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Awesome - that's what I was hoping to hear haha. I'm assuming you go to MSA? If so, how are you liking the program so far? Any other tips or anything you wished you knew before school? Thanks for replying!

I know this may be a stupid question but did you actually read/use your textbooks in CRNA school? I'm asking because it's time to buy books and I want to make sure it's worth the thousands of dollars. If you did use your textbooks, would you recommend buying them (I would buy them used of course) or renting them? I never used my nursing textbooks after the class was finished and I didn't use them to study for the boards. In my nursing school, tests were based off of what my teachers taught (i.e. their powerpoints and lectures and not so much directly from the book). I know CRNA school is a whole different ballgame but thought it didn't hurt to ask! I'll be going to the Minneapolis School of Anesthesia this fall so if anyone currently in the program or an alumni could respond, that would be awesome! Thank you!

Just emailed them asking where they are in the process and they said we should receive a letter next week! Ahh good luck everyone

Has anyone heard anything yet? The wait is killing me!

Good luck to you two! Post if you hear anything about interviews :)

The admissions rep has been really helpful! I'm not applying to Clarkson. Bryan College is my number one choice so far, and I'm still doing research on other schools. Keep in touch for when possible interview times get closer! Good luck to you!

Thanks, NebraskanNurse! How are you liking the program? Do you think it's a good program/prepares their students well? What is a typical student like (in terms of type of ICU experience, GPA, etc.)? Thanks for taking the time to answer!

Hello! I'm considering applying to Bryan College of Health Sciences School of Nurse Anesthesia in Lincoln, NE this fall. I'm wondering if any alumni or current students can give any insight into the program and what the interview was like? Any information will be highly appreciated. Thank you!

Sapphire18, what specialties are you looking at? I've been searching to figure out what I want to go into, too! I'm pretty sure I want to become a CRNA, and I've even narrowed down specific CRNA programs that I'll apply to (eventually). But for some reason I'm still looking up programs haha...

Iiiii do. Do you?

Thanks guys! I agree, my qualifications summary is a little redundant as you read down. I put it there and highlighted what I want to show off most, in case the manager doesn't read everything. I also agree that people know what a TA and CNA does. I'll take some of the bullet points out, or find a way to make it shorter. I was debating on taking off "College Student Worker" as well but some of my best references will come from my supervisors from those jobs, which is why I decided to keep it. I'm assuming the nursing manager would want to know what job my references are referring to. Thoughts? I'm a little hesitant on taking out the bullet lists under the volunteer section. Shouldn't I write the basics of what I did in each volunteer experience? However, if I do that, I actually have more volunteer experience that I could add...hmm... Thanks, again! All the help is appreciated!

Hi guys! I'm a nervous new grad hoping for some help on my resume. I've already gotten some help from my college's career center, which I was grateful for, but they weren't nurses. If anyone could go over my resume, it would be much appreciated! If any nurse managers could look over it, I would be forever grateful! For some reason my computer won't let me attach it as a word document so I'm just going to copy and paste it here...if anyone would like it as a microsoft word document, let me know and I'll e-mail it to you! In the word document format, it is one page, 10 font Times New Roman. The name is 13 font. The locations and dates for each experience is spaced out on the document. I'm just letting you know cause it looks much better in a word document haha. Thanks for any help! Here it is: NAME Address  City, State, Zip code  Phone number  Email address EDUCATION College, City, State Bachelor of Arts in Nursing and Asian Studies: Expected Date, Year GPA: 3.55 Honors: Dean's List Fall 2012, Dean's List Fall 2010, Scholarship, Scholarship, Scholarship, Scholarship, Scholarship, Scholarship, Scholarship Professional Membership: Sigma Theta Tau, National Student Nurses' Association, College Student Nurses' Association, Blue Key Leadership Honor Society, Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honor Society Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant, BLS (CPR and AED) certified QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY - Nursing clinical rotations in NICU, telemetry, OB, psychiatric, public health, neurology, oncology, pediatric, medical/surgical - Computer skills: Experience with electronic medical records (EPIC), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive proficient, Nursing research databases (Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature, PubMed, MEDLINE) - Language skills: English, Tagalog (limited proficiency), Mandarin (2 years undergraduate), Spanish (2 years high school) - Research experience with College nursing faculty in simulation debriefing methods and critical care simulations - Tutoring experience with peers in nursing, anatomy, and physiology - Volunteer experience in emergency room and long term care center at Specific Hospital - Extensive mentoring experience with children and adolescents as tutor and 'big brother' PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Nursing, Anatomy & Physiology Teaching Assistant Nursing and Biology Department, College Fall 2012 - Present - Demonstrate basic nursing skills, such as taking vital signs, catheter care, and IV therapy to junior nursing students. - Instruct students during their assigned laboratory session with instructor, including use of physiology computer software. - Prepare routine and specialized chemicals, equipment, and software. Maintain safe work environment for students. - Grade objective and simple subjective lab assignments. Paid position. Critical Care/Simulation Research Study Nursing Department, College Fall 2012 - Present - Engage in multi-site study comprised of four colleges/universities from specific organization and perform simulation scenarios provided by specific organization. - Validate simulation debriefing tool titled "Title." - Analyze ICU simulations and determine how debriefing method can better prepare new grads in critical care setting. - Present research findings at Conference in future date. Certified Nursing Assistant Hospital, City, State Summer 2012 - Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and grooming in accordance with established care plan. - Ensured safety and well being of residents. Protected and promoted resident rights and assisted them to maintain independence. - Obtained specimens and weight of residents. Measured and recorded resident's fluid intake and output. Paid position. College Nursing Class of Year Representative City, State Fall 2011 - Present - Represent Class of Year at Nursing organization monthly meetings - Communicate comments and concerns from class to faculty at meetings and deliver meeting minutes to class College Student Worker City, State Fall 2009 - Present - Admissions Department: Coordinate prospective students' overnights on campus. Promote college by giving campus tours. - Alumni Parent and Relations Office: Assist with programming and events for Commencement, Reunion, and Homecoming. - Residential life: Summer Resident Assistant that facilitated entertainment and developed healthy positive living atmosphere. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Tutor/Mentor/Big Brother Project Friendship and City Middle School, College Spring 2011 - Present - Mentor and provide friendship to a third grade boy every week. Empathize and be sensitive to his living situation. - Tutor basic math and science, and implement fun activities for City middle school students. Volunteer Specific Hospital, City, State Spring 2011 - Provide support, conversation, and games to residents in long term care center. - Organize and cleanse patient rooms in ER; observe ER RNs and doctors. Member Specific Honor Society, College Fall 2011 - Present - Recognized for excellence in leadership, scholarship, and service to College. Induct new members each semester. - Organize Red Cross Blood Drive each semester by recruiting volunteers and communicating with Red Cross. Assistant Coordinator Volunteer Organization, College Fall 2010 - Present - Oversee all volunteer groups at College and sponsor volunteer events on campus. - Recruit volunteers for events. Promote events by creating posters and advertising online.