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  1. How did you choose your school?

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

    A few things to think about when choosing a school: Major factors 1. Do you want a front loaded (~12 months of classes followed by 17 months of clinicals) or integrated program (start clinicals right...

  2. CCNA Exam & Valley Review Honest Information for Passing!

    one_crna replied to LadyCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    How can the statistic be skewed? It is from the CCNA based on the actual data. The truth is that if you are passing free and clear you will get 100 questions (likewise completely failing, you will...

  3. How to get recommendations letters?

    one_crna replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you verbally committed to two years then you should finish your commitment. Most all programs will want a recommendation from your nurse manager. If you don't have one, it may be a bit of a red...

  4. Lowest GRE to get in CRNA program

    one_crna replied to sleepeasy's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Let me just say that the GRE is one of the easiest steps in becoming a CRNA. If you really want it, you will gladly cut off both legs and trade them for a Kaplan test prep course and 3 months of...

  5. AKRON school

    one_crna replied to cvicu80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I believe that Akron had a significant number of board failures last year. Might want to

  6. Average GRE

    one_crna replied to gluck's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    1320 is really good. I think for CRNA programs, anything above ~1250-1300 is likely to significantly boost your application. >1300 may help an admissions committee forgive a number of

  7. Question regarding CRNA practicein Community hospital vs Teaching hospital

    one_crna replied to jilliang's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think many CRNAs are doing OB except in some teaching hospitals (and a few other situations) where the anesthesia residents need the cases for their

  8. Crna Programs Without Gre Scores

    one_crna replied to cantillod's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Why is everyone so obsessed with dodging the GRE??? In my road to becoming a CRNA, this was an extremely small hurdle to jump over. Spend the $1000, take the Kaplan course, and put the three months...

  9. Sumner in CO... denied accreditation

    one_crna replied to RN2bAPRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It's very curious that Sumner hasn't updated their website to reflect the COA's decision. Anyone visiting that site would get the impression that they were actively seeking accreditation, not that...

  10. Am I heading in the right direction?

    one_crna replied to ali2ala's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi. There are some programs (a few?) that will accept NICU experience for the 1 year in acute care experience however, you will definitely be limiting the number of schools you can apply to....

  11. Not happy in the ICU - would I like CRNA?

    one_crna replied to raininghere's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You should definitely check out the CRNA route. Find someone to go and shadow. I felt the exact same way when I was an ICU nurse. I feel much better about what I do on a daily basis for my...

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

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

    I am going to respond to this and then I'm done with this thread and possibly this board. #1. Don't tell me "not to be like that" and that my conduct is unbecoming only to proceed to insult me...

  13. Already have a MSN what should my steps entail?

    one_crna replied to alexkg13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Transfer to ICU, work on certifications, and start looking for programs that offer a post-masters certificate option. Trust me...you don't want a second MSN (duplicate course work, cost, etc.). You...

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

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

    Let me clarify...I personally think that ~2 years critical care experience should be the minimum prior to starting a program thus if someone wants to interview with 1 year experience, I wouldn't be...

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

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

    I am a CRNA so I feel very qualified to comment on this. I've made a number of good points on this thread that haven't been responded to with anything of substance. How can someone defend starting...

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

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

    Please don't forget that CRNA stands for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Also, you can never go wrong in becoming an experienced nurse - especially if your goal is to have a successful career...

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

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

    There is no real way of knowing how prepared you are until you actually get into the OR and do it yourself. Shadowing a CRNA for 40 hours will not tell you how prepared you are because the great ones...

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

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

    I think the AANA wants to give schools some discretion on determining the appropriate experience for their applicants thus the 1 year critical care minimum. That said, I personally believe that the...

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

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

    BTW...when I was an SRNA, one of the first questions many CRNAs asked me was what type of critical care experience I had and how long I worked before school. I don't know any CRNAs who would be...

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

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

    I strongly agree with Neurogeek on this one. As a new CRNA, it is disappointing to me that any school would even consider interviewing a new grad RN with less than 1 year of ICU experience (at the...

  21. TCU or U Penn?

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