Conrad283

I had an F from my undergrad nursing and I still got into CRNA school down the road. Experience goes a long way along with the GRE and then the interview.

In my program, one C puts you on probation for the rest of the program and 2 C's is an automatic dismissal along with one D or one F.

Everyone's life is complicated, where are you looking to live? Are you moving from out of state?

Anyone else, or just Vincent and myself?

Find out the specifics that the schools require. The school I was accepted into heavily stressed the GRE, so I made sure I made the grade that I needed. The longer the ICU, or applicable, experience the better as well

I took online chem through Oregon State University, but I found that the homework that we had was the best way to study for the exam. If I understood the homework, I understood the content on the final. We also had a practice exam which was very similar to the actual final. If you have a month to go, just study hard and grasp the concepts and you should do just fine

My nurse manager had told me that if I was going to use my BSN to further my career to get it from a prestigious university. Try and avoid Walden and the University of Pheonix type places.

With all due respect, what was the reason that you received those grades in those classes? During my BSN completion program, I received one C+, but during that 8 week class, my daughter was born, my son had a severe illness for 2 weeks and at the end I pulled my back out at work. I had reasons, but it's not an excuse Was it for a particular reason? Yes I know that being a single parent is difficult, yet I have no idea exactly what you're going through. Getting into med school in the US is becoming more and more difficult, and with those grades I don't think you have a shot, at least here in the states. Again, I don't mean to be, or come across as rude, just being realistic. I don't believe that your adviser is 100% correct. I would talk to someone in the nursing department and hear it from them about retaking the courses.

Honestly I would look at a different program. I attempted to gain entrance into a program like that and I think that system is flawed. Granted I did not get accepted, so I might be a bit bitter. However, I got into a different program (I am from Staten Island and the program I did not get into was through CSI, and I did get into St. Vincent School of Nursing which is now St. Pauls School of Nursing). One problem with that type of entrance is that they really only look at those classes and nothing else. It doesn't take into account a number of other things, and this is my personal belief that this type of program does not produce good nurses. I worked with nurses who went to that program and they just didn't see to have it, or they didn't seem prepared. Work on getting into nursing school and getting ICU experience before you think about the CRNA route. People often think they want to do something, but wind up liking something else a lot more.

When I met with Dr. Miller last November, I told her my interest in working a little bit to keep my skills up, and she replied that we start learning new skills right away and advised against working. I know there are some programs that prohibit you from working. I also know of someone (through someone else) that worked every weekend during their program (you gotta do, what you gotta do). We've got 18 credits the first semester which is no easy task and these are not easy classes. But I have no spoken to anyone directly about how difficult the first semester is. It sounds like you're a single guy which would make it easier to work and then study than someone with kids (myself). My advice would be only if you absolutely have to work, work. If you can get by without working, then don't work. I would like a bit more information regarding numerous things. Mainly books. I want to get my books already so I can start reading. I got the book that Dr. Miller recommended (nurse anesthesia secrets) , but it's not a narrative, just mainly short "tips" edit: sorry I didn't know that my inbox was full

Cool, looks like you've got it all figured out. Are you going to attempt to work during school?

Well that's good news

We have found a place to live roughly 20 minutes south of the school in Naples. My in-laws live less than 5 minutes from where we will be. Basically in a few mile radius there will be: my in-laws, a good elementary school (my 5 year old starts kindergarten this August), a hospital (my wife is a nurse as well), and the entrance to the highway. We moving down there in the next two weeks to work on establishing residency to soften the blow of the tuition starting in about 13 months. What about you? Are you planning on living right by the school? What's you name btw?

I got mine as well. The subsequent information that I received didn't have anything detailing the deposit that Prof. Lansden mentioned, so that makes me wonder if I'm getting this additional information in the mail

Who else was accepted to FGCU?

I'm starting in January 2014 at FGCU. I have a wife and two children. My son will be starting kindergarten this fall, so having him in all day school will definitely ease some. My wife is a nurse as well and I know she'll make a decent salary while we're on one income. My in-laws are going to be living a stone's throw away and they are both retired. My FIL is one of the coolest people I know and would drop anything to watch the kids. I hope that it's not the case, but having them nearby was the plan all along. I only applied to FGCU for that reason.

I got the call this evening as well :) Was anyone there today by chance? Anyway, the wheels are in motion now. My name is Andrew and I'll be moving from Littleton, Colorado. I look forward to meeting everyone. Tonight I'm gonna celebrate!!!

They called us for the interviews, so that leads me to believe that they'll call to offer a spot.

I only applied to FGCU and I think that 1 and 7 are the biggest reasons why I didn't choose wolford. 1 they can do whatever they want, and 7, 1/2 the experience of FGCU. Do you want to be competing with someone in the OR to be hands on?

Oh boy, I have an interview on the 12th. I might be the last one. I took the 0830 slot and there was a slot at 11. A few people have had interviews already, how long did they last?

I got a call today as well. I'm going on July 12th. I asked Prof Lansden if there was anything I needed to prepare for in the interview and he said no, just be yourself.

I haven't heard anything yet either. I'm anxiously waiting to hear

Edit, just realized this thread was for undergrad. Whoops :)

I just completed Chem I & II at Oregon State University completely online with labs.

Maybe, I'd gather some interest if I posted the questions. What are the responsibilities of the person in this role? How was this role introduced in this agency? What are the rewards? What are the challenges? What motivated the person to seek this role? What is their view of the contribution of this role to the health care system? What nursing education or special training is required for the role?