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run like hell from this school

I am about to start clinicals. Was just wondering from some other students that are in clinicals if you could answer this question (in hopes that I wont look stupid on my first day). What do you wish you would have known on your first day of clinicals? Would appreciate the advise. Please dont think anything is too simple.

Do you want to go to a program with a 77% pass rate?

I've seen lots of post regarding MSU and their CRNA program. Everyone has an opinion. My best advise to anyone that is going to sink 6 figures and several years of their life into a program would be to get the facts. See the link below for actual numbers about the program. This site was required by the COA via the October 2008 visit to MSU. http://crnaprogram.mountainstate.edu/ :redbeathe:redbeathe

Dont go to MSU. For those in the program it is hell. Not because of the studys or work...because of the actual program and chaos. See link http://crnaprogram.mountainstate.edu/

I regret the day that I applied to Mountain State. Honestly, consider other programs. MSU has a ton of problems...and they all slide down hill to the student. You would not believe the things that are going on unless you were actually in the program. It can work, but there are some major changes that must happen. If you dont mind , studying 10 hours a day with no direction, mass confusion, totaly chaos...then go ahead and apply. Even though I am in debt and only have a few classes left to complete I have considered applying at other programs (daily). I'm not just crying---the program needs a major overhaul. Best of luck to you.

I want to defend the comment in regards to how good can you be? This program is NOT AN ONLINE PROGRAM. You will be there more than once every 3 weeks. You must publish a thesis. You must study your butt off to make it through...and it isnt getting easier. It is getting harder. If you arent willing to travel, stay in hotels, study 10-12hrs per day, give up your life, and go into debt then dont go here. There is no easy ride in any anesthesia program. This one has lots of pros/cons. It is not a 'go to school and slide by' program. You must have balls to make it through. So for anyone that wants a life---dont go here. I am in the program and would most likely have done better in a traditional program, but that wasnt an option. Ask lots of questions before you make the decision. The program is undergoing changes as there is a new director in place and the upcoming cohort will face those changes. He has a good reputation. I am unsure of what the changes will be, however, I hope they are for the good. MSU may not keep the format presently in place, but it might.

Greetings to all. I am in search of anyone that may have graduated from a crna program whose past director is the current director of MSU??? Anyone out there? I'd like to know more about this program. I see some past forums but nothing important. Anyone considering this program? Anyone applied yet? I'm concerned aboout the structure of the program after viewing their website.

As an ICU nurse at a level 1 trauma...it is of the utmost importance for all prospective srna's to go to ICU....You don't know how much you haven't learned until you go! You will be better prepared for CRNA school.

Have you looked into Moutain State University??? It is in Beckley WV and you can live where you are now. I understand about family friendly programs...which is why I am starting with MSU in Jan ....I was actually told in one interview that should I become preg that I could have the baby on Friday and was expected in class on Monday!!!!!!!! Get real. MSU is a new program but I have spoke with their students and it is tough...no breaks just because you don't have to move.

I have kept my secret to myself...just because I knew there would be a big change in how my co-workers treated me....its a small fact that lots of nurses seek out ICU because they have future plans....just as I did....however, make no mistake the work is intense and hard. I started school all over when I entered the ICU...my advise to anyone with future hopes is keep it to yourself.

I work at CAMC and yes they are changing their program..the word on campus is that it is going to be much longer...phD...GRE score is now 950.

I actually moved here to WV so I could go to CRNA school. I am impressed with MSU's program and am willing to take a chance on the "newness" because for one they are certified by the AANA and the instructors all have long professions with tons of experience. For me it was the right school. I wanted to live in a place that I could afford...for example I couldn't afford to live in a city with a high cost of living so I did my research and here's where I am at. The interview was 4 hours long and I was told that they expect at least hrs a week from any student. Anyone that hasn't taken the GRE should do so before seeking entrance into any program. I met every qualification before I ever sent in my app. Best of luck to everyone!

Greetings. I don't post a lot but did want to share that I was accepted into Mountain States program for January...anyone else? I live here in WV so it will be great for me. Just wandering where everyones going. Love this site...very helpful.

I am not a new grad and have just entered ICU..feel like I have just started all over again. My game plan? I come home and read-read-read. Get a good but thin Critical care book and show them who is who. I have been eaten..even if I didn't give report in the same manner as the other nurses (although still good) they have turned up their nose...my view? They can go do their own assessment everyday if they don't like mine.

Seen an early episode of CSI where a woman drank her own urine...fresh! EWWW...it was for aging. Crazy

Well, I have met nice people and mean people. I am finishing my BSN and applying in May for CRNA school. I am very lucky in that I found an MDA that loves to teach....my clinicals have become an internship...so I guess it depends on the person you are talking with and their attitude.

Best of luck to you in whatever you do. I am very lucky in that I am doing a long term rotation with an MDA....long story but I beat the bushes and found someone that would take me as a student. My willingness to come to the OR 2 days a week and stay until all cases are complete shows my desire to be a CRNA...I'm working in the ER at present. Nursing is very frustrating. For me, CRNA is all I think about, study for and work towards. MY MDA as I have started calling him gave me the best advise...if you don't like the job it doesn't matter what you are getting paid...he went on to say that he would do anesthesia even if the pay sucked! Good luck to you. If you could do CRNA work without pay then I'd say you've found your calling...if not then move on.

Will keep my head low in school...I'm just so blessed and excited to get this type of instruction and teaching before I ever go! I mean how many students/nurses ever really get to do this stuff before they go to school? I'd say not many...I'll just look extra smart when I intubate on the first try! By the way I did it so much the other day that my arm is so sore! Got to lift some weights. What I have found from this whole experience is that I am perfect for this and I totally have found my nitch...I love it...the control, the responsiblity, the team....its so me!

I'm not in a progressive program...I'm just a hussler trying to go to CRNA school and I find a way to jump through the hoop to benefit myself...it never hurts to ask....or beg if it gets you what and where you want....everyone else is doing health dept stuff...I begged my instructor and the hospital to let me do this and just lucked out with an awesome MD who really loves to teach. I do public health stuff....as I'm preoping them!:)

would love it and appreciate if you would post what you find...I lived in Asheville for 3 yrs...wonderful place to live...loved it and would move back in a minute... kind regards ivy

I'm actually doing 120 hours with the CRNA & MD...wonderful teachers...I will never be able to repay them for all the info and education they are giving me. I've already learned how to intubate! I get to do this a lot. Yikes and also how to bag/mask vent. My MD as I call him is so great...he gives me homework on the drugs and the why's of what we are doing. Its so cool. I am so excited to go to clinicals and then so hum..hum about going to work:). I will get to log a total of 240 hours with these 2 guys and hope that goes a long way with my application. I'm keeping a journal per the MD's advise about techniques I like, don't like and my experiences. One of the other nurses ask him why he gave me homework...his response was...she's going to CRNA school and she's going to be ready as it reflects on me! So how cool is it that I have free reign of the OR! ivy

Just wondering how many SRNA's tjere are out there that got to do a clinical in the OR with a CRNA? And if you did...was it helpful during the application process and also now while you are in school? Have a nice day:) Ivy.

Well, I hope this cross training will work to my advantage. A big part of the problem is that I do live out in the middle of no where! I live 2hrs....over a 100 miles from a city. Our town has a grocery store! One! So just getting to the hospital has been an ordeal...it is unrealistic to drive such a long distance. Thanks everyone...I will cross train and hope for the best. By the way our ICU has 4 beds! We do get the procedures though and I have experience with swanz, linese, vents and so on...I'll cross my fingers. ---ivy

I will be prn in ICU...as I am only the 2nd person in the entire hospital that can be pulled to work in ICU...so I will pick up some days there until I can get there full time.--ivy