TexasCCRN

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1. Why Am I Putting Myself Through This????

   TexasCCRN replied to dfk's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I am about to enter clinicals like you. Don't worry. There are all types out there. Just be thankful for the good ones, know that you don't ever want to be like the bad ones. The more our "chops"...

2. SRNA with a problem, need some help fast!

   TexasCCRN replied to quailoh's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Dude...summer totally bites! I hear you lucky folks have had it quite nice. Good luck at

3. SRNA with a problem, need some help fast!

   TexasCCRN replied to quailoh's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I have a feeling i may be familiar with your situation and even the school you are at. All the #'s are adding up. First of all in response to one of the posters, no one "gets flunked"....they flunk....

4. after the loan disbursement

   TexasCCRN replied to dfk's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I just took what i didn't need and did a 6month CD. After 6 months i needed a bit of it so i took that out, then renewed the CD. Better to earn a little interest than to just let it sit there. Plus...

5. to study group or not..

   TexasCCRN replied to dfk's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I have always been pretty independent as well, however with this material you will come to see that sometimes you need to discuss it with someone. So, this is how i have done it. I have a good friend...

6. Compare & Contrast Please

   TexasCCRN replied to cynt77's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I am about to finish my first year of school and I 2nd that statement. The volume of material is overwhelming, but with sacrifice and hard work it is possible. When i was in nursing school i thought...

7. Is Med surg experience accepted for CRNA?

   TexasCCRN replied to tatty's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I must say i am with you on this one Brian. I do think sometimes people can come on a little strong on here, but sometimes it is deserved. Hey Brian, how do things look for CRNA's up there? I am...

8. Admission GPA

   TexasCCRN replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   3.0 GPA is your overall GPA that is on your transcript from your college. After this they will usually take your nursing and science courses and would like to see that at atleast a 3.0 if not better...

9. +/- Demand For CRNA's....

   TexasCCRN replied to thepremier's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   More than demand for anesthesia provider statistics, i'd look at the ages of our population and the fact that the baby boomers are getting older, sicker, etc and there is a very large number of them....

10. school attire...

    TexasCCRN replied to dfk's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It's just like school days again! Wear whatever you want. You'll be in class a bunch so make sure you're comfy for all

11. SRNAs-- loan consolidation?

    TexasCCRN replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I did the wells fargo way early all you have to do is get a fax from the school or something with their letterhead on it that says you will be enrolled full time, etc. If you have been accepted your...

12. CRNAs in Austin Texas

    TexasCCRN replied to Nathon's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I lived in Austin before attending school and what i saw was pretty MDA dominated. The cost of living is UNREAL. I'd like to go back, but refuse to pay that much property tax, etc. Capitol is the...

13. reference letters

    TexasCCRN replied to Renee_RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It would be nice however most schools want references completed on a form from the school. Just be organized and have everything ready for the people writing your references (prepaid envelopes,...

14. Program ranking?

    TexasCCRN replied to MmacFN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    From what i hear (from someone who was involved with the ranking process in the past), it is pretty much a political thing and a popularity contest. I hear it's not even based on facilities,...

15. drug testing...

    TexasCCRN replied to dfk's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am in CRNA school now and it is random testing here. We were tested on the first day of school