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  1. 2 year BSN programs Cal state schools for generic students?

    Alpha13 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello, I'm trying to find out which of the Cal State schools have condensed programs that finish the normal 6 semester track in 2 years. I am a generic student so that really narrows down the options....

  2. 2 year BSN programs Cal state schools for generic students?

    Alpha13 replied to Alpha13's topic in California Nursing

    But they also have a 2 year program for generic students. Straight from their website: All 90 applicants are selected together and then divided after being accepted into the nursing school. I spoke...

  3. 2 year BSN programs Cal state schools for generic students?

    Alpha13 replied to Alpha13's topic in California Nursing

    Well at least at Long Beach the 2 year program shouldn't be any tougher than the 3 year. The only difference is that the students in the shorter program take the summer semester while the 3 years...

  4. CRNA Vs Anesthesiologist

    Alpha13 replied to Nurse2BMonique21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    But think about it the other way.. would you want to do the same thing as a CRNA, but with 3-4 years more training and a much more rigorous undergrad? Actually I don't want to imply that the...

  5. Over 20 years at the hospital, left and not even a "thank you"????????

    Alpha13 replied to 27YearRN's topic in General Nursing

    Call me pessimistic - but I think this is what happens when you think of your job as a fate or higher calling or whatever. Put less emotional emphasis on your career and you won't get upset when...

  6. Graduate Nurses vs. Experienced Nurses (Promise to be funny!)

    Alpha13 replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    i've noticed this also especially on this forum. why do nurses feel the need to get sour over minor things and then actually refuse to chill out when people say they're over-reacting? geez guys, if...

  7. Night Shift

    Alpha13 replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking of working nights shifts when I graduate (still a long way to go) It'll probably be much easier to find a job and the pay differential is nice, but I wonder if the work will be more slow...

  8. Supplemental Classes for CRNA

    Alpha13 replied to Regent's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Are "nursing research" classes standard courses in a BSN curriculum? I notice a lot of schools require that

  9. Which 2 of these 3 sciences should I take?

    Alpha13 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I need to take 2 of these 3 next semester: (plus an easy GE) Physiology, 5 units Intro to organic and biochemistry, 5 units Microbiology, 4 units What do you guys suggest? I have heard that...

  10. Which 2 of these 3 sciences should I take?

    Alpha13 replied to Alpha13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The intro to bio and organic chem is actually 2nd semester chem (1st semester at our school is intro to general chem) I'm also done with

  11. Job/salary outlook for CRNAs in 2014?

    Alpha13 replied to HenryH's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    AA is a nice profession but CRNA's have much more autonomy. There are several states where AA can't even practice. Here is an excellent little thread that gathered some stats for people who got...

  12. 1099 Contract for a new grad

    Alpha13 replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Great posts Tranman. I was very surprised to see others saying that a position paying $98 an hour to a new grad wasn't worth it! I've never worked as an independant contractor but, for me least, there...

  13. how much $ is too much

    Alpha13 replied to PTU2SLP's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You have to realize that in a capitalist economy people are not paid simply by how honorable or valuable their work is. Tom cruise makes a fortune off every movie because his name sell tickets. Big...

  14. how much $ is too much

    Alpha13 replied to PTU2SLP's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    With the airtime celebrities get it's easy to forget how few of them there are. Celebrities have worked their way to the very top of their industry, usually an industry that has much less room for...

  15. Thinking about CRNA... Advice PLEASE!

    Alpha13 replied to golfmontpoker's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ugh. Can we save this guy from a few more pages of your collective preaching? Nursing is not some "higher calling" and yes it can be a 2nd career choice to some. Take it how you want to, but that...

  16. CRNA so why not CRNS? Certified Register Nurse Surgeon? (devil's advocate)

    Alpha13 replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    I have read that the field of anesthesia is unique in that it does not require diagnosis, which is why CRNAs exist. Surgery obviously requires diagnosing, as do most other physician

  17. Why would a CRNA not be allowed to do hearts,OB, Cardio?

    Alpha13 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was looking throgh some CRNA ads and one caught my attention "Special Conditions: 1 MD for every 2 rooms. CRNA is not allowed to do OB, Hearts or Cardio....no exceptions! May lose those skills if...

  18. Killer Nurse Gets 11 Life Sentences

    Alpha13 replied to Nutmeg5575's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if he was doing euthanasias or just offing random

  19. BSN to MD

    Alpha13 replied to samswwjd's topic in General Nursing

    IMO this is a bad way to go. Aim straight for your goal of getting an MD and just rock on everything you have have to do (GPA, MCAT, volunteer) Going the nursing way just to have "something to fall...

  20. Hollywood movie called "awake"

    Alpha13 replied to crna2bee's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If anything this movie is good for the anesthesia world. Think of Joe Uninformed's reaction: "Oh man, anesthesia is dangerous! > We can't cut funding for anesthesia materials > competent...

  21. youngest SRNA

    Alpha13 replied to blee1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Anyone care to speculate why the average age of new SRNAs is so high?an extra year in undergrad and 1-2 years in ICU shouldn't kick the average age of first year SRNAs into the

  22. Application proess?

    Alpha13 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello, I am confused about the application process for nursing school. I have read on 2 of the local Cal state school's web sites that I need to apply for admission into nursing school AND the...

  23. I would not encourage anyone to be a nurse!

    Alpha13 replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

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  24. mother of 3 undecided for continuing education.

    Alpha13 replied to LPN1038's topic in General Nursing

  25. mother of 3 undecided for continuing education.

    Alpha13 replied to LPN1038's topic in General Nursing

    its all about