Yuppers21

Yuppers21

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  1. Salt Lake RN Job Market

    Yuppers21 replied to PhilWayne's topic in General Nursing

    I have not spoken to the friend in quite a while, more of a friend of a friend. I'm not sure if he found a job yet. I get that you are eager for any opportunity but I don't think you understood...

  2. GRE scores

    Yuppers21 replied to icu_rn88's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What programs are you shooting

  3. crna loan payment plan after graduation

    Yuppers21 replied to amber2brnbsnmsncrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It's all numbers, calculations and guesswork folks. Here's what you need to consider: What will your current debt load be prior to starting NA school? What will your living expenses be during school...

  4. Timing a pregnancy just right

    Yuppers21 replied to give em zzzs's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Pro: trying for the next baby will decrease the chance of you needing to postpone applying for NA school because you didn't get pregnant as soon as you expected/hoped. Con: you could have a difficult...

  5. ICU experience

    Yuppers21 replied to dbeniman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    From what I have seen, most schools strongly discourage if not outright forbid working while in the program. Also, the 1 year ICU requirement is a bit trickier than it sounds. Some schools require...

  6. Pre-CRNA student question.

    Yuppers21 replied to fayiebreanna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Your ICU experience counts regardless of when you obtain your BSN. As previously mentioned, not all ICUs are accepted at all programs, so make sure you understand the requirements of any school you...

  7. Deciding the best route to become a CRNA, please help.

    Yuppers21 replied to brianna918's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It seems in most circumstances, CRNA programs care very little about where you received your BSN, as long as you maintained high grades and it is regionally accreditated. Honestly, I would generally...

  8. What classes beef up my application the most?

    Yuppers21 replied to UnfinishedSentenc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'll have to disagree. Grad level classes show the adcom that you can handle grad level work (assuming you get a good grade) which is what they are trying to assess. You already have spent 4+ years...

  9. Pre-CRNA grades

    Yuppers21 replied to Topher53's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    They look at everything. More emphasis may be put on your science courses, but that does not mean a bunch of C's in your fluffy nursing theory and sociology classes won't raise eyebrows. Treat every...

  10. CRNA GPA Is this good enough?

    Yuppers21 replied to bsngirl2015's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The gpa range you have listed will leave you pretty much in the average range for the applicant pool for many programs. In other words, yes, your gpa will be good enough to get you into a program....

  11. ICU Experience Question

    Yuppers21 replied to flamalenurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Definately find a full time ICU you can settle down with. You will need good recommendations from employers/managers and you will not have this like you mentioned. Keep in mind, even if a program...

  12. Which school to attend??

    Yuppers21 replied to westcoast1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Are you basing this on personal experience or just the assumption that Ivy League = best of the best? One problem that I can think of right off the top of my head is when schools share clinical sites...

  13. Pre-CRNA Coaching needed. I graduate BSN in May!

    Yuppers21 replied to blongor's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Also, you mentioned that your gpa is lower than you would like and that it might be related to how your school made everything too hard. First, there have been plenty of folks who went on to become...

  14. Pre-CRNA Coaching needed. I graduate BSN in May!

    Yuppers21 replied to blongor's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In the order listed above: 1) pick the ICU that typically has the highest acuity patients that will give you lots of experience with hemodynamic monitoring, titration of critical care drugs,...

  15. Being a nurse who likes working alone?

    Yuppers21 replied to sakiohma's topic in General Nursing

    Are you looking for less interaction with patients or coworkers? PACU comes to mind as I would imagine only a small amount of time is spent working with a fully conscious post op pt, however you still...

  16. Which school to attend??

    Yuppers21 replied to westcoast1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    While Georgetown is an elite school, it does not mean that their CRNA program is as well. Actually, I'm not singling out Gtown at all, I know nothing about it. However, to assume a CRNA program is...

  17. Do I have what it takes to become a CRNA?

    Yuppers21 replied to cdbranch13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    One step at a time is great advice, having a long term plan is important too. Plenty of nurses with the mentality of "C = RN" went on later to regret it after they decided CRNA was their goal. So...

  18. Was told I did well in my interview for CRNA school....!

    Yuppers21 replied to icuRNmia's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Lol! You anticipation for an answer is so apparent I'm almost feel anxious for you! I'm sure I will be the same way when I am where you are at. As far as your chances, only someone who is pretty...

  19. How to get accepted into CRNA prog.

    Yuppers21 replied to Atmorrison1995's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You are young, so you have plenty of time to do this right. A's and B's will not cut it from this point. You need A's, especially in your science classes. The D in anatomy is going to raise a lot...

  20. CRNA student having doubts

    Yuppers21 replied to Joebinks's topic in Advanced Practice

    Did you shadow any CRNAs before applying to school? I just wonder if it is the stress of school that is affecting you and leaving you subconsciously looking for an out. If you did shadow, what did...

  21. Can I get into CRNA school??

    Yuppers21 replied to francoml's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What do you want out of a program? Everyone's needs and preferences are unique. Do you need to stay within a certain region or will you relocate anywhere? Do you think you want a front loaded...

  22. Little experience as an RN

    Yuppers21 replied to trein's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry, I should have explained myself better. I think critical care specifically is extremely beneficial experience to draw from for the nurse anethestist, not all advanced practice nurses. However,...

  23. Little experience as an RN

    Yuppers21 replied to trein's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree, mostly because this is the sentiment i have seen shared by a number of CRNAs who are very concerned with upholding the tradition of proving the worth and expertise of the nurse anesthetist....

  24. Little experience as an RN

    Yuppers21 replied to trein's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So discussing the merits of experience prior to entry of advanced practice for individuals is one thing, but what about the effect it has on the profession as a whole? I always thought that one of...

  25. Hate being an RN

    Yuppers21 replied to MILOBRI's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The question is, what makes you think that being a NP will make you a boss? Top of the totem pole adminstrators and some independent practitioners get to be THE boss. I get what you mean though, you...