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  1. What's the lowest GPA you've heard of someone having been accepted into CRNA school?

    Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to Scrubz's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yeah thanks for the advice ya'll! "Scrubz" pm me or something, we should keep in close contact, cuz it seems you and I are in very similar

  2. New RN Grad, need advice

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

    Thank you both! Please keep the posts

  3. Grades, Gre Scores, Experience, etc...

    Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to malraymal's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    wow, you all just made me think twice about my career goals. I am 28, have worked my way through ASN degree (with 55 other credits from business management degree), and I have a 3.1 GPA right now,...

  4. Questions for CRNA

    Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to mzstacia's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    especially since CRNA stands for certified registered nurse anesthestiststasts. or something like that. note, NURSE is involved, doesn't matter how you spell anestehtatatist.

  5. Some thoughts on age, personality, and interviews

    Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to ICUDOUCME?'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    ******************************************************* I am not a CRNA, yet. But that is such a great way of putting things into perspective. Like you said, if you think you can, you will. Most...

  6. Did you work when going to nursing school?

    Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome

  7. Did you work when going to nursing school?

    Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, in that you have to learn how to seperate "real world" from Nclex. BUT, on the same hand, I have been expected to know more and teach other students some basic skills, which in turn builds...

  8. I blew my interview!

    Brad_RN_Student_PA posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah, I just had an interview for an ICU fellowship, which is optimal since I want to be a CRNA. I currently work in a hospital as a CNA in ICU/PCU, and have done so for two years. This potential...

  9. did y ou all go to pinning ceremony?

    Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to Ms.RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I, as a male student, HATE our all white uniforms, and I dont feel as if the whole pinning ceremony is made to be fair to males. I realize we are the segregated population, and dont get me wrong, I...

  10. What are the pros and cons of working in CCU?

    Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to Katydidit34's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    WELL SAID!! (especially since you were only shooting from the hip!!!) Very good points, and very

  11. Views on New Grads Entering Critical Care

    Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to ICUNurse11's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I must disagree. I have worked in PCU/ICU for two years as a CNA, and I plan on working there as a new grad. (Graduate in May, YAY!) I have had SO much better luck and have learned so many more...

  12. CRNP: The perfect occupation?

    Brad_RN_Student_PA posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello everyone! I think I have finally decided on what to do, but i just need a few swift kicks in the butt to push me into the decision-making phase of my life. Quick background: 28/m, married,...

  13. CRNP: The perfect occupation?

    Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to Brad_RN_Student_PA's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks everyone for your input! Keep the advice

  14. What is the average hourly pay for a FNP

    Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to chyrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow! That makes me very interested in going for FNP! And Tennessee is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Is that for a clinic or hospital? In other words, do you have a life on top of that wage? Or are you...

  15. I Need Advice!

    Brad_RN_Student_PA posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ok here's my background: 28 yr old male, graduate in May '07 with Associate's Degree in Nursing (YAY!) and have almost enough credits to be considered a senior (went to PSU before for business, mom...

  16. I Need Advice!

    Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to Brad_RN_Student_PA's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    thanks!

  17. I really, really feel like calling it quits

    Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Nursing

    Trust me, most RN students feel like calling it quits at some point. I had the head of the department tell me, after the first semester, that she stuck up for me, basicly saying had it not been for...

  18. Pennsylvania RN new grad...ASN to MSN in mental health nursing?

    Brad_RN_Student_PA posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, i'm brad, and i will graduate in May'07 with an ADN in nursing. But i have many other credits, and will hopefully have a BSN in a year after that. I went for business management prior to this. I...

  19. Pinning ceremonies...

    Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to MsBruiser's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Yes, the pinning thing is def. dumb and uncalled for. I will probably be there, but i think it should be less in tune with the female gender. Then again, our uniforms (all white with fregin pleats...

  20. I'm about to crack...read this and help!!!!

    Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to SaharaOnyxRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is exactly why we need LTC reform...and exactly why I (as a new nurse) will never ever work in LTC. And actually, why I won't send my grandma to a LTC facility, and why I will be pursuing...

  21. What do nurses really think of CNAs?

    Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to ccyrrus's topic in General Nursing

    Could i be called CNA #8? I am a nursing student, and i am gonna reply to what you have written with great expertise...I do not leave patients wet for very long, I answer call bells, unless you are...

  22. Can Someone evaluate me?!

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

    Thank you so much for your perspective. I think that, like you, my post-ADN (RN-BSN) will be an an "attainable" 4.0. By the way, congrats on acceptance! I am considering a more affordable RN-to-BSN...

  23. Can Someone evaluate me?!

    Brad_RN_Student_PA posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I'm Brad. I've been thinking about CRNA as my ultimate goal of career fulfillment, as it has all the aspects of "fulfillment" and I haven't heard a single negative comment. However, being the...

  24. gpa 3.2

    Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to garfieldrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ok so I've read the posts and I have some input, and some questions. I, too, hover around the 3.2 GPA area, but will someone please consider and interpret this: I am a consistent 92% student. I can...

  25. I Need Advice!

    Brad_RN_Student_PA replied to Brad_RN_Student_PA's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you for all your advice! Actually, yesterday my instructer totally embarassed me...she said she'd hire me on the spot for a psychiatric nurse, that it is in my blood! (that is her...