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    CRNAs

    Defibn' replied to Jemiahh10's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Most employers will not ask, nor care, what your CRNA school GPA is/was. Just keep grinding and don't get kicked
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    What are your GPA in CRNA school so far?

    Defibn' replied to PCApump's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm almost done with didactic. I've made a couple high Bs. I will graduate all the
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    Intubation Should Be A Nursing Skill, Especially Now

    Defibn' replied to ErikWeeWoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It is not so much that initials matter when it comes to intubations. It is experience. On the floors of a hospital (pre-COVID) airway management was an infrequent, high-stakes practice. When you have...
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    Reaching our to director-unprofessional?

    Defibn' replied to scubafinn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think this is perfectly acceptable. You may not get a response though. They have a lot on their plates. If there is an admissions coordinator or something you may have better luck there. However, as...
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    CRNA GPA

    Defibn' replied to tg2125's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What is it about ICU that would prevent from doing 2 years? Your overall GPA is competitive, but your science GPA is not. Will you get in with 1 year? Maybe. I would recommend getting a competitive...
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    Poss of Marijuana on background check?

    Defibn' replied to NeuroICUv1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yeah, you need to be honest about it. Tell them now. Of course it is dishonest behavior not to mention it even though it has been "sealed." Just assume they'll know anyways. Might as well get out in...
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    ICU Experience Required for CRNA School

    Defibn' replied to nurseL's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If CRNA is your goal. Don't take the
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    CRNA: Will my stats qualify me?

    Defibn' replied to thatMICUrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sure you have a chance. GPA is the hole in your application. Don't let yourself have any more holes. Do well on the GRE. Get an A in this grad class you are taking. Get your CCRN when you can. For...
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    Going through CRNA school with young children

    Defibn' replied to RN1007's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sounds like you have a great support system in place. The hardest part, aside from having a strong support system, is just all the time you don't get to spend with them. But it is doable. Many before...
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    Nursing Licensure while in school.

    Defibn' replied to Walkingbad's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The rule deals with "primary domicile." It is confusing. If you are wanting to keep your NC license and plan on moving back there then you would need to have a mailing address and DL from NC. You...
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    Wanting to return to CRNA school

    Defibn' replied to Paralian26's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A lot of SRNAs come from night shift. It can be hard to get on day shift as a new nurse. Also, a lot of SRNAs also did some traveling to save up money. It all depends on the acuity of patients you...
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    Applying to CRNA School After Repeating a Class in Undergrad- Advice Needed!

    Defibn' replied to mph53953's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You will find that many programs will be understanding of that. Use this to your advantage. Show that you have developed healthy coping mechanisms. Reflect how you learned more about yourself through...
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    CRNA Student Loans

    Defibn' replied to Mnurse18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That's tough. Unfortunately, they do not usually include any money except for YOU. Childcare and the like are not usually included. Like for me, I have two kids and cannot take any more money out than...
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    CRNA Student Loans

    Defibn' replied to Mnurse18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I took out the federal direct loans and the discover health professions loan up to the cost of attendance. Your cost of attendance should include living expenses. My advice is to call the financial...
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    Money support while in CRNA program

    Defibn' replied to Elizabeth Makenzie Brown's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Saved up a good chunk of money before school. However, I am taking out loans to cover tuition and cost of living right now. I may deplete my savings later in the program as I am just in the first...
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    MTSA 2021

    Defibn' replied to SICURN21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    https://mtsa.edu/news/mtsa-expands-focus-on-ultrasound/
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    MVA, EMS didn't use a backboard!!

    Defibn' replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Don't get me started on
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    MTSA 2021

    Defibn' replied to SICURN21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    ****** the admissions coordinator, will be retiring next month. I remember that when I was applying she was super graceful and helpful. If she has helped you out, you may consider sending her a thank...
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    Switching units

    Defibn' replied to DirkFromDallas's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yeah I see where you're coming from. I worked in weird ICU. We were a "heart recovery" unit but also had a ton of sepsis and resp failure. Toward the end of my time there we pretty much stopped using...
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    Switching units

    Defibn' replied to DirkFromDallas's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't know that I would switch units. How often are you getting sick patients? Vasoactive medications, vents, and the
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    Applying to CRNA school and my current stats, pretty worried.

    Defibn' replied to TRVL.RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    People do get accepted with only PICU experience. They are exceptions, but it happens. As it stands, your GPA is not competitive at this point. Schools can be different on how they calculate science...
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    University of North Florida (UNF) CRNA 2021

    Defibn' replied to NurseSAP's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I interviewed last year. The PD gives a presentation at the beginning of the day. You all then remain in the lecture hall and have the opportunity to talk to current students. You will taken in small...
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    MTSA 2021

    Defibn' replied to SICURN21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    @Michael Jacques don't sweat it if you don't get an interview this year. I would say that people that get accepted with just a year of experience are becoming the exception and not the norm now. I was...
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    RN to BSN programs

    Defibn' replied to Nickc58's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would not recommend any program that is like what you are describing. It may be fine for management or whatever but applying to a competitive graduate program requires a GPA. Most RN-BSN programs...
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    MTSA 2021

    Defibn' replied to SICURN21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Love at first