JumpNurse

JumpNurse

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 Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  2. Nursing school vs. CRNA

    JumpNurse replied to ExCorporateRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  3. Nursing school vs. CRNA

    JumpNurse replied to ExCorporateRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

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

    JumpNurse replied to SBCHEV99's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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

  5. Grad level courses in Houston

    JumpNurse replied to tyro8's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

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

    JumpNurse replied to zima's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  7. iphone as PDA

    JumpNurse replied to hell000nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

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

    JumpNurse replied to difficultdecision's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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....

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

    JumpNurse replied to difficultdecision's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Schools don't accredite other schools. This is the domain of the Council on Accreditation. See here:...

  10. Anesthesia software

    JumpNurse replied to Rerun1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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...

  11. organ donation

    JumpNurse replied to june2009's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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...

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

    JumpNurse replied to levy44's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

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

    JumpNurse replied to Crossfit SRNA2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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....

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

    JumpNurse replied to Crossfit SRNA2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  15. "PRIVATE/ALTERNATIVE" LOANS for SRNAs

    JumpNurse replied to msnursealot's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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

  16. Should I wait? please advise!

    JumpNurse replied to JadamR15's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There are SO many variables that would impact your decision to apply to school. You could make a valid argument for either side. In the end YOU and YOUR FAMILY are the one having to deal with the...

  17. NICU to CRNA

    JumpNurse replied to 2008el's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know several NICU nurses who have been accepted to CRNA school. I would guess that it is not most schools first choice, but if you know your stuff and interview well this will not keep you out of...

  18. Best GRE study guide?

    JumpNurse replied to sepsis's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey Sepsis, I don't think there is a 'bad' study guide/system. However, there are several different styles. I do NOT have good study habits and have a horrible time making my self stay still and...

  19. Anyone use ibutilide?

    JumpNurse replied to JohnW's topic in Patient Medications

    We used it all the time when I worked CV/CICU. It is known to cause quite a bit of ventricular ectopy, esp Torsades des Pointes. We usually gave 1-2grams MagSulfate empiricly for this reason. You...

  20. Did i shoot myself in the foot with past grades, or is there still hope?

    JumpNurse replied to Mannursemike's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No, but you didn't do yourself any favors. My AAS GPA was mediocre as well (~2.9). But, I busted my butt on everything after that and carried a 4.0 from then on. Got accepted to both schools I...

  21. Child Care in Ft Worth

    JumpNurse posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey everyone, Been lurking these forums for a long time but finally have a question that I haven't found an answer to. My family and I will be making the move to the metroplex before long to start my...

  22. Child Care in Ft Worth

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

    Thanks for the insights. Ft Worth will be a drastic change for me. We are still looking for housing and would like something close to campus, but the neighborhood around the school didn't seem...