lasvegasnurs

lasvegasnurs has 3 years experience and specializes in TSICU.

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1. FGCU CRNA 2018

   lasvegasnurs replied to crnaornothing's topic in SRNA

   Just as an FYI, I interviewed there a couple years ago. Was one of the more laid back interviews I had. Was no clinical questions. Pretty much a get to know you and why you want to do be a CRNA interview. Ended up going somewhere else but if you aren...

2. First Bachelor Gpa or 2nd Bachelor Gpa?

   lasvegasnurs replied to Nursingismy's topic in SRNA

   I had a similar situation deciding if CRNA would even be an option for me. I had a 3.6 Biology degree. Went to 1 year med school and was having health problems that made it difficult during first year. Finished 1st year with 2.6 in med school. I the...

3. CRNA applicant

   lasvegasnurs replied to cvru_rn_13's topic in SRNA

   program director was looking for very specific things.... dont remember exactly but I didnt 100% meet requirements they wanted.... and they were already 1 of too many schools that I applied to so I just withdrew application vs spending expenses for i...

4. CRNA school question

   lasvegasnurs replied to ShockMe's topic in SRNA

   Little biased in that I had a degree in Biology and minor in Chemistry before I went into nursing.... but the chemistry understanding required is less than my first chemistry college class. I still think the chemistry is important.... but as for boa...

5. CRNA applicant

   lasvegasnurs replied to cvru_rn_13's topic in SRNA

   The program director when I applied a couple years ago at ECU was very open to discussing application and specifics that they were looking for including recommendations to making a application stronger.

6. Private loans?

   lasvegasnurs replied to ERiley1's topic in SRNA

   yes... but not as a school loan because no one will give you more than what the school says is the cost of attendance which gov't loans should meet that amount. you can take out a consumer loan but that would be under terms like a car loan... like 20...

7. High School GPA?

   lasvegasnurs replied to jerryman09's topic in SRNA

   Not aware of any school that wants high school transcripts. High school grades do not matter after starting college. I think I had under 2.0 in HS but started college knowing that things now mattered and that college grades never go away.

8. Very interested in CRNA school, tips on getting in/advice well appreciated

   lasvegasnurs replied to dm27's topic in SRNA

   Every school looks looks for many of the same things but then there are also many differences in what they look at. Taking anatomy again may help on say a school that looks at Science GPA AND only takes the top grades it could help but most graduate ...

9. How Competitive are CRNA schools actually...

   lasvegasnurs replied to katekat17's topic in SRNA

   Dont let us news and report or whatever you saw for rankings fool you. There is little those rankings are based on. Look for a program that fits YOU best when you are ready to apply. The application process can also be very expensive especially if yo...

10. I can't do chest compressions (CPR) will I be terminated?

    lasvegasnurs replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of good answers already but I doubt the job description specifically says you must be able to perform chest compressions. You can still lift 40lbs I imagine like many nursing jobs will say but certain limitations is expected. I used to work as a...

11. A couple of questions!

    lasvegasnurs replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in SRNA

    PICU, NICU, ER, PACU all acceptable at a couple schools but its looked the experience may still be criticized by even the schools that take it. Traditional adult ICU (really any type) is the only safe bet. Also board pass rates are lower for those wi...

12. How Competitive are CRNA schools actually...

    lasvegasnurs replied to katekat17's topic in SRNA

    Good enough GPA, now don't worry about it. Go get a job and and look to progress to an ICU since few are lucky enough to start in the ICU. It's great to have goals but sometimes things change. I graduated from nursing school several years ago plannin...

13. Which hospital is better for admission?

    lasvegasnurs replied to Jcurious's topic in SRNA

    larger facility, level 1 will all lead to sicker patients and better experiences for admission to school. Work environment will be tougher but just get through it.

14. Neuro ICU vs. Transplant ICU for CRNA School

    lasvegasnurs replied to Chelse.RN's topic in Critical

    Neuro is a pretty pigeonholed specialty with very minimal conditions and comorbidites. Sure you get to see lots of cool stuff, but overall exposure to other aspects of medicine are limited compared to many other ICU's.... but for application purposes...

15. Need Finance Advice

    lasvegasnurs replied to futurenurserntobe's topic in General Students

    ER scribe in ideal world but can be hard to get. At my previous hospital almost every scribe was on way to nursing, respiratory, or MD. Great experience and you learn a ton.