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  1. Clinical sites...

    tcrn posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ok.. here is the scoop. The school I am REALLY hoping to attend does not have a clinical site real close to home. I am very interested in a few of the current sites... As I know people who have...

  2. Newman U

    tcrn replied to fence's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Good luck on the interview! I would focus on what is in your nursing history for clues as to what they may expect you to

  3. I Got an Interview. HELP

    tcrn replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I would think that talking to people who interviewed there in the past may help. Find out what kind of questions they like to ask... "some of the old standards". Think about your nursing background...

  4. help please

    tcrn replied to gooser's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think what you are experiencing is common. This is a trying time, full of uncertainty, questions and decisions. Your life sounds a lot like mine! I too am admitting to being totally consumed if...

  5. how many have applied to TWU ???

    tcrn replied to CRHSrn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I applied at twu and am waiting for my ccrn... and biting my nails as the date approaches! I plan on calling them the day that I get the ccrn (interviewed last year and HAVE to have it now). I would...

  6. Am I Lucky?

    tcrn replied to Chewy Lewy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Wait a minute.. I was told you have to already have the ccrn to qualify for tcu... Either, you were a genious on the gre, got great scores in science, or your reference letters rocked. Any which way...

  7. TCU info requested!

    tcrn posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am a rn in ks interested in the tcu program. I was wondering if anyone who is a student there could give me their input I am also planning to re-interview at twu pending my ccrn examination....

  8. interview

    tcrn posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ok, I interviewed today and got a question about your post op heart on nipride and neo... My first question ... what is the neo doing here??? I understand that nipride is decreasing the preload and...

  9. interview

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

    At Newman in wichita... My answer was basically to state that the nipride would decrease preload and afterload.... and that neo is a vasoconstrictor... Also that I was not sure exactly why one would...

  10. Need help Quick !

    tcrn replied to richprez's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I do not think that matters at all!!! One of my best friends is a crna and started out as an lpn. I and a lot of people either applying or in a program got a lot of classes from community college....

  11. Abuse Towards Nurses...

    tcrn replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    Right on!! this is something that I have mentioned or harped upon a long time. Although, some may just think I am jaded by my profession. Here we are understaffed, hungry, needing to void, ect,...

  12. young female docs

    tcrn replied to youngfemaledoc's topic in General Nursing

    I too feel frustrated and sometimes confused when families and patient complain that they have not seen a doctor. I know that you are limited on the time spent at the bed side and rely on nurses to...

  13. ccrn exam

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

    Did you find that the cd rom for the pass ccrn was like the real test? My husband thinks that I should focus on that more.... Maybe some of the questions will be direct quotes?? I like the fact that...

  14. What makes an applicant stand out??

    tcrn posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was just wondering what would make me stand out in the interviews... pending passing the ccrn. I know that I am dedicated and fully put my family out with this long standing obsession. Here I am...

  15. Whatever it takes...

    tcrn replied to beamer's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This is what I would say.. find an icu with lots of "line" and vent experiences. get acls, pals and ccrn or at least know the cardio and pulm from the ccrn book. Good

  16. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

    tcrn replied to kmchugh's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    ok, if you have time and still check your messages... I was wondering what would you really brush up on for the interview? I am preping for the ccrn exam and doing an online a&p now. In spring...

  17. help please

    tcrn replied to gooser's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I hear what you are saying!!! I am studying all day to brush up on a&p, ccrn stuff, what ever...and carry rediculous note cards to work hoping to get a second to look at them! LOOK... here is...

  18. rejection letter

    tcrn replied to gooser's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Look elsewhere, it is not too late to apply at other schools. Remember that a shut door only opens another.... or something like

  19. TCU info requested!

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

    yes it is

  20. Help with interview PLSssssssssssss

    tcrn replied to Adam_RN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It really depends on where you are interviewing! I know that the places I interviewed last year (twu and newman) both ask a lot of clinical, pharm, patho, and ethics. I understand that tcu will be...

  21. Help with interview PLSssssssssssss

    tcrn replied to Adam_RN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This is just general prep help- by the "pass ccrn" book (book stores have it) and study the cardio and pulmonary areas very well. Look at the questions at the end of each chapter because sometimes...

  22. Applications are in. The wait

    tcrn replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Don't sweat it!! It will come! sometimes they call to arrange the interview prior to you getting the