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Special Thanks: Wallena Gould, CRNA, MS and John Bing, CRNA, MS

Thanks is an understatement for how grateful I am to know 2 CRNA's that have as dedicated to my goal of getting accepted into Nurse Anesthesia School as I am. There were times where my confidence fell short, but Both John and Lena stood there and reassured me that "the time is now".

I must admit that I have been working in the SICU for 18 months and the entire time has been a time of mental growth and preparation. Even with having more than the minimum amount of ICU experience required by the AANA to apply to a NAP, I had no intentions to apply to any Nurse Anesthesia Program until 2011 for 2012 acceptance.

While at the AANA National Convention in San Diego, CA this past August, both John and Lena suggested that I apply this year based on their professional assessment of my application. I did so with the same thought that I have heard many other prospective applicants say "at least I will get some experience".

Sure enough, on November 13, 2009, I received the GREAT news from Excela Health School of Anesthesia of my acceptance into the August 2010 class.

It was my pleasure to tell both John and Lena thank you for empowering me to have faith in myself and to go after what I have worked so hard for.

I would like to take the time to thank both Mrs. Wallena Gould, CRNA, MS and Mr. John Bing, CRNA, MS for their time, commitment and genuine concern about my growth as a nursing professional.

I look forward to being a colleage within the next 3 years so that I can have an impact on ICU nurses interested in Nurse Anesthesia.

James Lewis