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  1. First test jitters

    vaRN replied to jewelcutt's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have 19 exams under my belt now (since mid June). I have to say that they don't get easier, but I am pulling A's on 98% of them. However, the more tests I take, the better I get at taking them. I...

  2. Veterans Administration Hospital

    vaRN replied to 2003grad's topic in Government, Military

    I love the VA. Its a great place to work. I would recommend it to anyone. It is a wonderful place to work if you are seeking to advance your education. They are currently paying for me to get my...

  3. Starting school tomorrow

    vaRN replied to rshores95's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I started June14th and I graduate Dec '06. My best advice is to take these first few weeks to get yourself in a pattern and get organized. In my program it started off a little slow at first and...

  4. San Antonio Neighborhoods

    vaRN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi. I am moving to San Antonio in June. I am wondering if anyone has an opinion on neighborhoods close to Fort Sam. I will be attending CRNA school there. We are looking at Kirby, does anyone have...

  5. Air Force to cut CRNAs by 1/3

    vaRN replied to BigDave's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    "If any of you are thinking about joining the AF for eventual CRNA school, look very carefully...competition all of a sudden got real stiff. Funny, I had a CRNA tell a room full of folks just last...

  6. Roll Call for the Class of 2006

    vaRN replied to versatile_kat's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The US Army CRNA program in San Antonio as a Civilian. My first day is

  7. Nurses who smoke

    vaRN replied to Fivestar22's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We have had three major medical centers go smoke free in the past year. Has anyone noticed this trend in their areas? Being in the south, we love our sins. I did not see this coming so soon. I...

  8. Help Help Help!!

    vaRN replied to sedwards's topic in Alabama Nursing

    There is a nurse owned facility at Baptist Montclair at Birmingham that is similar to an acute care nursing home. I forget the name, but it is on the third floor and I know that they have many...

  9. ICU nurse managers lack of support.......

    vaRN replied to melrey11's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My NM was the most supportive of all my coworkers. She wrote my recommendation letter and called everyone in the hospital to tell them the good news. She encourages career advancement for our unit's...

  10. Going to be a grandfather!

    vaRN replied to Trauma Tom's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congratulations!!! What a wonderful year for

  11. Air Force Anesthesia

    vaRN replied to ceska2's topic in Government, Military

    Will you be headed to Lackland soon? I am starting the CRNA program at Fort Sam (down the street) in June with both airforce and army students. I could ask one of my peers for you. I am a VA nurse...

  12. Why the high pay in Texas?

    vaRN replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks for the info. My husband is Asian and speaks fluent spanish so I think he will enjoy the atmosphere that San Antonio has to offer. I believe that I got all my partying out in undergrad so...

  13. critical care vs floor

    vaRN replied to mato_tom's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am and MICU nurse and the GI bleeds can be rough. A friend of mine works in SICU in the same hospital and claims to have fewer code browns than we do. I get pulled to her unit periodically and I...

  14. Why the high pay in Texas?

    vaRN replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks, but I'll be starting CRNA school at Fort Sam. They will not let me work. No, I am not joining the Army, I am one of 3 Veterans Hospital civilians attending the program. What's a good...

  15. Why the high pay in Texas?

    vaRN replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm headed to San Antonio in 2 months. Is it that

  16. old pre-req grades for CRNA program

    vaRN replied to JoJozay's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree with TraumaNurse re: GRE prep. The math, vocab, and essay writing are clearly covered in the Kaplan book. I am taking an online Intro. organic chem and biochem which even includes a lab...

  17. Military CRNA Programs

    vaRN replied to Cherish's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am starting the Army program in June at Fort Sam Houston. However, I am a VA nurse and will attend program as a civilian. If you contact me in a few months I will let you know how things are...

  18. Where are you located VA nurses?

    vaRN replied to night owl's topic in Government, Military

    I am in Birmingham, AL-VISN 7. I will be moving to San Antonio in May for my masters program, don't know that VISN #

  19. Vamc Ky?

    vaRN replied to jfpruitt's topic in Government, Military

    I am not sure what help I could be with psych unit advice because my VA does not have a psych unit. But, I am very happy with the health insurance. I worked for a teaching hospital (not as an RN)...

  20. VA Nurses out there????

    vaRN replied to scoobyfl315's topic in Government, Military

    I worked as an SNT and stayed on after graduation as a GNT then an RN in MICU. I love the VA. Great pay, vacation time, and benefits! I have worked for three years total. Now, the VA is sending me...

  21. Time Line--From acceptance to start.

    vaRN replied to UCDSICURN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I found out mid February and I have to move 14 hours away by June 1st. 3 1/2 months for me. Not very much time to move, find money to move with and relocate a

  22. US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing

    vaRN replied to seewhiterabbit's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I will start the program in June. What is the average class size? Do you have any free

  23. Texas Bound

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

    You misunderstood my post. I work for the VA Health System. I have NO commitments to the army or any branch of the military. My three years will be done at the VA of my choice or as close as I can...

  24. Texas Bound

    vaRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I got in The new VA program that sends VA nurses to the Army Medical School Anesthesia Program accepted 3 nurses this year and will except 8 next year. I start in June. Texas here I come :balloons:...

  25. Hey, it's another o-chem question...

    vaRN replied to dianacs's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA