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  1. Anyone have an Interview at ECU?

    piratenurse0226 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Have an interview at ECU in a week and trying to tighten up all loose ends prior to the date. I have some friends who are CRNA students at other locations and I've been studying some of the questions...

  2. Anyone have an Interview at ECU?

    piratenurse0226 replied to piratenurse0226's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm in!!!

  3. Anyone have an Interview at ECU?

    piratenurse0226 replied to piratenurse0226's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Same to you

  4. Anyone have an Interview at ECU?

    piratenurse0226 replied to piratenurse0226's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Dang, I didn't know they interviewed that far into

  5. Anyone have an Interview at ECU?

    piratenurse0226 replied to piratenurse0226's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree. I heard it was like 50-60 for 12 spots. I pray it comes

  6. Anyone have an Interview at ECU?

    piratenurse0226 replied to piratenurse0226's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I can't remember, would we be notified via mail or

  7. Anyone have an Interview at ECU?

    piratenurse0226 replied to piratenurse0226's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree, the wait is a lot longer than I would want jt to be

  8. Piercings as a CRNA

    piratenurse0226 replied to hopefuladolescent's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Your call. Your gauges are pretty large so thy may be an

  9. Piercings as a CRNA

    piratenurse0226 replied to hopefuladolescent's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey there, that's awesome that you have a stellar GPA and you are eager to become a CRNA. In regards to your inquiry, just remember, a lot of the managers, instructors, senior personnel, and program...

  10. Anyone applying to Raleigh School of Nurse Anesthesia for Nov 2012 interviews?

    piratenurse0226 replied to IcuRnNc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for the input, that

  11. Anyone applying to Raleigh School of Nurse Anesthesia for Nov 2012 interviews?

    piratenurse0226 replied to IcuRnNc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Isn't the program director awesome! I'm applying for Spring 14 and she has been great at answering an questions I have. How was the interview I you don't mind me asking? Also who did you get your...

  12. Lawyer considering nursing

    piratenurse0226 replied to legaleagle30's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Great post, I started my career as a medic in the army (EMT-B) and then went into LPN school through the Army. While deployed in Iraq where i was able to work in an ICU and treat our wounded warriors...

  13. Question about applying and grad school classes

    piratenurse0226 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey all, this post is generally directed for those who have applied to ECU's nurse anesthesia program. A quick overview, I am just hitting my one year mark on a CTICU unit and after applying and...

  14. CRNA vs. Perfusionist

    piratenurse0226 replied to rexy's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'll agree with you too. ICU is ICU, you need to do more drug calculations is seems for pediatrics/neonates than adults anyway. Best of

  15. CRNA vs. Perfusionist

    piratenurse0226 replied to rexy's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hmmmm, well that's good news then. Most schools that I've researched as well as some websites I've looked up said most schools will only accept adult ICUs. Thanks for the heads

  16. CRNA vs. Perfusionist

    piratenurse0226 replied to rexy's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just a heads up, have you thought of going into a surgical or cvicu? Just asking because if you want to pursue CRNA, they will only take adult ICU exp no nicu exp. if you're serious about applying I...

  17. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    piratenurse0226 replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey there pattycakes85, first off I would encourage you to do the best you can in your prerequisites (esp sciences), this will give you a nice gpa to work with ESP if your nursing school is on a 7...

  18. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    piratenurse0226 replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    @MeTheRN, thanx for brining this topic up. I have heard from a lot of people from my unit that they were timid asking for an LOR just because our unit is known for breeding CRNAs. It stinks that this...

  19. Prerequisetes for ECU CRNA

    piratenurse0226 replied to piratenurse0226's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks! I ended up talking to the program director and she said it would benefit me if I started out with general Ed grad level classes like research and she said if I email her in October she will do...

  20. Prerequisetes for ECU CRNA

    piratenurse0226 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello to all, I recently contacted ECU's CON to inquire information about their Anesthesia program. I was informed by the Director that I am on the right path with my current position as an RN (CTICU...

  21. Help needed and severe advice about CRNA

    piratenurse0226 replied to freshstartnc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm glad you have done you research! I too work at a level 1 trauma center in the CTICU and trying to get all the hardest patients I can (several vasoactive gtts, invasive caths, vents, conscious...

  22. Help needed and severe advice about CRNA

    piratenurse0226 replied to freshstartnc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey there, I'm also taking the steps to apply to CRNA school. If you are having doubts or putting the thought of going to NP school because it would be easier or less time consuming than going through...

  23. Duke University worth the money?

    piratenurse0226 replied to Daveo7_RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    First off congratulations on your acceptance to not only one but both schools you applied to. How was the interview process? I've heard Duke's interview process can be brutal! I'm trying to get myself...

  24. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    piratenurse0226 replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    @MeTheRN, great thread! I found the thread in its entirety to be extremely useful! I am currently employed at Duke Uni on the Cardio-Thoracic Surgical ICU (I know it's a mouthful), and I'm approaching...