daitheflu

daitheflu

CCU, CVICU, SRNA

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About daitheflu

daitheflu has 2 years experience and specializes in CCU, CVICU, SRNA.


OHSU nurse anesthesia c/o 2010

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  1. If you research this forum you will find that this has been discussed many times. I think that most people who are driven enough to attend anesthesia school have seriously considered medical school...
  2. Well, sadly I can't answer most of your questions about CRNA practice on the west coast. I just started the program, and we haven't started clinicals yet. I know the west coast only has a handful of...
  3. I am actually in the Nurse Anesthesia Program at OHSU in Portland. I can ask my classmates and program director for some information next week. My program director is very nice and I'm sure he would...
  4. FIU/Barry/UM

    Take CCRN. Yes, it takes some study time and some effort. You seem motivated, so get motivated and do this. With quality CTICU experience you should have no problems considering a good chunk of the...
  5. i just used the same essay that i had used for applying to other programs. it was essay style and included the things that you listed below (what interests you in crna, what have you done to prepare...
  6. I will give a quick run down of the interview process. show up, go to lounge and meet current students. this is very laid back, the students were studying and conversing with the all the candidates....
  7. I interviewed there earlier this year. They give you a exam with about 20 questions. You take it in a room by yourself before your interview. It is mainly about general critical care knowledge (ex....
  8. Am I wasting my time???

    If you REALLY want it, you can do it. It will take hard work and sacrifice, but if you REALLY want it, go for it. You need to show the programs that you are 100% dedicated. Score very well on the...
  9. Do CCRN scores matter?

    all of the schools that i know about do not care about your CCRN score, but they do want you to have it. it makes you look better and shows that you have the motivation for independent study. if you...
  10. http://www.nurseanesthetist.org/blog/ the entry "calling all applicants" has some useful information regarding what an admissions committee is looking for in a successful nurse anesthesia candidate...
  11. I have a little dilemma on my hands. I have been accepted to OHSU for this fall. I have also been invited to an an interview at University of Miami in April. I am trying to decide if I should even...
  12. Is 1 year exp. too soon for CCRN?

    i took it with 1.5 years experience and it was a breeze. go for it. i used primarily used this DVD by Laura Gasparis to study for the exam:...
  13. I recently interviewed at OHSU and was accepted. The interview process was extremely organized and well presented. They even had a pre-interview meet-and-greet introduction to the program, faculty,...
  14. OH SNAP!! rejected at MUSC. accepted at OHSU in Portland,
  15. Nervous about telling co-workers

    you can also take this opportunity to do some travel/agency nursing. no one cares if you are going to anesthesia school when you sign a 3 month