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I have to say that I also got MANY blank stares. This is very nerve-racking...especially when they ask you something general like "tell me about epinephrine." So you start rattling your brain for everything you know and as you're speaking and trying ...

I talked with the PD about not having O-chem completed by the time you apply and he said that they prefer it to be completed by application time but it does not detract from your application if you send them a transcript with your application showing...

I'm going to UT-Houston...Go Horns!!

What certs do you have? How is your science background? What have you done over the past 9 years to show your leadership and clinical abilities? Maybe they felt you were overconfident at your interview? ....just a few thoughts....

Me too!!! I had to read the screen several times while piching myself to make sure it was true. Congrats!!

Congrats on getting in. I was also admited this year to a program and wanted to let everyone know that I did pretty much the same thing for preparation. A friend and I worked very hard at compiling a list of interview questions that prepared us clin...

I was elated when I found out yesterday... It's REALLY going to be hard to go into work now. Transplant, I work in the CVICU across the hall from you at Hermann...maybe we can meet sometime since we've probably seen each other before...pm me if you w...

Has anyone taken Kaplan's online prep course or their classroom prep? Was it worth the money? I have the money to front but I'd rather use it for something else if I can prep just as well with the book and several supplements.

I will be shadowing a CVICU nurse next month and was wondering if you guys had any tips on making the most out of my experience. Thanks!

"If they need more Spanish than that, they are lost. And look to the nurses as if 'RN' somehow translates to 'automatically fluent in Spanish. No kidding, I've seen this many times." This is sad but true!!

I have recently started in a CVICU as a new nurse. The managers are quite reluctant to hiring new grads because of the high probablilty of them "doing their time" so that they can go to CRNA school. Needless to say, I have kept my hopes of getting in...

PDAs of any kind are allowed, I had several friends that loved them and lived on them (especially in clinicals)

Recent grad of UT Houston. Was just wondering what the CANDO program is since there was no such thing when I attended. For those of you who will not be able to attend FOCUS, don't worry. You will not be put at a disadvantage, the program is designed...

I plan on applying to both schools in the near future and would like to hear opinions about each school's program. I have weighed the obvious pros and cons with each school (i.e., curriculum, clinical locations, etc) but would like to get opinions re...

This really does not make sense to me. Why would a manager not higher someone with 5-10 years of ICU experience for a M/S position?

I go to UT-H. Parking is not really an issue for me because my job pays for it. The best place to park is the Brown lot...they only charge $2 for 4 hours with a max of $6/day. You can park there for TWU-H and UT-H. As for the schools: 1) I have heard...

Before I began shodowing, I was fortunate to meet a nurse who was a really good friend of an anesthesiologist at a private hospital. This turned out to be the perfect setup because I can come and go as I please and watch anything I can get my eyes on...

To clarify, Darien, did you mean that many of the people who work in CVRR at St. Luke's end up going to Baylor or did you mean CVICU nurses in general?

I learned this last week that my first choice hospital does not have any positions in CVICU. What other units will give me the experience I need to get in to CRNA school? Thanks!

I am looking to shadow a CRNA next month and would like any tips/advice on obtaining such an opportunity...anything to help lead me in the right direction. I am looking for opportunities in the Texas Medical Center, so any contact names and numbers v...

All of the units you listed are considered ICU. The reason why they have different names is related to the populations they take care of (i.e., NICU = Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). Different CRNA programs have different requirements for the experien...

ENP, I don't want to bud in on your conversation but I noticed that you said you are reading your patho book. The professor who teaches patho tests DIRECTLY from his notes. If you feel that reading is helping you get a jump start on things, press on!...

Don't worry about not having any previous health care experience...most of my classmates had never stepped foot inside a hospital, short of visiting friends/family. Just continue to work hard and remain confident in the knowledge base you are attaini...

UT-H is a competitive school. When I applied, there were 1500 applicants for 130 seats. I think my previous degree is what helped me get in as I do not have as high of a GPA as most of my other classmates. I am not sure how they weigh things now beca...