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  1. Work While In School?

    jenniek replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Good analogy. :lol2:Where is the nurse instructor shortage? In the clinical portion? I know there is a shortage, just not sure in what

  2. Work While In School?

    jenniek replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It seems you are finding fault in the US nursing programs, as mentioned in previous posts. There is always room as a master's prepared clinical/theory instructor. The only way to make a change is to...

  3. Work While In School?

    jenniek replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you have such a problem with the programs in the US, why not obtain your advanced/post graduate degree in

  4. Work While In School?

    jenniek replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm not sure what your experience is with nursing schools here, but not all programs are the same. As far as a online BSN being clinically irrelevant...maybe so. Since the additional classes deal...

  5. Best Option to become CRNA

    jenniek replied to soko2002's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You could finish your BSN through an online program. I received my BSN this past May and started anesthesia school in August. I even moved to a different state while finishing my BSN. As long as the...

  6. TCU/Wesleyan Interviews

    jenniek replied to TX ICU RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks Sigma. I didn't think it was much more than 128. I didn't realize they were adding more sites. How is studing going? The semester is winding

  7. TCU/Wesleyan Interviews

    jenniek replied to TX ICU RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm not sure where you got your numbers, but the largest the most recent class has been is 128, give or take a few. That includes students who are repeating a portion of the

  8. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

    jenniek replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Could someone make this a

  9. Trying to see the big picture

    jenniek replied to Robeb215's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    GPA is part of the package. Depending on the program, the interview is probably the most important factor. This is where the instructors/director will see how you handle yourself under stress and if...

  10. Is there still a chance?

    jenniek replied to millkay's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    they are still doing interviews...so it will be a little bit of a wait. April will be here before you know

  11. Is there still a chance?

    jenniek replied to millkay's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Most of the applicants find out in April whether or not they have been accepted.....so you will have to wait like the others or apply to other programs. You will not find out before then unless you...

  12. Ark State Univ.

    jenniek replied to rayman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good luck at ASU. I have several friends/coworkers who are currently in the program at one stage or another.

  13. GRE prep

    jenniek replied to nu570's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    good point, Focker. I had a higher score for math than vocabulary. Do you remember what spoonerism is? I will never forget that

  14. GRE prep

    jenniek replied to nu570's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I studied with a review book for a few hours every day. When I signed up for the exam, I had about 20 days to study. I didn't feel so overwhelmed getting a little bit each day. Since you have until...

  15. Copying and distributing Valley Anesthesia Material

    jenniek replied to soliant12's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yikes. that is bold. I've heard the regular class book is a few inches thick..... I have no problem paying for the class and sweat book from

  16. how do CRNA programs view online degrees? HELP!

    jenniek replied to Mullis22's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Not an issue as long as it is an accredited BSN

  17. What PDA are you guys using in school?

    jenniek replied to Phishininau's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    has anyone had problems with the Treo? I would like to get a PDA before school starts and my cell phone company offers it. Just wish the price would come down a little more....

  18. Why would a CRNA not be allowed to do hearts,OB, Cardio?

    jenniek replied to Alpha13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Surgeon

  19. Starting TWU Fall 2006?

    jenniek replied to lonestargas's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Manavi, It looks like you are still trying to decide where to go. Have you been accepted at both TCU and TWU? If so congrats. As far as choosing.......I did not apply to TCU, but applied to another...

  20. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

    jenniek replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It is possible to have a tuition reimbursement deal with your first job, but it is usually limited to a certain dollar amount. I have friends who each will get $50,000 paid off their school loans...

  21. ICU choice

    jenniek replied to blee1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The one that will give you ventilator weaning experience, gtt titration, and hemodynamic experience. Typically that would be a CVICU, but if it's a busy SICU that will give you experience. I'm partial...

  22. ASA's response to Grey's Anatomy

    jenniek replied to no-pain's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    While not specific to CRNA practice, the web site http://www.nursingadvocacy.org follows gross misrepresentations of nursing in the media. They have followed the poor nurse representation in this...

  23. BScN vs. other undergrads

    jenniek replied to herseyjh's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Interesting. I would think you would need a BSN to receive a MSN. My bad. I guess it's best to check with the school you are interested in

  24. BScN vs. other undergrads

    jenniek replied to herseyjh's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    With a BSN, you are able to apply to all nurse anesthesia programs. With a bachelor's degree plus ADN, you are only eligible to apply to schools which provide a master's in science. Check out what...

  25. Associates degrees in Nursing before CRNA

    jenniek replied to MBrickle's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You can apply to anesthesia school with a ADN, but you will only be able to apply to schools which offer a master of science (MS). You would not be able to apply to schools which offer a master of...