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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 challenge etc. But I was trying to find something to tra...

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 class. It is painful to feel like you have not a...

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 and was told that it was because of the Senate hea...

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 spoke with a major in the naad (nameless for a reason...

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 how it would affect me. i am going to call the n...

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 back to studying.....

Are we still meeting Sat? If so, any contact numbers, or how will we know who we are? lol.

That would be great!

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? Deb

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 of 3.6. All the usual certs, including CCRN, CFRN...

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 'ugly'.

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 all the 18 and 19 years old girls about to cry be...

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 reimbursement upon graduation. You owe them 8 years...

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 a blessing), and am currently sweating over the fi...

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 I'll look and if I did , just PM me and I'll forward...

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 would get homesick and move back home.

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 can tell me what their experience has been? You can...

Hi all. I will be attending TCU as well. I am going to be at the Sherman site. I will be living in Plano, so if anyone who lives around there (or in Sherman) wants to commute, let me know!

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. He broke up with me 3 weeks ago and basically kick...

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 programs have excellent reputations but I was very impre...

That's good to know, thank you!

That's good to know, thank you!

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 some of you tell me where you went for loans and w...

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. cardiac gets lots of hemodynamic questions). I'm dr...

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 though I have ICU I'm a little rusty on it, and h...