Summitk2

Summitk2

CVICU, CCRN, now SRNA

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  1. What type of a chance do I have of acceptance? :)

    Summitk2 replied to Mike32110's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    To be honest, no, I don't think you're competitive. First, you have no nursing experience. Second, your grades have gone down in recent history, not up. Third, it appears you may have a...

  2. Interested in CRNA

    Summitk2 replied to maryj8718's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Your BSN might require statistics. If not, some CRNA schools list it as a prerequisite, so you may need it then. I think most CRNA programs have statistics as part of their program (especially if...

  3. Will CRNA programs except ED experience?

    Summitk2 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I haven't heard of any school that will accept ONLY ED experience. Several of my classmates have worked in the ED at one point (which I think would be beneficial), but also have solid ICU

  4. I need some advise on ICU jobs

    Summitk2 replied to murse04's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would get out of trauma altogether... You've had the glorious trauma ED experience, which is highly valuable. I think going to any trauma-oriented SICU would just be more of the same (except more...

  5. possible to go from nothing to BSN online?

    Summitk2 replied to cdu22's topic in General Nursing

    I hope for your future patients'--and nursing as a profession's--sake... that you are kidding. Go find a different career... someplace with a

  6. shortest ABSN PROGRAM?

    Summitk2 replied to mat81's topic in General Nursing

    All the "shortest" ABSN programs are roughly 1 year. I don't see that a month or two difference is going to have a significant impact on your decision. A few more significant factors are: 1)...

  7. Is CRNA school for me?

    Summitk2 replied to jk82's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Whether you can really do this is for YOU to decide! What did you have in mind when you started your MSN? Did you have a specific plan? I wouldn't continue further graduate studies until you really...

  8. What is so boring about NP school?

    Summitk2 replied to TootsieRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    :yeahthat: Exactly why I couldn't be an FNP. Granted, anesthesia can be boring too if that's what you choose. I don't plan on taking that route... at least not until I'm nearing

  9. Loans and debt and CRNA school...how is it possible?

    Summitk2 replied to TootsieRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Save now. Borrow $$ when you get in, pay it off later. Many students are in this same position (family, home,

  10. Will the CRNAs STAND UP??

    Summitk2 replied to chosen50's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The archives are still here with oodles of information. Really the only thing that's changed since then (2006 or so?) is more competition and a few new programs. Good luck on your

  11. Boom in CRNA interest...thoughts?

    Summitk2 replied to Agrippa's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    False. There's a much higher percentage of men in CRNA roles than percentage of men in nursing, but last time I checked women have a slight majority in the CRNA field. There are proportionately...

  12. Samford University

    Summitk2 replied to ecat81's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks Abe. I thought a program that starts in January would move a little faster on the admission process! Anyone who gets their letter, please let us know. Good luck to

  13. Samford University

    Summitk2 replied to ecat81's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Anyone gotten interview letters

  14. Pacemakers

    Summitk2 replied to Qwiigley's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Not only is their mailbox full, but chances are they haven't even been on this site since 2004. This forum used to discuss interesting things like this, but not really any more. I believe the people...

  15. Does LTAC count as critical care?

    Summitk2 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Knowing what experience to have for anesthesia school is not that complicated... You want the sickest patients you can get your hands on. Sick, sick, sick. Hovering on the edge of life and death,...

  16. What are My Chances of Getting In??????

    Summitk2 replied to bucknangler's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The only way to really find out is to apply... Don't bother asking others. I say go for

  17. What to do next...

    Summitk2 replied to cak1219's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you have a 3.4 in sciences, how would retaking A & P bring you up to a 4.0? Theoretically, once you slip below a 4.0, it should be impossible to get it back. Also, don't go into a class saying...

  18. hello, i'm a first semester nursing student.

    Summitk2 replied to dimir's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My impression is that you should learn more about the profession before getting so "freakin excited." It sounds like all you know is from a chapter in your nursing book (?). I think the first step...

  19. Suggestions for an accelerted BSN program in southern CA

    Summitk2 replied to sbgradinnb's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sorry, I don't know about these programs... I packed up and went to school on the east coast. A huge portion of my aBSN class was from the west coast, mostly from CA. At least when I was looking...

  20. GRE for Minneapolis schools

    Summitk2 replied to labman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As of this last year, St. Mary's University and Minneapolis School of Anesthesia did not require the GRE. I assume what you call "University of Minneapolis" is meant to be the "University of...

  21. Pass CCRN!! What scores were you getting?

    Summitk2 replied to JadamR15's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was consistently scoring in the mid-80s with the Pass CCRN CD-ROM just before taking the test. I ended up with 93% on the actual CCRN exam (however, I went slower and more methodically than with...

  22. Advice for Student Nurse in the ICU

    Summitk2 replied to pogi's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    It makes sense that you're overwhelmed... You are in an environment that challenges even the most seasoned nurses. Even those who have been at this for decades still have things to learn. You're in...

  23. BS in other field, how to fastest become a CRNA?

    Summitk2 replied to diana8's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would do your pre-reqs for nursing school, then a 1 year accelerated BSN. Then get your critical care experience (I suggest at least 2 years). And finally, get in to anesthesia school. You could...

  24. Gooding Anyone?

    Summitk2 replied to CVICU05's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats on your interview. I was planning on applying, but decided against it. Sounds like a strong program but I want more clinical variety and I didn't like some aspects of the application. The...

  25. Anyone have small children?

    Summitk2 replied to harborview's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I totally agree. Also think of the example you're making for your kids. I'm doing it now while my kids are young. It will be incredibly hard to be away from them during school but I think it would...