BSN14John

sydn35, I phrased that wrong, by the time I start school, I will have 1.5 years of ICU experience with 1.5 years in trauma step down also. In my interview which was in March, I barely had a year of ICU experience so it was pointed out with the othe...

Serengeti, I did not take a course, just bought the textbook for around $50.00 which has a CD and gives you access to test questions online. Many people I talked with said don't waste the money on a course, the same techniques are outlined in the b...

Special31, I have endorsed Kaplan in previous posts. I had not taken a standardized test in 20years so I was nervous about the GRE. Took the diagnostic and scored like in the 900's cold turkey. Took a month to study (about 20 hours per week) and to...

Beedog, What is the cut off for age for the scholarship? I looked at the Air Force and they said 38 was the cut off. I am 42 so I did not qualify. Let me know if you have this information. Thanks, jw

jlcole45, Fourty two and starting in two months with wife(who is supportive and two small children) and I feel ready. Debt will happen but you will make great money afterward. I have questioned it too but realize I would rather jump in and take the ...

I agree with many above. The Kaplan GRE book I found helpful and they have a list of common words and I saw many of them on the exam. I scored around 1200 I think and the bookds helped me. As stated above, knowing words is important, if you know ...

San073, Great comments from the others. I was one of those who started a little late I thought. Had another degree and worked in that field for 15 years then realized I was not happy and went to an accelerated BSN program. I will be one of those 40...

I agree with CufflerJJ, 2-4 hours a day for 6 weeks and be consistent and you should have the confidence to do well. Take as many practice questions and tests as possible. Kaplan's vocabulary words were very helpful in may case.

I used Kaplan and I usually am not good on standardized tests and scored 1280. Their bookds are very straight forward. I studied pretty hard for the exam.

I live in Colorado Springs and they are rarely used here. They are used at Ft. Carson Military Base (in Colo Spgs) and in Pueblo which is 35 miles from here. I am going to school this fall so do not know if I will be back. Maybe it is time for a ...

I think the horse has been burried. Good luck to all of you; I am a 1st alternate with two years experience and happen to be a pretty good nurse I think with A LOT to learn too. The learning curve awaits.

3.75 Nursing and Science---I am consistent I guess. 3.2 Finance 15 years ago I think a solid grade point of 3.25 and above with good GRE and recommendations and a good attitude goes a long way. There are some who work their tale off and get 4.0 and...

All, Just received an interview letter from Newman University for their CRNA program. Interview scheduled for January 27th, 2008. Anyone experience the wrath. I am excited/nervous about the opportunity. If anyone has an input, it is extremely app...

Ok, Had the interview at Newman this past weekend. All I can say it was strange and it looks like a good facility and the students who greet you say they like the program-----but what are they supposed to say. Anyway, the interview committee seem p...

Hello all, Great site and appreciate any information. I have applied to a couple of CRNA schools but after reading some posts want to get a feel for my chances to get in or am I not being intelligent by applying with little ICU experience. Stats: GP...

I am 45 and figure I would hate to be 51 and have not tried. My point is if you plan to work until you are in your mid 60's you could do it part time and have it "supplement your social security". I have two interviews and hope to start next fall. ...

COtraumarn and nursemellissa1, Thanks for the inputs. Really gives me a feel for the interview. Appreciate you taking the time to post. bsn14John

BodyGuard, The disconnect with your wife must be at the interview because she has the credentials. That is the only way to explain it. I am sorry it is so frustrating but you have to believe it WILL happen. I have an interview with a school in Jan...

Any other inputs from anyone? Thanks, jw

ICUDOUCME, Thanks a bunch, I will make a mental note that the patients I discuss I will know many details about them. How long was the interview? Where did you end up going? Thanks again. John

Bryan, I found the Kaplan Premier Program book to be real helpful. It has words in the back that are used frequently and I saw some of them on the exam. They also have math equations frequently used. Has many practice tests, cd and access to the we...

wanttobeacrna, Did you go to school there? Just got an interview letter and want to know how the process goes. Thanks for any input, John

On the web site there is a name of a contact person, can't think of her name.. She told me about 30-40 apply and they take 6-8 in August and in January. The 14k is for out of state for the whole program. They will send you a packet with all of th...

kwalrn, I have looked into the program and it is a small program(6-8 students) with a class starting in August and one in January. Tuition is very low, 14K for out of state. They pay for your families' health insurance while you go and after 6 mo...

All, Thanks for the inputs. Beedog13(Brian) thanks for the wise words. I am willing to relocate anywhere, wife works for government which is easily transferable and we have "some savings" but will do whatever to get the job done. My wife knows whe...