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Virginia Commonwealth University

For those "shopping" around for Anesthesia Schools, I understand US News and World Report is about to release their long awaited rankings--among many categories, it will include the nation's best Nursing Anesthesia schools. Should be out in magazine...

It probably goes without saying that every survey's has some degree of flaw/error. But the bottomline is that News and World report rankings of schools and colleges carries weight among educators and students alike. If your school (or potential sch...

It probably goes without saying that every survey's has some degree of flaw/error. But the bottomline is that News and World report rankings of schools and colleges carries weight among educators and students alike. If your school (or potential sch...

There are lots of questions regarding this proposed action. The biggest is this: Many if not most small to medium military hospitals only have CRNAs providing anesthesia services. Most of the MDAs are in the bigger facilities. Having said that, ...

As you requested Alan.....Picked up a copy of the magazine today. Here are the rankings fresh from US News and World Report--2004 Edition "America's Best Graduate Schools" (page43): 1) Virginia Commonwealth University 2) US Army Graduate Program in...

Thanks for asking. It's been a blast at VCU but not without challenges. Physiology was tough but given the right amount of sweat it all worked out. My first semester was complicated by my final few months in the Air Force but once I was past that ...

I have a friend who graduated from Oakland a few years ago and his wife is a lurker on this BB. Let's see if we can her to chime in on his behalf. Nat?

Thanks Loisane. Just curious where the stats you reference can be found. I'm interested in reviewing those further.

Randy, No problem with your disagreement, that's what makes this BB great. Guess I'm speking from a position of experience and that experience was extremely sour. Given I'll be a new CRNA in less than two years, I figure that my weekends will be ver...

Take it from one who is familiar with military medicine......don't do it! I don't want to come across non-patriotic (because I'm not) but I've lived through the mismanagement, lack of resources, lack of control over your life and most of all, the di...

I just separated from the military after doing my 4 year required committment (for being in AFROTC). While I am grateful for the portion of my education that the AF paid for me and I am proud to say that I served my country, I would NEVER do it agai...

If you MUST go the military route, then there is no other choice but the Air Force......Personally, I believe military medicine is broken but I know there are those out there who seek certain forms of excitement and the military option may qunch that...

Delaware recently passed legislation banning smoking in ALL indoor public places.....other states are considering such action for future ballots. Virginia is days away from major tax hike (at least 50% higher than current tax) on tobacco products to...

I think they do rank folks on the wait list....they did last year anyway. Perhaps your letter may spell that out.

Mbrian46......Keep your chin up! Many of us have suffered that first application rejection only to get picked up in a second round of number crunching--doesn't make being on the wait list any easier, but does provide solid hope for another shot. Wh...

G8rlimey.....how many folks (applicants) were there with you?

TDTANC.......Are you in the Reserves? Understand a "notice to prepare" order is about to be given by the Pentagon.....

More "unconfirmed" info for you VCU applicants--thought I should share..... Appears last phase of interviews was yesterday--for the early apps I think. Last week I learned that they will be seating 24 students for next year's class. Appears 9 stud...

First Semester down at Virginia Commonwealth.......yeah!

Last test is Friday......5 more semesters to go--hangin' tough like Nilepoc!

They keep kicking this can down the road don't they?

Oh boy, I can see where this thread is going. I'm outta here! P.S - Call Oprah.......

Hey those look good trust me. I was at a 3.1 GPA, 1760 GRE (was one of my better days I guess) and had a 4 years of experience--combination of ER/ICU but mostly ER. I know there has been alot of discussion on this BB about ER counting as Critical C...

They accept 25 students each year. I believe they have 2-3 students that are carryovers (deferments) from last years interviews that will be attending during your class. They have been interviewing candidates each Friday (I think 5-6 students per w...