SRNA2011

SRNA2011

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  1. CCRN

    SRNA2011 replied to Suri08's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    frannymac, I passed the CCRN in January 2011 and reviewed with Laura Gasparis DVDs and PASS CCRN CD-ROM for practice questions. I felt the Laura Gasparis DVDs still provided a good amount of...

  2. Impact of undergrad institution on CRNA admissions?

    SRNA2011 replied to twois's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree, as long as its an accredited BSN program the name/prestige of the school shouldn't matter. Your science grades and GPA as an undergraduate student and critical experience as a RN is more...

  3. New RN grad wanting advice

    SRNA2011 replied to nlunt's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    When I was a senior (4th year) in nursing school, it was also my plan to go to CRNA school afterwards. So as an undergrad, it's definitely helps that you have good grades in all your science courses...

  4. Is CRNA a masters or certificate only?

    SRNA2011 replied to RandomOne's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I had a similar question like this in mind when I was applying to CRNA school. I noticed that some schools/programs offered a "Master's of Science in Nurse Anesthesia", or a "Master's of Science in...

  5. CCRN or Organic Chem?

    SRNA2011 replied to CVICU05's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    doehlzz, To answer your questions- the CCRN is a pass or fail test. I took the CCRN via computer-based testing, and received an official "Score Report" print out sheet immediately after the exam....

  6. Help! Input on retaking a class or not??

    SRNA2011 replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I guess it would depend on if you have competitive BSN GPA. You could re-take A&P and do much better, I am sure when they look at your transcripts they will see it was almost 10 years ago and know...

  7. Admitted a semester before I planned?

    SRNA2011 replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would go for it as long as your certain this is the school/program you want to attend. Think of it this way- the closer you start, the sooner you'll be done. Good

  8. Looking for some advice, please!!

    SRNA2011 replied to Determined 1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sounds like your undergraduate GPA and critical experience makes you a good candidate to apply. Definitely go for your CCRN, try and shadow a CRNA, write a good personal statement describing yourself...

  9. Masters GPA to replace poor BS GPA??

    SRNA2011 replied to Dan_fash's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There are numerous things that you can do to help boost your application when applying for CRNA school. You can take graduate science or nursing courses, such as organic chemistry, physics, advanced...

  10. Brand new RN starting in the ICU in 2 weeks...

    SRNA2011 replied to choc0late's topic in MICU, SICU

    First, I would to congratulate you on passing the NCLEX and getting your first job! I started as a New Graduate RN straight to the ICU, and yes it was a very shocking, but exciting experience in the...

  11. Possibility of Undergrad working in the ICU towards becoming CRNA

    SRNA2011 replied to fmiller007's topic in General Nursing

    It can be hard for a new grad RN to get a job straight into the ICU, so if you can I would try to work as a CNA (nurse aid/assistant) or tech while you complete nursing school. This way you already...

  12. Applying for a job in CVICU- interview/resume tips

    SRNA2011 replied to bluedi_17's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi Azu, I started as a new grad RN in the CV-ICU in a large university hospital. At the time it was a little easier for new grads to get hired in the ICU, but now with economy market and all, I'm...

  13. Job Shadow/Interview in CCU

    SRNA2011 replied to emilyBABSNRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The CV-ICU unit I work at also has the applicant interview and shadow. This means the manager is interested in hiring you and would like to see if you like the unit and be a good fit. Since you do...

  14. how to quit my current job

    SRNA2011 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Nursing Career

    The same situation happened to me when i got my first job as a nurse.. I interviewed for 2 jobs 1st- Cardiovascular ICU in a large university hospital & 2nd- Stepdown telemetry floor in a small...

  15. CCRN

    SRNA2011 replied to Suri08's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I reviewed content with Laura Gasparis "CCRN Review Cram" DVDs, did lots of practice questions with the "PASS CCRN" CD & textbook to read unfamiliar content. I studied for about a month while...

  16. Personal/Goal Statement

    SRNA2011 replied to tmate's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A personal goal statement or cover letter should be a basic introduction that gives enough information about you in 1 page that will want the Admission Panel to meet you for an interview. A good...

  17. What got you into school?

    SRNA2011 replied to RNextraordinare's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I applied to 2 CRNA programs, got accepted to both, and picked my 1st choice. My program is located on the East coast, it's 28 months and starts this September 2011! Basic: Female, mid-twenty's,...