calirn2006

Thanks everyone!

I was just told at school today that it would be a smart idea to invest in a palm pilot with a good drug program on it. I have never owned one before. Does anyone have any advice on whick type to buy that is relatively simple to use and what drug program to buy? Any advice would be great!

I am a junior in a crna program now and there has been a few times that i have pulled out my ccrn in notes for a quick review during my anesthesia basics course! I would recommend taking it not only to help you get in...but it might increase your knowledge! Just my opinion

WOW You really read all my posts! That is impressive! I really do thank you for all your opinions! I do realize their are many many applicants for each program and I am very thankful to be one of the many that have been excepted! Best of luck as you start school yourself!

I would talk to the school that you are on the alternate list about what you can do to improve your app for next year if you don't get in this year. Maybe talk to the program director about how you would like to try CCL but still want to apply again if you don't get in this year. I am sure the school will give you the real opinion that you need! Best of luck!

Thanks for the info everyone! It is definately a hard decision to make!

I will be taking physics and biochem for the first time in CRNA school. Is this a very difficult task? Should I stick to the program that is an MSN and doesn't have these courses? Any difference in the job market for CRNA's when you have a health science masters program vs MSN program? Any advice will help Thanks

Schools that do not require GRE:: 1. Kaiser Permenente (Cal State FUllerton) Pasadena, CA 2. Midwestern University- Glendale, AZ 3. Excela Health - Latrobe, PA 4. Thomas Jefferson- Philly, PA (If you have high GPA) 5. Some school in Rhode Island (Don't remember the name!) Kaiser is ranked #10 in the nation. Excela is ranked #16 in the nation! Hope this helps!

MICUGIRL...I am not in school yet but soon will be...is there anyway you could talk to your prgram director about a specific person that is treating you badly....maybe they don't need to be a preceptor or maybe the director could give you suggestions on how to deal....just a suggestion!

one other piece of advice to help you out when it comes time to apply! Know the program you are applying to and be able to give specific reasons why you want to go to that program! It worked for me! Best of luck

I really think this forum is good for asking questions about specific schools but when it comes to general questions of being curious what your chances are of getting in it really doesn't help much. Find what specific school you want to get into and then you can get more specific info from this site. Hope that makes sense!

ICU experience is necessary....no school (that i looked into) neccessarily says CVICU experience is a must. I personally learned everything i know about hemodynamics from hearts but as long as you have ICU experience you are good to apply.

jma what school are you talking about that the guy took one look at the books and changed his mind....b/c i was told that same thing at my interview!

i know in san diego onlt one hospital system here uses crnas

It is normal to be nervous! Just try to prepare yourself as much as possible. I went through 3 interviews and was nervous everytime! All three of my interviews were just like a normal job interview....wanting to know strenths, why you want to be a crna, why you chose this program. Remember to tell yourself the interview panal as all been in your shoes at one point in time too!! Best of luck!