Simpson1980

Simpson1980 has 4 years experience.

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1. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

   Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Where are you coming from 3yearstogo? I came down from Lewiston, Id (1300 miles north, but not that cold). So tips for the interview....be yourself in the actual interview. The questions are...

2. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

   Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   There is one student in our program now that interviewed by himself. He is also in the Army and had a conflict of schedules. I would call (program director) at her office, # should be online. You...

3. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

   Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I was part of a second round of interviews. My application was due Nov. 1st and I got my notification (via email) that I was invited to interview on Dec. 24th. I then had to schedule the interview...

4. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

   Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Best of luck Rocco....you will love the campus as it is state of the art. Many of the buildings are brand new and the faculty has been great. Part two of that is...this has been the longest week of my...

5. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

   Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I was 3.5 GPA with all the certs. I have worked 3 years in Adult ICU and have been an RN for almost 4 years. I also work the ER on occasion and have actually been cross trained to the Birthing Center...

6. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

   Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I was part of a second round of interviews for the program. There were probably 30-35 people interviewing for 10 spots in January. Applications were due Nov. 1 and I got my letter on Dec. 24th (Best...

7. When did you get your ICU experience?

   Simpson1980 replied to Idaho Murse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I worked medical-surgical for one year and then made the swith to ICU. I have worked there for the last 3 years and start my CRNA program this June!! Many hospitals do not like to hire new grads into...

8. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

   Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   The interview process was not nearly as bad as the wait involved to find out if I was even selected for an interview. I met at the school around 8am in a room filled with applicants for different...

9. Thinking about future

   Simpson1980 replied to VERYNEW's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   If you really want to to do it, don't let anything stop you. I graduated BSN in a class of 45 and nearly half made it known they would like to pursue anesthesia. Likewise, the work population is also...

10. Advice needed

    Simpson1980 replied to Atlas09's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You sound like you are on the right path. Your GPA will be fine if you stick with it. I too was engineering before I got my BSN. Many programs look at the last 100 or so credit hours with a keen eye...

11. Youngest CRNA student?

    Simpson1980 replied to runnerVA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Go for the gold!!! I am 28, graduated BSN at 25 and will be starting in June of 2009!!! I have 2 years and 5 months ICU experience. Can't hurt to get going as soon as you can. Good Luck

12. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

    Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi Lexi, I am not having any luck locating other students that will be attending Midwestern this June, how about you? Got my books in the mail about 3 weeks ago...wow!!! The best aadvice I got is...

13. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

    Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey LexiRN80, I coming to Glendale from Lewiston, Idaho (1200 miles north). Where are you coming from? I am so excited to get this started, congrats on being accepted!!! Looking forward to meeting...

14. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

    Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi LexiRN80, I will be coming to Glendale from Lewiston, Idaho.....a long cold ways away...how bout you, where you coming from? I am so excited, I have wanted this for so long and now it is finally...

15. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

    Simpson1980 replied to lexiRN80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi All, I just got word today that I have been accepted to Midwestern University Class of 2011. Excited, nervous, and anxious at the same time. Just curious of who will be joining me in June. Figured...