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  1. ::balloons: :balloons: :balloons: One week from today, I too will be a nurse anesthesia graduate!!! It's been a long, hard road and praise GOD I survived. I have been in the thick of studying for...
  2. Samford Interviews

    It's a great place and a great program! I don't regret attending Samford for one minute. Sprout (11 days to graduation and
  3. Question re Post-Op Amnesia

    I'm sorry, but I don't think there is anything normal about "memory issues" 8 weeks post-operatively. And I don't think that it could be anesthesia related this far out. A follow up with your...
  4. I guess I am speaking from the most experience. I am 23 days away from graduating from CRNA school and I have a 4 and 6 year old. I did not plan to go to CRNA school with kids, but everything fell...
  5. Samford

    Each term was 9 weeks long (or short). So our biochem, physiology I, etc. were only 9 weeks. For some classes, more than others, it was hard (but still manageable). We also had the majority of our...
  6. Samford

    I will try and answer all your questions as best I can. As far as grades go, you must maintain a "B" average and the grading scale is 92+ = A, 82-91 = B. You must make a B or better in most of the...
  7. Samford

    I am currently attending Samford and will be graduating in 5 weeks in the first CRNA class. At no time have I regretted attending Samford. I did apply to UAB a few years ago and did not have a good...
  8. Vinny, I have not had this experience with any ISB blocks I have performed. I also just completed my Capstone project on interscalene blocks. There is always a risk of pneumothorax associated with...
  9. I would have to say no that most nurse anesthesia programs do not take degrees in biology for admittance. There are a few programs that do take health related majors, and you can probably find that...
  10. This is a test.

    Is the CCRN a big credential at which you are interviewing? I know it was not at the school I am in and haven't heard it was at other programs. I'm not sure I would go out of my way to mention it...
  11. I am in the Samford University program in Birmingham, AL and highly recommend it. It is a newer program, the third class just started. The class size is smaller than other programs, which was a huge...
  12. As a life long science geek, I found that to be fascinating. In my program (Samford) we are required to take a neuroscience class and although it was quite difficult it was very interesting "stuff"....
  13. I think you will be able to obtain private loans, but with a co-applicant only. Good luck.
  14. CRNA Exam Review Course

    I'm pretty sure the rumor is true. One of the new grads that I work with said she only had two questions that were from Valley Review last year. I think the review will be a good refresher.
  15. CRNA Exam Review Course

    I am not familiar with any other review for CRNA boards besides the Valley review. I will be attending in October myself.
  16. I have not heard that, but it wouldn't surprise me with all the stuff that recently went on regarding boards. I think the Valley Review will still be beneficial in reviewing all the information I...
  17. I have been hypothyroid for over 6 years now and have only taken Synthroid at various doses. I have my levels checked twice a year and my MD keeps my levels on the high side of normal (because it...
  18. CRNA -> MD ?

    Don't know any stats. but I work with an MDA who took this route....started as ADN and progressed to
  19. Me too, buddy!! I have until December 17 and am quite anxious about boards! I feel like I have learned a lot, but also forgotten a lot.
  20. Wouldn't that be great?! Instead we pay to be there! :chuckle
  21. I graduate December 17 and then I'm going to Disney World!! It will be a great reward for the husband and two kids for all they have endured these last 28 months.
  22. I will be attending a review course in October; however, I did not purchase the Memory Master book or flash cards. One of the folks at my clinical site gave me her Memory Master book. I really looks...
  23. Books

    I saved a few dollars with online shopping. Try http://www.cheapesttextbooks.com it searches several online bookstores and compares prices for you. You can also try walmart.com and look under books....
  24. chemistry and physics

    My advice is to skip the physics, you will not need that in depth for CRNA school. Plus they will teach you the physics you need to know. My program has a semester of biochem. and I had taken it...
  25. I am a senior Samford student. Clinicals are in various locations in the greater Birmingham area and other locations within about an hours drive (Anniston, Gadsden, Cullman, Tuscaloosa). Students...