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Powertrip

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  1. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    So, I see a lot of people that have been posting about getting into CRNA school and a lot of the posts have a hopeless feel to them. I am here to tell you this is not an impossible task and would love...

  2. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well to be honest for the GRE I used Kaplan's review if I remember correctly, but probably any review would do fine. It was able to help me get a score that was well above the average the schools I...

  3. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Already

  4. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was 30 when I started my classes if I remember correctly and the average of my class seemed to be around the 26-32 range with a few that fell outside that range. We had one guy that was 23 starting...

  5. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well I prepared for interviews by basically studying for the CCRN and CMC again before I went. This really helped me out at some interviews where clinical scenarios and questions came up. It is going...

  6. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good luck on your applications! Hope you get into the schools you are aiming

  7. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    First let me say that it is so great that you found out early that you did not want to do dentistry. I was foolish and did not even think to shadow until I was really far on in my bachelors.Now onto...

  8. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Alright, I am going to sign off for tonight. I hope I helped some of you. I will try to check back when I can and see if I can't answer any more questions if there are any. School is my first priority...

  9. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The most challenging thing is trying to keep up with the work. You are bombarded with facts and knowledge about drugs, the body, co-morbidities, etc... down to the molecular level. When you begin...

  10. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The ones that I was told about were at UAB. I would call them and talk to them about it and see if it is still

  11. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sounds like you have your plan set and all you need to do is execute it. First, age is not an issue unless you make it one. I have someone in my class that is in their late 40's and is super...

  12. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well I am a bit late on this one, sorry about that. I agree with the person that posted under me. I would not accept a charge position unless I had a handle on the floor in which I work, or I had a...

  13. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sorry guys, been busy with school so have had no time to answer. So with ICU experience I have people with all backgrounds in my class. I want to say we have a pretty even mix of all except neruo and...

  14. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Great to hear! Congratulations! Hard work really pays

  15. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats Mully and good luck in your

  16. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you very much miss nurse. I have found out that there are 7 stages to getting into crna school 1. Sad (waiting to see if you got an interview thinking you won't) 2. Overyjoyed (got an interview)...

  17. Preparing for GRE

    Powertrip replied to Stormy8's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would say all the books are good, but go with the one you are most comfortable with. I do better taking practice tests, so I got the book with the 5 practice tests and online practice tests. It all...

  18. CRNA school?

    Powertrip replied to ecruz1820's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You can work, but you will not be able to keep up your grades most likely, you can get student loans, normal expense is 80-140k for the duration of school, study the same way you do, live on student...

  19. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know of some people that applied before they had a full year of experience. If you are well qualified, you can apply. You have to have 1 year of experience BEFORE school starts, not before you...

  20. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think I answered it earlier, but I got into 4/5 schools that I applied to. I decided, after doing a lot of research, to accept Union University's offer. The students seemed much happier and I would...

  21. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What is considered a competitive GPA at the schools I applied to was 3.5 to 3.7, but you can get in as long as you had a 3.0 and things to compensate (let’s face it, some people were party-goers...

  22. To all my Union TN SRNA's (housing question)

    Powertrip posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I will soon be looking for housing in the Jackson TN area and wanted to get a feel for what some of those already there feel are the best places to live. It will be just me and I would like to live in...

  23. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you very much mh. I look forward to school and feel I will enjoy the

  24. How I got into CRNA school.

    Powertrip replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    1. I became a member of both the ENA ( emergency nurses association) and the AACN ( American association of critical care nurses). 2. I got into UAB, Chattanooga, Union, and MT. I chose to attend...

  25. Internal (facility) issue and questions

    Powertrip posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I wanted to get some CRNA's take on this as it was a bit troubling to me since I am about to start CRNA school. I have decided I might run into the same issue one of my collegues and would like to...