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  1. MSN vs MNA vs MSNA

    jamieblu replied to Hooang's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I had the same questions when i started, so maybe I can help you out. There are multiple degrees awarded for differing CRNA programs. So many initials, it gets confusing. The best way to narrow it...

  2. Lowest GRE to get in CRNA program

    jamieblu replied to sleepeasy's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think it really depends on the school. Some weigh the GRE very heavily, while others do not. Call the schools you are interested in and

  3. Anyone interviewing at Wakeforest or Raleigh NC?

    jamieblu replied to mmbmoc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats!!!!!

  4. Who wants a bicarb question?

    jamieblu replied to gluck's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Agree... The rationale for giving bicarb in a code is to correct acidosis. No breathing, means too much acid--bicarb can help correct this (in addition to ventilation). Hey SFRN-- Just out of...

  5. Hospital Based VS. University

    jamieblu replied to yumyum's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    yumyum, No need to be concerned. I was in the same position. Just do your research on each school you apply to. If the program is through a university that is regionally accredited and also...

  6. Hospital Based VS. University

    jamieblu replied to yumyum's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This is not exactly true. Gooding Institute in Panama City FL is not a university based program. There are no universities in the area. They are approved by the AANA to grant the MSNA only as a...

  7. Athens, GA CRNA to shadow?

    jamieblu replied to gastudent09's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Alex, I work in the north tower ICU which has a medical, neurosurgical, and surgical section. All of the nurses rotate to each unit so you get a great range of different experience. I have known...

  8. Athens, GA CRNA to shadow?

    jamieblu replied to gastudent09's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Oh BTW, I will be speaking on the "nursing panel" on September 15th 10-12 for the incoming junior students. I would be glad to speak with you about my journey to SRNA-dom. Let me know if you will be...

  9. Athens, GA CRNA to shadow?

    jamieblu replied to gastudent09's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi, I work at Athens Regional in the ICU. I am not a CRNA... yet. I have been accepted to ECU's CRNA program and start this January. I waited until I had a little ICU experience before shadowing, I...

  10. SRNAS attending Western Carolina University, University of South Carolina or Samford

    jamieblu replied to SadieC's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    SadieC-- I see you are from Athens--do you live there now? I work at ARMC in the med-surg ICU and start ECU's CRNA program this

  11. NEED ADVICE (sorry for the long post)

    jamieblu replied to zetanicu's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You should definitely consider taking the CCRN. It will give you brownie points for sure. As for the GRE, if you don't do well the first time, study and take it again. The second time I took it I...

  12. iphone as PDA

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

    I will be attending a front loaded program which is very mac friendly, so by Spring 2010--I may need a new phone anyway. Good luck with your new pda. It will be hard to say goodbye to the little...

  13. iphone as PDA

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

    I have an old iphone (not the 3G). I downloaded the new software and it has Epocrates Rx, but that's about it. Hopefully in time the programs will become available. Ideally this will happen before...

  14. Confused 23 year old, needs some encouragement

    jamieblu replied to GorillaRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The only advice I can give you is to shadow both. Once you see what a CRNA and an FNP do, you can make a decision. ICU is a great place to start as a new grad. ER offers good stuff too, but you...

  15. Fall 2009 - Where is everyone applying?

    jamieblu replied to lovegasRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I applied to WCU, Samford, ECU & Duke. I haven't heard from WCU, Samford or Duke--but it doesn't matter now because I accepted a seat at ECU!

  16. Fall 2009 - Where is everyone applying?

    jamieblu replied to lovegasRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Word

  17. Samford University Anyone?

    jamieblu replied to NMB IVP's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    NMB-- That would be great! I will let you know if I get an interview. Thanks for your input. I have heard such great things about Samford--I am very

  18. Shadow CRNA

    jamieblu replied to bangwa's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have shadowed for a total of 44 hours, so I incorporated it into my CV as experience. I also mentioned it in my goal statement as a part of what I have done to prepare myself for this endeavor. I...

  19. Samford University Anyone?

    jamieblu replied to NMB IVP's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Any

  20. Samford University Anyone?

    jamieblu replied to NMB IVP's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I did, along with a coworker of mine. I also applied to three other schools. No word yet though, the deadline for apps will be here in no

  21. Should I wait? please advise!

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

    I would go ahead and apply. It's not going to hurt you and you could be offered an interview. Even if you don't get accepted right away, having your first interview under your belt is a good thing....

  22. Student trying to become nurse anesthetist

    jamieblu replied to galaj's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Go to the aana.com website. They have all of the accredited schools listed by

  23. Gooding Institute

    jamieblu replied to blee1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't know much about UAB but Gooding boasts way over the required number of cases for their graduates. They put you in the OR right away. I think this is a good thing because all of their...

  24. Gooding Institute

    jamieblu replied to blee1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello... I also had an interview at Gooding in February. I really liked the program and the students had nothing but positive comments about the school. I only had three people on my interview...

  25. Gooding Institute Interview

    jamieblu replied to crnahopeful32's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I interviewed at Gooding also. That test was fun, huh? I felt like jelly brains afterwards and was extremely nervous during the interview (first CRNA interview). I don't think that I wowed them but...