jrec

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1. Got in school, now anxious

   jrec replied to morgiesmom's topic in CRNA

   Morgiesmom, I too will start at UAB this fall. Congrats! Like you, I am very nervous about making the move from one position that you know to embarking on the unknown. But we'll get through it just like others before us have and others behind us wil...

2. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

   jrec replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

   I also will be going to UAB this fall. I will be doing my clinicals in Birmingham. Do you live in the Birmingham area or will you need to find a place to live. I look forward to meeting you then.

3. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

   jrec posted a topic in SRNA

   We've had several threads from everyone saying they were accepted to various schools, but if everyone is willing let's do one big thread for everyone that will be starting anesthesia school this summer or fall. If you don't mind please include where...

4. Moving to Birmingham, AL need advice!

   jrec replied to jrec's topic in CRNA

   Thank you all so much for your advice. We are still looking. My question is....Where are all of the inexpensive homes that are close to the interstate, take less than 15-20 min to get to UAB, have a big yard and nearby park for the dogs and are rea...

5. Atlanta area

   jrec replied to NeuroNP's topic in Georgia

   Bryan, I am currently living in atlanta, on the northeast side inside the perimeter (chamblee area). I love it here. If you are looking for good experience in either ICU or ER then I suggest you go to Atlanta Medical or Grady. Both have alot of tr...

6. Birmingham

   jrec replied to NeuroNP's topic in Alabama

   I too am looking to relocate to B'ham for anesthesia school this fall and would like some help locating a good neighborhood. I want to be within 15-20 minutes or closer of UAB and will need to buy a house. Any suggestions for location would be GREA...

7. Moving to Birmingham, AL need advice!

   jrec replied to jrec's topic in CRNA

   Thank you all so much for your replies. My husband and I are moving from the Atlanta area and know that location is everything when it comes to traffic. We were in B'ham this past weekend and liked the Crestwood area...east of the city and very clo...

8. Moving to Birmingham, AL need advice!

   jrec posted a topic in CRNA

   I will be moving to Birmingham, AL to attend UAB's anesthesia program this fall and need to find a place to live. I am looking to buy a house near the campus (atleast within 15-20 driving minutes or closer). If you have any knowledge of good neighb...

9. UAB interview

   jrec replied to MrsSandman's topic in CRNA

   MrsSandman, I think you and I have discussed UAB in a PM, but let me tell you again....RELAX. You will do just fine as long as you know the answers to all the WHY questions. UAB was my second of three interviews and was the most relaxing one by far....

10. UAB acceptance?

    jrec replied to jrec's topic in CRNA

    Gump, How do you feel about the program and faculty in general? What do you feel are the positives/negatives about UAB? Do you feel at a disadvantage due to the larger class size? Have you started clinicals yet, and if so how is it? You can PM me ...

11. UAB acceptance?

    jrec replied to jrec's topic in CRNA

    UAB'S director, Mr. Williams, was AWESOME! He was VERY laid back and talked alot about things other than school or the interview. Samford's director was nice as well but he was ALL business. I suspect he would be just as likable outside of the cir...

12. UAB acceptance?

    jrec replied to jrec's topic in CRNA

    MrsSandman, My interview at UAB went very well. I had heard it was more intense than Samford, but I did not find this to be true. The faculty was very nice, especially the director, he was AWESOME. I did not have any clinical questions at all, it ...

13. UAB acceptance?

    jrec posted a topic in CRNA

    Anyone accepted to UAB, University of Alabama at Birmingham?

14. accepting money for CRNA school

    jrec replied to jeff150's topic in CRNA

    This is an interesting subject. How would one go about approaching an anesthesia group for such a contract? And how does the stipend work and why have I seen some people post that some groups offer this while others do not? Thanks.

15. MSN or MSNA for future Doctorate

    jrec posted a topic in CRNA

    I am contemplating getting a PhD/Doctorate sometime in the future after completing a CRNA program. So, my dilemma is...should I attend a MSN or MSNA program? I eventually (much later in my career) think I would like to teach anesthesia/nursing at t...