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dfk RN, CRNA

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  1. Interview tips for SUNY BUffalo

    dfk replied to beekahx4's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    bring a warm hat, coat and

  2. What to wear?!?

    dfk replied to GUERO's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    adcoms like to see you looking good.. NEVER hurts to wear suit (which i did).. you look good and feel confident.. mentally, i believe it helps.. but would not recommend bus. casual - dress for...

  3. any discrimination in crna schools admission?

    dfk replied to confusedstudent's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i can't imagine that stating that all graduate degrees will fall in the same parameters.. i have to believe more minorities are within that category, especially african americans, people from india,...

  4. any discrimination in crna schools admission?

    dfk replied to confusedstudent's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    not withstanding... i implore all to apply.. one never knows... trust me.. and i'm am doing just fine

  5. bills bills bills

    dfk replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    good luck.. i'm there now.. let me know if i can answer any questions

  6. What is the difference: MICU vs. CTICU?

    dfk replied to ReeseW's topic in MICU, SICU

    for CRNA, yes, better than med-surg... just keep in your mind, the more "unpredictability" you experience, the better equipped you will be as a nurse in general and the more experienced you will be in...

  7. Diagnosis..

    dfk replied to PACU queen's topic in MICU, SICU

    in my experience, MICU in SICU and SICU in MICU.. get it? if not, you

  8. What is the difference: MICU vs. CTICU?

    dfk replied to ReeseW's topic in MICU, SICU

    well pumpkie, i'm going to roll with this and try not to get too offset by the post, and i only say this with all respect.. so, 1.) many in both, some same and some quite different.. medical versus...

  9. I am a Student Studying for CRNA just infomed I have HEP C.

    dfk replied to Sunshine#28's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    in my mind, hep C won't prohibit or limit your abilities to perform a job/duty.. i have done some research on disability persons becoming an RN and CRNA.. basically the requisite is that they (adcoms)...

  10. Can you get in with a "C"

    dfk replied to CoCo612's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    oh, and ANYONE with a 5000 on GRE is SURE to get in..... fo'

  11. Can you get in with a "C"

    dfk replied to CoCo612's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    well, in my program, the old saying goes "C equals CRNA".. now mind you, i wouldn't want someone, nor myself, to take of me with a C average ability putting me to sleep... but, speaking in cheek, a C...

  12. CRNA PHD Anyone?

    dfk replied to Oldsalt's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i agree cowpaper, but remember that post-grad education is either PhD, DNP, or the newly evolving DNAP (per this discussion). with that, we as graduates or grad students shouldn't be "coerced" into...

  13. bills bills bills

    dfk replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    nope, sorry.. part time for didactic.. last yr was the first (i believe).. there's a total of three at this

  14. want to change from ccu to icu

    dfk replied to happytobehere's topic in MICU, SICU

    make the

  15. CRNA PHD Anyone?

    dfk replied to Oldsalt's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    to me, the clinical uncertainties cannot not be mastered by education (alone). yes, we can have all the physiology and pathophys. we can stand, but as previously stated, when in a corner and tunnel...

  16. Acceptance from alternate list.

    dfk replied to chords1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    sad or not, sometimes too much experience can hurt an applicant. especially when schools aren't looking for people that can't be unmolded or changed or whatever they call it these days.. i agree with...

  17. bills bills bills

    dfk replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    u-pitt, carolinas healthcare program, and albany are the three that i know of. all are similar in that part time is dedicated to the didactic portion (the difference between 2 and 3 yr completion...

  18. bills bills bills

    dfk replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    not sure of all, but my school offers a part-time program, although small number.. it is possible but why prolong the inevitable.. two yrs of pain is much more desirable than threee.....

  19. CRNA school and 10 year pre req limit?

    dfk replied to Uberman5000's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    at my school, the saying goes that it is harder to get out than in.. now THAT i love.. they must really care about their students, for which we are all grateful at some point in the

  20. Future CRNA income

    dfk replied to alumno's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    hey dnsc, was it really that late that master's was mandatory? i am aware that most, if not all, programs went to a master's program around

  21. Retaking Classes to meet requirements

    dfk replied to Floridanurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i'm not negating what you say, and i can see what the website is saying. to me, it looks like all you need is 4 more courses/11 credits to make up for the BSN portion. doesn't make sense to me. i...

  22. Physics as a prereq

    dfk replied to Alpha13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    many want you to have successfully completed an undergrad stats class.. as for other math? nah, your nursing math will be sufficient.. but, if you feel so inclined to challenge yourself, go on and...

  23. Retaking Classes to meet requirements

    dfk replied to Floridanurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    according to what i've read, FIU Miami will consider early admission under special circumstances, stating "In limited circumstances, certain exceptionally well qualified applicants may be offered an...

  24. Physics as a prereq

    dfk replied to Alpha13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    off the top of my head, no, i don't know a number... if you have the time (and money), then by all means, take physics.. the more you know (and remember), the better.. absolutely.. just remember, if...

  25. Physics as a prereq

    dfk replied to Alpha13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    most of the 102 programs don't require physics as a pre-req.. perhaps the school(s) you're interested do.. if that's the case then take what they recommend.. if not, don't sweat it.. many programs...