DFW_RN

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1. no CCRN...even worth it to apply?

   DFW_RN replied to RNnomad's topic in SRNA

   Get your CCRN, shadow a CRNA, and include both of those topics in your admission essay. If your gpa is at least a 3.4, you shouldn't have a problem getting interviews to at least half of the school that you apply to. When I applied to four different...

2. RN to DNP or MSN?

   DFW_RN replied to lexnurse26's topic in Doctoral

   I chose the MSNA route mainly because at this time I do not want to eventually become a professor and I want to make at least $150k an entire year earlier (to get out of student loan debt!)

3. Wolford CRNA Program for Fall 2014

   DFW_RN replied to jaredb63's topic in SRNA

   What did you think about their interview and the facility? I did not accept their interview offer, after being accepted into two other programs and paying deposits. South FL was very tempting though (coming from TX). Congrats on being accepted!

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

   DFW_RN replied to YourLocalAsian's topic in SRNA

   My advice is to stop thinking so much about becoming a CRNA, and start thinking about becoming a great ICU nurse. I have been accepted into two different CRNA programs and throughout nursing school, CRNA was always my goal and provided my motivation ...

5. RN to DNP or MSN?

   DFW_RN replied to lexnurse26's topic in Doctoral

   If you are pursuing a CRNA program, this is how I made my choice, because I was accepted into both a MSNA and DNP-A program. 1) Unless you eventually want to become a professor, there is not any difference in what you can do with the different degree...

6. GRE scores

   DFW_RN replied to icu_rn88's topic in SRNA

   Do you have your CCRN? I only scored a 295 on the GRE and was accepted into two out of four programs, waitlisted at one. Not one professor asked about or referenced my GRE score, but in every interview I was asked if I had my CCRN, which thankfully I...

7. Realistic chances of being accepted into a CRNA program

   DFW_RN replied to RN2486's topic in SRNA

   Get your CCRN, shadow a CRNA, and include both of those topics in your admission essay. You shouldn't have a problem getting interviews to at least half of the school that you apply to. When I applied to four different programs, I had 10 months of I...

8. New grad ICU RN - advice about CRNA ?

   DFW_RN replied to tigerita's topic in SRNA

   There is a lot of false information on this thread about what it takes to be accepted into CRNA school. When I applied to four different programs, I had 10 months of ICU and nursing experience at a 180 bed community hospital. My GRE score was only a...

9. Hospital policy: no letters of recommendation?

   DFW_RN replied to Stratiotes's topic in SRNA

   Anyone under contract or unable to get a reference letter from their manager should get a reference letter from their supervisor, charge nurse, or both. I have been accepted into three different programs after four interviews and my manager did not w...

10. Recent UNF CRNA interviewees, who's heard back?

    DFW_RN replied to blazbm's topic in SRNA

    I was also waitlisted at UNF, but I'll either be going to UAB or TX Wesleyan. I'm trying to decide between those 2. The faculty at both of those programs seem to be "down to earth".

11. No trauma or large hospital experience, what are my chances?

    DFW_RN replied to icu_rn88's topic in SRNA

    We get them in our CCU which I get floated to once every 3 weeks or so. If they ask, I would say that you have limited experience with them, but you know how to care for a pt with one and you know your hemodynamics.

12. TX Wesleyan Clinical Sites

    DFW_RN posted a topic in SRNA

    Hello, I have been accepted into TX Wesleyan's CRNA program, as well as two other programs to begin this fall. I consider TX Wesleyan to be my top choice at this time. I am curious if anyone attending this program has switched or changed clinical sit...

13. No trauma or large hospital experience, what are my chances?

    DFW_RN replied to icu_rn88's topic in SRNA

    I didn't have my CCRN when I applied, but gave them a copy of it during the interviews, which they were happy to see. I agree with UABSleeperSRNA that your paper has a huge effect on getting you an interview. Let them know that you have desired to be...

14. Recent UNF CRNA interviewees, who's heard back?

    DFW_RN replied to blazbm's topic in SRNA

    Congrats on being accepted as well. I also have respect for the PD at UNF (he has a tremendous amount of experience/ credentials) and best of luck to anyone who chooses to attend. How did you feel about OLOL College? I regret not applying there. I'v...

15. Recent UNF CRNA interviewees, who's heard back?

    DFW_RN replied to blazbm's topic in SRNA

    UAB, TX Wesleyan, and Murray State- waitlist. When I was at Murray State's (KY) interview, another interviewee had just interviewed at UNF the day before. She warned me about the PD at UNF. Then the next day I interviewed at UNF (crazy I had two inte...