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1. Was Let Go From A Program

   air replied to air's topic in SRNA

   I am not sure about the exact number. I have been in my program for about 20 months. This is the third person to be let go.

2. Was Let Go From A Program

   air replied to air's topic in SRNA

   yes, getting into another program has proven a challenge. some programs have indicated that his application would not stand out well. some would want to call his previous program for a reference or recommendation to admit. both of those options would...

3. Was Let Go From A Program

   air replied to air's topic in SRNA

   Well, if by the game you mean "getting along" maybe you are right. Remember that once you are isolated and shunned, no matter how good you are progressing clinical, you will end up being marked to be let go.

4. Dr. EGER and his book/dvd on the pharmacology of inhaled anesthetics.

   air replied to SigmaSRNA's topic in CRNA

   I think ultane is a very benign drug. That kidney issue raised by CAMP SUPRANE is way overblown. In the clinical setting,I have learned to use what my preceptor wants. Some clinical sites have agent preferences mostly related to cost issues

5. Dr. EGER and his book/dvd on the pharmacology of inhaled anesthetics.

   air replied to SigmaSRNA's topic in CRNA

   I had experiemented in changing my agents. For long cases, I use Iso if it suits the patient. Towards the end, I turn on DES or Ultane. My interest in nitrous is minimal. Some pros use 70% nitrous in the end and keep their patients vented, blow off ...

6. Was Let Go From A Program

   air replied to air's topic in SRNA

   In CRNA programs you get issued a number by AANA. Other programs will interested in why you left your former program. You would have to explain yourself in a neutral way.

7. Was Let Go From A Program

   air replied to air's topic in SRNA

   we all sat in class with him. We saw what was happening. I particularly was not brave enough to speak up on his behalf. I just thought they would toy around with him and let him complete the program. He did excel in class work. Showed up on time for ...

8. Was Let Go From A Program

   air replied to air's topic in SRNA

   Actually the looked at the whole situation from the clinical aspect, stayed on his case and accumulated documentation for him to leave the program. Those clinical mistakes were mistakes we all make but when he made them it became a news and a point o...

9. Was Let Go From A Program

   air replied to air's topic in SRNA

   Well, it happened in the USA

10. Was Let Go From A Program

    air posted a topic in SRNA

    A friend of mine was forced to leave a program mostly because of personality issues with the assistant program director after 1yr in the program. What are his chances of getting into another program. Are there folks out there that had moved from one...

11. How would you have an out of state license at time of application?

    air replied to Roland's topic in CRNA

    Roland when I was applying, I let things like this determine schools I wanted to apply to. I applied to schools that I thought I met all their requirements. I factored in cost program and living, requirements for application, (did not take the MAT an...

12. CRNA Locums

    air replied to heartICU's topic in CRNA

    I am a student I am currently rotating at a site were lot's of locums work I spoke to this guys at length when i work with them. The usually pay for their own malpractice insurance, they are responsible for their own healthcare and pensions. Some of ...

13. CRNA Exam Review Course

    air replied to TraumaNurse's topic in CRNA

    Howard review. Howard is/was a PD in one of the schools around the Pittsburgh area. he offers a review course. It is thought his review is not as popular or far reaching as Valley review. If you meet proffessionals that graduated in the later 80's or...

14. Future of Anesthesia

    air replied to NeuroNP's topic in CRNA

    This is not scientific some years ago they started using laparoscopic instruments in surgery. There was talk about it changing surgery and reducing surgical time. Well, I have seen it reduce patient hospitalization not reduce surgical time, infact th...

15. Mivacron and RSI

    air replied to maturner's topic in CRNA

    The economics you talk about makes sense Remember I am a student, economics usually does not come into play for me. Most hospitals here in PA, require and MDA to be present for inductions, usually they want in and out in seconds, therefore you need a...