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  1. Does anyone have experience with AP or CLEP exams?

    MB37 replied to calibound08's topic in General Students

    I'd never heard of CLEP until recently - I went to school the first time in 1997, maybe it didn't exist yet? Or could it be regional? I did start college in 97 as a sophomore, due to all the AP and IB...

  2. Ugh, my insomnia is killing me

    MB37 replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in General Students

    Why are people so opposed to taking meds for insomnia (or any other psych-related d/o)? It can be a chronic condition, just like anything else. Would you hesitate to talk to your doc about meds for...

  3. Do I need a BS in nursing when I apply for CRNA programs?

    MB37 replied to autumn_sky's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have a BS in psych and I am currently in a ABSN program. It's certainly possible to have two BSs. However, if you already know what you want to do, there's no real benefit to the BS in sociology - I...

  4. Possible get into without a science degree?

    MB37 replied to ElLISA_RN2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You don't say where you live or would be willing to move to. I agree with others, an ABSN program would have been your best bet - but since you went the ADN route, you'll have to do a lot of research...

  5. Icu + Ccrn

    MB37 replied to Annieee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    One local recruiter specifically told a friend of mine that mentioning CRNA aspirations during an interview is the "kiss of death" for your application. I've mentioned it to a couple of my instructors...

  6. ICU Requirement

    MB37 replied to cherrysky's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you're planning on applying to many schools and aren't limited by geography, having adult ICU experience gives you unlimited options - but you should be able to find quite a few that accept...

  7. A day in the life of a SRNA

    MB37 replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks guys. I guess it's just that you're always hearing people say that nursing school is the hardest thing they've ever done, and how it's completely impossible for anyone to hold down even a...

  8. ► How do I become a CRNA?

    MB37 replied to danecharleston's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There are many paths one can take to become a CRNA. Yours sounds fine, but there is no "correct" one. Mine (which I don't recommend) was: earn a BS in psych and history > realize that it's not an...

  9. Interviewer asked about my GPA

    MB37 replied to JessicaSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hospitals need to use something to decide who to interview, or which of two similar candidates to hire. GPA can be part of that picture. They have no way of knowing exactly who is going to make a good...

  10. Neuro ICU to CRNA

    MB37 replied to gasmaster's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    If I get hired by the hospital I'm at right now, I'm not worried about the acuity. They're having some budgetary issues at the moment, so I may have to start on a M-S floor and apply to transfer in 6...

  11. Is a second degree/accelerated program too much stress?

    MB37 replied to Pmkn10RN's topic in General Students

    I'm about to graduate from a 15 month accelerated program. I've made all As so far, although that may change this semester since I hate OB. We take exactly the same classes as the regular students,...

  12. Should boyfriend help me out?

    MB37 replied to QUEBEBRAN's topic in General Students

    Well, if the all-knowing government says something, it must be true. And there is no "regulation" that paying for an adult child's (oxymoron much?) education is a parent's responsibility. I'm aware...

  13. Neuro ICU to CRNA

    MB37 replied to gasmaster's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Congrats, and that's so great to hear! Neuro ICU was my favorite rotation in med-surg (spent 5 days of my critical care rotation there, by choice) and it's where I chose to precept. I'm loving my...

  14. Any new SRNAs at LSU New Orleans?

    MB37 replied to dropsofjupiterllc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm also interested in the job market in LA for CRNAs post-Katrina, as I'm hoping to move back to NO either to go to LSU or after NA school here in FL. Anyone have any good info? I want nothing more...

  15. A day in the life of a SRNA

    MB37 replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have definitely enjoyed all the responses to this thread so far, please keep them coming! I have a question as well - I know everyone says that CRNA programs do not compare to nursing school, or to...

  16. Nursing Student Need information on CRNA programs

    MB37 replied to StudentNurseLS11's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Where in FL are you? I'm in Tampa, and while not all ICUs here accept new grads, many do. I graduate in August and I've only applied for ICU positions so far. The shortest orientation I've seen is...

  17. Men can't give complete baths?

    MB37 replied to stelon's topic in General Nursing

    Did they tell you why? I would think it would take more than just one complaint, but that might depend on what type of complaint it was. Either way, it's crap. Did they also bar all male OB/GYNs from...

  18. Should boyfriend help me out?

    MB37 replied to QUEBEBRAN's topic in General Students

    I felt like I was in 1920 when I read your OP. I'm a 29 year old nursing student, and because I'm married, my husband is the only one working at the moment. We've only been married for 3 years,...

  19. New Grad considering moving to Tampa

    MB37 replied to mytphyne1913's topic in Florida Nursing

    FYI - I graduate in August, and I've had a hard time so far finding an ICU job as a new grad so far. TGH is currently in a hiring freeze, and their next scheduled class for new grads into the units...

  20. USF Nursing Inquiry class

    MB37 replied to MB37's topic in Florida Nursing

    I took it with Diana Lane online, but I didn't see her name on the USF faculty page just now. My section was really easy, one paper, no exams, several discussion boards. Several of my friends took...

  21. med surg clinicals

    MB37 replied to NursingIs4CoolPeople's topic in General Students

    Huh. My first day of clinical I was expected to shadow my nurse. I actually shadowed the first day of each new rotation (although I'd actually pass the meds, give the tx, etc.). I'm in preceptorship...

  22. How many have to take/have taken HESI?

    MB37 replied to futureRNJaz's topic in General Students

    Same as Bortazz and Puresass - we take a HESI as our final in each core class (worth 20-40% of our grade), then the big HESI at the end. We have two tries to make an 850 or we repeat preceptorship and...

  23. AMAZED at what some students get away with!!!

    MB37 replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    To all nurses - please approach the students' instructor when you see behavior that surprises/shocks/annoys you. The students may be unprepared, rude, inconsiderate, or clueless; or they may be...

  24. Clinical supervision by instructors

    MB37 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    Our clinicals are "preceptored" from the beginning, so we're assigned to a nurse each day rather than a patient. We aren't all on the same floor, and it's also a huge teaching hospital. Our preceptor...

  25. CVICU experience for CRNA

    MB37 replied to acinbg's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    When I met with the director of the program at my school (I'm getting my ABSN at the moment), she said that you can work one year in any ICU you can get into, but your second year should be spent in...