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  1. What do I do now that I'm in?

    TraumaNurse replied to devine1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    devine1, One of the most stressful things about going to CRNA school, especially when you have children, is how you will survive financially. I plan on borrowing whatever it takes to get us through...

  2. CRNA school policy

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

    alphozo, Your past is your past. I went to university for 3 years before I went into my diploma RN program. My GPA was about 2.0. I started putting some effort in while in nursing school and did well...

  3. Front Loaded versus Integrated Programs

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

    Personally, I prefer integrated programs. There are probably strengths and weaknesses to each style of learning, but I learn by seeing and doing more so than just reading. In the end, it all works out...

  4. disclose CRNA dream/goal on nursing interview??

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

    I agree. Read KMchugh's post. Especially since you are not sure, I would not mention it. It costs a lot of $$ to bring a new grad into ICU and train them only to have them leave after 1 year. Sure it...

  5. Coursework above and beyond admission requirements...

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

    When I asked about taking extra courses or retaking chemistry (since it has been a long time), all 3 of the schools I applied to said "don't bother, we will teach you what you need to know". I would...

  6. Anesthesia school here I come

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

    Hey Gooser, Congratulations! That's

  7. I got in! I got in! I got in!

    TraumaNurse replied to louloubell1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congratulations!:balloons:

  8. Gonzaga Interview!!!

    TraumaNurse replied to kestrel1121's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congratulations on your interview and welcome to the board! I can't tell you much about the school, but a friend that is now a senior at Gonzaga speaks very highly of the program. Good

  9. Locked I.C.U

    TraumaNurse replied to gizelda196's topic in MICU, SICU

    If you mention HIPPA violation to admin, they might actually do something. I'm all for allowing families to be in the unit most of the time, but around shift change/report time and when procedures are...

  10. Best critical care reference

    TraumaNurse replied to NsgTiger's topic in MICU, SICU

    For a quick reference guide, I like 'The ER/Trauma Checkmate' by NNCC and also 'Emergency Critical Care Pocket Guide' by Paula Derr. You can also get both books as PDA software. I have mainly gone to...

  11. Newman U

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

    Jebain, Congratulations! Best of luck to

  12. Yea! Got an interview

    TraumaNurse replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am sure it will be an excellent program...but expensive!(somewhere around

  13. Boards Today

    TraumaNurse replied to WntrMute2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congrats!!! That must be an awsome

  14. Yea! Got an interview

    TraumaNurse replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I can't really give much info about the program specifically but it is not really that new. The U. of Penn took over the Penn. Hospital school of nurse anesthesia from Temple. Technically it is new,...

  15. Happy Nurse Anesthetists Week!!

    TraumaNurse posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    For all you practicing CNRAs out there, I wanted to wish you all a HAPPY NURSE ANESTHETISTS WEEK!!!! CRNAs

  16. KU SRNA???/Advice

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

    I agree. I have also been spending as much time relaxing and having fun with the family as possible. It's going to be a long road ahead of us. I start in about 12 weeks. Good luck to you

  17. Univ of New England feedback?

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

    Pitbullgirl, I sent you a

  18. Should I retake SCIENCES??

    TraumaNurse replied to melrey11's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    John, I am taking advanced Pharm online from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). I could have also taken it online at Villanova or Rutgers. They are the local ones that I...

  19. How and What materials to take into OR?

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

    I won't get into the OR until June, but I have starting preparing. I have several anesthesia programs on my PDA including Barash "Clinical Anesthesia", Anesthesia drug guide, and of course epocrates....

  20. Recent college grad B.S.- Psych, needs advice.

    TraumaNurse replied to B.S.Psych's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My GPA in college was pretty bad too for the first few years, I figured out what I was going to do with my life and did well in my nursing Diploma program. When I went back for my BSN I was more...

  21. Should I retake SCIENCES??

    TraumaNurse replied to melrey11's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree that you should check with the school you are planning to attend. I am currently taking Advanced Pharm online. It is one of the required courses for all the MSN degrees including anesthesia. I...

  22. Doing Taxes while in CRNA school

    TraumaNurse posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Since I am preparing to do my taxes for 2003, I was thinking that for the next couple of tax years I will not be working for $$$ while in CRNA school. For those current students who are living on...

  23. Newman U

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

    I'm excited for you all! Good luck to everyone and let us know how it

  24. CRNA Program Rankings

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

    Don't take it personally. These rankings are not a true indication of the quality of all the CRNA schools. There are schools in the top that I know I would not want to go to and there are schools low...

  25. Should I retake SCIENCES??

    TraumaNurse replied to melrey11's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The schools I applied to all said they will teach me what I need to know. It's been a long time for some of my science courses too (Some about 15 years). The advice I have received from several is:...