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  1. slower pace CRNA program?

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

    Mountain State University in WV. But, I read on this site that the graduating students are having trouble passing their boards and area hospitals won't hire them. I think think the classes are online...

  2. Very Unique Situation/Student

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

    CCRN (crtical care registered nurse) isn't a job but a certification that you get after you work a certain number of hours in an icu as an RN. You most likely won't be able to do a full-time day job...

  3. Neonatal CCRN

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

    Call the program directors @ the school(s) you are interested in. They would be the best for answering that

  4. Which bachelor's degree is best??

    jls189 replied to twntrbo15's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sorry, hit submit before I was through. I have a BSN and so does everyone I know who is either applying or already in

  5. Which bachelor's degree is best??

    jls189 replied to twntrbo15's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm pretty sure you have to have a BSN to get in CRNA school, b/c you'll be going on for your

  6. Am I too old?

    jls189 replied to honeydawn75's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I actually graduated from BSN in 1996, but I am just now thinking of going back for CRNA. I might not apply 'til next year. I will then be 37. If I get in I won't start 'til I'm 38. If I don't get in...

  7. Which ICU is BEST for Nurse Anesthesia???

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

    They usually looked most highly upon a cardio-thoracic (CVICU) icu. But I know people who gotten into CRNA school w/ MICU, SICU, CCU and NEURO/TRAUMA ICU. The important thing is to get into a unit...

  8. Continuing education after crna graduation ??

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

    In Ohio we need 24 CEU's per 2 years. I usually have more b/c of ACLS/PALS recert. It really isn't hard to get CEU's. I'm sure the hospitals have opportunities listed (for CEU's) like they do for...

  9. Best Route to Become a CRNA

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

    Like the previous post says, "I think you pretty much have it figured out". Please make sure you work in an ICU immediately after school. Skip the ED. While some schools (not many) will accept Ed...

  10. Case Western

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

    There is no deadline @ Case anymore. They have a rolling calendar. I know a couple people who already have interviews set up for Oct. I'm sure you'll hear something

  11. Tell or DON'T tell colleagues/staff that you are pursuing CRNA?

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

    I have been in the ICU about 5 yrs., and I still haven't told anyone that I'm interested in CRNA. It's really none of their business, and I'm sure some of my co-workers would have something to say...

  12. When EXACTLY does your ICU experience begin???

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

    From the first day that you are working in the ICU (yes counting orientation), you are an ICU nurse. You start learning and practicing from day one. Of course, you are more official when you are off...

  13. When EXACTLY does your ICU experience begin???

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

    Date of hire is when it

  14. NICU Nurse wanting to become a CRNA!

    jls189 replied to babynurse06's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Below is a post from an earlier thread. Hope this helps. Originally posted by SOMEI within the past few months or so. "I am in my second year of CRNA school, and my primary critical care experience...

  15. Accepted, with second thoughts. HELP.

    jls189 replied to hell000nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    GO! GO! GO! It would be ashamed to give up such a wonderful opportunity. I shadowed a CRNA who did the same as you. She really didn't think she would get accepted. When she did, she said that she...

  16. Help! Need Advice

    jls189 replied to emarti19's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You're welcome and GOOD

  17. Possible to work 6 mo on/ 6 mo off??

    jls189 replied to Raas4555's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Maybe after you get experience. You might be able to do some contract work. But I'm not 100%

  18. Help! Need Advice

    jls189 replied to emarti19's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I took the kaplan gre review course. While it is expensive, it was definately worth it for me. I haven't applied anywhere yet b/c my husband just graduated w/ his Master's and I'm waiting for him to...

  19. Impossible vs. Possible

    jls189 replied to rn2bn07's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have not personally dealt with this, but I do know some people who have. I'm sure you are already working very hard, but can you pick extra time @ work or are you already doing this? The few peolpe...

  20. AKRON APPlicants

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

    Congrats!! My co-workers just received theirs. Good luck w/ the

  21. Did anyone take the RN - CRNA route at Case Western

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

    I truly wish you all the luck in the world. You sound determined and that is wonderful. Work hard to be the very best. Just as a side note, I suggest taking an NCLEX review course after you graduate....

  22. Did anyone take the RN - CRNA route at Case Western

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

    luyshuz, Not to be a downer, but for what you pay for B & S, you will not get a quality nursing education. I have oriented a lot of new nurses to the ICU (some from Kent, Case, Ursaline, Tri c,...

  23. Haunted by a couple of grades

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

    xenonaut, Don't waste your time retaking those classes. Talk w/ the schools you are interested in and see what they have to say. Make sure you continue to do excellent in nursing school, especially...

  24. Haunted by a couple of grades

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

    I wouldn't worry about those grade too much. I was in a similar situation years back when both my parents were sick and died, and the schools I'm interested in said to just send a letter (seperate...

  25. AKRON APPlicants

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

    A couple of my co-workers have applied, but as of last week, they still had not heard anything. I'll post when they hear