RealNurse419

RealNurse419

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  1. Case/CCF 2012 Interview forum

    RealNurse419 replied to statABG's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good luck if you interviewed today! Let us all know how it

  2. Case/CCF 2012 Interview forum

    RealNurse419 replied to statABG's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm already in the program. I just started this past August. Yes, Case was my first choice. Love it, but it's stressful!!

  3. Case/CCF 2012 Interview forum

    RealNurse419 replied to statABG's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Nope, I would call. When I applied, they sent me a letter for an interview. I called them to ask if I could interview while I was in town visiting family. They said yes and I was

  4. Does a hospital new grad fellowship/residency ICU program count?

    RealNurse419 replied to pamchris's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A lot of schools require one year of experience, which for a new grad would include the residency. The real question is not if they would accept it. It's whether or not that's enough

  5. When can I start applying?

    RealNurse419 replied to scarcity21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CCRN is always a plus. I'm almost certain that most other applicants will probably have it. GRE may or may not be required. If it is, the schools will let you know what an acceptable score is. Bottom...

  6. When can I start applying?

    RealNurse419 replied to scarcity21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    So sorry, I totally didn't see the BS in biology. You are essentially competing against an applicant pool, so if they have stellar G.P.A's, multiple certifications, and more experience then you can...

  7. When can I start applying?

    RealNurse419 replied to scarcity21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well you need a BSN to apply, so you have to wait until you obtain

  8. CRNA Autonomy

    RealNurse419 replied to Cardiomegaly's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Because you are not an anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, or even a scrub tech, your post is subjective. I would suggest you do a little research (outside of forums) about the profession. And maybe...

  9. I received my request for interview.

    RealNurse419 replied to mooremds's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Each school is different. Some ask lots of clinical questions and some ask mostly get to know you type questions. The best thing to do is use the search engine on this site to look up your school....

  10. Case Western Reserve University Fall 2012

    RealNurse419 replied to RealNurse419's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    LOL I don't understand how people are confusing this with anything other than a Pre-CRNA forum?? Especially since I wrote it under the CRNA tab. In response to Stephh for the CRNA program, they also...

  11. Dreaded CRNA Admissions Essay

    RealNurse419 replied to statABG's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well why do you want to go into the profession? What inspired you to want to become a CRNA? Start

  12. Case Western Reserve University Fall 2012

    RealNurse419 replied to RealNurse419's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't know anything about the NP program at Case Western. This post was for nurse

  13. New Nurse's 1st Crash & Burn

    RealNurse419 replied to JazzyK89's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sounds like you did an excellent job! Septic shock patients are hard to get back once they get really sick like this patients seemed to be. You did a wonderful job!! I would have maybe added some...

  14. shadow exp

    RealNurse419 replied to sedation_season's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It depends on the school. One school I applied to wanted proof of my shadow experience. Another required the CRNA to fill out a section of my application. I recommend checking with the school you will...

  15. Stopping IV infusions

    RealNurse419 replied to Ciale's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Everytime you disconnect your pump, you increase risk for infection (esp in

  16. Do I have to go back tonight?

    RealNurse419 replied to RainMom's topic in General Nursing

    I know we are all super nurses, but I think the OP just wanted to vent...not to have her post dissected..btw if a patient weighing 300 lbs (and seems to have a hx of resp issues with a baseline sat of...

  17. NP salary too low?

    RealNurse419 replied to abcdefg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    After all that schooling, there was a resident who came down to pronounce my patient (who was still on the vent) ask "why does this patient still have breath sounds"..just to add some much needed...

  18. Anyone got accepted to CRNA school with a low GRE score???

    RealNurse419 replied to nurse_crna2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I disagree. Your GRE is just one piece of the puzzle. If you have a good gpa, great references, ccrn and other things to make you stand out, along with good interview skills, you can still be...

  19. CRNA school commute

    RealNurse419 replied to Brittany2206's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It just depends on whether or not you're willing to put your dreams on the back burner to support him. If you're not married, I would say go to CRNA school, especially if that is what you really want...

  20. Competitive GPA for CRNA Programs

    RealNurse419 replied to chillax63's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I also think that it has a lot to do with the applicant pool that you are competing with. For instance, if the average GPA is 3.9 (assuming that's the only thing we're looking at and not other...

  21. St. Elizabeth's/YSU CRNA program

    RealNurse419 replied to AltruisticRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well Harveyhokies, if that's what you want and you know what to expect, I hope you get in. And best of luck to you once you are accepted!! But not everyone is "passive aggressive" and can thrive in an...

  22. Case Western Reserve University Fall 2012

    RealNurse419 replied to RealNurse419's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm going to move at the beginning of August, you? Oh I got your PM too :-). Thanks

  23. Case Western Reserve University Fall 2012

    RealNurse419 replied to RealNurse419's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Awesome! Congrats! Im not from Cleveland, I'm from two hours west, so I don't have much insight on where to stay. Hopefully we are classmates, but if you choose the other place, good luck! I'll PM you...

  24. St. Elizabeth's/YSU CRNA program

    RealNurse419 replied to AltruisticRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree..I know someone in their program who hates

  25. Allegheny Valley Hospital School of Anesthesia interview

    RealNurse419 replied to RealNurse419's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good luck to the both of you. I haven't heard anything from Allegheny, but I was accepted somewhere