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  1. Lost my job again!!!

    brazuca replied to lecavalier4's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    wow... lets be civil here guys. Lets not jump into assumptions of what one or the other assumed. This thread interests me in that I am constantly watching for any potential transfer that may hurt me...

  2. CRNA-wanna-be wants to know RN or BSN???

    brazuca replied to Phlavyah's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As stated previously it can certainly be done. I had no prior college education before nursing. Yes, I completed my BSN in one year (3 terms), the only thing I did to accomplish this was that I took 3...

  3. CRNA-wanna-be wants to know RN or BSN???

    brazuca replied to Phlavyah's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes I am Brazilian. Well... what you have to think about is only one thing.... which of the two programs will get you an RN license the quickest. Because from that moment on you are a registered...

  4. CRNA-wanna-be wants to know RN or BSN???

    brazuca replied to Phlavyah's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In my opinion you should do your associates and work on your BSN while you are working as an RN. Thats what I did. This saves you time by gaining your RN experience (Most importantly ICU experience)...

  5. Any info on FHCHS- Orlando?

    brazuca replied to rubyrn36's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I GOT IN!!!! Letters are being sent out Friday June 26th, and June 29th. For those who were students previously of this college, we received emails through our student email addresses. Now Im counting...

  6. Attention all 50 states: what is your nursing ratio? please post!

    brazuca replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Central Florida: PCU 4:1/ 5:1 Techs Med Surg 7-8:1 Techs ICU 2:1, 1:1 NO

  7. A bit of a glitch

    brazuca replied to aCRNAhopeful's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You have a good foundation, and like most of us, has prepared thoroughly throughout nursing school to achieve your final goal as a CRNA. My recommendation would be to start at a step down unit in the...

  8. Penn State application and program questions

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

    I meant University of Pennsylvania... good catch ... thank

  9. Penn State application and program questions

    brazuca posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey, I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the CRNA program from Penn State University, or even the application process, interview... anything. Does anyone know how competitive this...

  10. Difficult Decision

    brazuca posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi. I am looking to for some insight pertaining to CRNA schools. Basically what I would like to know from current CRNA's is .... How important is the choice of university/college we attend for...

  11. Are Nurse Anesthesia degree going to become Doctorate

    brazuca replied to tuchiha's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes. It is projected that by 2017 all Nurse Anesthesia programs transition to doctorate degrees. Those who are CRNA's now will be "grandfathered" in, just like those with Bachelors or certificate...

  12. How do you say it?

    brazuca replied to candiceena's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    yes. You just spell out the letters... C R N A. Its an accronym for certified registered nurse anesthetist. Like when u say

  13. Associates or Degree?

    brazuca replied to bumblebee692's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you can get in a Associates program... do it. My reasoning for going through an Associates degree and then getting my BSN was the following: The BSN portion of studies is mostly directed towards...

  14. Application In... fingers crossed

    brazuca posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well, its official. I turned in my application yesterday. I wish I could feel more confident, but I am actually feeling terrified. The program I applied to starts January 2009. I can't help but think...

  15. what nursing school did you attend to?

    brazuca replied to labrador4122's topic in Florida Nursing

    Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences A.S Nursing class of Spring 2007.... Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences B.S Nursing class of Summer 2008.... Hopefully.... Masters degree

  16. CVICU Depleted of staff to CRNA school

    brazuca replied to smileyRn96's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Smiley, I work in the CVICU and its a well known fact to management that we are only there for the experience in order to apply to CRNA school. Other ICU's also get their share of CRNA applicants an...

  17. MSA versus MSN

    brazuca replied to Sapper41's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    They are worlds apart. Like apples and oranges. MSN is typically for those who would like to teach Nursing and MSA is for those who want to become an anesthetist. Its an advanced practice role where...

  18. "Accepted" with only a year of experience?

    brazuca posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi everyone! In my queries around anesthesia programs in my area, I have found that all require one year ICU experience in order to be eligible to apply. Although after speaking with the director of...

  19. "Accepted" with only a year of experience?

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

    I share your concerns "Dawn7", after 16 weeks of training the unit bestowed in me, I imagine they would not be too thrilled either. With that, I entrusted one of my mentors who is supportive of...

  20. "Accepted" with only a year of experience?

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

    Well... thats about what I have going for me. 1 Year CVICU experience, a 3.87 GPA, and having taken both my ADN and BSN in the same place Im about to apply. At least my face is well known and my...

  21. From RN to CRNA

    brazuca replied to Burnenup's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well, it can't hurt for you to take chemistry classes, this will not only help you with the anesthesia material itself while your in the program, but may also count in your favor while applying. With...

  22. Any Male nurse from Florida

    brazuca posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hey!! Are there any male nurses from

  23. Study Guide For CRNA Interview

    brazuca posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi everyone, I have searched this forum for the last 2 hours and was unable to locate a thread that specifically talked about good study guides for "knowledge base" that may help in a CRNA interview....

  24. Problems with an "Old Battle Axes"?

    brazuca replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Men in Nursing

    "Old battle axes" LOL! I had never heard that term before. In response to the thread, I too agree with your brother in law. i've been a nurse for just a year, and with that said, my experience is...

  25. Am I Just a Cynic or Is nursing a poor career?

    brazuca replied to MrsCaseyRN's topic in General Nursing

    No Casey, you're not the only one that feels this way. I'm sure many feel the same, as I do at times, and just keep it to themselves. What can you do? Well... fortunately, nursing is career path that...