SRNAVic

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1. Roll Call for the Class of 2006

   SRNAVic replied to versatile_kat's topic in CRNA

2. Roll Call for the Class of 2006

   SRNAVic replied to versatile_kat's topic in 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 lot of classes with a couple of your classmates...co...

3. Young but ambitious

   SRNAVic replied to preCRNA's topic in 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 in a short amount of time. This allays the need ...

4. CRNA Program Requirements

   SRNAVic replied to KLT's topic in 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 worked my rear off!!! That definitely spoke to my w...

5. CRNA Program Requirements

   SRNAVic replied to KLT's topic in 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 quarther 3 days a week) since last fall, the quarter a...

6. Applying to CRNA school?

   SRNAVic replied to Bigwalldave's topic in CRNA

   Bigwalldave, The best advice I can give you is to check out nilepoc's message at the beginning of this message board. Also, when you are writing your essay with your entrance application, whatever question or topic they give you to write about make ...

7. Seattle anyone???

   SRNAVic replied to athomas91's topic in 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 week so I'll try to check out one of those games as w...

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

   SRNAVic replied to Roland's topic in 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 just about anything better. It has REALLY helped me ...

9. Chicago anyone?

   SRNAVic replied to NCgirl's topic in 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 town, but it really isn't. It's generally gotten a ...

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

    SRNAVic replied to Roland's topic in 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!!! Vic

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

    SRNAVic replied to Roland's topic in 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 touched a patient, and I think it really helped. They'...

12. Srnas &crnas--advice Please!!

    SRNAVic replied to jebain's topic in 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 TraumaNurse suggested. That site was written by some of m...