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  1. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    fungirl replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You're so optimistic, that's because you haven't gone through second semester yet!!! Good Luck, it gets worse!!! Dr. B will be the easiest class, if that gives you any idea of what you are in

  2. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    fungirl replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    So everybody's first choice on schools is TCU,

  3. Choosing a CRNA program.

    fungirl posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am starting to search for an anesthesia program that wil fit me best. If I could get some input from anyone out there who has some info. re: the following programs: Baylor and TCU in texas, SWMSU...

  4. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    fungirl replied to jrec's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    to pedsccrn, I suggest taking a tour of both

  5. What else should I do to prepare?

    fungirl replied to sprtnbsblplya's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You sound like a strong applicant already, just gain your experience!!! But, I have to add my 0.2 cents in here. This goes out to all those wanting to get into CRNA school asap after graduating with...

  6. Horned Frog Roll Call

    fungirl replied to darienblythe79's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    TCU is a great choice and good luck with the process!!! What are directors looking for in applicants, well that's the million dollar question!! Just be ready and prep a lot for it............Be sure...

  7. what to do while waiting?

    fungirl replied to piper_for_hire's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Take a travel assignment to Hawaii and sit on the beach!!!! Wish I was there right about now and it's only been 2+ weeks of school.......But, hey I'm lovin every minute of

  8. 1 year ICU schools

    fungirl replied to mammothsnw's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'll tell you what's annoying!!! They spelled hypoglycemia wrong in an advertisement at the bottom of this page!!!! (just trying to lighten things up

  9. Why Am I Putting Myself Through This????

    fungirl replied to dfk's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think all of us starting our programs this month feel about the same way......A family friend of mine whom is a CRNA and has taught in the past, told me to always remember that things are much...

  10. GPA questions

    fungirl replied to 1CVRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Inquire about how the specific schools you are interested calculate the GPA. Many schools may do it as follows: overall gpa, last 60 hrs gpa, and science gpa. That may help your

  11. warning about Sallie Mae

    fungirl replied to SorenDrake's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have had serious problems with Wells Fargo, can't even complete my app until we enroll!!! Added stress to an already stressful time is well STRESSFUL...............I had to send them an enlarged...

  12. CCRN or not?

    fungirl replied to 98.6's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Go for it!!! The test really isn't that bad. Good

  13. after the loan disbursement

    fungirl replied to dfk's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I sat down with a financial dude and we worked out the numbers for money market vs. CD, and I opted for the money market............Put all money in there and withdraw per month what is needed and put...

  14. How many schools did you apply to?

    fungirl replied to malenurse2001's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I applied to 5 schools: 4 interviews, 4 acceptances..........I wouldn't suggest doing more than that, it did get expensive........And following up on 3 reference letters for 5 different schools is a...

  15. Horned Frog Roll Call

    fungirl replied to darienblythe79's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I wasn't aware we had an assignment!!! ha ha...........Hey Darien, I'll be moving in on the 10th, coming from AZ.......Look forward to meeting all of my new and wonderful...

  16. ICU life Before CRNA School

    fungirl replied to zaga21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I had to respond, b/c I went straight into the ICU after nursing school b/c I knew that med/surg just wouldn't cut it for me............Note that I had absolutely no experience in the hospital other...

  17. ICU life Before CRNA School

    fungirl replied to zaga21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I had to respond, b/c I went straight into the ICU after nursing school b/c I knew that med/surg just wouldn't cut it for me............Note that I had absolutely no experience in the hospital other...

  18. CRNA or Medical School

    fungirl replied to jkw_83RN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    28 is not old

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

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

    Hi, this questions is for those who have already gone through the whole loan process. I am currently straightening things out with a current educational loan holder for previous undergrad loans, and...

  20. Obtaining letters of recommendation while switching hospitals?

    fungirl replied to Dreamweaver2be's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Have you only had 8 mos. of ICU experience?? If so , I would wait it out where you are at, b/c when you leave you will have to go through orientation and precepting again....This will also start you...

  21. Textbooks I highly recommend

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

    Actually, I was accepted at both schools as well, and I recall the tuition for both schools being exactly the same, something like $44,500 for the whole program. So, I think it is quite a better deal...

  22. Textbooks I highly recommend

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

    Good news, haven't gotten my letter yet........Out to the mailbox I go!!! Well, I guess now it's 3 weeks in Hawaii as opposed to two...........I'm taking tomorrow off!!!! I'm so over overtime right...

  23. Horned Frog Roll Call

    fungirl replied to darienblythe79's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    TCU here, going to California for clinicals!!!! I assume we're all getting together for drinks when we all settle into Fort

  24. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    fungirl replied to jrec's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    applied to TCU, TWU, MUSC, Baylor, and MSU in Springfield, MO. Interviewed everywhere except Baylor, and accepted everywhere that I interviewed. Picked TCU, because I liked the directors when I...

  25. Thinking about CRNA... Advice PLEASE!

    fungirl replied to golfmontpoker's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    All of the advice given to the poster is great, but we're forgetting a few of the other things that make this profession great!!! I also, did not go into nursing because of any calling, or for that...