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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 Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  2. Case and Cinci Advice

    royalkeister replied to mdub's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  3. Nurse anesthetist in washington

    royalkeister replied to wannabFNP's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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...

  4. The AANA, the ASA, and the SDN

    royalkeister replied to kmchugh's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Wonderful insight and logic. Thanks

  5. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Presbytarian Hospital)

    royalkeister replied to traumasrna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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

  6. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Presbytarian Hospital)

    royalkeister replied to traumasrna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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...

  7. PDA's at University of Cincinnati

    royalkeister replied to mmwen's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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...

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

    royalkeister replied to gasgiver's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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

  9. pursuing CRNA school acceptance- help

    royalkeister replied to Sleepy 7's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

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

  10. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    royalkeister replied to jrec's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  11. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    royalkeister replied to jrec's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  12. Pretty Neat New Anesthesia Site

    royalkeister replied to Oldsalt's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

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

  13. Georgetown or Pittsburgh

    royalkeister replied to tumpler44's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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...

  14. Georgetown or Pittsburgh

    royalkeister replied to tumpler44's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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...

  15. Help! University of Pittsburgh interview!

    royalkeister replied to bjon2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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...

  16. Hardest interview questions

    royalkeister posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Out of pure curiosity, I wanted to know what everyone's hardest interview question was. I interviewed at three schools and all asked "what can you tell me about yourself?". An easy question, but I...

  17. Cincinnati-the wait is over!

    royalkeister replied to AmiK25's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thank you for your reply AmiK25. I contacted the program director (I'd use her name, but I've been chastised for using names before) via email today. She said it is a formality to double check. If...

  18. Cincinnati-the wait is over!

    royalkeister replied to AmiK25's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I wonder if I'm jumping the gun here. I know I've been informed by the director that I've been placed on the acceptance list, but now that list goes to an admission committee to determine if I am...

  19. St Raphaels / New Britain

    royalkeister replied to emtmoon1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congratulations!

  20. University at Buffalo Role Call

    royalkeister replied to aithug316's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Watch it "J", I may just tell the WHOLE WORLD your true identity! Besides yer a Minneapolis guy

  21. Cincinnati-the wait is over!

    royalkeister replied to AmiK25's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congrats to all who were accepted. I'm sure this feels like a relief. I feel very fortunate and lucky to have been accepted. I look forward to meeting everyone in

  22. University at Buffalo Role Call

    royalkeister replied to aithug316's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yo, J. I still haven't heard a whisper from UB. But who cares, I'm in at Cinci! I lost your number again. email it to me so I can call you.

  23. Cincinnati-the wait is over!

    royalkeister replied to AmiK25's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm in, I'm in, I'm

  24. Demand for CRNAs in the northwest

    royalkeister replied to futurenp's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm not sure how much truth there is to that. I know some areas are more CRNA friendly than others. It may be more CRNA friendly towards Spokane/Coeur 'd Alene, seeing that Gonzaga has a program....

  25. Those interviewing at UC this week

    royalkeister replied to AmiK25's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I interviewed at UC today. I was very pleased with the whole interview process. the students, director, and faculty were all very welcoming and friendly. There is a small written exam involved with...