PinsAndNeedles

PinsAndNeedles

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

    PinsAndNeedles replied to MommyandRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

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

    PinsAndNeedles replied to Raas4555's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  3. GPA and GRE requirements

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

    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...

  4. CRNA lifestyle

    PinsAndNeedles replied to andreaJ's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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

  5. Any African American CRNA's around?

    PinsAndNeedles replied to CandyGyrl's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well stated and good advice for EVERY CRNA

  6. Application In... fingers crossed

    PinsAndNeedles replied to brazuca's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  7. GPA and GRE requirements

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

    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...

  8. University of Cincinnati

    PinsAndNeedles replied to jdiekhof's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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/...

  9. Waive Rights or No?

    PinsAndNeedles posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  10. University of Cincinnati

    PinsAndNeedles replied to jdiekhof's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  11. ICU Night Shift--Good or Bad?

    PinsAndNeedles replied to Summitk2's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  12. University of Cincinnati

    PinsAndNeedles replied to jdiekhof's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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....

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

    PinsAndNeedles replied to almostthere08's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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