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  1. This really makes me angry!!!!

    Jbrock718 replied to Seda8OR's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    So recently there was a report that came out that said Radiology Dr's get together to create test file (not the exact term) for those coming up to use to prepare for Boards. These Dr's would go...

  2. So you had an interview but didn't get in...

    Jbrock718 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    How did you find out? Did you get a letter? An email? Was it helpful as to WHY you did not get in? Or was it just a standard rejection letter? I would think that if a school has you for an...

  3. So you had an interview but didn't get in...

    Jbrock718 replied to Jbrock718's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    So the reason for this poll is becuase my wife has applied to a certain university the last couple years. She got interviews both times and has not gotten in. The frustrating part is that she has...

  4. January 2012 Barry University CRNA program

    Jbrock718 replied to mathaka's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am still waiting to hear from Barry- as one of my schools has taken their time sending my transcript. Any info of interview process, what to expect (i.e more personal, or technical) would be great!...

  5. May grad, still no job, what next?

    Jbrock718 replied to diamondmeadows's topic in Nursing Career

    My wife once answered an ad for a school nurse (paid) in the local school system. She didn't get the job but asked her if she'd be interested in volunteering. A month later another person that had...

  6. Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    Jbrock718 replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My wife got a recruiting card in the mail last week from Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL. I don't know anything about the hospital.

  7. UAB Fall 2010

    Jbrock718 replied to bucknangler's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My wife got her letter too. She did not get an interview for Huntsville. The letter said that there were only 8 granted interviews...so maybe 4 slots? GRE scores were probably the only thing she...

  8. UAB Fall 2010

    Jbrock718 replied to bucknangler's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just saw this: http://main.uab.edu/Shrp/default.aspx?pid=115698 It looks like they added some clinical locations, Tuscaloosa and Montgomery. Or did I miss this earlier in the

  9. UAB Fall 2010

    Jbrock718 replied to bucknangler's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Any news? My wife is getting antsy...to tell the truth so am

  10. Please look at my stats & concerns.

    Jbrock718 replied to cak1219's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Cak---I would vote on the honest approach. The rest of your grades, GRE Scores and certifications look strong. Many schools look at the last 60 hours and your science grades more closely than the...

  11. My Daughter Has H1N1

    Jbrock718 replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    There are tests developed and approved that can differentiate. The only reason I know is that it was in our local paper. Who knows how much the test costs though. Diatherix....from the article: "The...

  12. Anethesia Assistant to CRNA

    Jbrock718 replied to ruralgirl08's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    They site I looked at said the the Continued Demo. of Qual. Exam is taken every 6 YEARS not months.

  13. Does it matter if I have an AA, BS, etc to get accepted into CRNA schools?

    Jbrock718 replied to autumn_sky's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Jdog--- Taken in context from the OP: "most crna programs want their future students to work in micu for 2 years or one year. does it matter if i have an AA or BS in nursing?" I for one read that as...

  14. UAB Fall 2010

    Jbrock718 replied to bucknangler's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sleepeasy---Do you have any info on the other clinical sites? Applicant # and # they

  15. Starting a Plan to be a CRNA

    Jbrock718 replied to Angela.CRNA2B's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Angela, If you haven't already you should read the 'sticky' post here: https://allnurses.com/certified-registered-nurse/read-first-crna-26690.html Read in particular the sections on working and paying...

  16. CRNAs also certified as ANP's in Florida?

    Jbrock718 replied to Angela.CRNA2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This is what it says on FIU's website about it: Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take the National Certification Examination to become a Certified Registered Nurse...

  17. BS of Psych and ADN okay to get into a CRNA program?

    Jbrock718 replied to machelhead's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Brooke, The OP states that he/she HAS a Bachelors's degree already. It seems to be a common misconception that you need a BS in Nursing in order to get into CRNA programs. That is NOT the case as...

  18. Med school for experienced CRNA?

    Jbrock718 replied to SpouseofChicagoCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    mclover22----While it is true that NEW CRNA's will have BS and MS degrees that hasn't always been the case. Just as 20 years from now it will not be true that all CRNA's have Doctoral degrees. The...

  19. Contractor CRNAs get screwed when new contract holder takes over

    Jbrock718 replied to macanes's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Working in the Federal Gov't contracting realm as an engineer I have seen similar things happen. However, the companies that win in my area must have a history of work in our area in order to be...

  20. GRE.. pointless exam??

    Jbrock718 replied to cvicu80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    however the gre is not a test that is tailored to the knowledge that they are teaching in crna schools. it is a general knowledge exam. being bad at geometry and therefore getting a lower score on...

  21. UAB Fall 2010

    Jbrock718 replied to bucknangler's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Does anyone have an idea of when UAB lets people know if they will have an interview? I read some older threads on UAB and saw some people having interviews as early as November, but have also seen...

  22. Does it matter if I have an AA, BS, etc to get accepted into CRNA schools?

    Jbrock718 replied to autumn_sky's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Crxtech included the link to Texas Weslyan's admission. Where do you see that it says you need a BSN for admission? I didn't see that on their website. This is what I see:...

  23. Does it matter if I have an AA, BS, etc to get accepted into CRNA schools?

    Jbrock718 replied to autumn_sky's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am assuming that you were responding to my post that included a link to MCCG's CRNA site. That quote is the first sentence, however you left out the next sentence in the admissions requirements...

  24. Does it matter if I have an AA, BS, etc to get accepted into CRNA schools?

    Jbrock718 replied to autumn_sky's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Most, but not all require a BSN. Some will take a BS or BA in a 'related' field, but it is up to the individual schools. I know of one in Georgia that does not require a BSN....

  25. which GPA counts?

    Jbrock718 replied to ehlim412's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    UAB looks at GPA's of both 60 hours and the required science courses, then averages the