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  1. I need advice! DNP-A or MSN?

    lady_stic replied to pink.berry's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was in the same position and I chose the MSN program. My program is excellent and provides an exceptional clinical experience. My goal as a graduate CRNA is to be strong clinically and trained to...

  2. Does CRNA school prepare you?

    lady_stic replied to kemo1121's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CRNA school should prepare to "hit the ground running." On your first day as a graduate CRNA, you will not be in orientation or have a preceptor; you will be running your own room. Regarding whether...

  3. RN looking to advance in her career!!

    lady_stic replied to Desi1187's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm in your boat. I chose CRNA school and I will just have children in my 30s. You'll always have regrets if you don't go the CRNA route. I started NP school and dropped

  4. Should I apply now or wait?

    lady_stic replied to Sponges's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Don't listen to the naysayers. Your stats are much better than mine were and I got an interview. A friend of mine also got an interview last year with worst stats. The interview is brutal and having...

  5. Should I apply now, or wait until next year?

    lady_stic replied to kharper2311's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Based on your stats, I believe you'll still get an interview. I applied last year. Apply if you want to try your

  6. Pre-CRNA Inquiry

    lady_stic replied to crNAtion's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm sure that I've thoroughly answered this question

  7. Recommendation Letter after only 1 year?

    lady_stic replied to ONE-TWO--'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I got in with a minimum of a year and asked my supervisor for a reference with 8 months experience. I don't believe that you should wait to apply. If your supervisor is unwilling, ask a charge nurse...

  8. LSU applicants start in 2015

    lady_stic replied to DeeGeeRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm not sure if you already had your interview but I interviewed at LSU last year. I got in from the waiting list but I didn't attend. The interview was only about 10-15 mins. I was asked a few...

  9. What got you into school?

    lady_stic replied to RNextraordinare's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    BSN GPA- 3.4 Science GPA- 3.0 Cum GPA-3.18 ACLS, PALS, CCRN 1 yr STICU experience at time of interview Applied to 6 schools, accepted at 3 (one after being waitlisted), waitlisted at 2 , rejected at...

  10. How do my chances look?

    lady_stic replied to rnrn10's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Your stats look great for UAB. You wont even get an interview without a 3.4 GPA. You'll definitely get an interview, it's up to you to nail it. Good

  11. Did You Know You Wanted to Do Anesthesia Before...

    lady_stic replied to WhiffOfGas's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Anesthesia is why I went to nursing

  12. What are my chances? Should I wait another year or gain exp w bigger icu units?

    lady_stic replied to babiiphatt's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I interviewed with 1 year ICU experience at a level 1 trauma center and will have just under 2 years experience at the start of school. I worked in a trauma ICU and got great experience but at the...

  13. Feeling hopeless about future after only 6 weeks into Nursing school

    lady_stic replied to YourLocalAsian's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I completely disagree with this statement. I couldn't see myself being an ICU nurse for another year much less an eternity. I know a few CRNAs and SRNAs that hated working in the ICU and loves...

  14. Is CRNA realistic?

    lady_stic replied to eacu's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you really want to become a CRNA and becoming a APRN is second best, the choice is easy. Lets leave age out of this because a friend of mine just started CRNA school at 42. If you haven't heard, 30...

  15. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    lady_stic replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats! What an awesome

  16. Just finished my first semester. Ask me anything.

    lady_stic replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm getting crazy nervous about starting in the fall as well. I think I need an antianxiety.

  17. Do most schools look at the last 60hrs?

    lady_stic replied to kbl7td's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Most of the schools I applied to looked at my cumulative GPA. Your grades are great. My advice to you, is to apply to whatever school that you are interested in. You'll get an interview to almost any...

  18. Feeling hopeless about future after only 6 weeks into Nursing school

    lady_stic replied to YourLocalAsian's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I got in with a 3.18. Stop

  19. The right BSN school? The right 1st job?

    lady_stic replied to MeiLana's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I do not believe that admission committees care much about where you received your BSN. As long as you attended an accredited university, that's what they care about. I actually attended a 2 year...

  20. My journey to become a SRNA.

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

    I agree. I am always open for advice, especially from people that have been there, done that, because essentially, I know nothing. The PD at TWU made a comment during my interview that intubating is a...

  21. My journey to become a SRNA.

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

    More shadowing hours would definitely add to your application and you intubating is pretty awesome. Many shadow hours show that you are well aware and informed on exactly what a CRNA's job entails. Do...

  22. My journey to become a SRNA.

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

    Congratulations! It's such a surreal experience to finally be accepted. I still can't believe it sometimes. The closer I get though, the more nervous I'm

  23. My journey to become a SRNA.

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

    @mrhandiya Our Lady of the Lake. Thankfully, I knew the answers.

  24. My journey to become a SRNA.

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

    In that year or two while you're waiting, it wouldn't hurt to take a grad class or so. If you have a lower GPA, it is in your best interest to apply to multiple schools. If you have a 4.0, it's...

  25. Trauma Surgical ICU

    lady_stic replied to aerorunner80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Definitely. It got me in.