manusko

manusko

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  1. Yes, another question about CRNA pay?

    manusko replied to wannabanrnin2012's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Have a reference to back that

  2. What are my chances?...appeciate any FB

    manusko replied to iamamannurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Really depends on the school you want. A lot of people told me to apply to 5 or more schools to better your chances of getting in. Also make sure you have strong reference letters. I retook a...

  3. Retake sciences, take grad courses or both?

    manusko replied to TxNurseRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    So what is your overall GPA? Sounds like you may need to both types of classes. You need a minimum of 3.0 GPA at a lot of schools but that is not what a competitive GPA would be for most schools. Some...

  4. How many letters of reference should I send?

    manusko replied to 37icurn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would pick the best three well written references. I would only send what they ask for. They may get several hundred applicants and have enough to read

  5. How much does your school cost? I'll go first.

    manusko replied to Air'n's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Free for you but not free. I have GI Bill but tuiton is

  6. Need advice on which career path to take.

    manusko replied to Amy3901's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Critical care can be in a ER and PACU if the patient load meets that requirement. If you work in a low level ICU you may not meet the requirement either. The requirement includes patients that require...

  7. Need advice on which career path to take.

    manusko replied to Amy3901's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would go for the PCU job with hopes of getting into the ICU. A regular ICU or CCU has been what most people have suggested. Some programs will take high acuity PACU and ER, but a lot require

  8. Advice on what path to take!!!

    manusko replied to chris91200's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Big con for you is that there is a good chance you will not be able to attend school in Florida or even work there immediately after graduation. My understanding has been that you should be prepared...

  9. Help: Tattoo Ideas!!

    manusko replied to SRNA11's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It would make sense that a tattoo would not matter if you can't see it. If you can see a huge tattoo on someone at the interview then it can be off-putting. My hospital makes you cover them and if...

  10. Last 60 or Cumulative? 3.6/3.2 Which one will they take???

    manusko replied to bloree07's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I believe they mean last 60 hours. It would be cumulative. The only thing I have heard people say that they separate is the science from nursing. You may want to retake some courses to be more...

  11. Is Med/Surg necessary if I'm going for my CRNA?

    manusko replied to jordanj13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A lot of people in CRNA school have not worked

  12. Accept a tech position?

    manusko replied to daliguana's topic in General Nursing

    I personally would not go to the interviews. I would cancel and explain that I had passed NCLEX. Is the market really that bad for a new RN? If not I would definately look for a RN position and not...

  13. Need encouragement please

    manusko replied to LPNweezy's topic in LPN to RN

    It comes down to it, then take out the loans you need to

  14. Should I Worry About Future of CRNAs?

    manusko replied to guest_57352's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Fair enough. And I did say that you probably had the better perspective. I understand what you are saying. Like we see a highschool student or someone in a different career field giving advice about...

  15. Should I Worry About Future of CRNAs?

    manusko replied to guest_57352's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The amazing thing to me is how nasty some of the physician sites get. There is one that treats our educational programs like crap and tells people to pretty much demand a doctor over a CRNA. I know...

  16. Should I Worry About Future of CRNAs?

    manusko replied to guest_57352's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well apparently the OP has stated to the contrary. I would post a lot of questions here because this has the most active posts and would probably receive the most variety of thoughts. Not saying what...

  17. Trying my hardest to become a CRNA! Advice please??

    manusko replied to lbamberger's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It should be as simple as looking at your school of choice's website. Should have all the info you need. I would believe that you will not be able to apply until a 1-2 yr minimum work experience in...

  18. Should I Worry About Future of CRNAs?

    manusko replied to guest_57352's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just opinions but the OP started a discussion and never stated that they only wanted to hear from CRNAs. I'm not a politician but am I still allowed to argue politics? Thank you for your positive...

  19. Should I Worry About Future of CRNAs?

    manusko replied to guest_57352's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    How are RNs and housing comparable? All my classmates had jobs right after grad and my hospital hires new one all the time. It depends on where you want to live or willing to work. As far as the...

  20. Should I Worry About Future of CRNAs?

    manusko replied to guest_57352's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just make sure you keep those grades up. The accelerated programs can be rough. Now from your title are you going for CRNA of

  21. Advice for less than 3.0 GPA

    manusko replied to oahufish's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No it does not but the OP still needs to meet the overall 3.0 GPA if it is a minimum requirement at their choice school. Seems like you would be well suited for Psych NP, did you have a change of...

  22. Should I Worry About Future of CRNAs?

    manusko replied to guest_57352's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well that actually sounds better than just saying because your family has a history of MH. I think the other person just decided that you did not look into it very much. It would be like me saying I...

  23. Advice for less than 3.0 GPA

    manusko replied to oahufish's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Invited but did you get accepted? Not to discount your masters degrees but C's in all your sciences would probably not look good. Not sure what your masters degree consisted of but if it was not...

  24. Male going into nursing (hopefully)

    manusko replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in General Nursing

    Quotas suck and most people would agree that positions should be merit based, but they are not always that way. If it were truely fair, then each application would be given a number and their stats,...

  25. Male going into nursing (hopefully)

    manusko replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in General Nursing

    Do you know that gender is not considered? Was this just your school? Collleges absolutely have quotas to fill, so why would there not be a catergory for men in a predominately female filled...