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  1. Has anyone used the CCRN review flashcards?!?!

    jls189 replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I also recommend Lauras DVD's. The test didn't seem as hard as I thought it was going to be. She makes eveything seem so

  2. what's my chance?

    jls189 replied to yvonneren's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would apply and see what happens!! I know people who have gotten in to CRNA school with PICU experience, and they are doing

  3. Trauma center question

    jls189 replied to iceman1613's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't think that really matters. Just b/c you work in a level 1 trauma center doesn't mean you'll take care of traumas. I work a level 1 trauma center in the CCU, and I work at the Cleveland Clininc...

  4. Classes to take before applying...Need some guidance/advice

    jls189 replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I wouldn't retake any classes that you have already taken. Waste of time. Take graduate level classes. That's what I did and am doing. UMASS-Boston has and Adv. Pathophysiology class online. I'm...

  5. CCRN

    jls189 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Took and passed the CCRN exam today. I just wanted to let anyone who's interested in taking it know that I prepared by only watching the Laura Gasparis VonFrolio CCRN review DVD's. I just watched...

  6. CCRN

    jls189 replied to jls189's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Unfortunately, I didn't have the book, but just the DVD's alone are

  7. what is a good "in demand" career in the medical field?

    jls189 replied to Sarahh9607's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you truly want to become a CRNA, go to RN school. Get your bachelor's degrees in nursing. Don't waste your time in anything else (i.e. Lpn, xray tech, etc.) It will take you about three years or so...

  8. akron

    jls189 replied to missnurse01's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    "A nurse that I worked w/ a couple years ago interviewed there, and she said it was like retaking the ccrn exam. She said it was like rapid fire questions. Another girl I work w/ now interviewed there...

  9. Taking Graduate Level Classes? and Chem Question

    jls189 replied to missbutton's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You can take grad classes at most schools by applying as a "non-degree seeking" student. That is what I did. Your 3.5 GPA is good, but it never hurts to do things that can make you stick out from the...

  10. Does it matter if I am out-of-state?

    jls189 replied to al_e135's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You can be an RN in any state. You just have to apply for a license in whatever state you choose. You can go to each states board of nursing to find out how to apply for a license in their state. I've...

  11. My GPA is lower than 3.0 are my hopes of becoming crna done?

    jls189 replied to pogiboy67's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't think you hopes are shot. You may have to work harder than someone else. Get to the ICU as soon as you can, and get your CCRN cert. (after you have enough hours in ICU). Also think about...

  12. Anesthesia School Letter of Intent / Resume

    jls189 replied to Moneymn316's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    First, figure out what the school (s) that you are applying to want to know about you. Then, get a few books from the library. There are some good ones out there. One that I like is: "Graduate...

  13. Grad courses?

    jls189 replied to Focused&Determined's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    any graduate level sciences courses should do. i've taking grad level advanced cardiovascular physiology and neurobiology. now i am taking advanced

  14. What are my chances for CRNA school

    jls189 replied to Hazelbite02's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Don't waste your time with retaking undergrad classes. Take some grad level science courses. That's is what I am doing. My GPA in my BSN was 2.49. YUK!! Totally my fault. Was young and didn't care and...

  15. Advice Please

    jls189 replied to desitiger's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would no waste your time re-taking all those classes. Take some graduate level classes. I had a 2.49 in nursing school. What can I say....young and didn't care at the time. But I have taken graduate...

  16. Has anyone taken an online pathopysiology class?

    jls189 replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

  17. Has anyone taken an online pathopysiology class?

    jls189 replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Glad to hear that you recommend the UMASS Adv. Patho Class, b/c I am taking it this summer. Thanks for your

  18. How can I get into ICU straight out of school?

    jls189 replied to MrRockerSN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Try applying for a nurse tech position in an ICU while you are in school, preferably @ a big teaching hospital. Most ICU's would rather hire their own staff into the position first. Also, be...

  19. Has anyone taken an online pathopysiology class?

    jls189 replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Look into Umass. They have a summer '09 completely online Adv. Patho class. I just sent in my registration papers and will find out soon if I will get into the class. The pre-req. is having either a...

  20. one of -those- questions

    jls189 replied to scrabblern's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I personally love to do any kind of procedure that I am legally allowed to @ this point. Can't wait to go to NA school to do more. My suggestion to you is to try to change your way of thinking on this...

  21. A bit of a glitch

    jls189 replied to aCRNAhopeful's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Are there any positions at all listed @ any of the major hospitals in your area......even 1? I would start contacting the managers of the units you are interested in. Call the floors after hours and...

  22. Anyone attended previous Nurse anesthesia school and withdrawn

    jls189 replied to suarc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Great advice and very well put. Thanks for

  23. Anyone attended previous Nurse anesthesia school and withdrawn

    jls189 replied to suarc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It's not something I'm "just telling myself". Again, I'm sorry that your experience was so bad, but I know it's not that way for everyone. Good luck to

  24. Anyone attended previous Nurse anesthesia school and withdrawn

    jls189 replied to suarc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Like I said before, I know a lot of people who have either graduated or are currently in CRNA school here in Cleveland and around the nation, and we don't talk on this forum. We converse via personal...

  25. Anyone attended previous Nurse anesthesia school and withdrawn

    jls189 replied to suarc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The people I know that have gone to anesthesia school or are currently in a program would not lie to me withhold information from me about their experiences. They have all spoke highly of their...