Bdawg

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1. Memorial Hospital Rhode Island

   Bdawg replied to nitro23's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   30-45 minutes, piece of cake, and it does not impact my studies. I will be living in Pawtucket when I go to clinical. Hope this helps. don't forget, these programs at CCSU are amongst the cheapest...

2. Memorial Hospital Rhode Island

   Bdawg replied to nitro23's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Did not have to move for the didactic part, live in mass close to CCSU, will be moving to Pawtucket for clinical, too long of a commute. Hope this

3. Memorial Hospital Rhode Island

   Bdawg replied to nitro23's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I am currently a student in the program. The interview is very informal. First, you tour the OR and meet the SRNA's. Then you meet with program director and he will talk about the program with...

4. Sign On versus Loan Repayment?

   Bdawg replied to kydanzer's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I got really lucky. I live in Massachusetts at a level I Trauma Center. I signed a three year deal and I did not lock into a salary. The business manager that I have dealt with has been great. She...

5. Laptop Computers for Class

   Bdawg replied to GmanRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I bought the same computer, it is so much better than a PC. I bought the time machine also, and the anesthesia group that I signed with paid for eveything, including m

6. Sign On versus Loan Repayment?

   Bdawg replied to kydanzer's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I signed on with the anesthesia group at my hospital. They are giving me a monthly stipend, paying all tuition and books, and stipend for equipment/license fees for anesthesia school. I was very...

7. difficulty getting ICU position

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

   If you can get straight into an ICU, then go. Do not divulge that you want to go to CRNA school if you know that it will be detrimental. Of course they will ask you what your future goals are, make...

8. How are my chances for CRNA School

   Bdawg replied to BSN14John's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Great advice from everyone. I will be starting my program in May. I do have alot of experience, Nursing grades 3.0-3.1 in both associates and BSN. My science grades are all A's. I cannot stress...

9. CCRN to get in

   Bdawg replied to brookesbuddy's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Took the CCRN test 5 years ago, used the Laura Gasparis videos, and they did not help me. I had a critical care text, studied the cardiac and respiratory, touched upon the others, passed easily. I...