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Hello, I am VERY interested in becoming a CRNA. I have 6+ years CVICU experience, GRE 297, BSN w/3.75GPA, committees, research, etc. Studying for CCRN currently. Now, I realize that when I speak to my fellow peer RNs about my interest in becoming CRN...

I'm not the strongest of candidates with a perfect 4.0 GPA, GRE off the charts or dozens of years as a ICU RN but I feel I'm a great candidate with moderate icu experience, above avg GPA, lots of extracurricular RN activities, drive, a lot to offer, ...

Hi, I am curious as to whether PD/PT CRNA jobs exist and how likely they are to find. Also, is it likely to find employment as a new grad in outpatient/ambulatory settings? Thank you.

Dear TJFRN, I know you have posted this some time ago and I hope you get this message but I feel like I am in this situation...I am trying to find my way before I take the plunge into either program FNP or CRNA and I am also turning 38 which means I ...

I have 6 years CICU experience, mostly children with some adult. RN of the Year Award Safety & Communication Educator for Risk Management Graduated with honors in BSN Sigma Theta Tau Intl Nursing Honor Society Nurse Leader Member Research Experie...

Annaiya- I AGREE! I am so disappointed in that school now. My reasons for going into CRNA are many: I like the autonomy, I like the role to relieve pain/discomfort/anxiety for procedures, I would love to advance my knowledge and skills as a RN, I am ...

Dear llg, I must admit when I first read your reply I was a bit defensive! But, I took a deep breath and read it again, then took it to heart in as constructive criticism. During my interview, when asked what my career goals as a FNP were, I enthus...

Awesome, thanks nomad, its reassuring to know this exists and I most definitely want to work where I have backup/support as its safest for the patient.

Wow purelife, that sounds amazingly similar to my interview! Why is it that these schools want to use you as pawns to their own advantage instead of allowing you to pursue what you obviously qualify for and are applying for?? Another interview Q I h...

Thanks Christine, I was told sometimes they deny Peds experience RNs for FNP so they can beef up their PNP program which is usually lower in applicants. I want to broaden my scope as well and don't want to be "pigeonholed" in the future such as I am ...

MeTheRN, I am so engrossed in this post and I am grateful I found it! I had never heard of Wolford College before for CRNA. I am in Miami and was looking into the local schools, however some require my chemistry & stats to be less than 5 years ol...

itsnowornever, I don't know what was the bigger sign, your post or your profile name! Thank you

Imagine the most gross, disgusting thing you would allow yourself to think of a nurse doing. Now you will have to eat your lunch because its the only 5 mins you have in 12 hours. If you can keep it down then ~Welcome to our world!

Misty I love this post, you have gracefully placed into words all of the emotions I have experienced in my short nursing career. I would like to print this post and place it in my unit as sometimes I feel management loses sight of what a bedside nurs...

Okay, first...relax. I know that is hard to imagine. But, anxiety contributes to altered thought processes. Do this right now: Inhale with full expansion and very slowly and deeply, then exhale completely slowly and deeply. Repeat at least 5 time...

ABSOLUTELY YES!!! I was hesitant to pay the insane amount of money. I refused to. Fresh after graduation I bought 2 NCLEX review books and studied and did questions for 2 months. THEN, my friend (that had previously failed nclex w/out kaplan and t...

Wow, I just graduated with my very own BSN (Bachelors of Science in Nursing) as of 8/07. I am preparing now as well for my NCLEX-Registered Nurse exam 10/07. I purchased Prentice-Hall NCLEX_RN Review book. I really like the ease of use, nursing no...

Hi! Congrats! I just had my 1st interview this week and it was grueling! Some things they asked me: Why do I want to work in X hospital & X unit? What are my strengths and weaknesses? How did I do in school? What sets me apart from other new gr...

Oh, one thing that will really help you is to keep a journal of your clinical experiences. It will help to tie in what you are learning in theory v real life. Also, you can see how much you have grown and you can see what your strengths and weaknes...

Hello All, Today I landed and survived a great interview for an acute care position at a pediatric hospital. I would love to send a thank you card, but I feel it may be a few days before either Director receives it. By then they may have trouble re...

Scholarship, scholarship, scholarship! Can't stress that enough. Some hospitals will pay for your tuition and books if you commit to working for them a year when you are done. Also, Federal Stafford Loans are great for the much needed income. Private...

Just graduated 8/07 w/ BSN!! What I wish I had known: I knew it would be hard, but I didn't know how much sleep I would loose, breakdowns I would have before a test, parties and events I would miss out on with my friends, and apologizing to my boy...

I just graduated as a BSN a couple of weeks ago and THRILLED that I did it!! Miracles do happen! Today I interviewed for a position in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, and being that the interview was over 2 hours, I feel I am a strong cand...