74 replied to Vin's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    versatile_kat, Could you pm me the name of the group/hospital. I'm starting crna school at CMC/UNCC in Aug. and I am interested in staying in this area upon completion.

  8. Does time pass slow in the OR?

    jackson74 replied to Chip_04's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I don't start anesthesia school till aug. but even as an ICU nurse I try not to do anything that gives the appearance that I'm not being vigilent. It also helps my coworkers to feel more confident in...

  9. What's the lowest GPA you've heard of someone having been accepted into CRNA school?

    jackson74 replied to Scrubz's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Lowest gpa: 2.8....the guy didn't get in on his first attempt...reapplied...made a's in the 3 graduate level classes that could be taken prior to entering this particular program, kissed butt while...

  10. Is the AA profession gaining ground?

    jackson74 replied to Alpha13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I've been a critical care nurse for 7 years I'm starting anesthesia school (CRNA) this aug. If you have ever precepted a new graduate RN into the ICU you understand the huge difference between...

  11. Getting past the interview- need advice

    jackson74 replied to malenurse2001's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congratulations!!!

  12. Applying to Carolinas Healthcare/UNC-Charlotte program. SEEKING ADVICE

    jackson74 replied to jackielou's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    jackielou, I was just accepted to CMC/uncc starting in august of this year. I think if you want to seal the deal you should get a job at a large teaching hospital (like cmc) in SICU/CVICU/NEURO icu...

  13. Getting past the interview- need advice

    jackson74 replied to malenurse2001's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was just accepted to a CRNA program starting fall of 07. If I were in your position, I would go ahead and try to get the CVICU job before the next two interviews that way you can tell the interview...

  14. What to wear?!?

    jackson74 replied to GUERO's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm also a guy. I wore a suit and tie. I was scheduled for 3 interviews, but cancelled the last 2 because I was accepted at the first school which was also my first choice. Use this forum to look up...

  15. Acceptance from alternate list.

    jackson74 replied to chords1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You said she has 2 years of ICU experience. Perhaps the candidates that were accepted ahead of her have more ICU experience. I have 6 years of ICU experience and was just accepted to a school in NC....

  16. Can Someone evaluate me?!

    jackson74 replied to Brad_RN_Student_PA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Brad, I can only tell you about my experience. I was recently accepted to a CRNA program, I will be beginning Aug. 07. I finished my ADN in 2000 with a 3.6gpa. However, in the nursing classes I only...

  17. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    jackson74 replied to jrec's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    UNC Charlotte/CMC Aug 07; Any other 49ers out

  18. which school to attend??

    jackson74 replied to sleeper2b's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    All things being equal I would go for the free place to stay every time. I'm starting crna school in Aug. 07 and will be paying for a cheap studio apartment near school because I live 1 hour away from...

  19. My CRNA friends do illegal drugs

    jackson74 replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    As a SRNA wannabe and a recovering drunk/drug addict with >12 years of sobriety I think I have something to add to this conversation. There are many people in this world that can use alcohol and...

  20. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    jackson74 replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    Judging from what I've read in this thread most people are ill informed regarding the underlying pathology of obesity and smoking. From what I've seen and experienced it comes down to addiction in...

  21. Letters of recommendation

    jackson74 replied to bat21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

  22. How to go about CRNA

    jackson74 replied to TurismoDreamin's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There are some sticky's in the pre-crna forum that give detailed information regarding the information you are seeking. Good

  23. Am I too old?

    jackson74 replied to ILoveHK's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Why does it always have to be about getting through something. Who cares how old you'll be when you finish. Think about how awesome it will be to learn the science/art of anesthesia. Sometimes people...

  24. Arkansas State University

    jackson74 replied to ctucker's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    How did you bomb it? I have 2 interviews scheduled in NC in November and it would be helpful to hear detailed info about people's interview experiences. For example, what type of questions, who...

  25. what to do while waiting?

    jackson74 replied to piper_for_hire's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I worked in the ED my first year out of school. I liked it a lot more than the last 5 years of ICU hell I've endured. Sorry, but I'm really burned out on ICU nursing. Congrats on being accepted. I'll...