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  1. How are my chances for CRNA School

    nurselizk replied to BSN14John's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    John, I'm starting at Michigan State University. It's a brand new program. I have a previous bachelor's degree and a very strong math and science background which helped my nursing GPA and GRE...

  2. How are my chances for CRNA School

    nurselizk replied to BSN14John's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    All schools require 1 yr experience before starting. Some say 1 yr before applying, but what really matters is how competitive you are compared with all the other applicants. And there are many. I...

  3. CRNA's: Where do you live? What do you make?

    nurselizk replied to mitch8lem's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Are we all talking about CRNA positions here?? This is the CRNA forum, just

  4. do you need to go to a nursing school to become a CRNA?

    nurselizk replied to SBCHEV99's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You do need to go to nursing school but one option is a second-degree bachelor's program. You probably have all or most of the prerequisites. Programs are as short as 12 months. You wouldn't be the...

  5. Free anesthesia medication/flash cards

    nurselizk replied to CRNA2007's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    CRNA2007, I tried to PM you with my email address but your box is full again. Thank you for offering

  6. Free anesthesia medication/flash cards

    nurselizk replied to CRNA2007's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Would love a copy too, thanks for

  7. Any new grads regret starting in the ICU?

    nurselizk replied to CrazyPremed's topic in MICU, SICU

    I don't regret it. I've been there just about 2 years. But I went through hell for a while. I had no health care experience and underestimated how much I was taking on besides learning ICU stuff...

  8. What should I do to prepare before school starts next fall?

    nurselizk replied to Burnt2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you read carefully, you'll see that the original poster has already been through nursing school and is awaiting the start of a CRNA program. Yes, nursing school is stressful and time-consuming,...

  9. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

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

    Jen, I met another of our classmates at a PALS class over the weekend. Only 7 more out

  10. Anyone from Michigan out there??

    nurselizk replied to nrs33246's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm in mid-Michigan, working in a busy SICU and starting CRNA school in January. There have been a few posts from people applying to UDMercy and Wayne State, but other than that, it's been quiet....

  11. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

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

    Michigan State University (new program), January

  12. What else do I need?

    nurselizk posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm on a path to becoming a CRNA, with great GPA and GRE scores, and building solid experience in a busy SICU. I have a very strong work ethic and love taking on challenges. But, what about other...

  13. part-time second degree programs?

    nurselizk replied to veggiemom's topic in Michigan Nursing

    The accelerated programs are not for the faint of heart. They are 20+ credits per semester for 3 semesters. Many people find it is not worth the price to family and sanity to be done in 3 semesters...

  14. nursing student/help/why still chest pain

    nurselizk replied to x-tremestudent's topic in Cardiac

    MSO4 IS morphine. I suggest you dig into this some more. The continuing chest pain is due to continuing cardiac ischemia. Read as much as you can, talk to your classmates and instructor(s). You need...

  15. scrubs: yes or no for an interview?

    nurselizk replied to RNJess10's topic in Nursing Career

    Some may have worn scrubs to an interview and been successful, but if you really want the job, why would you not maximize your chances by wearing something more appropriate for a job

  16. Didn't get in at U of M. Need advice.

    nurselizk replied to thyme39's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I can't speak for how it is currently. The year I applied and was accepted, there were over 250 applicants for 24 positions. The website said letters of rec were not necessary, but the Second Career...

  17. Didn't get in at U of M. Need advice.

    nurselizk replied to thyme39's topic in Michigan Nursing

    They told me that recommendations DO make a difference even though they aren't required. I disagree that who you know makes a difference. It's not that kind of a program--this is a highly...

  18. Visiting Hours

    nurselizk replied to NURSJADED's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Why would you leave your purse in a patient's