MistyDawnRN06

MistyDawnRN06 BSN, RN

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  1. Going to CRNA school and surviving financially?

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to NYRN315's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Oh, and I would recommend establishing residency where you want to go to school. The people paying out-of-state tuition are really up a creek where financial aid is concerned..... I'm also thankful...

  2. Average age of SRNA?

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My program ranges from 24-48 years old. I started at age 32. Average age in my program is probably upper

  3. Going to CRNA school and surviving financially?

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to NYRN315's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I spent 1 1/2 years paying off all my debt and accumulating savings before I began CRNA school, and boy am I glad I did! Paying off your debt helps get your credit in good standing, which helps get...

  4. Is CRNA school as difficult as people said?

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CRNA school is physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting. There will be days when you wonder why you did this to yourself. And then there will be days when you find it rewarding and remember...

  5. Dismised from NAP-- Any chance of getting into another?

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to nursiepooh6's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This is tough to answer not knowing the whole story or having witnessed any of the issues.... My program will interview applicants that were dismissed from other programs, but you need to have a...

  6. Anyone know of decent private loan options?

    MistyDawnRN06 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey, Does anyone have any experience with private loans for school? If so, which would you suggest and which would you avoid?

  7. CRNA School and Financial Aid

    MistyDawnRN06 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey all, I'm starting my CRNA program next month. After crunching the numbers, it doesn't seem like we were awarded enough financial aid to live on. I've never used aid before, so this is a first...

  8. Anyone know of decent private loan options?

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There's no need to be rude about it Wolf. I was looking for advice from anyone with experience taking out personal loans for school. I figured out how to Google a long time ago.... I'd be interested...

  9. How much does your school cost? I'll go first.

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to Air'n's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Haven't started my program yet, but will be attending FIU in Miami. Projected program cost about $45K, Health insurance $2 to 4K a year depending on the plan selected through the school, plus cost of...

  10. Typical ... or even actual... book list.

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to delabeaux's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Required: Nurse Anesthesia by John J Nagelhout and Karen L Plaus Basics of Anesthesia by Robert K Stoelting and Ronald D Miller Pharmacology & Physiology in Anesthetic Practice by Robert K...

  11. CRNA question....

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to michaelmacstate's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    P.S. Make sure you shadow some CRNAs! It would be good to get a letter of recommendation from one when it is time! Good luck! I got accepted

  12. CRNA question....

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to michaelmacstate's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I can only speak for the CRNA programs in Florida. First, all CRNA programs require a bachelors degree either in nursing or in another science. I would suggest getting a BSN and working hard to...

  13. Disappointed with AACN's NTI 2010 Washington, DC

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to RN34TX's topic in Critical Care

    I too was disappointed with NTI 2010 in DC. It was my first NTI and I've been an ICU nurse for 4.5 years. While it was fun and empowering to see so many nurses that share my profession, I didn't...

  14. science classes taken within 5 years prior to start of CRNA???

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to gwapo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Depends completely upon the program you are applying to. Most recommend having science courses in the last 5 years, but not all require it. Some require an assessment or physiology course within the...

  15. when to start applying

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to gwapo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Each school has a different application deadline. Start exploring the programs of the schools that you are interested in. They will tell you when to submit by. They all have different submission...

  16. CRNA programs that accept minimal ICU experience

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to Prince815's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    At least in Florida they all require a minimum of 1 year of experience. Also, I would recommend completing your CCRN which will also require about one year of bedside experience. Good

  17. University of North Florida

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to sam12345's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'll be interviewing with UNF CRNA program in January as well. I haven't heard anything about the interview process though. Any insights would be

  18. Barry Interview help

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to sam12345's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I interviewed December 2nd for January 2012 entry as well! I'm still waiting to

  19. What specialties lead into CRNA school?

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to amlmezzo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Generally speaking, one year of ICU experience is required to be considered for CRNA school. ICU can be neonate, pediatric, or adult. CRNA programs will not accept PACU/Recovery, OR, med-surg,...

  20. NY, NY hospitals

    MistyDawnRN06 posted a topic in Travel

    Well, my license finally came through! Anyone have suggestions about New York hospitals?

  21. We're being raided by the NNU

    MistyDawnRN06 posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Hey all! My hospital in Florida is being raided by the NNU. I want to know the good and the bad about the NNU. Specifically, what are you unhappy with if a are a part of the NNU? All input is...

  22. Burnout

    MistyDawnRN06 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Burnout starts with an oath, taken at the pinnacle of pride and passion when entering a new profession. Burnout starts with caring, which is a quality we hope all health-care workers possess. Burnout...

  23. We're being raided by the NNU

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    We have a union. We just disassociated with the UAN and are now independent and the NNU is raiding us, so I want to know the good and bad about the NNU while considering them as a new parent union...

  24. Burnout

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in General Nursing

    I hope the responses keep coming. Thank you all so much! Nurseforlife, I absolutely love your quote. That pretty much sums up nursing . .

  25. Burnout

    MistyDawnRN06 replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Someone told me that burnout occurs usually within about 5 years of becoming a nurse. That's not a very long lifespan . . . My mom is a nurse of 30 years. She sent me this: Nursing is occasionally...