benjaminlox

Dont not apply on my account. In my case, when I went up there and talked to them, I just felt that getting in there would be too much trouble for me. The TEAS test for NCCC covered just basic math and reading/reasoning. There wasnt any biology or science or word definitions to my suprise. To me, it was pretty easy. I got the review book, looked over the whole thing once, and took the test. Its really nothing you havent learned in formal education, so, just be menally ready to take a test as opposed to working yourself up for a big exam. Again, you want to do well, but its nothing compared to tests I took in college. My interview was right after I took the test. They give you the results right away. It was a one-on-one interview. It seems the TEAS is more of a "weeding" out tool, meaning, if you perform adequately, then they are interested in why you want to be a nurse. I was very honest in my interview, and simply expressed my interests in working with people and desire to make a difference. I illuded to my dislikes of being an engineer, and how having a hand in the medical feild was an ideal fit for me. I also talked about my aspirations to accelerate through the nursing field with hopes to enter into a CRNA program. But, the bottom line, I was brutally honest. Theres a list on thier website for the prereqs they want. For me, I was mostly covered since I had been taking night classes when I was preparing for pharmacy school, and I had my undergrand already. Hope this helps. Again, let me know if you have any other questions.

I was considering JCCC or NCCC aslo. For me, I have aspirations to go into CRNA, as such, since I have a B.S. in Engineering, it made since to go for the RN and then while getting my ICU experience, have the hospital pay to finish out the remaining credits for the RN-to-BSN. I never really persued the JCCC program because by not living in Johnson County you are at an automatic disadvantage as its worth 5 or 10 pts on their seletion scale. In other words, they initally select people on a point system that is comprised of grades, location, interview, ACT score, etc. Anyways, they have so many Johnson County residents apply, that the odds were not in my favor to get in. As such, I only applied to NCCC, and got in. I start in Jan. I have heard nothing but great things about thier program, and as a bonus, many of thier clinicals are in Lawrence, Ottawa, Olathe, Topeka, Overland Park area, and since I live in Lawrence, it just works out. They have an satelite campus in Ottawa, KS which is 20 miles south of Lawrence. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have anyother questions.

Hello all, I have just been accepted into an RN program that starts in Jan. My ultimate goal is to be a CRNA. My background is in mechanical engineering, and so I will ultimately be leaving my job for school. What I dont have a good feeling for is the most accepted pathway to CRNA. Is it better to go to a BSN program, rather than doing RN to BSN? Especially since, once you get your RN, well then you can do the RN-BSN program while getting your two years ICU expereince and hopefully have the hospital pay for the RN-BSN. However, my friends wife is in a CRNA program in Kansas City, and she told me that only one of 15 in her class did the RN-BSN-CRNA path, but she had 20yrs of RN experience. So that makes me think that going to a BSN program is better. But that is what Im trying to figure out. Please lend me your opinions, I'd realy appreciate it.

My question is simple. Are new grads out of nursing school hired into ICU positions? Or do all ICU positions require previous experience? Thank you in advance.

Hello all, I have a couple questions regarding the pathway to becoming a CRNA. The following is my current plan: 1. Become an RN 2. While working as an RN in ICU, take RN-to-BSN classes w/ tuition reimbursment 3. After 2 years of ICU experience and attaing BSN status, apply for CRNA programs. Is this an acceptable direction to follow? I understand that some suggest to just dive into a BSN program, however they are very difficult to get into, and very expensive. Im confident that I can get into a RN program, thereby launching my path now, as opposed to waiting for a BSN or accelerated BSN program. Please let me know what you think, and if you have any tips. Im just worried that CRNA programs will not favor the RN-to-BSN path. Thank you in advance for your responses! Cheers.

Hello all - For some time now I have been visiting this board reading about peoples background and interests. Ive noticed that the community is great at offering advice for aspiring individuals. I hope the same is true for me. Perhpas this is not the correct thread for this, but here goes.... I graduated college in 2004 and have my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Since I have been working I have noticed a increasing lack of fullfillment in my profession. A combination of personal life experiences, faith, and shear enjoyment has pointed me to the medical field. I spent some time researching different avenues, and CRNA fits my desires to the T. Anyways, to get to the grind, I would like to your guys feeling of how I stand on achieving. Basically, the one thing that stands in my way is a poor GPA. My graduating class avg. was 2.84 and my GPA was about avg. Having said that, I have been taking night classes to fill the requirements for getting into a BSN nursing school and have recieved mostly As with a few Bs. Basically my question boils down to, how much impact will my undergraduate affect my ability to get accepted to a CRNA program, assuming I do stellar in nursing school grade wise. Any information is very much appreciated! Thank you in advance