FLTraumaRN

FLTraumaRN

Trauma ER and ICU...SRNA now

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  1. Living while in CRNA school?

    FLTraumaRN replied to SiCubaby's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would agree with the previous poster. I started school this august and finding loans above the cost of attendance and nonschool certified to cover living expenses was challenging, but now even...

  2. Does it take a certain personality type to become a CRNA?

    FLTraumaRN replied to CandyGyrl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't think he sounds like someone who would make it through CRNA school at all. They will eat him alive. Clinicals are rough and with that attitude they would eat him up. As for personality, I...

  3. Registry/SOS ICU - Will it count?

    FLTraumaRN replied to punkstar's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi there, I worked in a trauma resuscitation unit (ER for trauma only) before starting school, but had many years of ICU experience before that. I would recommend getting some true ICU experience, not...

  4. Question for you CRNA's

    FLTraumaRN replied to MichiganChris's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Definitely don't count on working, esp. not enough to pay all your bills. Some people find hospitals, anesthesia groups to supplement an income. Personally, I busted my hump doing OT, paying off...

  5. CRNA cirriculum... how intense?

    FLTraumaRN replied to LPN30's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It's definitely as hard as anything else I have ever done. I was one of those students who didn't study for my undergrad courses, but that is for sure not true now. I study every single day. There...

  6. Florida International University Opinions???

    FLTraumaRN replied to SIGP6's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am a current studebnt in FIU's CRNA school. I am very happy...tired, though. It's hard work. They expect a lot, but I am glad of that. I am definitely glad that I am a student here. And, you...

  7. Low GPA and CRNA school...

    FLTraumaRN replied to gators77's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think taking some graduate level classes and doing very well in them will help. Ace the GRE. Consider CCRN and any other certifications you can get. If you are in a slower ICU or one without a...

  8. ED Experience

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

    I would reccomend an ICU/Critical care background. I have both. My ER experience was in a level 1 trauma ER (we just did trauma) and we kept ICU patients for days at times. But, we still had the...

  9. If get core courses out of the way before program begins...

    FLTraumaRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would take any class you can before school starts. I was only able to take 2 before and I am hating it now. Good

  10. FIU/Barry/UM

    FLTraumaRN replied to aportuga's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think your GRE is fine. I wouldn't retake it. I think your chances are very good. I know people in FIU and UM's programs with lower GPA and GRE's. Get good letters of reccomendation. Shadow a...

  11. Work contract before school

    FLTraumaRN replied to mark2climb's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I would look over the contract very closely. I would personally rather have loans than sign early. What if you don't like the group, or they aren't crna friendly. I have also heard that some...

  12. Haunted by a couple of grades

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

    Not if you keep your grades up now. My schools tend to look at your nursing grades and the last 60 hours of course work. If your overall GPA is good, you should do ok. If you are worried, you can...

  13. Help! Need Advice

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

    Most schools that require the GRE use it heavily in interview decision making. IF you figure there are 3-4 applicants for every seat, a lot of them will all have very similar experience. They have...

  14. applying to multiple schools, getting letters of recommendation

    FLTraumaRN replied to whatnext's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You want a killer lettter of reccomendation. Maybe try finding a MDA to shadow and having them fill it out. Just make sure you pick someone who will support you and can speak to your skills. And...

  15. Am I competitive to apply this year? Advice.

    FLTraumaRN replied to cole1321's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would stress the acuity of your patients and being on the code team more than the navy experience. It's impressive what you have done, but that's the past and doesn't apply to wether you are a good...

  16. Question about some prereqs..It's an easy one--promise

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

    For app and interview a current science is probably best...chem/physics. I personally didn't do that. But, MSN course like patho, pharm...etc would prob be good choice plus a good review for when...

  17. does it help to study before school starts?

    FLTraumaRN replied to hojimma's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am sure studying before school could be a help. I took two of the gen. masters courses first and that for sure helped. But, for me the best thing I did before school started was to take about 3...

  18. To get into CRNA school

    FLTraumaRN replied to pppn2001's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As a current FIU student, if you can take any of the general MSN courses prior to starting the program, you will be way better off. Pharm, theories, patho are all good classes and most will transfer....

  19. Confused

    FLTraumaRN replied to pppn2001's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    ok..will try to keep this short. CRNA school is hard. Mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially. If it is what you want to do, do it! If you are just bored or looking for something to do,...

  20. Question about some prereqs..It's an easy one--promise

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

    Some course will transfer. IF you are talking about graduate courses, most schools I looked into would only accept 6 credit hours of transfer classes. Plus, most anesthesia programs won't let you...

  21. SRNA Advice

    FLTraumaRN replied to lexiRN80's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Most schools use gre scores for 2 things. One narrowing down the list of appliacants to a decent size to offer interviews. Second as a factor on who gets an actual spot. Some schools have formulas...

  22. Bet my GPA is lower than yours. . ugh!

    FLTraumaRN replied to Claymor's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well, it wouldn't hurt to take some graduate level classes, especially science classes. I would also consider contacting the program director of the school of your choice and have them guide you....

  23. Florida Hospital RN-BSN online? accepted by which CRNA schools?

    FLTraumaRN replied to studentinnursing's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There are several all online accredited rn-bsn programs. Just do some looking around. I went through a school in Oklahoma. I will be starting at Florida International University in three weeks....

  24. Should i retake some science classes before i apply for CRNA?

    FLTraumaRN replied to daisydoll's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I personally would not waste your time with community college classes. At the least take upper level undergrad or grad classes. Check into the school you are interested in. Are there any pre-req or...

  25. Florida Hospital RN-BSN online? accepted by which CRNA schools?

    FLTraumaRN replied to studentinnursing's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi- As long as the school is accredited, the online degree shouldn't be a problem. I have a online degree and start anesthesia school in a couple of weeks. Good