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  1. Should We Work And Go To School?!?

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

    I know of someone who got kicked out of CRNA school because he was caught working. There's no way you can work and keep up with the volume of material being taught. I know for sure that one Louisiana...

  2. What Chem courses did you have prior to acceptance?

    armynse replied to SN2bExpAt's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I received info from the CRNA program that I will matriculate into in June. They recommend, General, Organic, and Biochemistry by Denniston, Caret, and Topping. 5th edition This particular text is...

  3. Direct entry MSN or accelerated BSN??????

    armynse replied to butterflygirl33's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Accelerated BSN? Do you possess an ADN already? Or, do you have a degree in another science-related field? Unfortunately, there are no direct entry MSN programs in anesthesia. As another poster...

  4. Academic fresh start as an option?

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

    This sounds like a legitimate way to restart your academic career. However, are you sure that you want to limit yourself to only one grad program?? Before you enter into any such agreement, I would...

  5. Took boards today!

    armynse replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well

  6. Academic fresh start as an option?

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

    An "academic fresh start" or "academic amnesty" as it is called at other universities will not help you. The fresh start that you refer to will only adjust your GPA at the school that awards it. In...

  7. difficulty getting ICU position

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

    Wow!!So, you want to transition from OB to ICU? That move, in and of itself, will set off red flags immediately. Unfortunately, many recruiters/managers will see right through you. That being said,...

  8. Seriously considering CRNA - Need input

    armynse replied to AG08's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey Bryan, Sounds like you've got a lot of traveling to do...across country, that is. I did not know that "real beer" couldn't be purchased in grocery stores in Utah. I know that Utah is mormon...

  9. Seriously considering CRNA - Need input

    armynse replied to AG08's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Bryan, No harm, no foul...we all share the same common denominator, we're military. Like I said before, I would have utilized the Reserve STRAP/HPLRP/Bonus if I hadn't been accepted by Northeastern...

  10. Seriously considering CRNA - Need input

    armynse replied to AG08's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    17+ years and giving up retirement...deciding to leave when so close to the promised land is profound. I'm not really looking forward to going back to school. What I mean is that I'm not kidding...

  11. Seriously considering CRNA - Need input

    armynse replied to AG08's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There can be no argument...the rankings speak volumes as to the quality of education and the caliber of the program's graduates. Simply stated, graduates of USAGPAN are trained to function...

  12. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

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

    Dude, I might know you. I'm from Houma and I'm currently in Slidell. Do you work at TGMC? I used to work in CCW, 7on/7off. My sisters are nurses there. In fact, they are both in NP school at USA. As...

  13. Seriously considering CRNA - Need input

    armynse replied to AG08's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Better yet, try whitewater rafting/kayaking at Ft Lewis on the weekends. Fort Lewis is by and large the best duty station if you're an outdoors person. I was stationed there in 2004-2006. I miss the...

  14. Seriously considering CRNA - Need input

    armynse replied to AG08's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I gave serious consideration to the Reserve STRAP program, but in the end I obviously decided to re-enter active duty. For me, it was all about the money. I am a Captain with over 15 years time in...

  15. OLLMC has anyone been accepted.

    armynse replied to treacle101's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congratz!! :balloons: Good luck. When will your classes begin? On Nov. 21 I got a phone call from my school that I had been accepted. My classes begin in June '08...USAGPAN/Northeastern

  16. Late night CRNA ponderings...

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

    The other posters hit the nail on the head. Many schools will only give you credit for the one year of ICU that you worked independently. It's a good thing that your husband is very...

  17. Seriously considering CRNA - Need input

    armynse replied to AG08's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    IMO, you should get your year of critical care experience as a civilian and then apply as a direct accession to the USAGPAN. If you go active duty without any prior nursing experience it could take 3...

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

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

    My class starts in June '08. It will not cost me anything to attend. In fact, I will be paid while going to school full-time. In other words, being a SRNA will be my job. I cannot imagine not having...

  19. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

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

    Congrats!! Isn't it a wonderful feeling? I know you're on a "natural high." I was in your shoes on Thanksgiving (Got the phone call from Northeastern the day before). However, I've settled into the...

  20. All CRNAs need to READ this

    armynse replied to janecristensen's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    well

  21. OLOL Baton Rouge CRNA program

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

    Applying to OLOL was my backup plan. However, I was accepted to my first choice at USAGPAN/Northeastern University. I know a couple of ppl who have graduated OLOL and they said that the instructors...

  22. What grades CRNA schools are looking for?

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

    Webbie, Your overall GPA is not a deal-breaker but you don't want it to drop any lower. Schools look for that diamond-in-the-rough that is motivated and filled with desire. IMO, you should get with...

  23. Talk to Me

    armynse replied to mitch8lem's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You're looking good. Science grades are great! Do what you can to raise your GPA. Your GPA is competitive, but try to give yourself an edge by bringing it up. FYI, I got accepted to CRNA school with...

  24. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

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

    Going to USAGPAN in San Antonio, TX. First Choice, first try. Start 16 Jun