SRNAVic

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1. Roll Call for the Class of 2006

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

2. Roll Call for the Class of 2006

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

   You're gonna have a great time at Rush...I'm in the class ahead of you, starting residency this June. Let me know if you need any help with anything and I'll do the best I can to assist. I took a...

3. Young but ambitious

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

   I personally think that a younger applicant has an advantage over the older applicant. Firstly, a younger applicant will be in the workforce longer thus that practitioner will not have to be replaced...

4. CRNA Program Requirements

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

   I think it is to your benefit since it shows responsibility and prioritization/organization skills. I paid for my undergraduate work myself and I went to a private 4 year institution--believe me I...

5. CRNA Program Requirements

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

   KLT, I had a 2.99 GPA when I applied at Rush U. I'm now in my very last two classes of didactic study as an SRNA and I have a 4.0 GPA. My program is a hybrid setup so I've been in the OR (this...

6. Seattle anyone???

   SRNAVic replied to athomas91's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I'm going to attend as well as a bunch of my classmates (I'm from Rush U.). I did not go last year but I hear it is a very informative and interesting time. I think the Mariners are in town that...

7. Has anyone tried using supplement to improve their memory, and academic performance?

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

   Roland, Check out that old mega-memory program put out by nightingale-conant. It's comprised of a ton of exercises in order to help you think in pictures to help you remember lists, names, really...

8. Chicago anyone?

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

   Hey, Check out the bridgeport neighborhood when you move. I know that some of the people from Chicago on this message board would scoff at that idea and tell you that bridgeport is a rough side of...

9. What is the state of "simulator" technology these days...

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

   I don't think many programs use animal training. I asked one of my instructors and he could not think of any programs that did. Besides, I like the real deal!!!

10. What is the state of "simulator" technology these days...

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

    We've got one at Rush University here in Chicago...it definitely helps with the transition into actually doing something to a patient. We used ours exclusively for about 5 months before we even...

11. Srnas &crnas--advice Please!!

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

    Jebain, Congrats on your acceptance...Take nilepoc's advice and just chill for a while (that's what I did). If you really want to look over something check out www.nurse-anesthesia.com, like...