ahSICURN

ahSICURN

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  1. Requirements to becoming a CRNA

    ahSICURN replied to MissMaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You're bound to get a few different responses to this question. My advice would be to talk to the program directors of the schools you are applying to. I had a lot of options to choose from as I also...

  2. Gift ideas for a CRNA student

    ahSICURN replied to Sugarcoma's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

  3. Retaking undergrad courses vs. taking graduate level courses

    ahSICURN replied to Jaelle625's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Duly noted missnurse01! Let me rephrase then by saying you are an excellent example of someone who has pursed further science education on top of your undergraduate academic acheivements in order to...

  4. Retaking undergrad courses vs. taking graduate level courses

    ahSICURN replied to Jaelle625's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Right now I am half way through my spring semester of two undergrad science courses (also to make up for science blemishes early on my transcript)… For me, as I am sure for many, cost is a huge...

  5. Pre- CRNA

    ahSICURN replied to Topher53's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The short answer is: both... BUT as I can say get high grades in your science classes. I know a lot of people (myself included) who have had to retake undergrad sciences or take grad level sciences...

  6. The humbling rejection letter.... what to do about it.

    ahSICURN posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As I sat on the couch reading a rejection letter last week I took a moment to reflect on how a small peice of white paper can have the power to completely shatter my ego, confidence, and even has the...

  7. The humbling rejection letter.... what to do about it.

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

    Thank you to everyone here who responded. You all offered some great advice. I've reached out to programs and department heads who have been very helpful. I've been focusing on turning my weaknesses...

  8. SRNA Sponsorships for School

    ahSICURN replied to maninnursing1234's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Furthermore: just be careful if you find this kind of setup. I've been cautioned by a CRNA about how sometimes these kinds of offers look good at first, but may require a tremendous amount of call and...

  9. Community Hospitals & ICU Experience

    ahSICURN replied to ngerste's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I would suggest you look at the prerequisites for the program(s) you are interested in applying to in order to determine what they prefer in terms of ICU experience. I can say that majority of...

  10. Where are the new grads in ICU?

    ahSICURN replied to kika72's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    5 years ago I was fortunate to transition from a nurse's aid in the ICU to a new graduate RN in the ICU environment. I had a very thorough 6 month orientation with excellent nurses in a small...

  11. Applying to KPSAN, anyone applying for fall 2013

    ahSICURN replied to beetlebum's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My friend is currently a SRNA at Kaiser. This year this program had the highest number of applicants they've ever had; it was an EXTREMELY competitive applicant pool. Congratulations on landing an...

  12. Applying to KPSAN, anyone applying for fall 2013

    ahSICURN replied to beetlebum's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just spoke with Kaiser and they informed me that they had over 700 applicants this year.... All the emails were sent out today (yay or nay) and it may take a day or two for them all to "go through"....

  13. Applying to KPSAN, anyone applying for fall 2013

    ahSICURN replied to beetlebum's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Out of curiosity did you call Kaiser or

  14. Need a simple answer!

    ahSICURN replied to Topher53's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There is no simple answer to this question I'm afraid. It depends on a lot of different things. If I were you I'd start by going to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists website and searching...

  15. Applying to KPSAN, anyone applying for fall 2013

    ahSICURN replied to beetlebum's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good luck everyone. We've all worked hard, and hopefully we will gain some insight about our applications, either way,

  16. Applying to KPSAN, anyone applying for fall 2013

    ahSICURN replied to beetlebum's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Who would I call at Kaiser? It does make me concerned they are sending out emails when apparently my application hasn't even been opened....feel free to PM me if I should call someone else. I'm not...

  17. Applying to KPSAN, anyone applying for fall 2013

    ahSICURN replied to beetlebum's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That's odd... I just spoke to them and they said my application hasn't even been "processed" yet, but that the invites would be sent out within the next few weeks. Maybe they are trying to let me down...

  18. Applying to KPSAN, anyone applying for fall 2013

    ahSICURN replied to beetlebum's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have not received my self-addressed envelope yet either. Wow, thinking about calling is making my heart race... I don't know if I could do it! Best of luck to you brave ones who decide to

  19. Applying to KPSAN, anyone applying for fall 2013

    ahSICURN replied to beetlebum's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    flyingfish2u: this is interesting to hear. What's your source on this? It seems weird that no one in this thread has heard anything yet. Either way, I wish you and everyone else luck. I've heard...

  20. Applying to KPSAN, anyone applying for fall 2013

    ahSICURN replied to beetlebum's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No envelope yet here! Multiple, daily trips to the mailbox are occurring at this house. You're in good

  21. Starting at a Community College..

    ahSICURN replied to abjerk's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My husband and I were in school at the same time; me for my ADN-BSN and he for his degree. We also both worked part time and really didn't see each other a lot. What kept us sane was date nights. Each...

  22. MS versus DNP

    ahSICURN replied to phuretrotr's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Wtbcrna: I agree with you. My inner nerd is really looking forward to obtaining my doctorate for my own enjoyment and fulfillment, though I may not pursue it until well after CRNA school, depending on...

  23. Questions for SRNA's

    ahSICURN replied to Melissa ICU RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm not an SRNA yet, but I would honestly to advise you to think first about your personal situation, experience, comfort level, and examine what you want out of your CRNA program to start this...

  24. Applying to KPSAN, anyone applying for fall 2013

    ahSICURN replied to beetlebum's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No word yet! It seems like the letters are usually sent out and received sometime around/after the second week of January. It is so hard to

  25. Westminster College in Salt Lake

    ahSICURN replied to CPhT2RNstudent's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi all, how was the interview at Westminster? I've been considering applying but I still feel like I need to know a little more about the program. I spoke with one of the admission counselors a bit...