JumpNurse

JumpNurse specializes in MICU mainly, Now on to anesthesia school.

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1. Has anyone gone through school WITHOUT loans?

   JumpNurse replied to Raas4555's topic in SRNA

   Yes, it is possible to do it without loans. But the delay in admission required to save the money would be less equitable than just paying the interest on the loans. The only way I could feasibly see doing this is to have a spouse whose income can ...

2. Nursing school vs. CRNA

   JumpNurse replied to ExCorporateRN's topic in SRNA

   The Chemistry will serve you well. I would look more towards biochem over organic chem if your school separates them. But the more chemistry the better. Trust me you will have all the science you want. The whole 'trying to drink from a firehose' ...

3. Nursing school vs. CRNA

   JumpNurse replied to ExCorporateRN's topic in SRNA

   It is night and day between nursing school and CRNA school. You will have more science that you could ever hope for on day one. The research etc... depends on your program. There are extremes in both directions. If you go to a school that awards ...

4. PRE MED TO CRNA...tell me my chances....please reply

   JumpNurse replied to SBCHEV99's topic in SRNA

   You will be fine. Just don't blow your nursing classes. They aren't very difficult, but they can be tedious. Do well on your GRE and get solid clinical experience.

5. Grad level courses in Houston

   JumpNurse replied to tyro8's topic in SRNA

   I don't know that I would worry too much about taking grad level classes if your other numbers (i.e. GRE are okay). My early GPA was weak but my later classes were markedly improved. I only interviewed at one of the Houston schools, but they asked ...

6. Must a BSN be completed before an application is sent?

   JumpNurse replied to zima's topic in SRNA

   Some schools put that on as a generic disclaimer and an easy way to tell people no. It really depends on the numbers posted by your competitors which can vary widely from year to year. If you can lose the application fees without putting yourself i...

7. iphone as PDA

   JumpNurse replied to hell000nurse's topic in SRNA

   The iPhone's PDA functionality is limited at this point. Apple has taken steps to allow other enterprises software writing capability for the iPhone. However, the actual programs available are very limited right now. If you are looking for a phone...

8. Looking for Barry or UNF grads!!!!

   JumpNurse replied to difficultdecision's topic in CRNA

   That's not true either. The Council on Accreditation is a stand alone agency. While it is housed within the AANA headquarters, it is legally its own entity to prevent a glaring conflict of interest. Giving state associations a say in accreditation wo...

9. Looking for Barry or UNF grads!!!!

   JumpNurse replied to difficultdecision's topic in CRNA

   Schools don't accredite other schools. This is the domain of the Council on Accreditation. See here: http://www.aana.com/Credentialing.aspx?ucNavMenu_TSMenuTargetID=105&ucNavMenu_TSMenuTargetType=4&ucNavMenu_TSMenuID=6&id=118

10. Anesthesia software

    JumpNurse replied to Rerun1's topic in CRNA

    Cant give much guidance about modern PDAs, but I do have an iPhone. While I do love my phone, it is almost useless in the reference category. There are some homebrews out there that are working, but as far as loading a mainstream drug reference, et...

11. organ donation

    JumpNurse replied to june2009's topic in CRNA

    Donation after cardiac death (DCD) is becoming more and more common. There is a huge nation wide push for expansion of this program. Joint Commission is maneuvering to require all accredited hospitals to have a policy regarding DCD. They don't go ...

12. Is graduating from a community college looked down upon?

    JumpNurse replied to levy44's topic in SRNA

    My BSN was not from a community college, but my AS and most of my prereqs were from community colleges and I was never questioned about it. I've heard of people getting in with BSNs from places like UOP, Excelsior, etc... so I guess it depends on th...

13. CRNA vs Med school, tough decision, heres my story

    JumpNurse replied to Crossfit SRNA2b's topic in SRNA

    You sound like you are likely still a nursing student. Nurses are in an interesting position in their level of autonomy. The more inquisitive/science based thinkers hate our practice restraints. Those among us who are in it for the 'nobility' typi...

14. CRNA vs Med school, tough decision, heres my story

    JumpNurse replied to Crossfit SRNA2b's topic in SRNA

    If you truly want to go to med school, then go to med school. While nursing school isn't terribly difficult it is a pain in the rear and time consuming. You will regret not attempting med school if that is truly your desire. The older you get, the...

15. "PRIVATE/ALTERNATIVE" LOANS for SRNAs

    JumpNurse replied to msnursealot's topic in SRNA

    That is making me very nervous. Looks like I picked a scary time to go to a very expensive school.