CoreyB

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1. Latest US News & World Report Rankings of CRNA Schools

   CoreyB replied to NGACRNA's topic in CRNA

   They're still using the same rankings from 2003.

2. Not giving in my petition for nursing school

   CoreyB replied to susanna's topic in CRNA

   There are always exceptions to the rule, but if the question is, on avg who are more holistic in their practice - then the answer is nurses. There is really no comparison. Doctors may spend more time in the hospital, but they're only spending about...

3. MD referring to CRNA as 'support staff'

   CoreyB replied to kestrel1121's topic in CRNA

   Dixiedi- You're absolutely wrong. Nurses are not support staff. They are the reason patients come to the hospital - for nursing care. If the patient only needed medical or surgical treatment, they would go see the physician at the office or a same...

4. In what locations will you NOT find CRNAs?

   CoreyB replied to dianacs's topic in CRNA

   Southern California has CRNAs, but I think the majority of them are at specific institutions. Examples: Kaiser, VA, and various university hospitals

5. ICU acuity

   CoreyB replied to zzzzzgirl's topic in CRNA

   Another thing to consider, is that unlike your peers in other majors, you will have no trouble finding a job even with the economy in the shape it is. Most BA/BS grads can't say that. Also if your main goal is to avoid wiping ass, you may want to co...

6. politics & job scarcity

   CoreyB replied to Espresso girl!'s topic in CRNA

   I just wonder whether encouraging people to use less healthcare, which is probably what will happen if they have to pay for all the minor and routine stuff, won't inadvertently end up raising cost for ins co. If people don't take care of the little ...

7. politics & job scarcity

   CoreyB replied to Espresso girl!'s topic in CRNA

   Roland, I'm going to have to disagree with your theory on healthcare inflation. It's probably true that many people do not pay enough attention to what they and their employer spend on healthcare. However, if you ask any physician or hospital admi...

8. politics & job scarcity

   CoreyB replied to Espresso girl!'s topic in CRNA

   I didn't see anyone claiming moral superiority. Perhaps some are a little defensive. Dishonest, the only thing that's dishonest is saying, "let the free market solve the problem" and claming to care about the people the free market is leaving out ...

9. politics & job scarcity

   CoreyB replied to Espresso girl!'s topic in CRNA

   Minimum wage in California is $6.75 and that's as close to $9.00 as it is to $4.50. If any of you think you can live on minimum wage and afford health coverage, I'd be interested to hear exactly how you think it's possible, especially in a state lik...

10. politics & job scarcity

    CoreyB replied to Espresso girl!'s topic in CRNA

    I am not sure socialized medicine is the way to go, but the current program clearly isn't getting the job done. Everyone has been howling at the idea of deadbeats getting benefits, but the majority of uninsured Americans are working or the dependent...

11. first real clinical day

    CoreyB replied to AL bug's topic in CRNA

    I'd like to hear some opinions on front loading, especially from those of you who are well into your program or have graduated. thanks

12. What constitutes flunking out?

    CoreyB replied to Jimz31's topic in CRNA

    I disagree with the "allocation of scarce goods and resources" arguement. The allocation or admission to crna school takes place based on undergraduate performance and ICU experience. While a C or 2 in undergrad certainly won't help, I have read a ...

13. What constitutes flunking out?

    CoreyB replied to Jimz31's topic in CRNA

    First off Roland, I hope we can all agree that if it were not for Bush Sr, the chances are Jr wouldn't be President. Now I agree that sometimes there are forces other than grades or personal "merit" effect achievement or advancement, but I don't th...

14. School Selection

    CoreyB posted a topic in CRNA

    For all you CRNAs and SRNAs, I'd like to know what were the factors about the school you selected that weighed heaviest in your decision making, and why.

15. well, at least I know its possible

    CoreyB replied to alansmith52's topic in CRNA

    Gowkout, has that been your experience and if so how has it impacted your program.