JackDawson23

I had a nice reply all written out but it didn't send for whatever reason. These were my questions verbatim. "What type of patients do you work with" "How have you prepared for this program" "What made you choose being a CRNA and why this program" "Have you been accepted to another program" "How is your support system" " What questions do you have for us" "Thank you! We will be in contact within the week" Not stressful at all. Enjoy and Good luck!

I interviewed here and a few other programs a while back. It was VERY laid back, which was totally unexpected from the vibes I got from the PD. But you basically go and interview with the big wigs, and ask questions to SRNA's if you want. Lasted about 40 mins total. If you have anymore specific questions just ask, I'm not one of those who will refuse to answer questions about an interview.

You're not the first person to mention this. When I was applying to schools a few years ago, I read some pretty bad horror stories about this place, along with a few other schools. I didn't believe it at the time, but you describe it exactly the way they mentioned it. I hope you hurry up and graduate so you can put this experience behind you.

Your story just makes me shake my head. From the old, broke down car, to not knowing how to use the internet, to driving to ask your preacher (of all people) to use his fax...I don't know if this is some weird attempt at travel nurse satire, or just a straight up lie. The whole thing with faxing this and faxing that is nauseating...can you not just email all your forms to your agent and call it a day? I have been traveling for a year now and NEVER had to fax anything...EVER! It's usually upload, email, text, go take a drug test, then head out for my next gig. Simple! I really hope your story doesn't turn people off to the traveling world. Because it is nowhere even close to how you described it.

This thread and the replies have made my day. Thank you OP!

Let me guess...you work at the VA? :)

I think if you have your CCRN, you should be able to answer any clinical question they throw at you. Other questions they ask you are pretty basic - "tell us about yourself?" "how have you prepared?" ,etc...

male health clinics, the VA (on a rare occasion there are females), or like everybody else said, Corrections.

Jseneh0 - Get a BSN, gain at least 1yr ICU experience, apply. As far as GPA goes - study more and retake classes you did bad in!

j/c what is he going to school for?

Wondering the same thing actually. I just started traveling. Sure would be nice to have a roommate to split the costs. Trying to make money before I start school next yr.

Some hospitals care, some don't. Just make sure you have a good recruiter/agency to work with.

Not true in regards to the background check. If you leave it off your resume, nobody is going to find out unless you say something. Just leave it on your resume, especially if it's your only job as an RN. If your future employer wants to know why you're wanting to leave, just say you want to work closer to home, blah blah blah. Let us know what you decide.

Start applying to other places now. Don't take it off your resume just yet. If you get a job offer, then you can tell them hasta luego.

Just an idea, but have you thought about moving?

Google is your friend. Didn't have time to list every one but here is just a few of the schools that accept ER for experience. BSN to DNP - Nurse Anesthesia Program - Frequently Asked Questions - LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing Charleston Area Medical Center School of Nurse Anesthesia Duke University School of Nursing CRNA Program Excela Health School of Anesthesia

Do what you're told soldier and "make it happen."

What was your GPA when you got accepted into the BSN program? Why don't you just retake the classes you did bad in? That could help raise your gpa up to the magic 3.0 I'm sure.

Try telling that to the numerous people at my church who converted from Catholic to Baptist.

Lots of schools don't even care if you have nursing experience. They just want your money. The NPs I work with went straight for their FNP/ACNP after they got their BSN. They even admitted they did not want anything to do with bedside nursing. I really don't have any problem with not having experience. As long as you're competent and can pass your boards, then that's all that matters.

You don't say...Daryl? Is that you? Get back to work!!! Your pt in 32 had another code brown.

I don't care what your username is... but you are not going to come in here and talk bad about sour lemons. I will have none of that. All jokes aside. CCA is pretty dang good gig. And it's unionized, no? I wouldn't worry about getting fired if that is your main concern. However, nursing can pay off big in the long run, esp if you choose to go into a specialty. Just something to think about.

"Only a lunch. I need food and a break or I am not a safe nurse, and it's state law. But I digress.." lol. Yea, you need to be doing something else. Maybe home health or occupational health.

6 year wait for day shift?!?!? Transfer, wait it out (i'm sure 6 years will fly by), or just move on to something else. Let us know what you decide.

Good gawd, you're one of those... I would hate to work with you.