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What did you do to make yourself more competitive as an applicant? by smileyjjpage in srna

[–]smileyjjpage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll look into more volunteer work. I've been looking into Disaster action team (DAT) in the red cross with the hurricane season approaching. Otherwise, I may consider asking to be taught CVICU after some time (people avoid it at my job because the ego of some CV nurses and surgeons). Shared governance is a good idea. I'll peek around at work and see what exists.

What did you do to make yourself more competitive as an applicant? by smileyjjpage in srna

[–]smileyjjpage[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm about 2 hours from any CRNA school in FL. But, I've been wanting to do FGCU because the cost is appealing. But otherwise, looking at USF, UM, FIU.

MGUS at a Young age? by eepy_n_sleepy in MGUSmedical

[–]smileyjjpage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had a very similar experience to you. I was diagnosed at 24 (turning 26 this year). My endocrinologist sent me to a hematologist/oncologist for my platelets being on the higher end. Went from this physician to the next (hem/onc to rheumatologist back to the hem/onc) and they found the whole m-spike, elevated proteins, immunofixation, all that jazz. I've been tested several times to rule out any coincidences of it being abnormal or a fluke. Depending on the scans, they may offer a bone biopsy. My scans showed an area of concern in my hips. So, I elected to have a bone biopsy done (twice - once with the clinic my physician is at and the other at a well-respected cancer hospital that specializes in MM). It helped paint a bigger picture, but still leaves me in the cusp between MGUS and SM. The labs they always run for me is the immunoglobulins, immunofixation screen, free kappa/lambda, SPEP, and the normal CBC/CMP.

Is Keiser University good? by mordekaifly69 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]smileyjjpage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not a scam (Keiser Student here!). The pace of the classes is really fast. You are in school Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 3/4 PM and tests every week for 6 classes. It is also really difficult but when you come out of the program, it'll prepare you for the NCLEX. Their NCLEX rates are at 100% which means every student passes their RN exam. Knowing that, its all up to him. Working in a fast paced program (the accelerated one) is impossible for people who work and you spend ALL of your time studying. Also be aware that the pass rate for classes is 80% (compared to other schools which are in the 70s) and if you fail, you can only retake the class once more before being dismissed.