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  1. Minority SRNA/CRNA's

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

    I feel that I must weigh-in on this topic because I find Butterfly SRNA's comments disheartening and misleading. I think that he/she may be looking for excuses to justify the fact that he/she has...

  2. CVICU Depleted of staff to CRNA school

    armynse replied to smileyRn96's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I've worked on critical care units where it was routine to lose 5-10 nurses to anesthesia school each year. I've always believed that the number of nurses gaining acceptance to CRNA school spoke...

  3. I'm Innnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    armynse replied to almostthere08's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats to both of you...best of luck this

  4. "PRIVATE/ALTERNATIVE" LOANS for SRNAs

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

    Check with your state or ask the financial aid administrators at your school for a list of lenders who offer loans that do not factor in the COA. If not for said lenders, attending CRNA school would...

  5. "PRIVATE/ALTERNATIVE" LOANS for SRNAs

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

    Hey. I've been reading about everyone's challenge to secure loans for school and I feel for you guys. However, I have found out a way for you to get the money that you need, but it will be at a...

  6. Should I wait? please advise!

    armynse replied to JadamR15's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There's absolutely no need to wait to apply to anesthesia school. You can literally earn your BSN one day and begin CRNA school the next. As an added bonus, your mindset will already be in academic...

  7. Am I wasting my time???

    armynse replied to Nursemom74's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree with what Tony had to say. All things being equal, a 3.0 is considered competitive. I would focus on doing well on the GRE. You want to aim for a minimum of 1000 on the GRE. While it is true...

  8. Any new SRNAs at LSU New Orleans?

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

    Did anyone consider taking stats at UNO? The class is incredibly easy and I'm guessing that it's much more economical than the Univ. of Phoenix. I took the course last fall only to find out that it...

  9. I'm in... with one year experience

    armynse replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    So, I just received my welcome packet and student handbook that contained a laundry-list of assigned readings to be completed prior to the start of my class on 16 June 2008... Here's an excerpt from...

  10. Some answers please, about CRNA school

    armynse replied to 2bEuroRN85's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I strongly urge you to reconsider applying so soon after you graduate. To apply without meeting the minimum requirements is an audacious move and you have no idea how it might be construed by the CRNA...

  11. Got into CRNA school... a year earlier!

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

    Ditto for me. I applied after the deadline. The class roster had already been determined. I figured I would get an early start on the application process for the class that would start in 2009. The...

  12. LSU interviewing process

    armynse replied to Becky423's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have friends in LSU's CRNA program. They all had CCRN before they interviewed. They were all accepted. Their interviews were basically meet and greet. Only one of them had clinical questions that...

  13. I'm in... with one year experience

    armynse replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The road to graduation goes by way of the OR. Gump would be wise to seek out SRNAs and find out a little bit about their clinical experiences. If any potential applicants want to hang their hats on...

  14. I'm in... with one year experience

    armynse replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This information would be invaluable for those applicants aspiring to go to anesthesia school with only one year of experience(or in your case, 9 months). My two sisters and I are all critical care...

  15. Nurse Anesthesia an Exciting Career Option for African Americans

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

    Wow!! It's hard to believe that you haven't met an African-American CRNA in the Houston area. I live in the New Orleans area and I have met quite a few AA CRNAs and MDAs. Good luck with the...

  16. What to do when you don't get into a CRNA program

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

    Ditto. Sounds as though you look good on paper but you blew the interviews. Assuming that your GPA is solid, focus on retaking the GRE and obtaining CCRN. Good luck next time

  17. How much $ did it take to get you through your CRNA program?

    armynse replied to Future-nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I attended Officer Basic Course at the AMEDD Center and School at Fort Sam Houston, TX which is located in San Antonio. The didactic phase, phase I, of my anesthesia program is taught at the AMEDD...

  18. I'm in... with one year experience

    armynse replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ditto for me. I was somewhat concerned, when I read this thread, due to the fact that Gump will be attending school with very little (nursing) experience. No matter the confidence expressed, the lack...

  19. Good Reasons to Become a CRNA

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

    DITTO...I couldn't have said it any better. My #1 reason is "out of bedside

  20. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

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

    OMG...:ancong!: You go girl...I'm truly excited for you. Having the opportunity to attend your top choice is a chance of a lifetime.

  21. Stats?

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

    GRE 1190 Verbal 640, Quant 550, Analytical 5.0 GPA 3.541 (combination of multiple degrees) Science GPA 3.9 (one B in freshman lab, minor in Chemistry) 5 yrs critical care One shot, one kill ( got...

  22. Maintaining certifications

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

    I was under the impression that I would be able to use my academic credits to maintain CEs...but, not sure. I do not want to lose my certifications. I maintain several professional licenses simply...

  23. Advice for a prospective CRNA

    armynse replied to bridgfor428's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I can answer this question, OR nurses are, in fact, "go-for" nurses. Meaning, they go-for this and they go-for that. You will lose your nursing skills by going straight to the OR following graduation....

  24. going to TCU

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

    Hang in there Cali nurse...I'm in your cheerleading section!!! Don't give up on TCU just yet...there's still plenty of

  25. TCU or U Penn?

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

    If, in fact, the cost of attendance for TCU and U Penn are the same...I would definitely go Ivy League!!!