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Hello- can anyone answer a couple of questions about the new CRNA program at FSU? I am mainly interested in the application process and cost of attendance (for out-of-state). I saw that the CRNA app isn't due until April. I was wondering, though, if anyone knows when the application opens up? I tried to start my application online, but it will only let me accept Spring 2016 for the application term. Also, do you have to apply both to FSU itself AND an additional CRNA application? Any of those currently in the program: can you discuss on-call, driving distance to hospital locations, etc? Thanks so much! and Congrats to the new students starting Fall 2015!

Hi all, and congrats to those already accepted to Pitt's program. I was wondering if any of you are starting the part-time program? I'm really interested to know how manageable the classes are while still working. Thanks!

Congrats to those who got accepted!! I am looking to apply to CRNA school in the next 1-2 years. Could any of you provide your stats? I have a low basic chem grade but a 4.0 in Biochem, then a low physiology grade, but 3.5 in graduate level advanced Pathophysiology. stuff like that I'm wondering how it will look in my application. So, it would be helpful to know where you excelled and where you may have been flawed and still got accepted. Thanks so much. :) Congrats again! Also, did any of you apply to MSU, Detroit Mercy, OU, MFlint? Thanks.

Thanks for your reply. Agreed, I think it will be extremely difficult, but wouldn't it be more difficult getting pregnant while in the program? Another thought I've had is getting pregnant after the first year is up, then I'd give birth with like 3 months of the program left (God willing). I'm not sure if that'd be easier or harder? hmmm...how long is the program you were accepted into? The other variable is I'm planning to apply to programs out of state, which means we will be far from helpful family members.

Hello, I don't post here often, but I'm interested in SRNA's experience with children/school balance? I have an infant who will be 2 upon starting CRNA program (if I get in). We are thinking about trying for a second child immediately because we don't want to wait until our son is 4-5 (graduating from CRNA) to have another child. So, has anyone done CRNA school with a 6 month old and 2 year old? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Of course, I realize that the schooling is challenging, but I think it definitely could be worth it to have children now. We'd like to have 2 more after school as well, but don't want them all spaced out 4-5 years. Thanks for any opinions and considerations. :)

Couple of questions regarding working at the U: how long is new grad orientation? Is there a verbal or written time commitment that you must work on the unit (I've heard 18 mths)? Must that commitment be fulfilled on the unit you hire in to or can you transfer internally? Hypothetically: if you were offered the job for a position that you like (getting foot in the door) and applied and received an interview for a position you LOVE, would you interview for the 2nd position? Keep in mind, you haven't even started at the accepted "like" position yet. If so, how do you do so w/o stepping on toes and looking bad within the system? Is it better to let the perfect job slip away so as to say within the U? Also-can someone comment in regards to when benefits start, how's the insurance, etc. Thanks!

HouTx, Thank you for the compliment. I hope that I will be a good nurse too! My husband has worked in landscaping/hardscaping for the last 5 years. However, with our move he's looking to possibly get into a new, slightly different career as the hard labor is hard on him physically. We've tossed around the idea of him going back to school also. The midwest is definitely no fun weather or economically speaking right now. It's supposed to be spring and we're still getting snow, sleet, rain, thunderstorms, etc. I think mother nature has it in for us for some reason. lol. My husband and I are definitely looking forward to a warmer client, yet we realize the extreme heat of TX will probably take some getting used to also. Thanks for your positive post!

I am concerned that the $25,000 sign on bonus sounds like a "to good to be true" scam. Does anyone have knowledge of this hospital and the working conditions? Thank you for the head up! I'll look into both of these hospitals. Good luck in your search also.

Melosaur, you bring up a great point. I did not know you could physically sit for the exam in another state (i.e. take the TX NCLEX in MI). However, my husband and I plan to move to TX shortly after graduation, so I'll most likely schedule it somewhere in TX. But, thank you for making me aware of that option. I had no idea. So, since you did the "big move," were you able to find a new grad position quickly? Everyone, I appreciate the continual answer to my questions. I don't know a lot of good cities to look in so everything is very helpful. I greatly appreciate it.

Thanks for your advice. I was thinking that taking NCLEX in TX initially would be less stressful. I plan to start applying and making phone calls come August/September. Do you think that is too early/late? I won't have a TX address planned yet until we actually move. I could use the address of some family we have there. Do you think that would be a good choice even if it's not in the area I'm looking? I'm not able to get any nursing experience during school due to the accelerated format. It's just too intense. However, as I said in the previous post I am ACLS certified, and very experienced with cardiac monitoring/EKG as well as phlebotomy experience. I hope that will help me somewhat. Is there anything else that you think I could do to stand out as a new grad? Thanks for your help!

Thank you for your advice. I definitely want to look at numerous small cities and start making calls. I'd really like to set up some interviews come August/September. Is Temple, TX not a small city? I was under the assumption that "small city" pretty much meant anything outside of Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin areas. Is this an incorrect assumption? Do you have some other hospitals that I should check into? I do have good grades so far, Deans list, and I am ACLS certified with extensive EKG/cardiac monitoring experience that came with my cardiac rehab/stress testing experience. So, I hope that will help my chances. Thanks for your help!

Also, I'm very interested in Scott and White, but what are some other hospitals that you all would recommend to apply to? Thanks again!

Hi everyone, So, I have a lot of questions and I hope that all of you can help me find some answers. Some background on me, I have a previous degree in Kinesiology and have worked in cardiac rehab, as a college physical fitness and wellness instructor, and a personal trainer. I'm currently in an accelerated BSN program and I will graduate in Dec. 2011. As the economy in MI is awful, my husband and I plan to move to TX immediately after graduation, among other personal reasons that we're planning the move. So, my questions: 1. Should I take the NCLEX in MI, then endorse it in TX, or instead take the NCLEX in TX initially? 2. If I take it in TX initially will it be a quicker? 3. Will I get my license quick enough to apply to an internship program that starts in January? 4. Is there anything that I should/could do to promote my chances of getting accepted to a new grad RN position or internship? Thank you in advance for all of your replies!!

Can everyone also please say if their state is very open for new grads or a tough place to start? thanks!

I actually would not recommend chegg based on the fact that you're just renting the books and need to send them back. That is a good program for other undergraduate programs, but for nursing you're really advised to keep your books as the material comes up again and again. Just think if you change units after a couple of years and watch to brush up on your EKG skills, you'll need your critical care books. Just my two cents.