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Thanks etherchick for responding to my post and taking the time to read it. It was a long one, I know. It helps so much to hear words of encouragement when your just not sure if you can do it. I am afraid but I refuse to give up due to fear. Like you said I am going at it afraid but full force. Thanks again!:)

Hello, Can anyone recommend a good PDA to be used in SICU and eventually in CRNA school. There are so many out there to choose from. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks

Lanitra, Do not give up. I refuse to. I made a "D" in undergrad A & P and am retaking them both before applying to CRNA school next Fall. The program director of anesthesia school recommended this to me. You may want to talk to a school you are interested in. They welcomed me and answered all of my questions. Hang in there!! If you set your mind to it, no goal is unattainable.

Hello, I am new to this discussion board, but have been reading the posts here in the CRNA forum. Your posts have been very informative to me and I have thoroughly enjoyed them. I wanted to get your opinion on my chance of getting accepted to CRNA school. I appreciate any feedback you can give me. I am 31 years old and have been a nurse for 7 years. All, but 1 1/2 of those years have been in an administrative role. I am a Compliance Auditor (job requires that I be an RN). Of course, this has allowed me to lose my clinical skills. I am willing to do whatever is necessary to reach my new goal of becoming a CRNA. I have met with the Porgram Director of a school close by. I presented my transcript to the director (which was not the best). My priorities at 18-24 years old were way different than they are now. I was upfront about my past with the director and explained that I then lacked the study skills necessary to excel in the more rigorous courses (I heard one of you guys suggest that)I expalined that I had now redoubled my efforts and was ready to do whateverwas necessary. I was surprised at the positive response I got. He of course did not assure me of anything except a for sure interview if I got my GPA up in my science classes. He sent me on my way with the following instructions: Repeat the following classes: A&P I and II General Chemistry Take an Organic Chem class (never taken before) My current GPA in just the science classes is 1.99. He stated I must make an "A" in all four classes without fail(which would bring my GPA up to a 3.8, only need a 3.2 for a guaranteed interview)and get a year of critical care experience. The hospital I work for is letting me transfer from Corporate Compliance to SICU. The nurse manager there understands what I am trying to do and is willing to help me. The program director did say I was taking a risk but that me being willing to leave a good job like I have to go the critical care area and retake those classes will speak highly about my motivation. I am not quite sure what he meant when he said he was pretty sure my job was "real nice". Maybe because it is 7-3 no nights and weekends. I am willing to give that up and do whatever is necessary. My main question to him was--Could I overcome my past and if so where should I go from here? I am not wanting to enter the program until 8/2005. I am positive and am going to keep going forward. This goal almost seems out of reach but that makes me want it even more! I told the director if he could give me the slightest chance that this could be possible for me then I was going to go with it! Sorry for such a long post, but wanted some feedback from you guys. Everyone I have read so far seems so nice and willing to offer straighforward feedback. Thanks for listening.