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  1. December graduates

    SproutRN replied to NCgirl's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    ::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

    SproutRN replied to gatormac2112's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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

    SproutRN replied to Homesick Gypsy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    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. young children and CRNA school

    SproutRN replied to whatnext's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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

    SproutRN replied to berry's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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

    SproutRN replied to berry's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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

    SproutRN replied to berry's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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. Interscalene block and pneumothorax

    SproutRN replied to MaleAPRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    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. Do most N.A. Graduate Programs accept Biology majors?

    SproutRN replied to Patrick Vincent's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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.

    SproutRN replied to jin00005's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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. CRNA Degree which title is better?

    SproutRN replied to CI-PLANTOGAS's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    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. Video of isoflurane effects on Hippocampal neuron dendrite

    SproutRN replied to mwbeah's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    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. Tuition/Loans with less than perfect credit

    SproutRN replied to JoeyRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think you will be able to obtain private loans, but with a co-applicant only. Good luck.

  14. CRNA Exam Review Course

    SproutRN replied to TraumaNurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    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

    SproutRN replied to TraumaNurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am not familiar with any other review for CRNA boards besides the Valley review. I will be attending in October myself.

  16. Studying for the Certifying Exam

    SproutRN replied to sonessrna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    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. Anyone Taking Thyroid Medications? I Need Your Help!!!

    SproutRN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    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 ?

    SproutRN replied to user69's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Don't know any stats. but I work with an MDA who took this route....started as ADN and progressed to

  19. 100 days before graduation

    SproutRN replied to alansmith52's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    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. Clinicals in CRNA Program

    SproutRN replied to Dawdett's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Wouldn't that be great?! Instead we pay to be there! :chuckle

  21. After graduation present.......

    SproutRN replied to gasgiver's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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. Valley Review supplemental materials

    SproutRN replied to sandman1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    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

    SproutRN replied to DSAC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    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

    SproutRN replied to ccusherry's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    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. Question about UAB and Samford?

    SproutRN replied to kabarnes's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    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...