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Numbers
02-16-2012, 08:37 AM
I am writing this in hopes that someone out there may have a background similar to mine or have been through school with someone who has.
As I was finishing my Engineering degree a few years ago, I just knew that it was not what I was going to be happy with. I decided to make a change why I was young and choice nursing where I could make a direct difference and work on the most interesting and complex system of all...the human body. I first became a CNA for three years and then worked in Emergency Research for another three years (drug studies, medical devices, trauma, surgical).
Now I work in SICU/MICU and love it! I love how challenging it is and how much I learn everyday. I plan to apply to CRNA school this year. Im looking to find out how I match up.
Engineering degree: GPA 3.3
Nursing: 3.7
Currently on pain committee, taking CCRN in June, currently shadowing.
Anything else I could do to help my chances??
Thanks for your input!

ethernaut
02-16-2012, 09:12 AM
I am writing this in hopes that someone out there may have a background similar to mine or have been through school with someone who has.
As I was finishing my Engineering degree a few years ago, I just knew that it was not what I was going to be happy with. I decided to make a change why I was young and choice nursing where I could make a direct difference and work on the most interesting and complex system of all...the human body. I first became a CNA for three years and then worked in Emergency Research for another three years (drug studies, medical devices, trauma, surgical).
Now I work in SICU/MICU and love it! I love how challenging it is and how much I learn everyday. I plan to apply to CRNA school this year. Im looking to find out how I match up.
Engineering degree: GPA 3.3
Nursing: 3.7
Currently on pain committee, taking CCRN in June, currently shadowing.
Anything else I could do to help my chances??
Thanks for your input!

you make no mention of when you choice nursing, or how long you've worked as an RN in the ICU.

Numbers
02-16-2012, 09:28 AM
Sorry. I chose nursing in my Junior year of Engineering. I was working as a CNA at the time floating to all floors, including the ICU. I have been an RN for one year and will have two years in before admission (if I am fortunate). I feel like I am getting the right experience in the ICU (open hearts, belly surgeries, CRRT, PA caths and other invasive monitoring, stroke w/ tpa, neuro, etc. (little of everything).

PrinceVersed
02-16-2012, 01:40 PM
Apply broad, prep hard, nail your interview, and you will have a good shot at some school. Assuming you make a fair to good GRE score.