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  1. Impact of undergrad institution on CRNA admissions?

    adamrj8282 replied to twois's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    For what its worth, I went to a no-name state school and I'm currently an anesthesia student at University of Pittsburgh. It seems like many students in my class also chose an undergrad program based...

  2. in a DILEMNA

    adamrj8282 replied to 2007graduate's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    For what it is worth, I have worked at four different hospitals and only once was I at a hospital for more than a year. I got into University of Pittsburgh. I don't think they care too

  3. what's my chance?

    adamrj8282 replied to yvonneren's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Definitely don't retake the GRE -- that's a great score. I would say your weakest point is your lack of adult critical care experience. Most schools I looked at wanted adult ICU. Apply now, but if you...

  4. Worried about borrowing money?

    adamrj8282 replied to MBCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Updates: CampusDoor has shut its doors to students: "Due to further deterioration of the credit environment, we are not accepting new applications for student loans at this time." Also, Chase has run...

  5. tell the boss or get another reference? what would you do?

    adamrj8282 replied to sleepyrasrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yeah, I grew up in Layton/Ogden and went to Weber State so I know what you mean... Not a lot of great options in the area for school

  6. tell the boss or get another reference? what would you do?

    adamrj8282 replied to sleepyrasrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I applied to University of Pittsburgh and I live in Arizona. I didn't apply to Midwestern because they have clinicals in like four states! When I approached my supervisor about the reference, I made...

  7. tell the boss or get another reference? what would you do?

    adamrj8282 replied to sleepyrasrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was in this same exact position. I had planned on waiting another year but three months after getting a new job I got the sudden uncontrollable urge to apply. I had to awkwardly approach one of the...

  8. Advice needed

    adamrj8282 replied to Atlas09's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well first of all, your GPA should end up pretty decent. If you read on the forums, there are plenty of people with ~3.4 GPA that get accepted. If I were you I wouldn't just take any old graduate...

  9. When did you decide to be a CRNA?

    adamrj8282 replied to HealthNut12's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I knew right after starting nursing school because that's when I really started researching the CRNA profession. From that point on I was always up front about my career goal. During school, some...

  10. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    adamrj8282 replied to jrec's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    (repeating my post to add my stats) Applied to one school, Pitt, and got accepted for Fall 09 BSN GPA 3.97 7 months mixed ICU 9 months medical ICU 7 months Trauma/Surgical ICU 1260 GRE 3.5 verbal...

  11. Univ. of Pittsburgh- Aug 2009. Anyone else?

    adamrj8282 replied to JJRBuckeyeRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What areas should I avoid? I have been looking on Craigslist for places to live and it seems like extremely few of the places near the university allow pets. I have a little dog that will be...

  12. Which online chemistry is best

    adamrj8282 replied to nycpicurn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What chem class are you looking to take? If you're looking for organic chem take chem 1120 which is organic/bio chem. I took it last semester and they just mail you a CD with pictures on it and you...

  13. Which online chemistry is best

    adamrj8282 replied to nycpicurn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I got my BSN from Weber State University and have taken 4 online chem classes there. The classes are a piece of

  14. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    adamrj8282 replied to jrec's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Placed all my eggs in one basket at Pitt and got accepted for Fall

  15. Univ. of Pittsburgh- Aug 2009. Anyone else?

    adamrj8282 replied to JJRBuckeyeRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks :) I forgot to answer one of your questions: No, I haven't found a place to live yet. Any

  16. Has anyone heard from the University of Pittsburgh?

    adamrj8282 replied to SelfActualization's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I heard on Wednesday but I don't think they called everyone. Maybe they are waiting for solid answers regarding acceptance of the offer and choice of start date from the people they did

  17. Clincal advise for the first month?

    adamrj8282 replied to ivypetals's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Wow Flaren, that seems like really helpful info. I can feel myself getting a bit tachycardic just thinking about it! I start in August so I guess I have some time to get acquainted with the flow of...

  18. Univ. of Pittsburgh- Aug 2009. Anyone else?

    adamrj8282 replied to JJRBuckeyeRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yeah I hope to be too busy to notice the weather, lol. Also, I grew up in northern Utah so I should be somewhat ready for the cold. I have only lived in Arizona for a year and a half. Yes, I did...

  19. Univ. of Pittsburgh- Aug 2009. Anyone else?

    adamrj8282 replied to JJRBuckeyeRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I will be moving from Tucson,

  20. Univ. of Pittsburgh- Aug 2009. Anyone else?

    adamrj8282 replied to JJRBuckeyeRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think those who get classes out of the way will have a significant advantage. I hope I can take at least one in the last summer portion but its looking grim due to finances, logistics of moving,...

  21. In retrospect what would you do differently prior starting CRNA school

    adamrj8282 replied to scorpiontail's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sounds like I should be booking a vacation right now. Thanks for the advice everyone

  22. Univ. of Pittsburgh- Aug 2009. Anyone else?

    adamrj8282 replied to JJRBuckeyeRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Have you already registered for summer session? I was interested in doing the same thing. Which classes are you

  23. iphone or palm?

    adamrj8282 replied to putmetosleep's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Can I ask what programs you use on your Iphone? I want to know which ones will be the most helpful during school,

  24. IVs

    adamrj8282 replied to putmetosleep's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have the same worries. I start in August and I would consider myself below average at IV starts. However, during the powerpoint presentation at my interview in Pittsburgh, they specifically...

  25. Univ. of Pittsburgh- Aug 2009. Anyone else?

    adamrj8282 replied to JJRBuckeyeRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I live clear across the country in Tucson, AZ. I better start driving right now if I want to make it in time for school