LNsrna

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1. TCU Attrition rates

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

   I have to admit that I was getting a little concerned during the past couple of days re: TCU's latest flamings. Many thanks to everyone with the positive vibes. Lord knows we need it. In the end I...

2. Typing service?

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

   I applied to 4 programs for 2005. None required handwriting. I scanned all applications into pagemaker and filled my application from within pagemaker. It makes for a very professional presentation....

3. Chemistry??

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

   It will be pretty stressful being a rookie ICU nurse learning some pretty intense stuff and taking classes which require time and energy. It's possible if you're a natural A student. Depends on the...

4. California CRNA Education

   LNsrna replied to Trixie36's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   By the way, I used Kaplin private tutoring. Very expensive but a good investment. Kaplin has many options for prep. I recommend you look into these options. Also, don't wait to the last moment to...

5. California CRNA Education

   LNsrna replied to Trixie36's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I, like you, dreaded the GRE. Because of this, I only applied to Kaiser last year. Unfortunately, I wasn't accepted into their program. I can tell that I was pretty devastated. Because of my dread of...

6. CRNA vs. MDA - pros and cons

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

   You mentioned other areas that you may be interested in such as surgery, etc. Medicine would certainly be the way to go in this regard. You also mention that you want balance in your life. I would...

7. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

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

   Texas Christian University. Start August,

8. Organ Harvest & Anesthesia

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

   I work in a Trauma/Surgical ICU at a major medical center and have had several patients who were organ donors (brain dead). I have also witnessed several organ harvests. It's my understanding that a...

9. CCRN study probs...

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

   Reviewing the CCRN Core practice questions from the AACN is the only way to go if you're interested in not wasting time and interested in not getting bored. I took the CCRN exam twice in 10 years and...

10. Still waiting to hear from TWU

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

    TWU will give you an expedited decision if you have been accepted somewhere else. I was told this by TWU's program

11. Attention NC Residents

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

    Being one of those older (ancient) students, I have a little bit of experience in the politics of life. I have respect for some of those who have posted here who are not associated with the...

12. Attention NC Residents

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

    Thanks skipaway. Just donated on line. By the way everyone, donating on line was very simple and

13. On The Heels of Trauma Tom

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

    Good show chaskist. I applied to only one school last year and did not get accepted. After licking my wounds and reflecting, I regrouped and applied to 4 schools this year and got accepted into my...

14. How Old Is Too Old?

    LNsrna replied to etrn1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you've done your homework, and feel passionate about pursuing your own dream, I say never, ever give up. There's a lifetime in everyday and you many of those ahead ofyou. Good

15. georgetown vs. umab

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

    Sounds like Georgetown is your first choice. If money is the only reason you would consider the alternative, I would go with Georgetown. Your reasons for leaning toward Georgetown make sense to me. My...