PinsAndNeedles

PinsAndNeedles has 10 years experience and specializes in ICU/ CCU, Oncology ICU.

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1. If get core courses out of the way before program begins...

   PinsAndNeedles replied to MommyandRN's topic in SRNA

   Since clinicals are your main focus in your last year, its hard to maintain fulltime status (9 hrs). But some programs offer 'independent study' credits where you can at least be over halftime and your student loans can remain in deferment. Check wit...

2. Need to travel a lot - Can I work as a CRNA?

   PinsAndNeedles replied to Raas4555's topic in SRNA

   Seems that if you want the flexibility of time-off and traveling to different countries, you should look more into a career in travel nursing. You'll have far more international assignments that are available to you and the flexibility to work when y...

3. GPA and GRE requirements

   PinsAndNeedles replied to tyro8's topic in SRNA

   Most programs create a list of alternates fo each class in case those that were accepted choose a different school. Many applicants apply to several schools and have a first choice. The 3-5 alternates get first chance at filling those empty spaces. T...

4. CRNA lifestyle

   PinsAndNeedles replied to andreaJ's topic in CRNA

   That means that some students just do the bare mininmun to graduate with a degree so they can call themselves RNs. A grade of C is still passing for undergrad degrees.

5. Any African American CRNA's around?

   PinsAndNeedles replied to CandyGyrl's topic in CRNA

   Well stated and good advice for EVERY CRNA wannabe!

6. Application In... fingers crossed

   PinsAndNeedles replied to brazuca's topic in SRNA

   Fortunately, who you know can make what you know look even better. You have good experience in CVICU. That can be valued as a strength, even with the short amt of time. But the fact that you have a good relationship already with the committee is defi...

7. GPA and GRE requirements

   PinsAndNeedles replied to tyro8's topic in SRNA

   If you have There are very few schools that would accept a GPA I would take some classes (chemistry/ graduate core) and solidify the fact that you can succeed at the higher level that is needed for CRNA school. But if you really want this, don't gi...

8. University of Cincinnati

   PinsAndNeedles replied to jdiekhof's topic in SRNA

   jd, I am my BSN school to see if I can get some core classes out of the way. I have also applied to TWU, but they don't accept transfer credits. They want you to complete all of your CRNA courses w/ them. 2 yrs ICU seems to be just what they want. 1...

9. University of Cincinnati

   PinsAndNeedles replied to jdiekhof's topic in SRNA

   Hi jd I'm from KY. I have been getting all my CRNA stuff together for a year now and I am keeping my fingers crossed. But you're right; it's been a long time coming. I've applied to 4 other schools (even FL) but I am really praying for UC. It just ap...

10. ICU Night Shift--Good or Bad?

    PinsAndNeedles replied to Summitk2's topic in SRNA

    Did you notice how your "flip side" sounded AWESOME? That's exactly what you should emphasize during your interview. The interviewers want to know that you are capable of critical thinking and that you can make a judgement call w/o someone to tell y...

11. University of Cincinnati

    PinsAndNeedles replied to jdiekhof's topic in SRNA

    Hi adidas, The GRE is changing the format of its questions this year, so I think in order to weigh the scores fairly, they are asking that this years' applicants should take the test before September. Also, the deadline is in October. I am applying t...

12. Waive Rights or No?

    PinsAndNeedles posted a topic in SRNA

    I am applying to 5 different CRNA programs for 2009 and each rec. needs a decision as to waiving my rights to its contents. Does it look bad if I don't waive my rights to them? Honestly, I would prefer being able to view anything (good or bad) that m...

13. I'm Innnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    PinsAndNeedles replied to almostthere08's topic in SRNA

    Congrats!!! :up: You are certainly on your way! How was the interview? I'm considering Wolford for Spring 09, but its newness scares me a little.