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  1. CCNA EXAM

    nia_king posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey guys, For anyone searching blogs on tips for boards, I thought I'd post what helped me. I just took it early this month and thankfully waited only 3 days for me result. I was not worried...

  2. how many uni's do you apply for?

    nia_king replied to Nurse2BMonique21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I applied only to Duke; I got accepted and I start in January. Some people take the "throw darts at the wall and hope one sticks" approach but I did not. I knew where I wanted to go as far back as...

  3. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

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

    Only applied to Duke University; loved the interview :) Got accepted and I start in January, 2007... Can't wait. :monkeydance: Anyone

  4. Duke Program

    nia_king replied to LaRue24's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    3.94 science, 3.68 Nursing, 530 math, 620 verbal, 17months experience. I don't know the excact number but i heard about 38 interviewed and about 20-22 accepted. (I sent you a PM

  5. Duke Program

    nia_king replied to LaRue24's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for the well wishes. To the best of my knowledge, most schools don't let you know if you are not granted an interview. I only applied to Duke so I am not completely sure about this. The...

  6. Duke Program

    nia_king replied to LaRue24's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Looks like we posted about the same time :) Just found out today I got

  7. after the loan disbursement

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

    I heard positive things about emmigrantdirect through Suze Orman (the financial adviser on CNBC). Love her show

  8. after the loan disbursement

    nia_king replied to dfk's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Look into online savings accounts as well. They are paying up to 5.15% interest which is 1000 times more than you will get in any traditional savings account and on par with most CDs. They are all...

  9. personal statement....ugh

    nia_king replied to MelRN80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey you are really off to a good start. I always look for ways to set myself apart from other applicants. While most people start essays with generic stuff about how they always wanted to be a CRNA...

  10. Duke anyone?

    nia_king replied to STICU-RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just got a call too! :balloons: :balloons: As for the interview, I know they do not ask clinical questions. It is about a half day process and starts early (that's what the facutly member that called...

  11. Starting clinical; need new shoes! Please help!

    nia_king replied to KiwiAngel_18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You are absolutely right. Everyone's feet respond differently to ventilation or lack thereof. My objection to Danskos and tennis shoes and Birks are not about how much they smell but the price. It's...

  12. Starting clinical; need new shoes! Please help!

    nia_king replied to KiwiAngel_18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I hope you haven't purchased any of these expensive shoes because I could save you some money. Do me a favor go to http://www.allheart.com/ahcc1000.html and pick up their $8.99 clogs. I had...

  13. Any info on Duke's CRNA program?

    nia_king replied to butler17's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    HI, I am applying there as well and looking for info. I am really surprised no one answered your question. From what I know, they have a really good program (ranked 6th in 2003). However, this year,...

  14. Palm or Windows

    nia_king replied to kcwolf200's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    PALM! PALM!! PALM!!! I had a Palm Tungsten E (now E2) that is not very high tech but will give good value for the money. I tossed it and got a kick a** DELL Axim X50. Spent close to $400 on it....

  15. Airforce grad school

    nia_king replied to nia_king's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks Sandman; that was a great link

  16. Airforce grad school

    nia_king posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi Everyone, I hope you do not mind my asking. I am interested in the military and only just became eligible. I am looking at all the branches and the airforce is on the top of my list. My...

  17. Airforce grad school

    nia_king replied to nia_king's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the info! Helps a whole

  18. Saturated

    nia_king posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hi everyone, i am a crna hopeful, and i came across this message from the president of the north carolina association of nurse anesthetists regarding the bill hb503 which thankfully has been thrown...

  19. Saturated

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

    Geez! That was patronizing! Trust me I am focused on getting into school. I know there are 49 other states available but I also know that there are people with commitments in NC myself included. I...

  20. HELP- Hours a nurse can work????

    nia_king replied to Mama Val's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know anything specific about this but if I were you I would call your Board of Nursing and find out DIRECTLY from them if there are laws guiding hours nurses can work and also let them know...

  21. GRE HElp

    nia_king posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi Everyone, I am sorry if this has been asked before. But could you please share your experiences with GRE. How you studied for it e.g. took a class? book that really helped? etc. I am seriously...

  22. Thank you...all of you

    nia_king posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I PASSED MY NCLEX....I AM AN RN!! Wow I took the exam on Wednesday and called the BON (North Carolina) this morning as I was driving home and I got my license number....I started bawling like a baby...

  23. Apartment Hunting in Durham

    nia_king posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hello everyone, I will be moving to Durham from Atlanta after my graduation in June to begin work at Duke. I keep hearing that Durham is a terrible place to live (per crime). I was wondering if...

  24. Apartment Hunting in Durham

    nia_king replied to nia_king's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Katie, Who do you currently have as your provider? I have the exact same problem. I am with T-Mobile right now and they don't have any service in North Carolina but I am NOT switching mobile...

  25. Kaplan questions in Hurst Review

    nia_king replied to RN05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey..It's funny but I have the Rayfield book (awesome review class!! ) and I have the KAPLAN cd from my friend who took the review class (wasn't very happy ), and I noticed that the Kaplan CD has A...