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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...