soonershok

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1. University of Oklahoma CRNA Program???

   soonershok replied to CowboyMedic's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   We don't need anymore anesthesia schools. The market is flooded as is. As for OU having a CRNA school...well I highly doubt it since Jane Finch is the ASA president and is affiliated with

2. Starting nursing school in the fall -- I need advice

   soonershok replied to kylefromMI's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Try to get on in an ICU as a nurse tech or nurse partner and work there while your going thru school. By doing so you will become familiar with the people and they will learn to hopefully trust you....

3. CRNA Schools No Experience Required

   soonershok replied to utahskiier's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I'm sorry if some find the angry comments to the original poster offensive. To be honest it ticks me off. I worked very hard for many years to become a crna. I didn't short cut anything and feel...

4. So many questions about CRNA

   soonershok replied to golf_nurse2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   LOL! I would like to know this as

5. What do schools really look at in applicants?

   soonershok replied to scott brown's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Bill does a great job outlining what is going to make you stand out. The more "brownie badges" you have, the more you will stand out. This should get you an interview. Once you get the interview its...

6. Starting CRNA school with a small child

   soonershok replied to BPnursie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   When I started school my three girls were 10 and 4 (twins). They are now 13 and 7. I felt like I missed out on a big portion of their life. I was an absentee dad for the most part. My wife was stellar...

7. Texas Christian University (TCU) vs Texas Wesleyan University CRNA

   soonershok replied to mhike's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I can assure you that many students at TCU have children and do just fine. I do not believe for a minute that they segregate students based upon whether they have children or

8. Advice for an applicant?

   soonershok replied to PDX_RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I thought the same thing. I selected schools based on a number of things...none of which were the top listings of USNEWS. Some schools I selected which were close. Some were farther away. Some were...

9. Advice for an applicant?

   soonershok replied to PDX_RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   PDX_RN, It sounds like you are on the right track. I say go for it now. I would concentrate more on getting your CCRN, ACLS, PALS, and maybe TNCC rather than retaking those classes. Programs require...

10. ICU requirement for 1 year?

    soonershok replied to jorbir73's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Some schools will accept ER experience, but I have not heard of one taking telemetry.??. Most want adult ICU experience so Ped's ICU may not be acceptable/desireable in some programs either. Each...

11. TCU Fall '09

    soonershok replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for the info! I am glad to know that there are sign on bonuses in this economy. Sounds like St. Judes would be a good place to work. I am looking forward to attending this next

12. TCU Fall '09

    soonershok replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    For those of you that got to go to the expo...how was

13. TCU Fall '09

    soonershok replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    2 blocks away is no problem. I can walk that no problem. I had just heard that there was zero parking anywhere. Glad to know that isn't true. Now to find an apt somewhere that isnt going to cost a...

14. TCU Fall '09

    soonershok replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes I got the packet...the one with the apt guide and stuff right? I agree that all the housing nearby is expensive. Do we have a specific lot for the crna program or is it for TCU in

15. TCU Fall '09

    soonershok replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't think I could ever go without chewing. I am always chewing on gum, ice, food, straws... I am moving from OKC...hence the sooner in my handle. I would like to get an apt close to TCU but...