Eileen2010

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1. University of Cincinnati students....any contracts available?

   Eileen2010 replied to Eileen2010's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Beedog, Thank you for the info. I have a few plans and contingencies for school, but wanted to check contracts too. I too think that is lowest on my list of options. My biggest concern is not being...

2. Future ICU RN-better on day shift or night shift med/surg

   Eileen2010 replied to gear585's topic in General Nursing

   Most likely your facility uses the Core Curriculum for ICU training. That's pretty standard. Don't go crazy when you see it since it is a giant textbook. Concentrate on learning one system at a...

3. Future ICU RN-better on day shift or night shift med/surg

   Eileen2010 replied to gear585's topic in General Nursing

   You will have to base your decision of several factors. Some of those include: Is your facility a teaching hospital? If so, patient rounds could start as early as 5am, or go on all day on the day...

4. University of Cincinnati students....any contracts available?

   Eileen2010 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I am trying to plan finances for next year. I will have savings, hopefully some scholarship money for 1240 GREs, Stafford loans. Are any students getting contracts this year? Can you share some...

5. CRNA info please

   Eileen2010 replied to crnawan2B's topic in Nursing Career

   Go for it! Age doesn't have to be a negative factor on your applications. Check with your local CRNA programs (or those you are willing to relocate to) for science reqs. You may have to retake some...

6. GRE Practice tests

   Eileen2010 replied to Eileen2010's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Quick update.... GRE's are over! And I am thrilled! Scored a 1240 (650 verbal, 590 math). Physical at Walter Reed was fine, long day, but I am "medically qualified for duty". Two steps down, many...

7. GRE Practice tests

   Eileen2010 replied to Eileen2010's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I leave for Walter Reed in the morning for my physical. A little nervous since I am old and out of shape. I have lost about 30lbs so I am closer to army weight. Reserve app is in progress but I...

8. Age upon admission

   Eileen2010 replied to KY RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I will be 45 on Tuesday (Happy Birthday to me!) and am in the process of applying for June 2010 when I will be 46!!!!!!!!!!!!! I finally realized that I was getting too old to put it off any

9. GRE Practice tests

   Eileen2010 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Has anyone taken GRE practice tests (such as Princeton or Kaplan Review) and had the scores correllate with your actual test scores? I'm taking the test Friday and hope my practice scores will reflect...

10. Reserves before AD?

    Eileen2010 replied to Eileen2010's topic in Government, Military

    I am in the middle of ALL the steps of applying. My recruiter is setting up appts everywhere! Next stop is Walter Reed for my physical, daily visits to the gym to get my 2 mile run down to the...

11. Reserves before AD?

    Eileen2010 replied to Eileen2010's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the input. This is the kind of info I was looking for. I will not be using STRAP for school, only cash. I have been able to free up the fall semester by taking a class this summer, so...

12. Reserves before AD?

    Eileen2010 replied to Eileen2010's topic in Government, Military

    I have 24 yrs critical care experience. BSN is 3 classes away, but the last one is only given in the spring, so next Jan thru May is the first chance I have to take it. I specifically want the...

13. Reserves before AD?

    Eileen2010 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am in the middle of applying for USAGPAN for 2010. I will finish my RN-BSN in May 2010. My recruiter is trying to get me to sign on in the reserves now as a critical care RN, so I can go to OBLC...