Skip219

Skip219 BSN, RN

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  1. Anyone attended previous Nurse anesthesia school and withdrawn

    Skip219 replied to suarc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The quotation of Hispanics, Blacks, and whites over forty are difficult to teach...Why don't they look at modifications of teaching techniques?? or It's acceptable for these individuals who fall out?...

  2. Someone from St. Mary's University of MN?

    Skip219 replied to chrsbr's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, You will start in the spring May-Aug have couple weeks off. Then classes go from Sept thru mid Dec. After first of the year restart 4 days class and 1 day clinical. Spring of the second yr, start...

  3. Anyone attended previous Nurse anesthesia school and withdrawn

    Skip219 replied to suarc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks, I reached a point where I was traumatized with each negative encounter. In a particular institution, I was checked, or shoved on multiple occasions. After a while, I lost my courage at the...

  4. Anyone attended previous Nurse anesthesia school and withdrawn

    Skip219 replied to suarc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I made it 3/4 of the way and was asked to leave. So I have the Tshirt and all the student loans but not the credentials. So I found a hostile environment where I showed fear which was like sharks...

  5. Any current/former CRNAs that I can interview?

    Skip219 replied to healthcare4life's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I can answer these questions. Feel free to PM

  6. Nurses Eating Their Young

    Skip219 replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi everybody, I love being around new graduates and precepting them. After 22 yrs of high acuity nursing, I felt that I needed a challenge. Anesthesia school was my poison of choice. I figured getting...

  7. Anyone attended previous Nurse anesthesia school and withdrawn

    Skip219 replied to suarc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I withdrew from a front loaded program. After a year off,I have completed 3/4 of my anesthesia program. Also I have experienced much adversity..personal doubts, family member death, extreme financial...

  8. Anyone attended previous Nurse anesthesia school and withdrawn

    Skip219 replied to suarc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sure, feel free to PM

  9. Anyone attended previous Nurse anesthesia school and withdrawn

    Skip219 replied to suarc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I took a voluntary leave with condition of a seat in the next year's class. I would have been required to reapply, if not taking leave voluntarily. If you are in the condition of reapplying, get...

  10. Anyone attended previous Nurse anesthesia school and withdrawn

    Skip219 replied to suarc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi fellow student, I was horrified to here about those unimaginable conditions for learning. This type of student abuse needs reporting to the director and AANA. Those abusers need to get their own...

  11. CRNA? At my age?

    Skip219 replied to crnawan2B's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You're welcome. I think it is important to challenge yourself. I see a great deal nurses who look dissatisified with their lives. If you don't like it, figure out how to change it. That's why I went...

  12. Age upon admission

    Skip219 replied to KY RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I wish you the best. My anticipated graduation is august

  13. Age upon admission

    Skip219 replied to KY RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I was 46 when I started anesthesia school. It has been difficult path with previous debt, family, and diminished recall. Despite those issues, I am glad I decided to do it. Most of my classmates...

  14. Saint Marys University

    Skip219 replied to daudi's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi Suen, I believe there are reasonable amount of apartments within short commute of school. I would recommend getting a roommate and avoiding immediate area around school. The campus has no onsite...

  15. the SEE exam

    Skip219 replied to hojimma's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I think we will be starting ours in January. Best of

  16. ADN student needs help for BSN-CRNA track

    Skip219 replied to ricelad637's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I agee with the previous response: go with the more prestigious college. The science requirements may prepare you better for anesthesia school. I did my BSN completion through UOP. I am in a...

  17. CRNA? At my age?

    Skip219 replied to crnawan2B's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It would probably be it good idea to review chemistry,A/P, Physics, and Statistics. Also some schools will recommend what other courses might be helpful. I encountered trouble with physiology at the...

  18. CRNA? At my age?

    Skip219 replied to crnawan2B's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I graduated from my basic nursing education (diploma) in 87. After seeking more education, I did my BSN completion 94-96. Then in 2006, I started NA school, but had to withdraw to secondary...

  19. CRNA? At my age?

    Skip219 replied to crnawan2B's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I don't know anything about that particular program. But I started my NA program short of 30 yrs post high school graduation. If you want to do it, go for it. Best

  20. Saint Marys University

    Skip219 replied to daudi's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, The interview is fairly informal with couple of the NA program faculty ( the director and an instructor). It's purpose is to get to know you, your level of commitment, and how well you have...

  21. Saint Marys University

    Skip219 replied to daudi's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I wish both of the best of luck. It is a promising sign. I am a junior at the same school. PM me if you have questions. Best

  22. How Many CRNAs Per Hospital?

    Skip219 replied to WildFlowers84's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    One of my clinical sites has 60 CRNA and approx 25-30 MDAs. The practice where I hope to be hired has 25 CRNA and approx 15 MDA. There are 4 schools in the state where I live and don't think the...

  23. Anyone attended previous Nurse anesthesia school and withdrawn

    Skip219 replied to suarc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I sorry to hear about the horrible non-profressional conditions described in previous posts. I too withdrew to return 1 yr later. The academic conditions at my school have been described as...

  24. the SEE exam

    Skip219 replied to hojimma's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, the questions are similar to tests we have taken our A/P, pharm, and anesthesia principles courses. I will take them starting in the Fall. Good

  25. bumming after my 910 GRE

    Skip219 replied to judyrnbsnccrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, your other option is to apply to a school which doesnt require the GRE. Check into it- the MN schools I applied to didn't require it. Good