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    Samuel Merritt & OHSU CRNA Program Applicants

    fourthtimesacharm replied to ckim's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I guess it is a good thing that I didn't have time to buy ice cream or cry.... because I got my letter to interview
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    Samuel Merritt & OHSU CRNA Program Applicants

    fourthtimesacharm replied to ckim's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There is a panel of 5-8 people. More personal questions. why you want to be a CRNA, your experience so far, professional/ethical type questions, how you resolve conflict, about being a pt advocate....
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    Samuel Merritt & OHSU CRNA Program Applicants

    fourthtimesacharm replied to ckim's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    When did you hear from
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    Samuel Merritt & OHSU CRNA Program Applicants

    fourthtimesacharm replied to ckim's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I emailed OHSU on Wednesday, they are still going through application and contacting applicants "over the next few days". This is the worst
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    Is 35 too old to start from Scratch?

    fourthtimesacharm replied to BellaGrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll cast another vote in with those that said no. I just turned 40. I have just over one year in the MICU. I graduated with a BSN in 2015 at 38. I wasn't the oldest in my class either. Many of my...
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    Samuel Merritt & OHSU CRNA Program Applicants

    fourthtimesacharm replied to ckim's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am waiting to hear from OHSU.....also chronically checking my phone. Hamster-did yours come by mail or
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    Influenza Epidemic Declared in Western WA

    fourthtimesacharm replied to nursej22's topic in General Nursing

    I am from the PNW. Our hospital is full of Flu pts. It doesn't seem like the influenza A strains that are in the vaccine are a match for the Influenza A virus that is going around here, lots of people...
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    (hopeful) pre-interview meeting with program director

    fourthtimesacharm replied to fourthtimesacharm's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I had asked more in depth questions about the clinical sites they send their students to. I asked more about the classes and how everything really worked. Financial aid...What specifically they are...
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    (hopeful) pre-interview meeting with program director

    fourthtimesacharm posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am applying to a CRNA program, applications are due in January. I am meeting with the director of the program later this week. I have a long list of questions to ask....my question for this forum is...
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    OHSU CRNA program for 2017

    fourthtimesacharm posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am currently applying for OHSU's CRNA program. I am not finding a ton of info about this program. The clinical sites are spread out and the program is front loaded (which I think I like) Anyone else...
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    OHSU CRNA program for 2017

    fourthtimesacharm replied to fourthtimesacharm's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Offlabel, Do you have any insight on what they are looking for as far as students go? I am trying to figure out how to tailor my background to who they want in their program.
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    OHSU CRNA program for 2017

    fourthtimesacharm replied to fourthtimesacharm's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hmm
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    What can I do this year to improve my chances?

    fourthtimesacharm replied to seamel's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, seamel I was wondering if you got into CRNA school and if so, where? I am an SU grad from '15 and am applying to OHSU this
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    Is it still financially worth it to become CRNA?

    fourthtimesacharm replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    LOVE THIS!!! exactly why I am applying to CRNA programs this
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    Is it still financially worth it to become CRNA?

    fourthtimesacharm replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    UGH. sometimes I am technologically challenged. Please see my next
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    Med surg to ICU

    fourthtimesacharm replied to S3ash3ll's topic in MICU, SICU

    I started in CCU as a new grad. Not something I necessarily recommend. It has been a tough, overwhelming 10 months. however it was what I wanted to do and I am very motivated to do well and learn. I...
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    How I got into CRNA school.

    fourthtimesacharm replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It is so nice to hear about stories like this. I am 7 months into my CCU position, starting as a new grad. I am currently studying for the GRE, and as soon as I take it I will begin studying for CCRN....
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    GRE for CRNA school

    fourthtimesacharm replied to xaxxax's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am just now looking into what the GRE is about and how best to study for it. I'd like to apply to nurse anesthesia programs this fall. I am not terribly worried about the math, but english has...
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    Win $100! May 2015 Caption Contest

    fourthtimesacharm replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    When I said take a lap, I was talking about these laparotomy
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    New Grad feeling depressed, anxious and hopeless

    fourthtimesacharm replied to MedSurgRN193's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I completely agree that she shouldn't feel judged by her fellow nurses. It seems to me that many were advocating very strongly for medication when the OP was reluctant to go there first anyway. If my...
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    New Grad feeling depressed, anxious and hopeless

    fourthtimesacharm replied to MedSurgRN193's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am a little surprised about all the people wanting you to jump right to medication. I agree with the posters that suggest getting back into eating healthy and exercising. Start applying for new...
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    Seattle University BSN (Transfer) Applicants 2014

    fourthtimesacharm replied to cw.sea's topic in Washington Nursing

    I'll message you
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    Seattle University BSN (Transfer) Applicants 2014

    fourthtimesacharm replied to cw.sea's topic in Washington Nursing

    Yeah, it was called Transfer success orientation. Last year there were two options, one in may and one in july. I went to the one in may and was able to pick the professors I wanted and get the...
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    Seattle University BSN (Transfer) Applicants 2014

    fourthtimesacharm replied to cw.sea's topic in Washington Nursing

    also, there will be a nursing transfer advising sessions offered. Take the first one offered if you can, that way you can register for classes and will get to pick your schedule.
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    Seattle University BSN (Transfer) Applicants 2014

    fourthtimesacharm replied to cw.sea's topic in Washington Nursing

    Enrollment fee is all you need! Your ferry ride will be helpful for naps and last minute reviews for tests