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1. Delay admission if invited?? Bad economy! Need advice!

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

   Thank you for the replies! I was particularly concerned about a potential job loss because I have 3 kids...one just started in college. I can't easily ignore that 2 incomes would be lost...mine (for...

2. Delay admission if invited?? Bad economy! Need advice!

   ljmb posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Hello. I need some advice... I have been invited to interview at 2 different CRNA programs. I've had one interview and will be interviewing at the second school in a couple of weeks. I have worked...

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

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

   For what it's worth, I would like to add my 2 cents to this conversation... I have been a nurse for 21 years. I am back in the ICU (after a long absence) with the intent of going to CRNA school. I...

4. Letters of Recommendation for CRNA Applications

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

   Thanks for the replies. I guess there's no easy answer. I'm applying to 3 different schools and each has it's own requirements for the references. After everyone's feedback and some careful...

5. Letters of Recommendation for CRNA Applications

   ljmb posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Hello, I am starting to send my applications in to 4 different schools. I am working on the Recommendation letters and have a question... Some of the schools specify who they would like letters from....

6. University of Cincinnati

   ljmb replied to jdiekhof's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   jdiekhof, I live in Lexington, Ky. My options are UC, Texas Weslyan (Louisville and St. E's in Northern Ky), and Murray State (Morehead). I have a family and can't travel farther than that. When I...

7. MSN vs. PhD

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

   Thank you. I know so little about this...the thread you provided will help. Regards,

8. MSN vs. PhD

   ljmb posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Just wanted to ask those who are either in CRNA school or who are out and practicing... What is your opinion on the upcoming PhD entry for practice? I will be applying to 3 different CRNA programs...

9. University of Cincinnati

   ljmb replied to jdiekhof's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Beedog, Thanks for all the information on UC. I will be applying for that program this fall. I would like to add one small piece of info. for any others reading this post... I left a message for the...

10. science GPA

    ljmb posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Can anyone tell me which science classes are being evaluated when applying to CRNA school? I am looking at these as possibilities on my transcript: Anatomy Physiology Pathophysiology Pharmacology...

11. chemistry class

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

    where are you taking an online class? I'm interested in finding one but I'm not having much luck.

12. question about Texas Weslyan application

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

    I have 6 years of previous ICU experience (I've been a nurse for 21 years). I'm in the ICU now (again) for my year of "current" experience....and I'm finishing a BSN that I never had....(I had an ADN...

13. question about Texas Weslyan application

    ljmb posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello everyone, Can anyone tell me if there's an advantage to getting your application in "early"? I will be applying to 3 schools in the Fall. Texas Weslyan has a satellite program within an hour...

14. Need Advice...Preparing to apply

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

    Thanks for your reply. I've started studying for the GRE already. I'll try to take that in another month or so. I think I have the overall "plan" well mapped out. I just find it nice to get some...

15. Need Advice...Preparing to apply

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

    I already have the ICU job lined up and will start next week. I knew I wouldn't have a prayer without the current experience. I never considered auditing. That may be a great option for me. Thank you!...