pilateschick7

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1. Did anyone take some courses before being admitted?

   pilateschick7 replied to harborview's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I begin my program in Jan 09 and have just completed 2 core courses. Stats and Theory for my program. During orientation one of the most often heard comments from current students (after DONT GET...

2. Memphis nursing! What is the best nursing program in Memphis?

   pilateschick7 replied to cmmtn's topic in General Nursing

   I went to Union's Accelerated program for students with BS in another discipline. They also have a 14 month program for students with quite a few credits but lacking an official degree (B.S.). Feel...

3. "Must have's" for school and clinical

   pilateschick7 replied to vikingirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Has anyone had experience with the Live Scribe pen for your program? It has special paper and a digital recorder in the pen itself. It looks really useful. I just have no taken the plunge yet-rather...

4. Mid Life Change in Career

   pilateschick7 replied to ready4anything's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I completed an 11 month accelerated BSN as a second career, I realized that a Geology degree was not employable. I definitely was not able to work during my program other then externing. You can work...

5. Low GPA and CRNA school...

   pilateschick7 replied to gators77's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   To take grad level courses at another university you inform the school that you want to take courses as "non-degree seeking" "to get your feet wet" this is pretty common at the Universities in my...

6. Accepted, with second thoughts. HELP.

   pilateschick7 replied to hell000nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I totally understand your position. I applied prior to my "ideal window" to get an interview experience at my dream school and got in! Several friends in my unit recommended I take the opportunity...

7. First the excitement of being accepted......

   pilateschick7 replied to hell000nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Congratulations! Call your school's financial aid department, someone there should specialize in graduate programs. I would apply for the FAFSA now, you can do so online. You can begin applying...

8. NEED ADVICE (sorry for the long post)

   pilateschick7 replied to zetanicu's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I have heard good things about the Kaplan in class GRE prep course. It is pricy (aprox $1000) however they cover alot of standardized test taking skills. The Kaplan books worked well for me but I...

9. Should I switch ICU's for CRNA school?

   pilateschick7 replied to Nacki's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I would look into cross-training and picking up a shift in the CV ICU one a week or as needed by the CV unit. (My background is neuro ICU also) Have you considered getting your CCRN? This will help...

10. Online Advanced Patho and Biochem classes?

    pilateschick7 replied to pacifica's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I consitered taking a similar course thru Vanderbilt University in Nashville. I decided to take several core courses like theory and grad level stats this fall instead. The nursing department...

11. CCRN or Organic Chem?

    pilateschick7 replied to CVICU05's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would definitely go after the CCRN first. It seemed to hold more weight in my interviews then any coursework. The CCRN shows the "next level" of independent thought (or so I have been told) and...

12. Possible get into without a science degree?

    pilateschick7 replied to ElLISA_RN2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would definitely look at an accelerated BSN for people with a previous BA or BS. Your MBA would make you a more competitive candidate. You would finish faster then at an AD, have a BSN and start...

13. What kind of shoes do you wear?

    pilateschick7 replied to Hausfrau's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I really love Dansko clogs. They run 80-100 dollars but mine lasted me for 4 years. I own 3 pairs. Your posture is much better and they have a little heel so I get some height. I also invested in...

14. Commuting to CRNA school...

    pilateschick7 replied to lifesabeach08's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would really look into getting an apartment for the first portion of your program. I cannot imagine trying to read all the required material with that kind of commute. You can get loans for the...

15. Applying to CRNA programs

    pilateschick7 replied to icunurse08's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would definitely take the CCRN it really seems to help "complete the package" in the eyes of many programs. Pass CCRN has some simple charts to memorize regarding ventilator settings and...