deke

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1. Moving to Birmingham, AL need advice!

   deke replied to jrec's topic in CRNA

   I really can't guide you as to where to live but I can talk about the drive in. I commuted to anesthesia school from Tuscaloosa which is an hour west of Birmingham. Pleasant Grove is in that direction. Driving in on I 20-59 from that direction is no...

2. UAB interview

   deke replied to MrsSandman's topic in CRNA

   Just wanted to respond....... The interviews at the regional sites are "different" than at the central location e.g (Birmingham). If you are interviewing at Mobile, the interview with the faculty of UAB will be the same as the central location; BUT,...

3. SRNA drop out rates

   deke replied to FLCRNA2B's topic in CRNA

   The first day of classes I asked our program director what is the top reason someone doesn't make it through the program. #1--Personal problems--divorce, non-supportive family, injuries, etc. #2--Lack of desire #3--Decide it's not what they thought i...

4. What to do...

   deke replied to JJRN's topic in CRNA

   My two cents would be to "shadow" a few days if possible. My program is front loaded and providing anesthesia is very different from anything in nursing. So, the concepts explained are more easily understood if you "see" it in the OR. Shadowing wil...

5. Hairy Situation

   deke replied to CVSURN's topic in CCU

   This is only an opinion. I am an ex-CV nurse, also some ACCU experience and my wife works in the Cath Lab. The only reason I could see for waiting would be if he was in heart failure and they wanted to resolve that before proceeding. In my opinion...

6. Would you assist in abortions?

   deke replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My opinion is that when the egg is fertilized--right then you have a person. I don't see how it could be thought of any other way. Life has begun. The baby has an EKG that can be measured at 8 weeks post conception. Yes, there are certain instances...

7. Laryngeal Anomalies-sources of info

   deke replied to deke's topic in CRNA

   Thanks for your message, after a 2 week stay in the hospital my Dad passed this life yesterday at 5:15 p.m. He was a great man and a great father/grandfather. Hope everything is going well for you. deke

8. Laryngeal Anomalies-sources of info

   deke replied to deke's topic in CRNA

   Thanks for your message, after a 2 week stay in the hospital my Dad passed this life yesterday at 5:15 p.m. He was a great man and a great father/grandfather. Hope everything is going well for you. deke

9. Laryngeal Anomalies-sources of info

   deke posted a topic in CRNA

   I am a SRNA and in our Anatomy class we have to do a group presentation on Laryngeal Anomalies. I have performed a search and have some info but was wondering if there are any specific sources that any of you could guide me to that would help. I wou...

10. ER Nurse to CRNA

    deke replied to susswood's topic in CRNA

    I am currently in school. I worked in the ED and later in a CVICU. In my class there is literally a hodge-podge of experience, age, backgrounds, etc. So as far as getting accepted, I would say it is program dependent. My program is front loaded, me...

11. UAB Applicants

    deke replied to Gump's topic in CRNA

    The first semester went well. We finished up Thursday the 11th and will go back Jan 6th. The next semester is supposed to be very tough with Gross Anatomy, EKG, and Anesthesia Pathophysiology. My entire class was ready for the break though. The lib...

12. UAB Applicants

    deke replied to Gump's topic in CRNA

    I am in the class presently. I received my letter for interview last year on December 22nd so I would watch for my letter somewhere around then.

13. Er experience

    deke replied to rmcgrog's topic in CRNA

    If I were you, I would consider meeting with the program director at the school you are interested in applying to. Just ask them up front to look at your transcripts, (take them with you), look at your work experience and ask them what direction ...