TheguyRN

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  1. How do I choose a CRNA program right for me

    TheguyRN replied to Emililililily's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You really didn't give us anything to help you narrow it down with? 1) MSN or DNP programs? 2) Do you want to take the GRE? (there are very few schools that dont require this) 3) Do you want to take...

  2. Houston Area New Grad Internship Applicants for Summer 2014

    TheguyRN replied to ASD2014's topic in Texas Nursing

    I actually received a job offer before I even graduated. Most if not all of my interviews were before or during Finals. I was literally taking a final and then driving to Houston that night so I could...

  3. Houston Area New Grad Internship Applicants for Summer 2014

    TheguyRN replied to ASD2014's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well I'm just here to offer encouragement! I just quit my job at Ben Taub to start crna school I didn't read the whole thread but here are some thoughts. 1) Most hospitals in the Houston Medical...

  4. Shadowing CRNA

    TheguyRN replied to icu2crna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes, you will need to shadow. Most places will ask you about your shadow experience. Why would they accept you into a CRNA program if you haven't even taken the time to see what the profession does....

  5. Retake one section of gre

    TheguyRN replied to pinkberry86's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Can you even take just one section of the GRE? I retook it and my scores for math/verbal flip flopped but both improved. I just know if you take it again don't do

  6. Realistic chances of being accepted into a CRNA program

    TheguyRN replied to RN2486's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You will be fine. I had a GPA of 3.14 with my first degree. I think my nursing GPA was 3.8 and I was also in an accelerated program. (I also had to make up grades like you :-p) Can't tell you much...

  7. Specialty Hospital ICU Experience

    TheguyRN replied to defibn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Honestly CVICU is nice to have. Other factors 1.) Small or big hospital? 2.) GPA science and your nursing school 3.) GRE scores 4.) Just critcal thinking in general that comes with the job Everyone...

  8. Trauma Surgical ICU

    TheguyRN replied to aerorunner80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would say so Aero! Trauma at a Level one definitely looks good! Trauma is exhausting though

  9. University of Texas Health Science Center CRNA 2014

    TheguyRN replied to murse2011's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I sent you a PM. Figured i'd tell you my name and where I work not in a public place haha. I wasn't planning on working at all. I actually planned to quit work in April and give myself time off. I...

  10. University of Texas Health Science Center CRNA 2014

    TheguyRN replied to murse2011's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm from the Houston area. I work in the medical center as i'm sure you do also haha. Also interested in meeting our fellow classmates for the next three crazy years

  11. University of Texas Health Science Center CRNA 2014

    TheguyRN replied to murse2011's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I got in, bros we be!

  12. TCU CRNA starting January 2014

    TheguyRN replied to sweetdreame's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I've gotten mine also! Good

  13. Harris County Hospital District nurse intern position is up

    TheguyRN replied to Plover1's topic in Texas Nursing

    The medical center is pretty close in pay for each hospital so guess about

  14. Winter 2011 GN positions/interviews in Houston, TX

    TheguyRN replied to Plover1's topic in Texas Nursing

    Shesarainbow - I pretty much explained that I was graduating soon and I was looking for a job in the unit because i've always wanted to work here.. Some places were great about it and others not so...

  15. Winter 2011 GN positions/interviews in Houston, TX

    TheguyRN replied to Plover1's topic in Texas Nursing

    Harsh facts but 1.) Since there are so many nurses BSN/ADN every semester being pumped out of all the nurses school, the hospitals can afford to be picky :-( 2) GPA does count, refer to point one....

  16. Any nurses work at LBJ Hospital in Houston?

    TheguyRN replied to OnMyWay2b1's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hmm, Well I guess I should respond! 1.) Lets see the work environment? a) It's pretty culturally diverse at Ben Taub and LBJ as far as RNs go. b) They are both teaching hospitals so unless its just a...

  17. Interview at MD Anderson. Im so nervous!

    TheguyRN replied to Cindyrella's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hmm, Well I don't work there, but I did interview and got offered a position when I first graduated. As anyone will tell you be yourself. When I interviewed it was with the Recruiter first and then if...

  18. Houston GN Residencies

    TheguyRN replied to HelpMeFindAJob's topic in Texas Nursing

    ^^ My manager said they were still in the interview process....

  19. Houston GN Residencies

    TheguyRN replied to HelpMeFindAJob's topic in Texas Nursing

    I did!! It only took them long enough...... I had to turn down Hermann though but oh well ICU is where i wanted to be.. Goodluck to the others still

  20. Houston GN Residencies

    TheguyRN replied to HelpMeFindAJob's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats on the job :-p I got a nice offer also! I start Monday

  21. Houston GN Residencies

    TheguyRN replied to HelpMeFindAJob's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats on the Job :-p For my interviews I just go in and never reheorifice lol.... it seems to go pretty well for me... Some interviews are so random there is no point in

  22. UTHSCSA-Fall 2011

    TheguyRN replied to Dorotheadar's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well, I guess i can give my 2 cents here also. I graduated in 2010.. 1. I dont think the school was poorly operated... So i dont know that that person is referring to. 2. I agree with the curriculum...

  23. Houston GN Residencies

    TheguyRN replied to HelpMeFindAJob's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know that the Externs and (students that did clinicals) that worked at Ben Taub already had a first interview M-cabos. I know they are in the process of setting up the 2nd panel

  24. Houston GN Residencies

    TheguyRN replied to HelpMeFindAJob's topic in Texas Nursing

    Done!! Ummm, I dont know her that well haha. You could always stop by the office when working? Thats what I

  25. Houston GN Residencies

    TheguyRN replied to HelpMeFindAJob's topic in Texas Nursing

    That would totally Irk me also! I was annoyed it took them so long to give me an interview for another position that I started applying to other hospitals..... But I did apply to them before i started...