jamieblu

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 down is by determining if you have the slightest i...

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 ask.

Congrats!!!!! :balloons::balloons::balloons:

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 curiosity, I would like to move to SF after school (m...

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 accredited by the AANA, you should be fine. Another thi...

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 single degree institution. The degree is not a unive...

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 people that have worked in the CVICU/CCU on the other...

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 around and I will be on the lookout for you. -J...

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 think you may get more out of it this way. Plus,...

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 January.

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 did 50 pts better without even studying. Maybe bec...

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 iphone guy...

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 I start school in January. I am too attached to c...

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 learn like crazy in the ICU setting. You will have e...

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! Wooohooo!

Word up!

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 excited.

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 have been asked about it specifically in two inter...

Any advice?

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 time!:nuke:

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. I applied in the middle of my bridge program and ...

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

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 graduates report being well prepared for the job and the ...

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 panel. I got the feeling that there was supposed to b...

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 we will find out soon enough! I hope that your i...