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mmc-rockstar

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  1. Admission!! Thanks for all the info

    mmc-rockstar replied to shandsburnRN-CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Cheers!!! You'll rock with that paramedic background!!! But make sure you start working out....these books are SOOOO

  2. MAC how Deep is your Depth?

    mmc-rockstar replied to Oldsalt's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Forgive my ignorance (starting CRNA school this fall) but, it seems that you are looking for evidence that CRNAs are using MAC (and the earlier posting re 50% of the population...I assume he/she was...

  3. Kill 2birds w/1 stone 4 CRNA school

    mmc-rockstar replied to Alert&Orientedx0's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Definately....kill the birds!!!!! You sound like a great candidate for admission...depending on which programs you are applying to. Don't forget the CCRN and if you find stumbling blocks after the...

  4. last order

    mmc-rockstar posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just gave my last bath and signed off my last order....Wow!!! That feels great!!! Just thought I'd

  5. Questions about Utah CRNA jobs

    mmc-rockstar replied to ih8neuro's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hello, I'm starting CRNA school @ Westminster this fall. The director/assistant both work @ Ogden Regional Medical Center. Also check the VA. I have heard that the area is very much an MDA...

  6. Loans

    mmc-rockstar replied to hojimma's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Check the alt loans sticky @ the top of the page. Most of what you are looking for will be found there. Good

  7. If I'm moving to the US from Canada... some pre-CRNA questions

    mmc-rockstar replied to blackberrypatch's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Wow, I am impressed with your ambition at such a young age Blackberry. Unfortunately I don't have too many answers to your quesitons, but here's some of what I do know. When you work in the US you...

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

    mmc-rockstar replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Okay, here's the question... I've done all the fed loan stuff, HELOC, but in case I need it I am still looking for a private. Here's the prob, I have great credit, but my debt to income ratio stinks...

  9. Gre

    mmc-rockstar replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Don't fret the GRE too much. I got in w/ 450 verbal 610 math 4.5 writing. A friend of mine scored 400/400 and made the alt list, but she was called up recently, so....800/1060.....doesn't matter...

  10. Anyone not get in on the first try?

    mmc-rockstar replied to AdonaiLoveable's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Been there.......Last fall I foolishly applied to one school thinking I was a shoe in.....Didn't even get an interview. But the best thing to do is get back up on that horse. I got my "sorry but..."...

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

    mmc-rockstar replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Two loans I've been looking @ that don't require cert are Wells Fargo..Education connection (only up to 25K per year) or Sallie Mae Tuition answer loan (up to 40K per year, but start @ prime + 1%-from...

  12. GPA conversions

    mmc-rockstar replied to pengoo2008's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Seems that most nursing programs use 93-100 A, etc, so yours is alittle tougher, but I don't think CRNA programs care (unfortunately). That being said, 3.6 is still competitive enough for an...

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

    mmc-rockstar replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Haven't seen much posted about investing loan money until you need it. I hope everybody is using CDs if the money won't be needed until maturity. If not most banks offer money market accounts that...

  14. Those stupid GRE scores to count....

    mmc-rockstar replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    NG I was in a similar situation, but had a month to prepare (Studied 2-3 hrs a day) I studied Kaplan prep book (and word flip book....excellent) and the GRE prep book that ETS puts out (the people...

  15. What are the steps

    mmc-rockstar replied to almostdone07's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You might want to shadow a CRNA for a bit to see what it's all about (and make sure that's what you want to do). Also, check out the AANA website (aana.com). There you can find all of the accredited...

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

    mmc-rockstar replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    gotcha....thanks.

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

    mmc-rockstar replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Okay, I may be smart enough to get into CRNA school, but obviously a computer lingo idiot...what the heck is BUMP? Does that mean you

  18. Ventilators

    mmc-rockstar replied to suarc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Didn't have any qu about modes of vent, but they did ask...p02 50 what would you do? But, I think it's a good idea to know the vent settings you use in your ICU (SIMV, PSV, PRVC for me), abg's and how...

  19. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    mmc-rockstar replied to jrec's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Westminster College...Fall 07!!! Watch out Salt Lake City, here comes the rockstar!!!! Do you think I'll have time to learn to board??? HA..HA!!! Thanks to all who have posted with advice...

  20. Some thoughts on age, personality, and interviews

    mmc-rockstar replied to ICUDOUCME?'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    ICU- Thanks for your reply, I'm glad you checked back with the board. Those of us trying to get in benefit a ton from the advice of those who've made it through. (hopefully I'll be among the latter...

  21. Some thoughts on age, personality, and interviews

    mmc-rockstar replied to ICUDOUCME?'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    ICUDOUCME- I know this is an old thread, but I am searching the archives for interview info. I've read your posts about getting in @ Westminster. It looks like you learned a lot between your first...

  22. FLorida schools/ recommendnations

    mmc-rockstar replied to suarc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Set up time to shaddow CRNAs or MDAs. Ask good questions and know your stuff ahead of time. If you get to know them, I am sure they'll write you a letter....remember, they've been in your

  23. Midwestern University...

    mmc-rockstar replied to icurn04's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats Bonita!! But now, you know the drill....help the rest of us out.... We want your stats!! And let us know what it was like, what helped, etc. Where else did you

  24. CRNA acceptance after rocky orientation

    mmc-rockstar replied to QuestForWa's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    QwestforWa, I am sorry you've had such a negative experience. I'm sure you've heard of many ICU RNs with the reputation of "eating their young." It's a sad truth in some units. The fact is,...

  25. Trying to get a leg up...

    mmc-rockstar replied to wjp9's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Do your preceptorship in an ICU (preferably teaching facility) I work in a county trauma ICU and we've hired a few new grads, usually who have done clinicals in our unit. EMT is great. The best CRNA...