mace8704

mace8704

Critical Care, CPICU, RAT, Current SRNA

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  1. TCU CRNA program for January 2017

    mace8704 replied to MedicRN204's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    At the time of my interview, I had job shadowed an anesthesiologist. I was left with the impression the faculty strongly preferred a recent CRNA shadowing experience over an anesthesiologist. It might...

  2. TCU CRNA program for January 2017

    mace8704 replied to MedicRN204's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey MedicRN, I'm a student in TCU's anesthesia program. Just started my 2nd year so I'm currently in the didactic portion. TCU's administrative assistants, ***** ***** and ***********, are great at...

  3. Accepted Students GRE Scores

    mace8704 replied to BHRN85's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    155 verbal. 149 quantitative. 3.5 writing. I used Barron's, but only for a math review. I literally spent no time reviewing verbal or writing. Accepted at

  4. How long did it take you to obtain your state license after graduation?

    mace8704 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Good morning, I'm a 1st year SRNA in Texas. Some of the loans I'm applying for have grace periods after graduation before payments are due. One of the loans I am eyeing has a grace period of 4 months...

  5. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

    mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Last year, I was asked, "How are you going to afford this program?" during my TCU interview. Stafford loan is ~20,000/year. Texas CAL(college access loan) would cover the remainder of tuition fees. I...

  6. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

    mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    To be honest, I have no idea. I would guess that means the faculty is asking everyone the same questions, or at the very least, asking questions from a predesigned approved set of questions, and...

  7. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

    mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    **Important update*** I'm assisting with interviews this year, and on Wednesday I received an email which stated the interview structure is going to be different this year. The administrative...

  8. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

    mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was accepted on 9/22/14. I was notified via

  9. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

    mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just to clarify, I'm in the TCU anesthesia class you're referring to. There are currently 57 of us registered in the Fall semester. I've heard rumors that one or two individuals dropped during online...

  10. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

    mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Last year, there was only one pre-interview assessment. We took it at home. No pre-interview assessment on campus. It was by Pearson Vue. The only thing I can compare the pre-interview assessment to...

  11. Should I become a nurse?

    mace8704 replied to MarkAD's topic in Men in Nursing

    For your own sake, please job shadow a nurse and other healthcare professionals before you decide what career path you want to pursue. The "I enjoy helping people and want to do something in the...

  12. How easy to get loans for CRNA school?

    mace8704 replied to nurs1ng's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It is very easy to qualify for an unsubsidized loan from the US Department of Education for graduate school. Keep in mind, these loans will accrue interest at 5.84-6.21% while in school, but payment...

  13. How long did it take you to become a CRNA

    mace8704 replied to kateee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It will vary widely from one CRNA to the next Undergrad (BSN): 4 years minimum Critical care/intensive care unit experience: 1-2 years minimum. Keep in mind, your first job may not be in the ICU....

  14. Failed CCRN - Need Encouragement

    mace8704 replied to micurn0126's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    http://www.aacn.org/wd/certifications/docs/ccrn-exam-handbook.pdf Go to page 13-16 in the official CCRN handbook (link provided above) If I were you, I'd pass the CCRN and then evaluate your career...

  15. Do you have limited time after a BSN to apply to CRNA programs?

    mace8704 replied to TravelRhythm's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Respectfully, I understand you're excited at all of these potential career opportunities, but you're too far ahead of yourself. Undergrads routinely underestimate how difficult it is to obtain the...

  16. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

    mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Allow to me clarify, the question was what are the most common surgical procedures anesthesia providers assist with not the most common procedures anesthesia providers perform themselves. The answers...

  17. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

    mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Their concerns were based on the fact that the last time I shadowed a CRNA was 2006-2007 and that I enjoy nursing roles that are typically regarded as stressful/fast pace. Based on these facts, their...

  18. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

    mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Every professor I've worked with in the online portion of the program has been great. Kind, helpful, quick

  19. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

    mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was not asked my CCRN score in the interview. For that matter, I was not questioned about any specifc score (GRE, CCRN, GPA, etc).Last year, there were two interviews back to back on the same day...

  20. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

    mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My overall GRE score was 305, but my quantitative score was 1 below what they wanted (150 versus 151). My writing score was a 3.5 and they stated they wanted a 4.0. I was still accepted with a GPA of...

  21. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

    mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It varies from person to person. I am soley borrowing money for tuition. A co-worker of mine still has student loans from her undergrad degree and is borrowing money for grad school tuition and living...

  22. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

    mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The first 8 months of the program are all online. I'm finishing up the 5th month currently.They encourage students to work full time during this first 8 months. So far, the classes are primarily...

  23. I hate being a CNA

    mace8704 replied to *K($$'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Be cautious with the career advice you receive on here. It always very hasty. I worked as a CNA part time during the summer of my junior year in college on a rehab unit while getting my BSN. I had 6...

  24. TCU CRNA program for January 2016

    mace8704 replied to ohyeah!21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm an SRNA at TCU. If you are accepted in the program, they will notify you of your clinical assignment in the acceptance letter. With that being said, a coworker of mine had his clinical assignment...

  25. am i smart enough for a CRNA?

    mace8704 replied to AGACNPmathis's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Once you complete all of the CRNA prerequisites, you will have an idea if you can cut it intellectually. After all, the prerequisites are there to test whether admission boards believe you have the...