egul105

egul105

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  1. I was a flight nurse for several years, and an ER nurse before that in a busy trauma center. I too, never thought I would become a CRNA, and thought the same as you; that it was boring, not a...
  2. Vinny, I am so sorry for your news. You don't know me but I've been rooting for you in the background! I am in my first year, which I am repeating from the very beginning, because I made an 81 in a...
  3. I recently was sworn into the USAR as 1Lt. I am in the STRAP program for CRNAs and was supposed to get my first stipend payment this week. Well, I didn't. My recruiter contacted the payroll office...
  4. senate approving commissions?

    okay guys, i know everyone is trying to help, but i'm new to the usar and this whole conversation has me completely confused. could someone explain to me what this whole 'new law' thing means? i...
  5. senate approving commissions?

    thanks for the info. i thought it sounded odd too, and he's made several mistakes from the time i first applied. plus, i was sworn in back in june, and even if a new law had been passed, i don't see...
  6. Right there with ya sisters! I had to get up at 7am this morning after being so tired last night after all those tests that I couldn't get to sleep. I had to stock the pantry myself and now it's...
  7. Are we still meeting Sat? If so, any contact numbers, or how will we know who we are?
  8. I would love to but I'm working my very last shift on Friday until 9, so, depending on how late you guys stay out.. unless you want to do it on Sat instead?
  9. I have been a nurse for 14 years with about half of it as a flight nurse and the other half ICU, and Trauma ED. Undergrad GPA was about 3.76 and I had some graduate level courses with a combined GPA...
  10. MEPS next week

    I was wondering if someone could tell me what to expect during the my MEPS next week. I'm 36, and my recruiter told me it would be
  11. MEPS next week

    thanks, but I already went through MEPS. I actually was sworn in as 1LT this past Tuesday. It wasn't a fun experience, but it wasn't that bad. What I can say is that it was a little humbling seeing...
  12. If you are not interested in active duty, the Army also has a stipend program for CRNA students called the STRAP program. You are paid a $1500 monthly stipend while in school and up to $50000 loan...
  13. Wow. that's almost all I can say to this. I studied and worked really hard to get into school, and will be starting at TCU this fall. I lost a fiance over my decision (which in retrospect I know is...
  14. Hey, Sorry I don't,. I live in the Dallas area and even though I told them I would love to live in Austin, they wouldn't budge, so I never asked for more info. I don't think I saved her email but...
  15. Just FYI,I checked into Capitol's stipend program a few weeks ago and they will only give stipends to students who are residents of Austin. I guess they are afraid if you moved down there that you...
  16. I am seriously considering joining the AF reserve in order to supplement my income while in school, and possibly reimburse some of my tuition fees. Is there anyone out there who has done this that...
  17. Single SRNAs..

    I feel your pain too. My boyfriend and I were living together and planning on getting married. I got accepted at TCU and thought I had it all mapped out and that I only had to worry about tuition....
  18. I too, did not hear from them until January. My first choice was TCU and I was interviewed and accepted within 2 weeks of turning in my application so I am not going to interview at TWU. Both...
  19. financing

    That's good to know, thank
  20. financing

    That's good to know, thank
  21. Hey all! I was wondering if those of you who have started school could give me some advice on financing. I know what my options are in general and am thinking I would rather try to get a loan. Can...
  22. Hey, does anyone know if it's true that TCU interviews you according to what your background is? I had been told that they will ask you clinical questions according to what your specialty is (eg....
  23. Tcu

    Thanks you guys, I appreciate it, and all you have said makes sense. I have a flight nursing background mainly and I'm used to the group interview question so I'm not as nervous about that. But even...
  24. I have my interview in 2 weeks. Same place. Tell me I don't need a beta blocker!