krinklesRN

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1. Just took the boards....

   krinklesRN posted a topic in CRNA

   ...and i'm feeling COMPLETELY AWFUL. i'm fighting back the urge to cry. i studied for over 3 weeks...and feel like i made some dumb mistakes...ON THE EASY QUESTIONS. the computer shut off at 100 questions...but i'm not convienced i didn't totally flu...

2. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

   krinklesRN replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

   Hi all! I applied to -- 1) Univ. of Akron -- interviewed and accepted -- starting in June. 2) Univ. of Pitt. -- cancelled interview and w/d application after acceptance to Akron. ...

3. Exclusively online BSN program ~ Smart choice for CRNA prep?

   krinklesRN replied to Carissa's topic in CRNA

   hi there!! i graduated from an online BSN course (( at Bowling Green State University - in Ohio )), with clinicals near my home in Cleveland. the thing is...no where on any transcripts does it state it was an online course, and to be honest...i felt...

4. Private Loans above the $18,500 stafford

   krinklesRN replied to jacads's topic in CRNA

   yeah...i deposited mine through the drive thru...and ended up with a 4 day hold on the check! thank goodness i had at least showered before heading to the bank! :chuckle getting deeper into debt in ohio....:uhoh21: krinklesRN

5. Private Loans above the $18,500 stafford

   krinklesRN replied to jacads's topic in CRNA

   i recently applied for and received a $30,000 loan from Sallie Mae ((tuition answer loan)). it is a credit based loan, is independent of 'financial need,' and is dispersed directly to you ((not to the school first)). hope that helps! krinkles RN

6. good books to read

   krinklesRN replied to blee1's topic in CRNA

   yeah i agree...while the book is a good read...it's certainly not worth $90 ((no offense ms. bankert)). i got mine real cheap...less than on AANA...like $10 -- but buy it where you can find it! happy new year! krinklesRN

7. good books to read

   krinklesRN replied to blee1's topic in CRNA

   i found 'watchful care -- a history of america's nurse anesthetists' ((isbn -- 0-8264-0510-x)) very informative! i knew the profession was well established...but had no idea just how it came to be. this book is becoming difficult to find ((as i thi...

8. Grades, Gre Scores, Experience, etc...

   krinklesRN replied to malraymal's topic in SRNA

   GPA - BS in Nutrition - 3.12 BS in Nursing - 3.8 GRE - 1260 and 4.5 writing Experience - 6 yrs in Med/Surg, ((busy)) ER, ((20 bed large urban teaching facility)) SICU, and flight nursing Certs- ACLS, PALS, NALS/NRP, TNCC, BTLS, Peds BTLS, ...

9. Excelsior for BSN Completion

   krinklesRN replied to fotografe's topic in CRNA

   i earned my BSN from Bowling Green State University ((Ohio)) -- which is now primarily internet based. i know during my anesthesia interivew the panels did give me positive feedback regarding my attendence of this local college. they, however, did ...

10. preparation for GRE

    krinklesRN replied to fibikunle1's topic in CRNA

    i have to agree with pigtails. Not only can it take a few weeks to a couple of months to actually take the exam...but it takes up to 2 weeks just for the results to be sent to any school of your choosing! Not to mention...if you're unsatisfied with y...

11. MAT Test

    krinklesRN replied to CRNAsoon's topic in CRNA

    i think the one thing that can make the MAT a real challenge is its focus on vocabulary. i ended up taking the GRE ((since i thought i'd fair better with some math...and some vocab/analogy))...but did study like crazy the vocab and analogy review. ...

12. Case Western Reserve Students?

    krinklesRN replied to CRNAsoon's topic in CRNA

    nothing case western does is 'quick.' :chuckle i withdrew my application from case when i accepted a position at akron, but was told their interview process is aimed at finding a 'good fit' with their program 'ideal.' they ask no clinical quest...

13. Vasoactive drugs - down to the cellular level - Resources anyone?

    krinklesRN replied to cortrn's topic in CRNA

    hey all! i used/reviewed lippincott's book "pharmacology" 2nd edition ((isbn 0-7817-2413-9)) as cellular pharm review for my interview. this is a nicely written book...and is designed for perscriptive use by the medical/nurse practioner. ~~ i highl...

14. Interviews

    krinklesRN replied to aithug316's topic in CRNA

    i got accepted into univ. of akron's program, and they made it quite clear that demonstrating a 'strong support system' was very important to them. they pride themselves on there zero percent attrition rate...and believe the candidate that doesn't h...

15. Western PA schools interviews

    krinklesRN replied to panurse10's topic in CRNA

    yeah... i got the same letter from U of Pitt, too! there interview process does seem rather daunting!! krinklesRN