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  1. crna loan payment plan after graduation

    For those interested in how much the student loan repayment per month might be: One of my sisters went to undergrad, grad, and law school. She came out with 200k in student loan debt, and pays...
  2. Ugghhh, another new nurse...

    I'm a new nurse. Been on the job for about a month and a half now. I can't lie: I've never felt so stupid in my life lol. Fortunately, my preceptor's very patient with me, but all the mistakes I...
  3. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    Geographic location: New Orleans Pay rate: 23 base In which area / specialty do you work? Telemetry/Med Surg What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? RN What type of degree and/or certification...
  4. Pre-CRNA grades

    From what I've read on here and around the internet, it just depends upon which school you apply at to attend. Some only look at the last 60 credit hours of school work, some look at everything, some...
  5. RN to BSN

    Good to hear! I just recently applied there, and should be getting in; or at the very least, I meet all their criteria for admission. Did you have any extra courses to take above and beyond the...
  6. IU health and the disappearance of evening shift diff

    Yes, it's true. Also, St. Francis got rid of their weekend differential. Healthcare in Indiana is tough right
  7. What's the nursing demand in Indiana?

    The hospitals in Indiana that pay the most are in Indianapolis. IU Health's starting wage for a new grad RN is 22.30. The night shift differential brings it up to 25/hr. Honestly, if I were you, I...
  8. Charity SON graduates, how was/is your job search?

    I have an ADN from out of state, and was just recently hired on at one of the New Orleans hospitals...as a new grad. What I've learned over the years is to not place too much importance on the ADN...
  9. October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    We've all had this patient: green, febrile, monstrous, scary, and most importantly, shockable:yes: Happy
  10. Scared about a positive marijuana test

    I agree. I'm neither advocating nor opposing using this particular herb; however, seeing as how having it in your system would prevent you from not only getting a job, but also could jeopardize your...
  11. Hey there! I'm from Central Indiana and am set to graduate from my RN program (ASN) in a little under two weeks. I have some quick questions for you all concerning the typical application and hiring...
  12. Houston Hopeful Seeking Advice from Those in the Area

    Well, thank you for your input. I appreciate the honesty. And in all truthfulness, I was aware of the preference for BSNs over ASNs before I started my program. I wish that I could have gone that...
  13. Not all of those are required. It's just that from what I've noticed on quite a number of CRNA program websites, they tend to "recommend" having taken those classes before applying (minus the Physics...
  14. Houston Hopeful Seeking Advice from Those in the Area

    Thanks for the reply! The info was really helpful :) Actually I'd be moving there for, one, just to get out of Indiana. I've been here too long and need a nice, warm change of scenery within an hour...
  15. Try going to aana.com. They have a complete list of schools that offer the program, and have links to their websites where they each outline their requirements. Good luck with your undertaking!
  16. I've done quite a bit of research on the CRNA programs, and while even though each one has its own set of prereqs and preferences, most tend to require/prefer the following: 1 yr of General Chemistry...
  17. Houston Hopeful Seeking Advice from Those in the Area

    :whistling:
  18. How is the job market in Bloomington, IN?

    Most definitely agree with Bloomgirl. If your family is relocating to Bloomington, there are actually many other options available to you for work besides just the two hospitals in Btown. There's...
  19. Got my RN license in CA with 5 felonies and 3 midemeanors

    Congratulations! I actually just got back from a SBON meeting today where they were trying the cases presented to them by nurses here. It kind of scared me a bit, just because of how real and,...
  20. Organic Chemistry

    Hello all! I just have a quick question or two for you regarding the Orgo class that's required by what seems to be most CRNA programs. I'm currently taking it, and while even though we've only had 1...
  21. Organic Chemistry

    Missnurse is right. I'm taking a six week orgo course right now, am working... and it's rough
  22. Btw, has anyone else noticed how much they've started caking on Dr. Cooper's eye makeup on the show? Like, seriously, *****! He looks like a half-assed drag queen nowadays
  23. Got an interview!

    Congratulations! I actually have a question that I'd like to ask you: if the schools where you applied required organic chemistry, what grade did you get in it? I made a whole separate thread...
  24. Help needed on a med math question, please!

    ahhhh!!! beaten to the
  25. Help needed on a med math question, please!

    Well, since the problem doesn't specifically state that the medication has to be given at a certain mcg/kg, you can just divide the 90 kg by the infusion rate. 500 mg= 500000mcg/250mL=2000mcg/mL....