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I was on another message board and noticed that there appears to be a lot of disdain expressed toward novice nurses (less than 5 years exp.) who are entering CRNA school.....there were lot of claims that there is no way to be adequately prepared for ...

I know that there are a few CRNA schools in CA, but it doesn't seem like there are many jobs looking at some web sites. Are CRNAs used a lot in CA? It seems like a lot of desirable places don't seem to be big on using CRNAs.......Whta's the deal?

Rndee I am officially on the alternate list......this now means I think you should go to Penn so I can have your spot......

why because i interviewed december 11th.....haven't heard anything

rndee, when did you interview at pitt and when did u find out you were accepted?

pitt is ranked higher and is way cheaper...plus it's probably cheaper to live in pittsburgh

I would expect a certain level of crap put on the students....i think there even is in the ICU when you are a new nurse....however this sounds a little over the top......is this the norm at all programs?

I'd like to hear how hazing is defined in this situation....anyone?

PA has more anesthesia programs than any other state....if you have a 4.0 get decent ICU experience and don't totally bomb the GRE you should get in easily

depends on the school....some programs are fine with NICU experience while others won't even consider it for admission

Today I took one of the GRE practice tests on the cd that was mailed to me from ETS. I'm curious if anyone knows how accurate of a measure this is of your score ability...... My score surprised me.... Wondering how scores on this correlate to actual ...

I used Barrons primarily and also the princeton review book a little......there are also practice tests on the ets website..... its a good idea to take a practice test and see where you are and then take one after you study to see how much you've imp...

not at all....but im saying the needs of the community are a factor......if a program likes a certain type of candidate...young, old, certain experience, whatever...it's likely because a certain type of candiate hasnt done as well...... I'm all for p...

This may sound mean...but is it really that bad that a school doesn't want to accept a 54 year old?.....when they finish they'll be 56....and if you consider the normal retirement age...that means they will only provide anesthesia services for 9 year...

Last night at work I talked to a CRNA who had 18 years experience before school....she told me I would be at no disadvantage going with 2 year exp.

If you mess up the first time your score still shows on your score report for 5 years i believe.... Study!....If you don't prepare you won't do well, unless you are naturally briliiant On the other hand if you are dedicated and study hard you can rai...

lots of student anesthetists are in their 40s.....but you need to figure out if you like ICU nursing before you can be sure that you want to do anesthesia

Thanks for the reply......I'm kind of scared because they told me via email to get my CCRN but I didn't have time....My GREs are good, but they don't seem too put much weight on them....Thanks for the info though....maybe we'll end up being classmate...

Lauryn RN If you don't mind sharing what are your stats? GPA...GRE? What kind of experience and do you have CCRN? I just applied to Nazareth last week....all my references aren't in yet...... curious about their interview process

I'm prejudice but I'd say try for open heart for your experience....SICU would also be great.......Other ICUs definitely work but surgical seems to be best because after all CRNAs take care of patients in surgery......

Don't waste your time with ER experience...go to an adult ICU......SICU or Open Heart is usually considered best......ER will limit your options for where you can apply

If your eally want to do it....why not go to an adult ICU......it would open up the option of going to many more schools.....

Having more experience doesn't make anesthesia easier.......what does a few extra years of the ICU teach you about anesthesia I believe years and years in the ICU is the most over rated thing in CRNA school Most anesthetist are agree that the only th...

Study really hard!!!! memorize word lists....memorize all the math rules and practice repeatedly...you can improve your score

Another reason not to tell is because you may need some education like PALS or IABP class....they may be disinclined to send you to a class if they know you won't be around for long