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  1. Please look at my stats & concerns.

    cak1219 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    With the time to apply nearing and end.... I just remembered my first semester in college when I was 17. Due to immaturity, I was left with 2 B's in my honors classes and 2 F's (in unimportant...

  2. Question for CRNA students/CRNA's about the GRE.

    cak1219 replied to two pups's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I also used Kaplan's GRE prep book. I bought the vocabulary cards but didn't use them. I recommend just knowing the math equations and the top used words on the GRE as listed in Kaplan's book (I saw...

  3. Online biochemistry course?

    cak1219 replied to dm22's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I will be taking this class next month. Does anyone have any tips on the course and how to get an A? Was it extremely

  4. Please look at my stats & concerns.

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

    Thank you to everyone for advice. I submitted my application with all my transcripts. I suppose all I can do now is keep my fingers crossed. If I don't get in, I will take more classes and just...

  5. Do I have what it takes?

    cak1219 replied to slaughts3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My Brain Hurts, where did you get accepted?

  6. Has anyone taken an online pathopysiology class?

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

    IndecisiveRN, was the rush university online patho

  7. What to do next...

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

    Thanks - you guys are right. I'm just getting nervous about figuring out what to do next. I am so nervous about my GPA because it's not nearly as competitive as many I've seen post on this site and...

  8. What to do next...

    cak1219 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am planning on applying for CRNA school this coming November and I'm a borderline applicant... GPA:3.46 (Science:3.4, BSN 4.0) It was basically my ADN that I didn't do very well in. It was an...

  9. What to do next...

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

    Sorry one more question - do you think I should retake A & P I & II (got B's originally) - this will bring my science GPA up to 4.0 or take biochem (and probably get a B). Do you know if you...

  10. Grades, Gre Scores, Experience, etc...

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

    my stats are pretty close to yours flgasman do you mind if i ask where you got in? thanks in

  11. Johns Hopkins worth the price?!?

    cak1219 replied to rla4585's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have my BSN - I did it right after i finished my ADN. But it's not necessary to pay tens of thousands for a degree at an expensive university (esp. if you're going to accrue lots of debt in the...

  12. RN-BSN program

    cak1219 replied to Nurse 2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did mine through Chamberlain College of Nursing in St. Louis Missouri (online). I loved it and 3 of my friends who also did it enjoyed it as well. The classes are easy - but there's a lot of room...

  13. Advice for where a new grad RN should start out please...

    cak1219 replied to AJ BSN 2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Start in a Med/Surg unit. This will teach you about time management and will give you a large variety of patients (and a great solid knowledge base). Once you've manage 5-6 patients, you can do...

  14. Gave Meds For The First Time In the ICU

    cak1219 replied to NewTexasRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry that your first ICU experience wasn't great - but just keep in mind - administering IV medication is a technical skill that is mastered with practice. It is not an indicator of...

  15. Last semester-bombed 1st exam!!!!

    cak1219 replied to healinghands201's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's just one test - but i know it can be scary. I'm not sure how you're studying but when I was in nursing school - I found that I did better if I studied NCLEX questions instead of studying the...

  16. question to all graduates

    cak1219 replied to Jessstudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't have any kids so I'm sure that you will have much more responsibilities then I did during nursing school. Beginning: If you have experience in healthcare you will have an edge (e.g. CNA, LPN)....

  17. Johns Hopkins worth the price?!?

    cak1219 replied to rla4585's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would love to JHU for my graduate degree - but for your BSN, it's not worth the price. When you get your RN - nobody will care will you went to school. Your academic education will not matter - as...

  18. What can I expect in Critical Care?

    cak1219 replied to ziggles's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Critical care can be overwhelming at first with all the machines, lines, and numbers on the monitor. Review some EKG basics (A-fib, SVT, Vfib/tach - no need to know specifics), have knowledge about...

  19. Right Decision during Emergency Situation

    cak1219 replied to cledlife's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Critical Care/Emergency nursing is really mastered with experience. Being able to prioritize is the most important thing. I'm sure you've been taught the ABCs in BLS. When I prioritize at work, I...

  20. Grades, Gre Scores, Experience, etc...

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

    Since its that time of year where the newest SRNAs are being accepted into programs (Congratulations!) - would those accepted be willing to post stats/advice on this thread for those that hope to...

  21. Grades, Gre Scores, Experience, etc...

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

    Proclivity, Your BSN is usually much easier than your ADN as long as you're willing to put the time into it. ADN programs have NCLEX style questions that tend to promote a lower gpa. RN-BSN programs...

  22. Any pointers on MUSC CRNA school?

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

    MUSC would be my top choice but it seems quite difficult to get into without a LOT of experience (5+) or a killer GPA. I know of quite a few people that are incredibly intelligent that have not...

  23. Tell or DON'T tell colleagues/staff that you are pursuing CRNA?

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

    I'm kind of in the same boat as well. In a SICU at a teaching university - it seems like anesthesia school is about 50% of the employees' end goal. There is definitely a level of competitiveness...

  24. Just took the GRE ...please help !

    cak1219 replied to staline88's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Not sure if this will help but I just took my GRE and did pretty well on the verbal part. I only studied for about two days - but what I did memorize was a list of words that I found with Kaplan -...

  25. Wolford College (Naples,FL) ROLL-CALL for October students

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

    Congratulations to all of you - I plan on applying to Wolford this year - Do you mind sharing your stats/experience that go you in?