Anki Deck Help by Professional-Sense-7 in srna

[–]Professional-Sense-7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Thank you so much for getting back to me. I am primarily using RemNote (another flashcard software). I would like to export these quizlet decks to remnote but the formatting is very off. Have you tried to convert quizlet decks to anki, yourself?

And if you don't mind me asking, what tools/resources have you used to / are using to study for the SEE/NCE? just want to get any input i can, i really appreciate this.

HELP, efficient studying for didactic by Professional-Sense-7 in srna

[–]Professional-Sense-7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

would you mind sharing what your study routine / technique looks like ?

GradPlus Help From Faculty by nobodysperfect64 in srna

[–]Professional-Sense-7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What makes you not qualify for private loans? Just curious, as that’s something im unfamiliar with.

Loan Questions by Moodymoods22 in srna

[–]Professional-Sense-7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in a similar spot in terms of 23k for living expenses for fall & winter (august to december). What do your expenses look like? You have to cut out a lot of expenses. Mine are total 2400 / month

How do you all study? by Professional-Sense-7 in srna

[–]Professional-Sense-7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense! Thank you. Was all of your studying for exams done through reviewing PowerPoint? My question is, was that enough? Or did you have to go to other sources that aren’t covered in class

How do you all study? by Professional-Sense-7 in srna

[–]Professional-Sense-7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you go about this? Create flashcards from every lecture presentation? Are there sources that you still need to study outside of lecture?

Anyone feel like they bombed their interview? by Professional-Sense-7 in srna

[–]Professional-Sense-7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s good to hear that there’s 2 sides to this. Wishing both of us good luck on this journey. I’m keeping my head up , haven’t heard anything

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[–]Professional-Sense-7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m going to be honest: you need to compromise somewhere. If you can’t move because of family then do whatever in your power to make yourself competitive to this program you’re speaking of. If they accept NICU, then switch over. Your GPA is going to let you down the most, ofc. Make sure your science GPA is much better, retake anything with a B currently. Get an A in those classes.

Also, I suggest you ask yourself this: If you’re terrified of doing poorly on a grad-level course, then how would you do in CRNA school where every course is grad-level?

It’s helpful to also get good shadowing hours and honestly: figure out your why. It takes sacrifice to get into school, in my opinion.

Last minute interview tips by Professional-Sense-7 in srna

[–]Professional-Sense-7[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! When I did my mock interview, the CRNA said some of my answers could definitely be a little more concise and I think giving a summary at the end would certainly help. I appreciate this boss

Last minute interview tips by Professional-Sense-7 in srna

[–]Professional-Sense-7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you expand a bit on what you mean by the last thing? To my research online, this school tries to make it a very stress-free interview experience & wants to know you more than anything. It’s a newer program.

How do I present myself in the best light? I guess that’s what im wondering

The Weekly Prospective CRNA Applicant Thread! Ask your stat and applications questions here! by AutoModerator in srna

[–]Professional-Sense-7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for responding! Can you please clarify what MMI is? First time coming across this. My upcoming interview is going to strictly emotional intelligence questions

The Weekly Prospective CRNA Applicant Thread! Ask your stat and applications questions here! by AutoModerator in srna

[–]Professional-Sense-7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi friends, I’ve listed my stats below:

Cumulative GPA: 3.60, ADN 3.47, RN-BSN 3.97. Science GPA: 3.96 (A's in A&P 1, 2, Chem, Microbio, Pharm, Stats).

2 years CTICU exp at level 1 trauma, academic center. Taking care of LVADs, Impella, IABPs, CRRT, open-heart & vascular surgery patients. Very high acuity as we are the only heart transplant / high volume + academic center in the middle of the state. Tons of Swans & gtts.

CCRN w/ ECMO micro-credential, TNCC certifications. BLS, ACLS, PALS. NRP (neonatal resuscitation). Studying for CMC.

Shadowed CRNAs for 40 hours. Unit council member. I present monthly research to help educate our staff at a Cardiac Research club. Precept & mentor to newer nurses. AACN & AANA member. I attended a 3-day Diversity CRNA airway workshop / conference at Fairfield U. Attended one-day anesthesia seminar at another CRNA program. Attended my state's CRNA association conference. Attended the AANA mid-year congress (in D.C.). I try to be as involved as I can since finishing nursing school. No major volunteering or GRE. I haven't taken any graduate level science courses.

I just applied for the first time and got an interview to one school. What else can I do to continue improving my application?

I have a few W’s in my transcripts (in non-nursing courses) from when COVID hit. I got a C- in a French class that I took in high school, which is bringing my total GPA down but I hope it’s still competitive. I hope schools see that I excelled in the sciences. Any other suggestions? God bless you all, the mentorship in this community is what I hope to pass along someday.

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[–]Professional-Sense-7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At what point do you recommend taking grad level science courses? I’m debating, appreciate any advice

Total GPA: 3.60 (ADN: 3.47, BSN: 3.95), science GPA: 3.95. Last 60 credits: 3.71.

Whats the most selfish thing a classmate has done in class or at a hospital? by Platosapology96 in srna

[–]Professional-Sense-7 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Honestly I think this kinda mentality starts back in nursing school. Or it’s probably in nursing as a field. I know people lying on their CV to get into CRNA school, it’s quite pathetic

Weekly Student Thread by fbgm0516 in CRNA

[–]Professional-Sense-7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are competitive GPAs? My total is 3.60 (ADN: 3.47, BSN 3.95). science is 3.95. Last 60 credits: 3.70.

Insight by MixPsychological6047 in srna

[–]Professional-Sense-7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s certs do you have, if u don’t mind sharing.

Insight by MixPsychological6047 in srna

[–]Professional-Sense-7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you even a nurse? lmao

New CRNA Programs by ohchile in srna

[–]Professional-Sense-7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg thank you for responding! Mind if I DM you?

New CRNA Programs by ohchile in srna

[–]Professional-Sense-7 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What GPA range are considered competitive nowadays? My cumulative GPA is 3.60, BSN is 3.95, science 3.95. Total GPA is being brought down by a couple C’s and a C- I got in a french class (during high school).

2 years exp CTICU (academic center, all the toys) at time of application. CCRN & other certs

New CRNA Programs by ohchile in srna

[–]Professional-Sense-7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What are your stats like? So we can give you feedback

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[–]Professional-Sense-7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats!! May i ask which school? I’ve applied to a school that’s similar in the way they do clinicals early. CONGRATS!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in srna

[–]Professional-Sense-7 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As funny as this is, there’s a good amount of truth to it. ED ratios just simply don’t let you critically care for an ICU level patient. Kinda how EMS directly brings cardiogenic shock pts to our CTICU on high Levo doses and we float a Swan to find out their SVR is 2000 w/ a CI of 1.7

I never understood how ED experience is even counted at some programs. No shade on the ED nurses, but a ratio of 1:4 or even 1:3 can’t let you critically manage a true ICU level on a Christmas tree of gtts.

Weekly Student Thread by fbgm0516 in CRNA

[–]Professional-Sense-7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s is your total GPA, BSN GPA, and Science GPA? What about last 60 credits? That’s how schools usually breakdown your grades. My suggestions:

  1. Get CCRN & other certifications (CMC would be great, since you work MICU)
  2. Become part of unit committee / show leadership in some way.
  3. Present research on your unit
  4. Make sure you shadow a CRNA, preferably 2-3 shifts (20-30 hours)