xkred27

xkred27

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  1. NELRP 2011

    xkred27 replied to nurse79's topic in General Students

    A question for all of those who have had their dates changed and credit checked- did those two things occur on the same date? I have had my dates changed on July 12th but no credit check...

  2. Loans- How much were your CRNA school loans?

    xkred27 replied to Mannursemike's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Can I plea the 5th on this

  3. False Rumors

    xkred27 replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was up late last night thinking I was working tonight-I got cancelled. I know its stressful when you are waiting to find out. GOOD LUCK!!!

  4. OHSU information?

    xkred27 replied to daitheflu's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't know that much about the program other than it is supposed to be very competitive. A buddy of mine looked into it and they said that most people will have 3-5 years of high acuity ICU...

  5. What grades CRNA schools are looking for?

    xkred27 replied to Webbie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    One thing that helped me in my BSN program was to dictate the lecture notes (pharm, patho, med surg) onto tape and then listen to them when I was driving in the car. I had a long drive, 45 minutes...

  6. International experience

    xkred27 replied to MB37's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You're best bet would be to contact some schools to see what they think about that kind of experience. As far as the opportunity to live in Ireland for a few years I would be all over that if it...

  7. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

    xkred27 replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes I believe that is correct, the rest comes in the form of a Grad Plus loan: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grad_PLUS For my program I believe they set the COA @ about 57k for the first year and 47k...

  8. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

    xkred27 replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The definition of COA is in relation to Federal Student Loans. I am inquiring about private/alternative loans, they use the phrase cost of education. When I talked to Chase the seemed to pull that...

  9. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

    xkred27 replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey just want to thank everyone for this useful thread, I have learned a lot about loans through it. Anyway one of the things that has been confusing about alternative loans is what criteria they...

  10. Is ICU Stepdown considered experience

    xkred27 replied to kwalrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sorry if my now deleted post was a little inflammatory. It just seems like there is a better way to answer that question than the way piper did. Some people may not be trying to "skirt" anything,...

  11. How old is everyone?

    xkred27 replied to TangoLima's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I will be 36 @ the start of the program in May of 2008, 38 when I am done. Anesthesia is one of those areas where people can work for a long time if they desire. When I worked in the OR some time...

  12. Years of Experience

    xkred27 replied to Megs85's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    By the time I start in May 2008 I will have about 7.5 years of experience. I have not worked in the ICU, but have experience in around 15 ERs of varying levels as a Traveler. Prior to nursing...

  13. How many years of applying and how many schools?

    xkred27 replied to jenj1928's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I applied to one school and got in- Saint Mary's University. They also require a $1,000 dollar deposit. While I really enjoyed living in the Portland Oregon area I am looking forward to relocating...

  14. Advice From Independent Contractors?

    xkred27 replied to gugal's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Where do you live? I know of a great CPA in the Portland OR area. PM me if you are

  15. Advice From Independent Contractors?

    xkred27 replied to gugal's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Where do you live? I know of a great CPA in the Portland OR area. PM me if you are

  16. Advice From Independent Contractors?

    xkred27 replied to gugal's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Being an employee (w-2) should not effect the write-offs that you do while working as an independent contractor/sole proprietor (1099). I think that you should be able to write off the expense of...