soonershok

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1. University of Oklahoma CRNA Program???

   soonershok replied to CowboyMedic's topic in SRNA

   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 OU.

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

   soonershok replied to kylefromMI's topic in SRNA

   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. People are always coming and going in an ICU and wh...

3. CRNA Schools No Experience Required

   soonershok replied to utahskiier's topic in SRNA

   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 anyone who wants to do this should look for another fie...

4. So many questions about CRNA

   soonershok replied to golf_nurse2b's topic in SRNA

   LOL! I would like to know this as well.

5. What do schools really look at in applicants?

   soonershok replied to scott brown's topic in SRNA

   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 all up to you to sell yourself. Many people look go...

6. Starting CRNA school with a small child

   soonershok replied to BPnursie's topic in SRNA

   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 thru it all. She provided for the family and took...

7. TCU vs Texas Wesleyan CRNA

   soonershok replied to mhike's topic in SRNA

   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 not.

8. Advice for an applicant?

   soonershok replied to PDX_RN's topic in SRNA

   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 front loaded and some integrated. I ended up applyin...

9. Advice for an applicant?

   soonershok replied to PDX_RN's topic in SRNA

   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 you to have ACLS and PALS. Getting over a 1000 on t...

10. ICU requirement for 1 year?

    soonershok replied to jorbir73's topic in SRNA

    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 program is different and some value certain ICU experi...

11. TCU Fall '09

    soonershok replied to gasmaster's topic in SRNA

    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 year.

12. TCU Fall '09

    soonershok replied to gasmaster's topic in SRNA

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

13. TCU Fall '09

    soonershok replied to gasmaster's topic in SRNA

    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 small fortune. Thanks for the feedback.

14. TCU Fall '09

    soonershok replied to gasmaster's topic in SRNA

    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 general?

15. TCU Fall '09

    soonershok replied to gasmaster's topic in SRNA

    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 everything looks very expensive. It would be nice to hav...