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  1. Have now failed twice ...

    TexasCCRN replied to Carolanne's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So it's time to sign up for Hurst Review! www.hurstreview.com Good

  2. Hurst Online???

    TexasCCRN replied to Serenyd's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There would be nothing wrong with hurst review....any type of video you would watch would be poor on dial up! Go to a live review...well worth it if you

  3. SRNA wife about to loose it......

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

    Your family life, relationship with your kids and husband are of utmost importance. Maybe you can get a sitter more days of the week. Keeping your insurance benefits is pretty important in my eyes....

  4. TCU Roll Call

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

    Lived the first 15 years of my life in Thibodaux! I was a colonel fan! Welcome

  5. TCU Roll Call

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

    I'll send out what I have...don't have phone #'s, just email so

  6. TCU Roll Call

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

    Bump!

  7. Job prospects and nice places to live in New Mexico?

    TexasCCRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have heard good things about New Mexico and CRNA's. Just wondering if anyone out there knows good places to work and live, starting salaries, etc. I vacationed in Red River a while back and loved...

  8. Job prospects and nice places to live in New Mexico?

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

    Thanks...very helpful information. I enjoy many of the same things you do and will have to check it

  9. 1 year ICU experience

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

    I agree with most of the other posters. It is not how much time you have had, but more what you have done with the time. How much experience did you get, what did you get under your belt. Good

  10. CRNA opportunities in Colorado

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

    I asked the same question not too long ago and the response I got was that all the nice areas to live the MD's have a hold on. They said that you could probably make a decent living in more western...

  11. Show me the Money

    TexasCCRN replied to Browndog's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Sounds like your wife is supportive enough. It just means that with a pay cut that you can still live within your means and not get into a bunch of debt. Going from 90K to 60 or so is a big cut....

  12. I'd like to thank the person recommending Hurst Review!!

    TexasCCRN replied to jenrninmi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I believe that originally that would be me! Thanks. I just thought as many folks as possible should know about this great review!

  13. Cardiac Critical Care or Neuro Critical Care?

    TexasCCRN replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    My advice would be a ccu unit. If you can't get a job in a unit that does everything you will see more complexity in the cardiac one. Usually cardiac patients have a multitue of problems, DM, HTN,...

  14. LPN in ICU?

    TexasCCRN replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in MICU, SICU

    At our hospital only 1 that I know of and she has been there forever. ONly ones left are those that got "grandfathered" in. Get your RN. Good luck with CRNA...i am starting in

  15. Preparing for CCRN

    TexasCCRN replied to PJMommy's topic in MICU, SICU

    Pass CCRN book is good, but as a second reference. Buy the Laura gasparis vonfrolio tapes, know those backwards and forwards. IF you have any questions or need more detail look it up in the pass...

  16. Are there presentations/public speaking in CRNA school?

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

    I think everyone goes through anxiety at first when speaking in front of groups. The best cure for anxiety is preparation. If you know the material very well it usually works. Practice over and...

  17. Clinical Doctorate in Anesthsia

    TexasCCRN replied to Lambert5883's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    there is no point. it's just like nursing diagnoses....trying to say that nursing is not part of medicine is rediculous. it seems to me the more we try to separate ourselves from medicine the deeper...

  18. Sponsorship in TX or LA for CRNA School

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

    Hi Again, Not exactly east texas, but Capitol Anesthesia in Austin does this. Not sure of other

  19. Which bank is best for alternative loans?

    TexasCCRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    What bank did you choose for alternative loans? I have looked at bank one, wells fargo, sun trust...any other suggestions. What should I look for, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated by...

  20. Starting Bsn Program- Then Crna!!!

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

    Government will give you 18,500. Privately you can get as much as you want to. Most places will give something like 25,000 or so each per year. It can be

  21. chemsitry question for current TCU students & professors!

    TexasCCRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    At some other programs it is advised to take a chemistry course prior to school and others say enjoy the time off, they will teach you what you need. Just wondering what you all think.

  22. chemsitry question for current TCU students & professors!

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

    Thanks, I Appreciate The Advice. That's Kind Of What I Heard! Good Luck With The Rest Of

  23. CRNA Job Prospects in Colorado after graduation

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

    Yea that's kind of what I am hearing! Hopefully things will start to change. Thanks for the

  24. CRNA Job Prospects in Colorado after graduation

    TexasCCRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am not about to graduate yet, but planning for the future. Just wondering if there are any CRNA's presently employed in CO and know anything about places to live, where the best pay rates are, etc....

  25. TCU Roll Call

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

    Congrats and