royalkeister

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1. I live in the Pac. Northwest, where do I go for my CRNA degree.

   royalkeister replied to jnkcross's topic in SRNA

   I'm originally from Spokane/Cd'A. But I up and moved my family so that I can attend U of Cincinnati. I'm in the program now. But when I started there was only Gonzaga and I knew my chances were greater in the east. So I didn't bother applying to ...

2. Case and Cinci Advice

   royalkeister replied to mdub's topic in SRNA

   If you've got your CCRN or are currently studying for it, you should be fine for UC. Also, remember to RELAX and be yourself. One thing about our class, is there are no phoneys. Let me or Ami know if you have any more ?'s.

3. Nurse anesthetist in washington

   royalkeister replied to wannabFNP's topic in CRNA

   Look up www.aana.com for a list of schools available in WA (there's only one. Go Zags!) and every other state for that matter. Also, look up www.gaswork.com as a good starting point for available jobs in WA.

4. The AANA, the ASA, and the SDN

   royalkeister replied to kmchugh's topic in CRNA

   Wonderful insight and logic. Thanks Kevin.

5. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Presbytarian Hospital)

   royalkeister replied to traumasrna's topic in CRNA

   Hope you're enjoying Vegas Ami. I retire 9/5, thats it, no more. If it was UPMC I'd be sad to leave, but not at my current job.

6. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Presbytarian Hospital)

   royalkeister replied to traumasrna's topic in CRNA

   I left UPMC Presby about 7 months ago to move to Cincinnati, cuz I'm starting the program at UC Sept. 1. I worked in the MICU there and loved it. They hired me 3 months before I even graduated from the University of Utah. I did take the loan repay...

7. PDA's at University of Cincinnati

   royalkeister replied to mmwen's topic in CRNA

   I have a palm m130. I got it a couple of years ago and it still works fine. I also have a blank memory card for just in case. I dont think we'll need anything fancy in the way of a PDA, if one is needed at all. Right now i only have ePocrates on ...

8. After graduation present.......

   royalkeister replied to gasgiver's topic in SRNA

   payback my loans as soon as I can. I would like to save up to see the soccer world cup in south africa in 2010.

9. pursuing CRNA school acceptance- help

   royalkeister replied to Sleepy 7's topic in CRNA

   I personally know people who have gotten into CRNA programs with a GPA

10. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    royalkeister replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

    After they reviewed my paperwork. I recieved the invite for an interview after I had already decided to go to UC. I never got to go see the campus or meet the faculty. I applied to ODU because the price was right and I knew people that lived in the...

11. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    royalkeister replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

    1. U Pitt-interviewed, was accepted as part-time, alternate to full-time 2. LaRoche/Allegheny Valley Hospital-interviewed and was accepted full time 3. U Cincinnati- interviewed, was accepted full time 4. Old Dominion U- interviewed offered, but I de...

12. Pretty Neat New Anesthesia Site

    royalkeister replied to Oldsalt's topic in CRNA

    Brilliant! I briefly viewed the site. I look forward to downloading the ACTc. Thanks for the tip Oldsalt.

13. Georgetown or Pittsburgh

    royalkeister replied to tumpler44's topic in CRNA

    I understand JJRN's sediments about Pitt. I'm a native a Spokane, WA (go zags) and have worked in various cities in the west and now I'm in the east. UPMC can be very impersonal, seeing you're one of 35,000 employees. And they do have a bit of a m...

14. Georgetown or Pittsburgh

    royalkeister replied to tumpler44's topic in CRNA

    Go to the burgh! Go Steelers! Oh, and the school is really good too. I was accepted part-time to Pitt, but chose to go to Cincinnati instead. I think you'll get a fantastic variety of quality experiences there. But I sure could do with a Primanti'...

15. Help! University of Pittsburgh interview!

    royalkeister replied to bjon2004's topic in CRNA

    The interview process is about 4-5 hours long. They tour you throught the college of nursing, UPMC Presbyterian and many UPMC Montefiore (located next to each other). They also show a rather long power point presentation, but it is very informative....