ryanblakdeth

For anybody considering Liberty University Online, I just talked with them on the phone. You have to apply to the school first, but the $50 application fee is waived if you apply over the phone. Plus, the 8 week options start in January, March, May, and probably in June or July. They have a academic calendar up until August. The actual courses aren't too bad either. For example, in the 8-week pathophysiology course, each week has a typical discussion with 2 responses, a total of 3 exams, and it looks like 2 projects or so. Not bad for 8 weeks.

It doesn't matter when you take the GREs. I would recommend graduating and taking the NCLEX first. If you handle stress well, have a good memory, and don't mind studying all day, then take the GRE beforehand. Why not wait until after the NCLEX so you can devote your time and memory to one thing? That way, the GRE will last 5 years from then. Since most schools have deadlines in the 2nd half of the year, this should give you plenty of time to complete everything, assuming that you get hired in an ICU.

for the nutrition test - complete and memorize the study guides for each chapter. All of the questions come directly from those.

Yes, sorry, I shouldn't imply that it's an easy 100%. The test was a lot easier after completing the study guides. There is absolutely no reason whatsoever to read the chapters or go on Cengage. That is why I consider it a joke. Being an overachiever at times doesn't hurt, either, I guess. It's a relief to know that I am saving so much time from not reading all the chapters, now.

Glad I took deltaroxxy2's advice. Only read the study guides at the end of the chapter. More specifically, memorize the sample test questions and the tables where you have to match the terms with their definitions. If you do that, easy 100%. I think it's a joke, but it's also an easy A.

So for the tests - we should memorize the study guide. does this mean that we study ONLY the sample test at the back of each chapter, or should we study the crossword puzzles, matching terms, short answer questions, etc., too?

There is a chance that I could hear from Pitt before the classes start. I will hear from York College on the first day of classes. So, obviously, if I get accepted there (or hear from Pitt), I am dropping them. However, if I don't get accepted, I'll probably take all three classes, because I won't hear from the other two school until February or March.

Yeah, that's me. Vlad?

Hello FLMSRN, I plan on taking chemistry II (pre-req at my community college for organic chem), organic chem, pharmacology (need it for a nearby school), and if necessary, an online advanced pharmacology and/or advanced physiology course. Not sure if I'm actually going to take them, but those are what I would take if I don't get accepted.

Hello all, I realize that this is a great source for feedback for potential CRNA students so I'm looking to see what others think. I earned a 3.5 GPA in my previous bachelor's degree - didn't study at all, could have easily made it 4.0 but I didn't care at the time. That was 8 years ago. Then, I received a 3.5 or so in my nursing degree. Now, I have a 3.92 in my BSN (will be a 3.94 if I get an A in these last 3 courses ending in December). My GRE - 321 (approximately 1360 on the old scoring system) with a 5.0 writing. I have ACLS, PALS. No CCRN. I have an interview at Pitt and York College so far (will hear from a third school in January/February). In the spring of 2013, I am going to be taking chemistry II, pharmacology, and biochemistry. I only registered because I did not think that I was going to be getting accepted, and I want to drastically improve my chances for next year. Now that I have received 2 interviews, I am pretty sure that I meet the qualifications. I have always viewed the application as applying for an interview, and then interview is the application for acceptance. I've read others that have thought the same thing. My place of employment - CTICU in a large teaching hospital. Tons of vasoactive drips, ECMO, CRRT, balloon pumps, CABS, heart valve repairs, heart- and lung-transplant patients, Pulmonary Artery lines, arterial lines, mechanical ventilation, trachestomies, open chest. blah blah. I've been there 2 years. Since I've been studying for the CCRN to prepare for interviews, should I bother taking it? And should I drop the classes in the spring? I don't mind too much on taking the courses, though I don't want to spend the money. Having more free time for a baby on the way would be helpful, too. Thanks for any advice! Ryan

Hello all, I am currently in NUTR 1000 as well. Everybody seems to think it takes less time, but I am actually spending more time on studying the chapters. I spent two days, read the chapters, took the tests in the study guide, took the tests on the Cengage website, copied the questions that I didn't get correct. I basically need to get an A.. I don't really "need" to, but it will help out for my graduate school application. So this is why I am spending way more time on this course. Anyway, my thinking is that the test is going to be pretty basic multiple choice with little critical thought involved. I emailed the professor, and he said we dont' need to memorize some of the specifics related to food and nutrition content, but he failed to answer my question about needing to know the specific terms in the controversies and, more specifically, the consumer corner. I'm pretty sure it's chapters 2 and 5 that have consumer corners with full pages of terms and definitions which I haven't studied and, if I need to, will quickly forget after I take the test. I have a very good understanding of the material and feel like I'm spending too much of my time on the small stuff. Are you folks memorizing the terms .. for example, germ, wheat, bran, flavonoids, leukecine, etc. (As for the assignment #1, just go on the Dietary site, post what you ate for 3 days, click on 3 day analysis, then turn it in. takes 10 minutes, if that.)

Yes, a coworker and I are interviewing at Pitt on the 30th. What's up? Ryan

Hey, No, I talked to one coworker on Friday who still didn't hear anything from Pitt. I'll find out later this week if either of them have heard anything. I know that for most people this is a pretty stressful experience, but it really does not bother me. Here's everything that I know, so maybe it will help you out: Both coworkers had better GPAs than me, but they have less experience (2 years vs. 6 months) and lower GRE scores. They turned in their applications in September. I completed mine in August. I did not expect to get an interview here. Unfortunately, I did not receive an interview from Excela. Agil - congrats! Lucky you. I live about 8 miles from the school.. it's kind of a bummer, but that's how it worked out this time. Can you give us some info on what the interview process was like? Anything would be appreciated. I also applied to York College and La Roche College. York will be notifying every applicant of their interview decision by this upcoming Friday. No idea on what La Roche is doing. Any other questions? Ryan

Two coworkers and I have applied to Pitt for 2013, and so far only I received a phone call form them about an interview at the end of the month. They called me on Thursday, November 8th in the morning. - Ryan