srna04

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1. Army anesthesia

   srna04 posted a topic in CRNA

   Just curious on what CRNA's think about army anesthesia. I am strongly considering joining the army STRAP program for SRNA students. Specifically, anybody who has spent time in Iraq or Afghanistan.

2. AANA Natl Meeting in Seattle...who's going?

   srna04 replied to zrmorgan's topic in CRNA

   I'll be there!!!!!

3. Pressors

   srna04 posted a topic in CRNA

   Just a quick question, do any CRNAs/MDA know why bolusing of pressors is sometimes done during surgery for a low b/p? My understanding of this practice is that it can cause a sudden rise is SVR and B/P, then the patient may again vasodialate and dro...

4. Roll Call for the Class of 2006

   srna04 replied to versatile_kat's topic in CRNA

   Rush University, Sep. 2006!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

5. School and Family

   srna04 replied to movinsouth's topic in CRNA

   Wow, you have a great husband, it really shows his true character. Love does not seek jealousy. I don't have any kids and I'm currently a SRNA at Rush University. I would absolutely love the thought of staying at home and raising my kids. I canno...

6. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

   srna04 replied to Athlein1's topic in CRNA

   I use to work with a AA at a ICU in Chicago. He originally got his AA degree from Georgia, and wanted to practice in Illinois and was not allowed to. He went back to school for his BSN then later went onto CRNA school at Rush. Now that is what I c...

7. Newman U

   srna04 replied to fence's topic in CRNA

   I interviewed at Newman in 2001 and was not accepted. However, I finally got accepted to both Bradley and Rush University last year and chose Rush. The Newman interview process was done with all of the falculty. Each person asked questions ranging...

8. Rush University

   srna04 replied to srna04's topic in CRNA

   I actually applied and inteviewed in in 2002 and got a waited admission to start in 04. I was fine with that because I have taken about 11 classes already, which should make my load a little easier. By the way congratulations and I look foward to m...

9. tuition reimbursement

   srna04 replied to MJB's topic in SRNA

   Rush Medical Center in Chicago, IL pays 100% up to 6 credit hours per semester at Rush University and 50% at an outside school. The requirements are to work 20 hours per week and is applicable after 6 months of employment.

10. Wife of CRNA Student

    srna04 replied to Pooh Bear Girl's topic in CRNA

    My interview at MSA was very similiar to my interviews at Newman in Kansas, Bradley University in Illinois, and Rush in Illinois. They asked personal questions such as "what is your emotional support in school?" to clinical questions related to your...

11. rejection letter

    srna04 replied to gooser's topic in CRNA

    Sorry about the bad news. I was in your shoes at one time. My first time I applied I did not get in. However, the second year I applied I was accepted to both schools that I applied to. The best advice I can give you is to be persistent. This ne...

12. school and work

    srna04 replied to AshleyKay's topic in CRNA

    I actually worked or was crazy enough to do so, while first working on my ADN program. I was able to do a completion program BSN and work full-time. The BSN program was set up for working adults, one night a week, and a new class every six weeks. ...

13. Settlement in Minnesota

    srna04 replied to CRNA, DNSc's topic in CRNA

    This is good evidence of our strong association. We should all be proud (SRNAs and CRNAs) to be in such an organization which supports our profession. If we did not have such strength in numbers (90% membership rate, I believe), this court victory ...

14. failing anatomy-- new member

    srna04 replied to lanitra's topic in CRNA

    In my undergrad, I failed A & P, retook the class and went into an ADN program. I finished that program and finished a BSN completion program and got a 4.0, and later applied to a CRNA and got in. I want to emphasize showing improvement as you ...

15. Wife of CRNA Student

    srna04 replied to Pooh Bear Girl's topic in CRNA

    Just to let you know I have similiar grades and experience as your husband. I applied to two schools, Minn. School of Anesthesia and Newman University, my first time applying and I didn't get. The second year I applied was at Bradley University and...