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I am currently enrolled in a NP program. I was taking the part-time track (2 classes) but had to drop one of the classes due to financial issues. My intention was to return in the fall, but after dropping the class I was told that getting back in would be based on space available basis. I am already a year into this program. What I am unsure about is whether or not to wait until April/May to see if I get back in or should I apply to another school in order to start their program in the fall instead? The other program will only accept 9 out of the 24 or so credits that I have already taken.

If I double post this, sorry! Thanks for all the replies! As for whether or not my feet can be fixed, I know there are a couple of options. The first is orthotics, which I wear religiously. The second is surgery. I've heard mixed results on this type of procedure in both outcome and recovery. At some point I will to have to have it done regardless. The problem that I deal with now is that the newly built unit I work on requires a lot of walking. The distance from one end to the other is 150 ft.. This equates to a football field in length when traveling back and forth such as when having to fax something (only one working fax on whole unit :angryfire). One staff member used a podometer to measure the amt of walking done and was amazed that in 8 hrs. he had travelled approximately 9 mi. The unit is actually set up like a standard hospital floor. Anyways, enough of my complaining. I'll keep going so long as my feet don't fall off.

Thanks for all the replies! "Is this problem with your feet something that can be fixed?" I wear orthotics now but still suffer quite a bit of pain. This is in large part due to the size of the unit (MICU) that I work in. The floor is concrete covered with tile. The distance from one end to the other and back again is 300ft. (length of a football field). The only cure for my feet at this point would have to be surgery. I am planning to go back to the podiatrist and talk to him about this. I have heard mixed reviews on this type of procedure, concerning outcomes and the length of recovery time. Anyways, hearing all of the input from you guys makes me feel a bit more at ease. Again, thanks!

Thanks for the reply!

I am currently working towards applying for CRNA school. I was wondering if the CRNA stands or sits during the procedures. The reason why I am asking is because I have extremely painful flat feet. This may be a factor as to whether not I can pursue this field (i really want to!). I tried asking this question before on another thread but it did not get a response. The anesthesia dept. in my hospital usually sits during long procedures (longer than 6 hours). I was wondering if this is true at other hospitals. Please help! Thanks!

I am currently working towards applying for CRNA school and was wondering about the duration that nurse anesthetists must stand. The reason why I am asking is because I have flat feet and they hurt me pretty bad sometimes due to the fact that the navicular bone of both feet rests on the ground/floor when I walk without shoes. I wear arch supports per a podiatrist in my shoes. Also should this stop me from working towards this goal? I really want to do this kind of nursing. Please advise. Thanks.