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Just apply. Why would you let anything stop you? Can't have that mentality.

Correct. There was a study some months back in the AANA journal which concluded that undergrad GPA is a better predictor of grad school success. And the GRE could, or could not be reliable. Most often, high GPAs have high GREs... and vice versa, so i...

3 years cardiac 1 year as charge nurse 2 years as preceptor CCRN, FCCS, certified in all devices, dialysis training and cross trained in other ICU's 1 patient care related committee. 3.3 cumulative GPA. 3.5 last 60 hours, 4.0 science with chem 2 bein...

Your question is so broad. You need to list some schools your interested in. Some let you work part time, some don't. Some offer housing, some don't. Some offer certain financial help, some don't. Maybe you should email Jane Fitch. She's been both a...

I studied a bit and took it early, leaving myself enough time to study more and take it again before deadlines. This also gives you an idea of your weak areas on the actual exam. Its an expensive way to go about it, but I met my goal the first time t...

Very interesting. If all this is true, then good riddance. Definitely doesn't sound like a school that's producing quality CRNA's.

How about you list some pros and cons of each through the research you've done thus far? Give us an idea of where you're coming from.

They do take into account where 'home' is. They try to keep Texas people in Texas. Reason is, they have clinical sites in Alaska... they have people from Alaska who apply. The people from Alaska want the clinical site in Alaska to be close to their f...

Again, the pay is not only the result of the responsibilities, but also politics and extra hours put in by those before you. The pay can easily disappear with a new law or a re-write of legislation and you will see that 6-figure salary lost to AA's a...

I'm sure someone else has had a totally different experience, but here's what I know... TCU you rank on the application. Example 1 - Ft Worth, 6 - Alaska, 3 - Tulsa, OK and so on. They take into consideration where you live, family, if you have a hou...

I simply asked if you had gained any insight somewhere else to share... if you got bad advice or not substantial enough? I'm not the one being a ''my way or the highway'' CRNA

Dollar signs are great and all, but its hard for people who aren't even in nursing school to grasp the challenges of anesthesia. Not just the acceptance into a program and the long hours afterwards, but also the political challenges. When going into ...

:) you sound like a pleasant business partner. Good luck to you!

Because the more paper chasers, the less involvement, the more the field suffers as a whole. People need to understand if it's worth going through.

Didn't you ask this on another forum as well? Why not just take the advice there from others who have done it?

I would jump ship. Doesn't sound right. How can anyone progress within, or out of, the hospital if they aren't "allowed" to write references? Imagine how restrictive they are on their CRNA's. I bet they want to use AA's as well... You shouldn't stan...

I studied for a week, did worse than you, got interviews, and got accepted. It's a hoop. There are articles in the AANA Journal that show GPA and Cum. GPA are better indicators of SRNA success and that GRE is a poor tool to use. Anything standardized...

Lots of info out there on TWU's interview process. Clinical orientated. Not sure about Kansas, but I assume someone who has interviewed has made a thread before. When is your Wesleyan interview?

You can get an actual letter written if you want to - I did. But visit some schools you are interested in applying to. They have recommendation forms on their website. These are pages of boxes your manager (or other reference) puts a 'check' in, and ...

Get in there and see who would even be a good reference. You might work nights and have the night supervisor give you a reference rather than your manager (who wouldn't witness your abilities on a regular basis). I didn't start worrying about who to ...

Just got into CRNA school and relocated. My wife is also a nurse, and while job searching there are about 5 NP and PA jobs for every 2 critical care nursing jobs and every 1 CRNA job. I have a feeling in this post-apocalyptic healthcare reform world ...

You need to like nursing first. Have you shadowed an ICU nurse (not a CRNA)? There is no guaranty you will get into CRNA school... ever. You need to know that its possible you will be an ICU nurse for 2, 3, 4 years or longer until you can get in. I ...

OP, don't let "the market" dictate what you want to do. If you think you'll love it, want to be part of it and be involved in it - go for it!

I gave my 2 cents related to the OP's question. As someone who has been a member here for a number years, I was just expressing my thoughts and what I had seen over those years. I'm sure OP appreciates your opinion as well... as that's all they are.....

The future is always uncertain. Money in the top 5 is fine. If money is at the top, I feel sorry for you. "Mo money, mo prollems" - Biggie Smalls. PS - I would answer "yes" to would I do it for free. I would love to travel to Africa or underserved na...