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  1. USAGPAN 2013 "Roll Call"

    chudder replied to cjpol's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good luck to everyone on the OML!! Stay flexible

  2. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    chudder replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    Where are you commissioning? Everyone I know took their oath at Ft Sam on their report

  3. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    chudder replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    Nice. He was my recruiter. Good guy... persistent and

  4. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    chudder replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    Dude, relax. You may not have gotten in....... ORRRR there may be other things at play that you and your recruiter are not aware of. If you are on the OML there is a chance they are just waiting for...

  5. 9 months until classes begin. What should i spend this time learning/reviewing?

    chudder replied to com4table's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I went through most of the chemistry videos and found them helpful.... especially getting into Henderson-Hasselbach and acid base stuff. I recently reviewed some of the healthcare and medicine videos...

  6. 9 months until classes begin. What should i spend this time learning/reviewing?

    chudder replied to com4table's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you had no trouble in your more difficult science classes, then kick back and enjoy this time. If you struggled at all in the past, then I suggest putting some work in before classes start....

  7. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    chudder replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    Are you working with SSG Kaaa? I remember going to Balboa to get my ACUs and PTs... good

  8. Cardiac monitor

    chudder replied to jhownah's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    You don't use MAP? Even if you don't use see PA catheters, much less wedge them, it doesn't hurt to educate yourself on the principles involved. There are lots of online resources to do this. I...

  9. GRE

    chudder replied to nurse_crna2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was able to edit my last post, but still can't edit my previous

  10. GRE

    chudder replied to nurse_crna2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Is there really no way to edit your own post??? I misspelled "bet" and I can't find any option that lets me correct it!! EDIT: now the edit button is there... I *swear* it wasn't there the last time...

  11. GRE

    chudder replied to nurse_crna2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would argue that the evidence is there for *some* correlation, however weak, between GRE score and graduate school success. Even though it is widely considered to be a poor predictor of success,...

  12. USAGPAN 2013 "Roll Call"

    chudder replied to cjpol's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    it depends on how many people have found a VA to fund their seat in the

  13. GRE

    chudder replied to nurse_crna2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I wouldn't want my first impression with a school to be me calling to see if they would consider me even though I don't meet their stated minimum requirements....... just retake the GRE. Study...

  14. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    chudder replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    Sounds roughly the same as last year....... only 10 direct accessions were pre-approved and they had to get approval for everyone else. Nerve-wracking, for sure... FWIW, one of our instructors...

  15. Win CASH! 12th Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    chudder replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Let's talk about small pox, influenza, and bubonic

  16. Under 1 year ICU experience ???

    chudder replied to pamchris's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would apply to the ICU a few hours away and move if

  17. My plan, and my journey to CRNA school. Insight, perspective, advice, preparation.

    chudder replied to SIguy_RN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Have you considered USAGPAN? Now is the perfect time to prepare for a 2014

  18. Okay, SRNA's, enlighten me.

    chudder replied to crichards00's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Read Watchful Care (available at the AANA bookstore) and educate yourself on current challenges facing the profession. Choose your program very, very carefully. Quality varies widely, and the...

  19. CRNA, Steps to get there

    chudder replied to RNwannbe's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Interestingly, shadowing a CRNA may be easier while you are still enrolled in a degree-seeking program. Many hospitals and health care systems are very restrictive when it comes to allowing anyone in...

  20. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    chudder replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    Get a job in ICU now, apply for a 2014 start by 1November 2013... going in as a civilian will likely be your fastest route. VA civilian is more competitive than direct accession as a civilian, I...

  21. BOLC July 2012

    chudder replied to mcd1126's topic in Government, Military

    If you turn 55 prior to BOLC, you will have the option of walking instead of running regardless of whatever conditions you may have. We had a few older docs in our group. All completed BOLC without...

  22. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    chudder replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    Why not USAGPAN? You sound like a good candidate, and your chances of getting a slot *might* be better than coming in as a critical care

  23. Shadowing a CRNA

    chudder replied to Caduceus3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I used to work at Sharp. San Diego is dominated by a single MD anesthesia group. I wasn't able to find anywhere to shadow in San Diego, and I made dozens of calls. Try USC/UCLA. Did you call the...

  24. Should I wait to apply next year?

    chudder replied to TraumaRN-CRNAHopeful's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Call the admissions office and talk to the PD or assistant PD. I doubt anyone will go for it, but maybe they will. Otherwise, look at other schools or wait a year. Good

  25. BOLC July 2012

    chudder replied to mcd1126's topic in Government, Military

    Powerpoint + Patient CaringTouch. Rinse and repeat. There is an evidence-based practice project and a presentation based on a book about leadership, both done as groups. Morning PT a couple of...