jenniek

I'm not at TCU, but drug companies supplied some books for students in my program. Hopefully that's the case.

Congrats SReece! Happy for you! This gives you plenty of time to read over the LONG loan thread! Enjoy your time before school starts.

that is a similar response I received while interviewing. Many nurses will come through the unit and work for a year, apply half way through the year and move on. But, the directors are happy having a good nurse for a year. If their goal is anesthesia school, they will not loaf around and do minimal work. They will want the more difficult patients and be willing to learn. I'm glad there are a few directors that value a good nurse, even if for a short time.

Going through school was not an option for me. We were to pick our own financial institution for our loan. It may differ by state.

Wells fargo has an origination fee for the stafford loan that goes directly to school. If you go for a personal educational loan, there is no origination fee. Learned that the hard way. I'll be looking for another financial institution for my stafford loan this year. Jennie

bump.

There is a very informative thread on alternative loans. I'll bump it up so it's toward the top of the list. It's worth reading through.

Well, I think JWK was excused because he was an intelligent healthcare provider. How about that?

Very true. I have worked as a OR nurse and the cases I've seen were minor. I guess stating I would prefer a different sort of challenge would be a better statement. Great point about the plastic surgery clients.

My bad. She is an MD. Not sure why I thought she was a CRNA. Guess I'm guilty of the male/female job role assumption. Bad me.......bad, bad, me. Back to studying.....

Do you not watch Nip/Tuck on FX? LOL. Actually, they are used. I think Yoga may work with a plastic surgeon if I'm not mistaken. I do not think it would be very challenging. And plastic surgery is pretty ugly....face lifts, liposuction. It always gave me the chills when I worked in the OR with the plastic surgeon. But maybe that was just his shoddy work.....For increasing beauty, it's horrendous stuff. If a plastic surgeon hires his own anesthesia provider, do you think they'd want to pay a CRNA or a anesthesiologist? I'm thinking they would go with a CRNA. And, just so you know, sarcasm is intended. I need to use it in order to breath.....

Is your friend wanting to get his associate's/bachelor's in nursing or master's in nursing anesthesia? Two different things...... If he aiming for a master's in nurse anesthesia, I would hold off taking any science courses until you know what program you are going to attend. It would be sad if the classes you took would not be accepted as transfer credits. That is, unless you are taking refresher courses, then that shouldn't matter. I would definately recommend he look into the schools he's interested in and contact someone at that school to ensure it's a fruitful endeavor. Though, I think any education is beneficial, regardless if it's for earned credit. But it sure would help if it would knock down some required classes. Check out the accredited programs on the http://www.aana.com site and look into the specific programs he has in mind. Jennie

thanks Frank. Off to check B&N. I've looked at an old copy of a friends, and it seems more thorough than NAS. Am I correct? Jennie

You also need to consider the cost of health insurance for you and your family during the time you are in school. If your husband does not work, paying for health insurance out of pocket is going to be pricey. Factor that into his salary if his employer provides health insurance. I would not recommend relying entirely on loans for the length of school. It is enough stress getting through school, then add the stress of high loan amounts. Good luck.

I would always double the alcohol intake, too. So true about surgeons....