naptime14

naptime14 specializes in CRNA, CCRN- Surgical/Cardiothoracic ICU.

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1. Retaking undergrad courses vs. taking graduate level courses

   naptime14 replied to Jaelle625's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   OMG....I'm so sorry to the previous posters whom asked me questions. I never got alerted to them. I've now been a CRNA for 5 years. Haha, wow....these posts were a while ago! As for the recent...

2. How long did it take you to obtain your state license after graduation?

   naptime14 replied to mace8704's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   yep, 2.5 months in Ohio as well. That's about average for all my old classmates as well. 1 year seems a bit

3. Curious BSN student

   naptime14 replied to YourLocalAsian's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Hi, I would continue to contact them and just let them know that you are being persistent because it's really something you are interested in. Can you call them so you can speak with them...

4. Sad Boards

   naptime14 replied to CrnaRose's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I would focus again on Valley. I only found Prodigy helpful for a few topics. The Prodigy tests didn't really help me because I felt like you would do well only because you saw the same questions...

5. Paying for your program & living expenses

   naptime14 replied to aprilfresh's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I was in the same boat as you and had the same concerns. I thought I would have to take private loans, but turns out, I never had to. It all ends up working out in the end. I had no savings before...

6. Why are you a CRNA?

   naptime14 replied to MarynRichter's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Every CRNA I know absolutely loves what they do. I'd be surprised to ever meet one that disliked their career. Anesthesia is an advanced nursing practice like no other. I have to ask what interests...

7. Contemplating CRNA

   naptime14 replied to OUxPhys's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Try to save as much money as you can first. Unfortunately, I didn't save a whole lot. Grad school loans are usually sufficient enough to get you thru the program. My husband works and has a decent...

8. BSN or MSN before CRNA school?

   naptime14 replied to chop222's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I agree with the above response. Going back to school to receive your MSN would be a waste of time and money. Before I got accepted into CRNA school, I started to take some MSN courses. I was then...

9. Does CRNA school prepare you?

   naptime14 replied to kemo1121's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   CRNA school is a whole different animal than nursing school. There is really no comparison. You are basically on your own during your training, so you are more than competent in the O.R. once you...

10. MICU vs SICU for critical care experience?

    naptime14 replied to CTRN'11's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In my opinion and from my experience, the SICU is going to give you much better experience all around. Also, you will be in contact with CRNA's and anesthesiologists daily. In the MICU, you are...

11. CRNA debt load, plus mortgage, kids, single income

    naptime14 replied to simvee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was very PRN! I mostly went back on holidays and worked some 12 hours shifts here and there. Didn't work much at all. Got to be nearly impossible by senior year. I eventually ended up...

12. How old were you when you began?

    naptime14 replied to hopeful2015's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I graduate in December from my CRNA program. I will just be turning 32 at this point. Most in my class range from 25 to 45 (with the average about 30 yrs

13. Case Western Reserve University Fall 2012

    naptime14 replied to RealNurse419's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Get your BSN and then work in an ICU for atleast 2 years. Get as much experience and accolades as possible. After working full time in the ICU for a few years, take your CCRN exam. Take your GRE or...

14. Unable to get into a Anesthesia program

    naptime14 replied to Stormy8's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    From what I've heard, seems this happens pretty frequently. I've worked with quite a few nurses that interviewed and never got accepted. They interviewed at 2 or 3 different schools. They ended up...

15. Piercings as a CRNA

    naptime14 replied to hopefuladolescent's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I honestly don't think any employer would hire someone with facial piercings unless you are working at a pizza place or tattoo shop. Nurses and CRNA's are a group of professionals (not saying people...