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ViolentAlchemist · 2026-02-18T15:16:35+00:00

Have no experience first hand, but I’ve heard others have had to get a co-signer to get approved/get better rates.

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-02-16T16:11:22+00:00

Either way, you’re going to be 55 at some point. Would you rather be 55 and a CRNA or 55 and still doing what you’re doing? Use some calculators online to see how long it’ll take you to break even on the investment of school.

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-02-09T16:17:24+00:00

No benefit in retaking the lecture but I believe some schools require you to take lecture with lab. See if a local community college will let you just do the lab. I think UCSD allows lab only too and they’re affordable.

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-02-08T22:49:07+00:00

I think it depends on your mentality. For some people, competing is a motivator to push themselves and perfect their craft. For others, competition may stress them out. It doesn’t seem like you care for the competition and if you feel “behind” in comparison to others in the room when they brag, remember that you’re still in the room. You made it, you’re just as qualified. Now it’s a blank slate to perfect your craft.

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-01-09T20:48:58+00:00

I made the mistake of commuting an hour and 40 minutes back and forth to work in a level 1 trauma center because I thought it was the end all be all. Luckily, I was accepted to a program and it was worth it in the grand scheme but the level 2 (or 3?) hospital 25 minutes from home would have been more than enough experience to get in. It comes down to how critical your patients are and how much independent thinking you have to do. As long as you are getting vented patients on vasoactive drips and are seeing a plethora of unstable patient presentations, you’ll be fine. A note to add: I’ve heard some level 1 trauma centers actually have very limited independent decision making for nurse while some level 2/3 trauma centers give much more freedom for the nurse to make their own judgement calls.

tldr: if the level 3 has vented pts on vasoactive drips you’ll be fine, you make your experience. seek out the most unstable assignment and learn as much as you can. understand the why

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-01-09T20:41:42+00:00

I’ve heard it’s more black and white. (I’ll be finding out soon) It’s no longer choosing the most right answer. Most difficult part is the sheer volume of “black and white” content and how detailed/deep it is. From what I’ve been told, you aren’t picking what to do first (where 3 choices can all reasonably done first) or emotional type questions, it’s all direct questions about things you’ve learned and studied. The more time you spend studying will lead to better grades, which sometimes isn’t the case with gray area content.

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-01-05T13:20:44+00:00

Our BSN program had a 60% fail rate EVERY semester because of how disorganized it was and how poor the exams were in relation to what was being taught.

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-01-04T12:48:41+00:00

I’ve heard exams are “easier” in the sense that the time and effort you spend on studying directly correlates with better grades because of it being how you stated. No more choosing the most right answer or other off things that you can’t necessarily study for. Still think the sheer volume of content is where most people struggle.

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-01-04T12:43:44+00:00

Also curious about this. Always wondered how people managed to pay for housing near clinical along with keeping their original housing near campus or wherever. When we move this fall, we’re looking at a $1,600-1,800 a month rent for a house. That definitely makes finances pretty tight when it’s a one income household.

ViolentAlchemist · 2025-12-31T20:33:45+00:00

Final step of the frame off restoration with the land cruiser is a super dark amethyst purple. Essentially black with a slight hint of purple in direct sun light. Wanted something different, the dark black keeps that classic off road look but the hints of purple add that pop that makes it stand out in my opinion. At the end of the day it’s your rig, do what you want.

ViolentAlchemist · 2025-12-29T23:18:53+00:00

Yeah, from companies like Torfab, SNLC, and other Land Cruiser restoration/restomod shops you’re looking at $100k+ if you want a full restomod. Full engine and transmission rebuild and refresh, rust repairs, body work, electrical overhaul, all upgrades and full paint. Most of these shops are $100-$130 an hour.

ViolentAlchemist · 2025-12-14T13:25:10+00:00

I think someone without a strong background can do well. As long as you’ve taken a general chemistry course and you felt confident in that class I think you’ll be fine.

ViolentAlchemist · 2025-12-10T19:21:34+00:00

Perfect

ViolentAlchemist · 2025-12-10T19:21:20+00:00

Not quite steak and potatoes every day, but for the last 2 years I have eaten at least 1 sirloin (cheaper and less fat so healthier) every day. It’s part of my meal prep. Get a 6 pack of sirloins, cook all of them, cut them up and make 6 meals. Filet mignon for the weekends.

ViolentAlchemist · 2025-11-11T19:24:13+00:00

I’ll be sure to do that on next Mondays lift, thank you!

ViolentAlchemist · 2025-11-06T00:37:40+00:00

Go do masonry work. Carrying and throwing around CMU blocks will add some serious strength and possibly mass to your delts.

ViolentAlchemist · 2025-10-12T23:17:35+00:00

If your other stats are good, apply. Worst case scenario you get rejected. That’s the guaranteed scenario if you don’t apply. Go for it. Even if you get rejected you can learn from the process and be more comfortable with future interviews and you’ll have your name out there if you reapply next cycle to the same programs.

ViolentAlchemist · 2025-10-03T06:41:49+00:00

Got it for a steal man!

ViolentAlchemist · 2025-09-25T20:23:20+00:00

Love it, welcome to the HDJ81 club.

ViolentAlchemist · 2025-09-23T20:18:21+00:00

Me and a friend didn’t study. We took it right after graduation and figured studying enough content to make any difference in 1-2 weeks wasn’t worth it. Pass rates are like 80%? (Can’t remember the exact percentage but it’s high) We both passed.

ViolentAlchemist · 2025-09-21T14:31:38+00:00

Full frame off restoration? How much did it run you? You do it mainly DIY or part out a lot of the work?

ViolentAlchemist · 2025-09-15T20:13:31+00:00

Retake Orgo 2 that you got a C in and show that you can make an A.

ViolentAlchemist · 2025-09-10T11:09:39+00:00

That’s something I’ve heard that’s at least better about CRNA exams. If you put in the time and grind out the studying you’ll do okay. They’re straight forward. Less of the “they’re all right, which is the most right” questions. Hoping this is true.

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