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  1. How hard is it to get in?

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

    i believe that as long as you know what exactly crna programs are looking for in an applicant, the chances of getting in definitely increases. please don't apply just because or if you haven't even...

  2. SICU or CVICU?

    pinkisnoopi replied to kiki9095's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    although a strong knowledge of post op heart recovery is essential (for hemodynamics, swans, etc.), i highly recommend going somewhere with a lot of variety. crnas are typically involved in different...

  3. Chemistry??

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

    sure! i got into georgetown. i don't think crna schools care much, as long as the courses are approved & you do well in them. i actually took biochem as well as statistics at different community...

  4. Chemistry??

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

    i took a semester of biochem at a community college while i was working as a rn in a sicu. my undergrad (uva) never required us to take a lick of chemistry while i was in the nursing bsn program, so i...

  5. Rambling Physics and Chemistry question..now or later?

    pinkisnoopi replied to Peachy720's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i'd have to agree w/ the rest of them. finish your degree & take the courses later if needed. i'm entering crna school this fall. my undergrad bsn program didn't even require chemistry or physics...

  6. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

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

    1) georgetown: interviewed & accepted 2) umab: interview was offered but i declined. congrats for getting in & good luck

  7. Med Surg & ICU before applying

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

    btw, i'm also a float pool nurse, which allows me to get experience other than sicu such as cardiovascular recovery, medical icu, burn icu, ccu, intermediate care, including floor experience..just a...

  8. Med Surg & ICU before applying

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

    i started in a sicu as a new grad. it was challenging in the beginning i have to admit, but totally worth it. i now have 4.5 yrs of sicu experience & going to crna school this fall (woohoo). (btw,...

  9. georgetown vs. umab

    pinkisnoopi posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i'm a pre srna who got accepted into georgtown for this fall. i have an interview set for umab in a few weeks. even if i have a great interview and i do get accepted, i think i'd still lean towards...

  10. Icu orientatations for new grads?

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

    thanks! don't hesitate to email about any questions!! good luck to you

  11. Icu orientatations for new grads?

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

    i'm on 3g!!

  12. Icu orientatations for new grads?

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

    with regards to umab, it says the admission requirements for master's applicants is a "baccalaureate degree with an upper division nursing major from an nlnac-accredited program" as well as "current...

  13. Icu orientatations for new grads?

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

    i got into georgetown & i will interview at umab next month (i just applied to those 2). i'll be starting this fall (woohoo :rotfl: ) also, the reasons why a certain hospital may be more open to...

  14. question???

    pinkisnoopi replied to bk2va03's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I tried to email you bk2va03, but your private box is full. Here's my stats: My nursing GPA was about 3.5, science about 3.7. I took biochemistry when working (B), & retook the statistics course...

  15. Icu orientatations for new grads?

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

    yes, after 4.5 years i'm defininitely comfortable there. about after a year off orientation, i became "just comfortable & familiarized" working on the unit, but you still have many things to...

  16. Icu orientatations for new grads?

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

    immediately after graduation i started the sicu "new grad fellowship program" at the washington hospital center in d.c. it was about 3-4 months in length too. in the beginning, it's only classroom...

  17. BSN? or BS in Something else?

    pinkisnoopi replied to MrRacer98's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i believe that a bsn is highly recommended & looked favorably upon by the crna admissions staff. (i have a bsn & starting crna school this fall) yes, there are a few science courses that are...

  18. Georgetown Class of 2007

    pinkisnoopi replied to tumpler44's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    yeah, i'm roudy's (ex) coworker from the d.c. area! are you the one living in hawaii right now?

  19. Georgetown Class of 2007

    pinkisnoopi replied to tumpler44's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i wanted to thank everyone as well for giving me soo much advice these last few years as i was preparing for admissions into crna school. i've also been accepted into georgetown and still waiting on...

  20. Applying to school, but need to explain "F" grade

    pinkisnoopi posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hello. I'm currently in the process of applying to CRNA school for next fall '05 & almost done. I took an elective Chemistry class last year at a community college. However, the professor was so...

  21. Applying to school, but need to explain "F" grade

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

    Thanks to all who responded. I'm still thinking about

  22. Who went straight to ICU after getting your BSN

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

    Hi! I worked in a SICU immediately after graduating w/ my BSN & I'm so glad I did it. Usually, larger teaching hospitals, especially those w/ higher nurse ICU vacancy rates will have "new grad"...

  23. Student in ICU -- what should I look for?

    pinkisnoopi replied to DaFreak71's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Definitely be present when central lines & a-lines are being inserted. Get to know what items you'll need to set up, etc. If a patient has a pacemaker, get acquainted with it too & learn the...

  24. recommendations when applying

    pinkisnoopi posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hello. I'm a prospective SRNA, planning on applying this year to CRNA school (for next fall). I'd just like some advice on who to choose for recommendations. I'm going to ask my head nurse & an...

  25. recommendations when applying

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

    I think I'm going to stick with my head nurse, an attending MD, and a RN co-worker. My co-worker has had LOTS of SICU experience & he's actually starting CRNA school this fall, one of the schools...