Trauma Tom

Trauma Tom specializes in SICU, Anesthesia.

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1. Crna Boards

   Trauma Tom replied to CAJUNSRNA1's topic in CRNA

   It's official. I just got my letter from the CCNA that I passed my certification exam. I can now add the intials CRNA after my name. It took me three weeks to get my results. Good luck to those who will be taking their exam soon and those who are wai...

2. Crna Boards

   Trauma Tom replied to CAJUNSRNA1's topic in CRNA

   Sprout, Thanks for getting back to me. Sorry I haven't stayed in touch. I've been very busy studying. Started work on Monday and completed my two days of orientation with human resources. Today was my first day in the OR after finishing school Septem...

3. Crna Boards

   Trauma Tom replied to CAJUNSRNA1's topic in CRNA

   Sprout, I took my certification exam last Thursday and I am trying to be patient, however that is easier said than done. Would you give more information about how to do a reverse search on Fedex's website? I will let you know when I get my results. ...

4. Successful CRNA students consider listing your school, GPA, experience, GRE et.

   Trauma Tom replied to Roland's topic in CRNA

   ADN Program 3.25 GPA BSN Program 4.0 GPA Samford University SRNA GPA 3.92 GRE 700 Quantitative, 600 Verbal and 5/6 on Analytical 1 year Trauma/SICU Level One Trauma Center Applied to UAB, Medical College of Georgia, Gooding Institute, MTSA and Samfor...

5. CRNAs in Florida to require anesthesiologist supervision

   Trauma Tom replied to Tony35NYC's topic in CRNA

   Deepz, I have a question concerning the bill in Florida. Did the senate vote on the bill and it was defeated or did they not vote at all? If they did not vote does the bill come up for presentation during the next session or does it have to start the...

6. First week of class for SRNA

   Trauma Tom replied to jts2404's topic in CRNA

   I would suggest getting into a study group. Prior to CRNA school I never studied in a group. I always did better studying on my own. However, for me CRNA school has been different. There is so much material it helps if you can get in a group of four ...

7. CRNA vs. MDA - pros and cons

   Trauma Tom replied to daitheflu's topic in CRNA

   I am presently a SRNA so I have not worked as a CRNA or as an MDA. I would advise you to spend some time working with a CRNA and a MDA. While they both administer anesthesia, you will note than more often than not the MDA is involved in the supervisi...

8. ICU's in GA

   Trauma Tom replied to blee1's topic in CRNA

   While I agree with some of what rn29306 said about Grady I do not totally agree with everything. I am an SRNA and worked at Grady for over 2 years. Six months in the ER as a nurse extern and then 4 months in the SICU as a nurse extern prior to workin...

9. Hard Core Science Degree plus ADN vs. BSN

   Trauma Tom replied to d&d's mom's topic in CRNA

   I was in a similar situation. I went the ADN route and finshed in 15 months. I then went to work obtaining my ICU experience. While I was working I obtained my BSN on line and let my hospital pay for it. I agree with the advice about talking to progr...

10. On The Heels of Trauma Tom

    Trauma Tom replied to chaskirst's topic in CRNA

    Well said. Good luck to you. Trauma Tom

11. Congratulations to...

    Trauma Tom replied to Kiwi's topic in CRNA

    Congratulations, it is well deserved. I am only 9 months through our 28 month program and I can only say I am envious that you are finished. Although I am enjoying my program immensely, the amount of material that we must learn in such a small amount...

12. 38 too old for school?

    Trauma Tom replied to akanarn's topic in CRNA

    Please excuse my classmate, Sproutsfriend, he is easily confused. You see our school has an equal opportunity policy, and as such they will make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate those students who are challenged, including those who are neur...

13. Chances of getting accepted

    Trauma Tom replied to Anesthetist_to_be's topic in SRNA

    I would not worry about not having completed your BSN by the time you apply. There are schools who will interview you and accept pending completion of the BSN. There are others who want you to complete it prior to the application. I would apply anywa...

14. I Got In!!!

    Trauma Tom replied to jrec's topic in CRNA

    Qwiktofeat, First and foremost let me congratulate you on your acceptance to Samford. I hope you enjoy Samford as much as I do. As for sproutsfriend's comments, try to ignore them. He's just jealous that no one will carry his books for him. Although...

15. What is up with CRNA/AA/MDA politics.

    Trauma Tom replied to dreatx's topic in CRNA

    Loisane, Very interesting. It never occured to me that MDA's perspective on collaboration would be different than our own. One of my main reasons for becoming a CRNA, besides all of the obvoius reasons that have been repeated numerous times on this b...