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Anyone out there have info on the school in Arecibo, PR? It is a 24 month program that begins in August. I'd love to hear anything, thanks. zzzzzgirl

Not to be gross or anything, but for all you who have worked in ICU, do you see as much poop as you do when doing med/surg? God, I hope not. I will start an ICU clinical this March and I really would like to think it will make me exercise my mind an...

Hi All! May I please get some of your valued opinions/advice? I am about to graduate from a BSN program. It's my second degree and I have had the opp to start a med program (1 year) but decided that the FNP was a better choice due to the huge cost ...

Hi Phe Phe: Have you heard of any pharm co's in particular that are good to work for? I have a degree in Communications and am just finishing an accel BSN. I have a sales background, too. I'm starting to waffle about doing clinical work as I've had ...

Hi Paula: Thank you for the info! I have two friends who have just secured positions in an operating room, and both will be graduating with their BSN this June. Neither have any prior experience, and they are in two different states. Tendencies t...

Has anyone heard of a new BSN going to do school nursing? zzzzzgirl

CougRN: Are you a WSU alum? I am too, received an undergrad there and am finishing an accel BSN in AZ now. Thinking about NP, how bout you? zzzzzgirl

Hi Yoga: Can you please elaborate a bit the "politics" of the operating room? As I graduate in May, I have not yet encountered this idea. You've made me curious! zzzzzgirl

I'm considering going to a smaller hospital after graduation. 10-12 bed ICU/132 bed total. Do you think it would affect my chances of getting into a school? I hate the thought of staying in the urban phoenix area. Thanks, zzzzgirl

I'm always amazed at how quickly you all answer back with answers straight from the brain, the heart and your gut! I take all of your advice into consideration for the future! Bless, zzzzzgirl

I've heard so many nurses say "I wouldn't let my daughter become a nurse, I want her to be paid what she's worth". This to me is such an insult, as I am in the process of getting the BSN (May grad). OH, I did have another LPN remark as the first wo...

Can you offer any advice? I will graduate from an accel BSN program this April (NAU). I can either stay in AZ or go to a smaller town in the NW for my ICU. It sounds as if you recommend CVICU. Here the question: *Will I get enough experience in a...

Gee, thanks RU!

An anesthesia school I spoke with recently gave some info to me that sounded almost too good to be true....They said: "Yes, we are open to formulating clinical sites that we do not previously have. It would be necessary that an MD or supervising ane...

Hi Kevin and Yoga: Could either of you please list the name of the site mentioned as "[email protected]"? I have tried to find it but also come up with gas companies and such. I can get to yahoo groups just fine, so it seems the trouble is in ...

Hi Loisane: Thanks so much for your answers/help. I will follow through with the accreditation standards info you suggested. Henceforth, I will also watch my use of language! I have enjoyed reading your posts/replies so far as it is nice to have p...

I still think Texas Wesleyan may be same or bigger. zzzzzgirl

I am speaking of Texas Christian University. Thanks for the replies so far! I am still confused, however. Logistically, how would the school coordinate to approve a site? Roughly, would they go to the hospital, talk with the MD or anesthesiologis...

Hi EmeralNYL: I apologize from getting away from the thread here but it's a good opportunity to ask a relevant question. I too am a female in a second degree accelerated BSN. I debated about the NP route v. CRNA but find my curiosity for science and...

Did any of you even consider Nurse practitioner before arriving at the decision to become a CRNA? If so, why was it ruled out? Or, was it not even on the list? I am highly interested in autonomy, using independent critical thinking, being respected...

I spoke with a woman in the Dean's office for the anesthesia program today. They are admitting btwn 60-80 students. Cost is approx $36,000 for this private school. Yes, either MAT or GRE is acceptable. Length is 28 months. CLinical sites under co...

So give us the dirt...where are you headed? I too am from the Northwest and wish there were a few NW locations to choose from. Did you interview at many schools? Did you work ICU straight out of school and was that tough? That's what I'm looking...

Can anyone enlighten us on TCU? Specifically, they require the MAT as an option...is this easier than the GRE? Does anyone know where there distance affiliations are? Can one be created, for example? How many do they accept? What is the general ambie...

Is this why you are looking at anesthesia school, to escape the aforementioned, yet use your skills and be compensated and respected? zzzzzgirl

Reality Check..... Okay, now I'm really worried. I was hoping someone would tell me otherwise. ICU was my last hope after realizing that I couldn't stand working on a floor with 6-10 patients. I am a bright person but maybe not as much as I though...