cathys01

cathys01

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  1. Who interviewed at UTHSC Houston?

    cathys01 replied to My_brain_hurts's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Why don't you either call or email the program director? Have you received any of the emails he has been sending (two or three so far I think) over the last few weeks about summer registration? I'm...

  2. PA to CRNA

    cathys01 replied to mongo73's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If your wife is "tired of controlling doctors", then I doubt an AA program is what she'll want. An Anesthesiology Assistant is only allowed to work under an Anesthesiologist. If her desire is to do...

  3. Does LTAC count as critical care?

    cathys01 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I think the best way to find out would be to contact the schools you want to apply to and ask them. What kinds of drips? Titrating inotropes and vasoactive drips? I doubt you'll see those in an LTAC,...

  4. ICU Q's

    cathys01 replied to JeeperN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If your ultimate goal is to get into a CRNA program, then you are probably wasting your time trying to transfer to ER. Most programs (for whatever reason) do not accept ER experience. You will need...

  5. Will I struggle in CRNA school with only NICU experience?

    cathys01 replied to babynurse06's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was in the same boat two years ago. I had two years Level III NICU and wanted to apply to CRNA school. My situation was a little different in that I still needed to complete my RN/BSN program. So...

  6. Do I have what it takes?

    cathys01 replied to slaughts3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Everybody stands a chance. But there are some things you can do now to improve your chances. Generally, there's not much you can do for your GPA, so I would work on other areas. 1. Retake the GRE,...

  7. How does NICU experience transfer to adults?

    cathys01 replied to mtbikegirl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree 110% with Baby*Pink. I have done both. I went into NICU as a new grad because I had a definite passion for neonatal ICU. At the time, my plans were to continue to on and become an NNP....

  8. Need your input on this

    cathys01 replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think you should have accepted the offer in the SICU. You will be working with surgical patients as a CRNA. The busy SICU is definitely the way to go. Can you get that offer back? I don't see the...

  9. Student living

    cathys01 replied to travis73's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Student loans and private loans. Lots of loans. Some people also sign contracts with anesthesia groups that will pay a stipend while you are in school and/or pay off student loans upon graduation....

  10. Houston Medical Center parking

    cathys01 replied to My_brain_hurts's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Here's the latest info for parking in the med center...

  11. Which is better CCU or SICU for CRNA?

    cathys01 replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    SICU > CCU Big Hospital (Level I Trauma) > Community Hospital You want to have experience with surgical patients if possible, the sicker the better...but really, any good high acuity ICU will...

  12. Who interviewed at UTHSC Houston?

    cathys01 replied to My_brain_hurts's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    On UTLink mine says: "You have been admitted to the program for the term shown above." The class that started in Fall2008 had 22 students, I

  13. TCU Interview

    cathys01 replied to wake9909's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    People (in the DFW area?) were posting yesterday that they had received acceptance letters. Sounds like those of us in the Houston area haven't received anything yet, based on a non-scientific...

  14. Is it true that CRNA programs want at least 5 years of experience?.....

    cathys01 replied to JoeAnaesthesia's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am sure the minimum REQUIREMENT isn't 5 years, however, perhaps the quality of the applicants is such that 5 years happens to be the least amount of experience of the applicants that get

  15. Texas Applicants for Fall of 2009

    cathys01 replied to msjessegirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats!!!!!

  16. Houston area applicants...

    cathys01 replied to Nacki's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It wasn't a cakewalk, but it wasn't awful. Got an A and I took it at the same time I was also taking 12 hours in my BSN program and working full time. I happen to really enjoy Chemistry though, so I...

  17. Houston area applicants...

    cathys01 replied to Nacki's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    San Jacinto College (Central) has an online Pathophysiology class that was recommended by UTMB for the prerequisite for their online RN/BSN program. I did an in person Intro to Organic Chem and...

  18. Which schools accept NICU experience only?

    cathys01 replied to KatrinaPM's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I also switched from NICU to adult CVICU to prepare for applications to CRNA school. Not only does the CVICU provide valuable experience and learning that you will never get in the NICU (working with...

  19. Texas Applicants for Fall of 2009

    cathys01 replied to msjessegirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Got my invite for UT Houston today for January 22nd!! Sent the rest of my apps in last week, so I'm hoping that those letters will go out soon

  20. Will NICU experience make me a competitive applicant?

    cathys01 replied to tinybabynurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I also did NICU (Level III) for 2 years with the original goal of NNP, but when I decided to apply to CRNA school instead (after finally getting my husband on board), I made the switch to adult CVICU....

  21. Which ICU is BEST for Nurse Anesthesia???

    cathys01 replied to SIGMACHIGUY's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Of course, that list changes depending on which school you are looking at. Other schools have the same list, but with preferences for

  22. Anyone receive invite to TCU?

    cathys01 replied to mmbmoc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The application deadline for TCU isn't until November 1st. Not sure when invites will be

  23. Enlisting to pay for CRNA school....

    cathys01 replied to Elbajista's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There are lots of people in CRNA school that are the sole income for their families. Loans, loans, loans! You don't have to join the military to go to school.....unless you've always wanted to join...

  24. How many does UT Houston accept?

    cathys01 replied to msjessegirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The class that just started is about 25. Previous years has been between 6 and 12. I've heard that the class starting '09 should be about 25

  25. Neonatal CCRN

    cathys01 replied to zetanicu's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Take the NICU CCRN exam and apply to programs that accept NICU experience. You already have adult ICU experience too, so you may even be able to apply to programs that accept only adult experience...