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  1. Crna program that accepts regionally accredited schools

    ucan2ccrn replied to Rasengan's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    abefrohman- i tried to send you a pm, but not sure if you got it, cause in the 'send" box it does not have any messages. i have some questions for

  2. CRNA or ACNP? or both???

    ucan2ccrn replied to paliRN7's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In the long run you have to do whats best for you and your family. I started a FNP program a couple years ago before coming to the ICU and soon learned that my heart is with being a CRNA. Plus my...

  3. CCRN exam prep

    ucan2ccrn replied to Clear222's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There is a forum that focus on the CCRN subject that is really helpful. As for what I did: did tons of review questions from the PASS CCRN cd, listened to a review cd from Trends, and used LG book of...

  4. Online advanced Patho or Pharmacology courses?

    ucan2ccrn replied to pacifica's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    MarissamlsRN: I am taking pharm online at UofM and I love it, great low key class for the summer. Patho, I took in class and dreaded every min, the teacher was dull and I learned more on my own. I...

  5. Question about pharmacology grades in regard to CRNA admissions...

    ucan2ccrn replied to cooper86's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I will have to agree with you all. I'm taking a graduate pharm class online and its all self study. Three quizzes and a final and a huge powerpoint on a drug. I like it so far, much better now since...

  6. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    ucan2ccrn replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    This is what I did: I used the LG book with questions and rationals. I spent about a month on cardio, then went back to it a couple weeks before the test (to make sure I have retained it). I listened...

  7. Anyone else rejected after interview?

    ucan2ccrn replied to ucan2ccrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    urnmurn: What would you recommend for admission to Webster? I will be appyling there this fall, since I passed the CCRN and its mandatory. Do they look down if you did not make a steller score on the...

  8. Anyone else rejected after interview?

    ucan2ccrn posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    We always see those who actually got in after the interview, but who else can speak about the other side of the coin. Here I was ready and pumped up for the interview, felt great afterwards, then...

  9. Will my debt load affect admission to a program?

    ucan2ccrn replied to CABGx4's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This is the time you should be working on getting your debt reduced and making sacrifices. Waiting untill you get accepted is too late. I would pay off the cars and start paying off your credit cards...

  10. Becoming RN solely to become CRNA

    ucan2ccrn replied to ArkansasFan's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    To the OP: I appreciate your honesty and determination. The journey is long and grueling to becoming a CRNA. It will take more then a high gpa to get into any program, expecially by the time you start...

  11. Advice For CRNA Preparation

    ucan2ccrn replied to riex's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Seems like you are on the right path. I would not suggest volunterring in an icu. You can apply for a extern position once you graduate and get paid while learning about the icu. Of course your main...

  12. The waiting game...

    ucan2ccrn replied to SiCubaby's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I dont know much about those schools. Waiting is the hard part and we must all face this in our dreams of becoming a CRNA, you are not alone. You have done all you can do. Let us know how everything...

  13. To those that have gotten into CRNA school....

    ucan2ccrn replied to Riburn3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    RACHE705- You are on the right track. Hard to tell if you are a good candidate now since you have more classes to complete for your BSN. Take the GRE as soon as you graduate, don't hesistate. The...

  14. Scared to mention even the slightest interest in CRNA progams?

    ucan2ccrn replied to blondielocks's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Don't worry about the haters, let them be your motivator. You create your own destiny, not anyone

  15. Nurse Anesthesia an Exciting Career Option for African Americans

    ucan2ccrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    FOXYHILL21- I agree with all of them too, DON'T GIVE UP! In due season. You've come to far to turn back now. Continue working in the ICU, get the CCRN (because it will most likely get you an...

  16. no GRE for CRNA school

    ucan2ccrn replied to foxyhill21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Foxyhill21- I'm currently taking an online pharm class. I have completed the following classes so far: Advance patho, ADv. nsg research, role development, theory, and health assessment. I started...

  17. Nurse Anesthetists

    ucan2ccrn replied to TLCinCT's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What a hot topic and figured I would add my 2 . Lets face it; students are not coming out of nursing school to remain staff nurses, times have chanaged, they are learning about advanced roles even as...

  18. Anyone else rejected after interview?

    ucan2ccrn replied to ucan2ccrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I take it, you went with the shorter and cheapier school. I hear you on that. 33 months is a long time and you still end up with only a masters, you would think a docturate in that length of time....

  19. Is this a good track for nurse anesthetia?

    ucan2ccrn replied to MariahCareyizQUEEN!'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    MariahCareyizQUEEN!:Looks like you are trying to have all your ducks in a row. Great time to start planning for your future in nursing. I would like to offer these suggestions to you to help ease your...

  20. Time to apply to CRNA school?

    ucan2ccrn replied to nurse-not-murse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Foxyhill- Recommendations are best if its within the same year you are trying to apply. Some schools specify who they want you you get them from. I stand corrected on the

  21. no GRE for CRNA school

    ucan2ccrn replied to foxyhill21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm in the same boat, came to my good senses and decided to knock out the GRE. I guess its a step backwards considering that I'm already in a masters program (trying to increase my GPA for CRNA...

  22. Anyone else rejected after interview?

    ucan2ccrn replied to ucan2ccrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    wspfan- Thanks for the encouragement. I will be applying to Webster this summer, any advice for this

  23. Anyone else rejected after interview?

    ucan2ccrn replied to ucan2ccrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    WSPFAN- I agree with applying out of state. I am blessed to be in the situation to move for school when that time comes ( no kids yet...and a supportive husband) Science GPA is > 3.5. recently...

  24. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    ucan2ccrn replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    It is very doable to pass the CCRN, the time you put into studying will wreep great rewards. The self satisfaction of walking out of the exam feeling confiedent and competent is breath taking. I can...

  25. Time to apply to CRNA school?

    ucan2ccrn replied to nurse-not-murse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    foxyhill21- Where did you see that you can send old