SRNA2011

SRNA2011

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SRNA2011 specializes in Critical Care.


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  1. Any CRNA students get in without ICU experience?

    In my experience, I have not heard of anyone who has been accepted to CRNA school with NO ICU experience. I know some programs may consider PACU and/or ER as critical-care experience, depending on the setting and what kind of patients are taken care ...
  2. What are my chances of getting into CRNA school if...

    As the previous post stated, yes it is possible to apply to CRNA school with your BSN degree from online (as long as the school is accredited etc). I know of a CRNA who got her ADN, worked full-time in the ICU to gain her critical-care experience whi...
  3. SRNA Loans for 2011

    Hi, I started my CRNA program this past September 2011 and am currently using loans to pay for my tuition and cost of living. You are right that the Stafford Loan will cover $20,500 per year. If you need additional loans, you either have the option o...
  4. Paying for CRNA school?

    I just started CRNA school in September and I am using student loans to pay for my tuition, cost of living, etc for the next 2-3 years. Depending on what program you attend, you may be able to work part-time or per-diem before clinicals or during sem...
  5. Anyone know of decent private loan options?

    My credit was checked when I applied for the GradPLUS loan, it also gets checked if you apply for a private loan. I'm not sure if a GradPLUS loan is easier to get vs a private loan, I'd have to research more into that. All I had to do was apply for t...
  6. Quickest Route Possible

    After my BSN I was able to get hired straight into the ICU as a new grad. I initially wanted to apply after 1 year ICU experience, but I knew it's very competitive to get accepted. So I took another year to boost my application/resume- I got my CCRN,...
  7. Anyone know of decent private loan options?

    When I was doing some research online, I found that Wells Fargo interest rates were lower, but are variable. I contacted the Financial Aid office at my school and decided to go with GradPLUS since it's a fixed interest rate (7.9%). I was able to appl...
  8. What to review during my leisure time.

    I would recommend a CCRN Review book. It will be useful for when you're working in the ICU, and if you take the exam later it's a big plus on your application to CRNA school. If you're looking for an anesthesia book- Duke's Anesthesia Secrets is good...
  9. Anyone know of decent private loan options?

    I am also in the process of trying to find more info on taking out a private loan. I didn't want to use the GradPLUS loan, and so far I'm looking into Wells Fargo as a good option. I haven't applied for the loan yet and I'll probably speak with my sc...
  10. Hey everyone! I just wanted to see what reaction others have got after they told their manager or co-workers they are pursuing or leaving for anesthesia/CRNA school?? On my ICU unit, once its out in the open that you are headed for anesthesia school-...
  11. How many of you CRNA's have your CCRN?

    I am also a SRNA and was CCRN Certified prior to applying for CRNA school. I definitely recommend obtaining your CCRN Certification, this can help increases your chances of acceptance. From what I read online, the process of CCRN Renewal- "You must h...
  12. When I was in nursing school I remember our Dean told us the reason why they have a cut off requirement and cannot let more students in the program also has to do with clinical placement for students and lack of faculty staff. If there are a lot of s...
  13. First year syllabus request. :D

    Congrats on your acceptance! If you decide to go to UPenn, I would recommend taking their MSN core classes (pharmacology, pathophysiology) since you have a year before you start CRNA school. I did this and it will help lighten your course load when y...
  14. You'll only need to take the NCLEX exam once as long as you pass. You can have your RN license in more than 1 state, this is called transferring your license or endorsement. In your example- You can have your original RN license in NY and you will ap...
  15. Just Curious To Know

    I also agree with the comments above, I have never heard of a CRNA program that can be completed on a part-time basis. All the CRNA programs I searched were a full-time requirement and you had to quit your job (whether you sign a contract, or by choi...