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  1. Exclusively online BSN program ~ Smart choice for CRNA prep?

    Carissa posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hello All, I thought this might be the most appropriate place for my questions due to my goal of applying to CRNA schools after working in an ICU for a year or two after graduation from a BSN program....

  2. Fibromyalgia

    Carissa replied to Dave ARNP's topic in Pain Management

    I wanted to let you know how much I agree with your observations and wish other practitioners felt the same! I can attest from personal experience that nothing is more frustrating or demoralizing...

  3. Physical Requirements of CRNA

    Carissa replied to fotografe's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I too would appreciate any advice those of you ICU nurses and CRNA's with back injuries have. I will be starting nursing school this fall with the goal of becoming a CRNA, and herniated discs at...

  4. Exclusively online BSN program ~ Smart choice for CRNA prep?

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

    Thanks so much for sharing your experience, good luck on your studies! :) I really appreciate everyone's willingness to contribute their thoughts and opinions! Any other insight out

  5. Exclusively online BSN program ~ Smart choice for CRNA prep?

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

    Not having to attend class at a set time is a definate advantage for me, as is the opportunity to be an RN in 12 months, as opposed to most traditional programs which take 2-3 years. The additional...

  6. RN Pay rates in Seattle and area

    Carissa replied to saskrn's topic in Washington Nursing

    Depends on experience and if you are in a needed specialty...several Seattle area hospitals are offering bonuses ($10,000 for ICU and $5,000 for ER; payable over 2 years). I wouldn't be too surprised...

  7. Exclusively online BSN program ~ Smart choice for CRNA prep?

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

    Bummer to hear that about your nursing school, I was hoping to get away from it! I am sick of "group" projects where only half of the group actually does the work, and the other half gets a free ride...

  8. Exclusively online BSN program ~ Smart choice for CRNA prep?

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

    Thanks so much for all your comments! I suppose my main concern is having a disadvantage when applying for competetive ICU positions as well as CRNA programs, which are of course also very...

  9. Exclusively online BSN program ~ Smart choice for CRNA prep?

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

    Thanks so much for your response Krinkles, and congrats on getting in!!! Any other thoughts or opinions out there? I would love to hear from those that don't think it's a good idea (so I know...

  10. 'online, or distance' RN-programs accepted by WA-state?

    Carissa replied to happy&healthy's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi there, My sister-in-law is an LPN and was looked at several online LPN-RN programs last year, so I'm assuming those are fine in WA state. I also know of several universities in Washington that...

  11. Scope of direct entry MSN program

    Carissa replied to lee123's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi Lee, I'm from Washington and have done all my pre-req's up here for the BSN program, (hangin' out in the Texas forum because I'll be moving down there in August-can't wait!!!!); so I won't have...

  12. Moving to Houston-Seeking Info on Area & Schools

    Carissa posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi Everyone! I am currently a pre-nursing student at the University of Washington in Seattle, and have been applying to BSN schools in the area; but found out last weekend my fiance and I will be...

  13. Your opinion about online ADN/BSN program please

    Carissa posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi Everyone, I'm considering doing the BSN option from Del Mar eline (course work is all online, clinicals are set up at area hospitals, BSN degree is from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi), and am hoping...

  14. Agency work

    Carissa replied to zacarias's topic in Washington Nursing

    The hospital I work at in north Seattle has what they call reserve positions. After the schedule is complete, you are able to tell them which of the shifts still left open you want to work. I think...

  15. How competitive is it to get into a nursing school?

    Carissa replied to sunnyday1's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hello! In my experience, every nursing school has different specific criteria for acceptance. Some are based only on GPA, they start at 4.0 and go down the list until the spots are filled. Others,...

  16. Moving to Houston-Seeking Info on Area & Schools

    Carissa replied to Carissa's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks so much for all of your great help! The websites you suggested were very informative. We were looking last night and are considering the area around Sugar Land, have you heard anything good...

  17. any suggestion on nursing school

    Carissa replied to duckie224's topic in Washington Nursing

    No Problem! I also got to looking a little more this morning, and Spokane Community College has an ADN program. I'm not sure about any of the details, but at the very least it would be a good back...

  18. any suggestion on nursing school

    Carissa replied to duckie224's topic in Washington Nursing

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  19. any suggestion on nursing school

    Carissa replied to duckie224's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hello! To answer you question regarding RN programs in the Spokane area, the following are ones that I know of: Intercollegiate College of Nursing is the only BSN program that I am aware of in the...