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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 in the future. In my unit, I hear a lot of nurses ...

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 of the BSN classes while in the associates progra...

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 nurse and your "years" of experience start counting. I...

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) while finishing off your BSN. By the time you finis...

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 down the days!!!

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

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 hospital. You will have better chances of getting ...

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

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 school is? What are usual stats of approved applican...

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 anesthetist school in our professional career thereafter?...

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 degrees did many many years ago.

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

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 community health, leadership in nursing, Health prom...

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 of everything in my favor and those against me. Ag...

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 next....

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 acceptances but looking at the practice survey one ...

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 you administer anesthesia to patients either in the...

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 one of these programs, she clearly expressed that c...

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 continuing education to write one of the recommendation ...

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 strengths are known among faculty members who are also ...

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 that said, many Nurse Anesthetist programs require...

Hey!! Are there any male nurses from Florida???

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. So I decided to ask the question: What do you sugg...

"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 of-course limited, but some older nurses sometimes see...

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 enables us to do a variety of work that does not e...