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I just paid for my test and purchased tbe study guides. Did you take the practice tests? I was just curious how they work? Any other advice?

Hello, Can anyone give me some specific examples of ways that the Healthcare Reform of 2010 will effect my job as a CRNA? I keep hearing people say that is is a very bad bill, but nobody can give me specifics as to why it is bad for the medical profession. Also, If anyone knows of any resources or sites to check out regarding the issue, that would be very helpful. Thanks

I am reading that everyone keeps inferring that there is a long waiting list at TTC, but this was my first semester applying and I got right in. I have found that as long as you have high grades and application points, the waiting list isn't even a factor. I applied for TCC's RN program a bit prematurely because I am lacking Micro and Physiology, but my friend who lacked both had her PCT and got into the RN program the first time she applied there. At TTC, I applied in September and I am starting the program in January or March and I received an invitation to apply to the TTC-TCC RN Bridge Program. I applied and I am waiting to hear back from them. So, don't letting waiting lists scare you from applying. Try- you never know what will happen.

well, it is my understanding that is you take your cna at tcc, then it really doesn't matter when you take it as long as you have it before you submit your application. it is not a hard course, but it is really time consuming. you will have clinicals and testing pretty frequently, but it is only for a few weeks. personally, i would suggest that you take it in the summer when you are not loaded on classes and i would take it at tcc if you can. be aware that if you take it elsewhere, then you have to take a life skills test when submitting your application. if you pass great, if not then you have to take their adl (activities of daily living) class. it is only 2 days, but they are full days and it will cost you extra money. i hear it is an easy exam, but in my experience, after taking the state test for certification, i would not have been thrilled about going through another exam right after the state test. take it at tcc if you can. just my opinion. if you are asking if it will look better on your application, then i would say it doesn't matter because they aren't going to give you an advantage either way. tcc uses a point system and they just look at numbers. on the application, they take your pre-req sciences and give you points according to the grades you made. you get 8 points for an a, 6 points for a b, and i think 4 points for a c. they include intro to bio, principles of chem, anatomy, physiology, and micro. so, the more of thoses classes you have completed, then the more points you will receive. cna is only worth i think 4 to 6 points total. i would suggest taking as many science coures as you can and getting the best grade you can. i hope this helps.

I was told that if you do the Bridge Program, you do not have to work a year before starting the RN program at TCC.

I applied for the Spring start of TCC's RN program, but I was 5 points under the cut off. I still have to take physiology and microbiology. I just found out that I was accepted into TTC's LPN program. Now, I have to decide if I want to go through their LPN program and then bridge over to TCC's RN program or I could apply for TCC's part time program and I was told I would probably get in with no problems. Would you please provide me with some insight into these 2 programs so I can make a difinitive decision? I would greatly appreciate it.