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  1. Military CRNA School

    armynse replied to poja_18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The loan repayment that you refer to is for regular direct accessions. I was referring to CRNA direct accessions who are afforded the benefit of a $100,000 education. I was in study group when I...

  2. entering air force crna program

    armynse replied to wallyballie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Bad news. The AF no longer has its own CRNA program. They depend on a precious few slots at USUHS in Maryland and at my school in San Antonio. I am attending USAGPAN in San Antonio and I'm currently...

  3. Has anyone gone through school WITHOUT loans?

    armynse replied to Raas4555's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm attending CRNA school and I will never see a tuition bill, it's all taken care of by my employer...the United States Army, hooah! I get paid on the 1st and 15th of every month...that's one less...

  4. Military CRNA School

    armynse replied to poja_18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What are you talking about? I am an active duty nurse and I'm in phase I at USAGPAN/Northeastern University. My program is 30 months long, not just 2 years. The Army will not, I repeat, will not pay...

  5. A day in life of front-loaded program

    armynse replied to srna2008's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes, all of my exams are cumulative in nature. However, we are tested on smaller blocks of instruction so that our professors can be sure that we have a sound grasp of the material before we progress...

  6. Did you truly enjoy being a RN?

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

    I used The Princeton Review. While many people prefer Kaplan, I didn't feel like Kaplan provided instructions for someone who had been out of high school over 20 years. I think that Kaplan is popular...

  7. GRE score

    armynse replied to MBCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know many people that got into CRNA school with GRE scores lower than yours. In fact, quite a few students in my class have owned up to having GRE scores that were Best advice, talk to a...

  8. A day in life of front-loaded program

    armynse replied to srna2008's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree with you about the amt of material per test. I initially thought ok this is cool, but I have paranoid classmates who are terrified by this fact. Their argument is that a 50-question test will...

  9. A day in life of front-loaded program

    armynse replied to srna2008's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes, I am concurrently enrolled at Northeastern University in Boston. The Army's CRNA program is partnered with NEU. However, all classes are held in San Antonio at Fort Sam Houston. Northeastern's...

  10. A day in the life of a SRNA

    armynse replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    MB 37, I'd like to weigh-in on your question. But, I must first qualify my remarks. I did not go thru an ABSN program. However, I cruised thru my BSN program with relative ease because of my...

  11. A day in life of front-loaded program

    armynse replied to srna2008's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Forgot to mention that my class schedule is 5 days a week. For the 12 months of didactic there are 96 scheduled exams. Yes, we were given this bit of info on day one. Army, SRNA USAGPAN/Northeastern...

  12. A day in life of front-loaded program

    armynse replied to srna2008's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just started a front-loaded program on Monday. Class begins at 0830 and ends around 1500. According to six-week schedule(subject to change), I will be taking 2 tests each week with written papers due...

  13. Any new SRNAs at LSU New Orleans?

    armynse replied to dropsofjupiterllc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The New Orleans area is, in fact, saturated with CRNAs due to the fact that LSU and OLOL are intimate geographical neighbors. Current anesthesia students and incoming anesthesia students should plan...

  14. Did you truly enjoy being a RN?

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

    Much like you, I couldn't stand being at the bedside. However, my disdain for what I was doing didn't really begin until after I found out I was accepted to CRNA school. However, I had grown tired of...

  15. A day in the life of a SRNA

    armynse replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Lesser women make excuses and give up easily. I earned both of my bachelor degrees as a single mother with two very young children. I couldn't have done that without support from my mom and dad...they...

  16. Treated as a peer....

    armynse replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Enjoy those 10 weeks. If your experience is anything like mine, you will wake up one day and wonder how that time got away from you. Classes start on Monday...OMG, that time has finally

  17. Did you truly enjoy being a RN?

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

    I couldn't have taken another day at the bedside. I had succumb to total burn-out. I loved working in ICU early in my nursing career. However, once the challenge was gone, I just didn't like what I...

  18. A day in the life of a SRNA

    armynse replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    FLAreN, You are incredible!! I have to ask are you all human? Perhaps part machine? Kudos to you. I thought I was supermom when my kids were young, but you are definitely SUPERMOM!! I think that you...

  19. Okay I know I'm a little early, but I can not help myself!!!!!

    armynse replied to DestinedRN09's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Words of wisdom...:chuckle Preparing to start at USAGPAN, I couldn't have stated that any

  20. Treated as a peer....

    armynse replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Neurogeek, I'm glad to hear that you are doing well following your ERCP. I just want to add that I have had equally positive experiences with MDAs. When I was still at the bedside I told all of the...

  21. Application In... fingers crossed

    armynse replied to brazuca's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My friend, worrying goes with the territory. But, I think that you should focus on the positives that you previously mentioned. The greatest advantage that you have is the fact that you are on the...

  22. How much does it really help

    armynse replied to VegasNurse05's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Much to my chagrin, my alma mater(LSUHSC) accepted a PACU nurse for this year's class that will matriculate in August. I do not agree with the adcom's decision to accept that particular nurse. Sure,...

  23. Minority SRNA/CRNA's

    armynse replied to srnabound3997's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Reality: CRNA programs are very hard to get into due to the fact that hundreds of nurses compete for a limited number of seats. In order to maintain their statistics, mainly high passing percentages...

  24. Minority SRNA/CRNA's

    armynse replied to srnabound3997's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Have you published your research findings? What statistical method and analysis did you use? I think that the AANA would be interested in your research findings. Perhaps there is a way for the AANA to...

  25. **Aspiring CRNAs....Did YOU like working in the ICU?**

    armynse replied to SoReady4CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I loved working in the ICU until I hated it...I reached burnout after 4 years!! My last year in the ICU was like living a nightmare. Once I learned that I was accepted to anesthesia school it became...