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natbug

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  1. The ICU experience question

    natbug replied to cookderosa's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It really depends on the hospital. The hospital I worked at hires new grads in "specialty" areas like critical care. If you are not sure, contact the Unit director of the specific unit you are...

  2. Which unit?

    natbug replied to kimmie518's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My advice is to get into a unit with strong emphasis on cardiac, PA caths, vasoactive drips, and vents. Best of

  3. Anyone currently attending UPenn? Please Help!

    natbug replied to Cali749's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello. I interviewed there in May 2008. The interview was basically get-to-know you questions. They did ask me to tell them the types of patients I typically took care of and to tell them about...

  4. University at Buffalo-beginning Fall 2010 class!!!

    natbug replied to natbug's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Welcome! glad you

  5. University at Buffalo-beginning Fall 2010 class!!!

    natbug replied to natbug's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I called the help desk and explained that I was just admitted to the masters program for nurse anesthesia and that I did not have my UB card yet and they reset my password. I had to e-mail them a...

  6. University at Buffalo-beginning Fall 2010 class!!!

    natbug replied to natbug's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey guys! Have you gotten your UBIT name/pasword yet? I got mine today because I saw that registration for Fall is open and the program director is supposed to be getting into contact with us about...

  7. University at Buffalo-beginning Fall 2010 class!!!

    natbug replied to natbug's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    thanks.

  8. University at Buffalo-beginning Fall 2010 class!!!

    natbug replied to natbug's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey, has anyone heard anythng from UB regarding registration

  9. Whose going to Anesthesia School?!

    natbug replied to BananaBag's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello! I am attending University at Buffalo starting Fall

  10. LSU CRNA

    natbug replied to msrn25's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The reason I suggested Metairie/River Ridge area is that during rush hour, you have all of the side-roads that you can take (there are alot) and you can stay off the highway. The commute from Slidell...

  11. LSU CRNA

    natbug replied to msrn25's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You should really stick to Metairie and the River Ridge area. I grew up in the area the commute in the am and pm is terrible from

  12. LSU CRNA

    natbug replied to msrn25's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just be careful, because they OK'd a class for a friend of mine who went to LSU CRNA program and they later told her that it was not the right one and she had to re-take

  13. How would you've prepared differently for school now that you're a SRNA?

    natbug replied to stephenfnielsen's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks so much for your reply. I feel

  14. LSU CRNA

    natbug replied to msrn25's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The campus where classes are held are downtown and there are no apartment there. However, you can call the school and see if there are any housing options for grd students at the New Orleans

  15. current University at Buffalo students

    natbug replied to natbug's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello future classmate, I did not recieve anything else either. I think they may wait until they have the class full. They held interviews last week and one person said that it would be abou 3 weeks...

  16. How would you've prepared differently for school now that you're a SRNA?

    natbug replied to stephenfnielsen's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I am not an SRNA yet, but was accepted to a CRNA program starting this fall. When I interviewed, I was asked about PA catheters, ABGs, EKGs, heart blocks, and vasoactive drips. So they are...

  17. LSU CRNA

    natbug replied to msrn25's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    from what i know about the LSU program, if you are CCRN certified, you will get

  18. Please help! CRNA school for Post-Master student

    natbug replied to suvatata94's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you go to aana.com and there is a list of all the accredited programs in the US. You have to go to each website and see which programs waive the GRE/MAT. There are a few that I know if right...

  19. Will CRNA programs except ED experience?

    natbug replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The reason schools prefer ICU, CCU, CVICU etc. is that there is greater exposure to and management of PA catheters, vents, and vasoactive

  20. LSU CRNA

    natbug replied to msrn25's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello, I am from New Orleans and I am pretty familiar with the apartment situation there. I am not sure how much you are willing to spend. The Saulet is closer to the city and the school you will be...

  21. current University at Buffalo students

    natbug replied to natbug's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am wondering how people are finding out that they have already accepted 16 people. I am not sure so I cannot confirm or deny that. As for the long wait for your letter, it was over a month I waited...

  22. University at Buffalo-beginning Fall 2010 class!!!

    natbug replied to natbug's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I really don't think so, because they hare havin more interviews next

  23. current University at Buffalo students

    natbug replied to natbug's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was notified by letter in the mail and I actually got an e-mail too. Why don't you call Dr.xxxx and tell him you are following up on your interview and ask him if there is any additional...

  24. current University at Buffalo students

    natbug replied to natbug's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks so much for the info. I think it's weird that most of the classes are in the afternoons. Oh well. I really appreciate all of your help!

  25. UB CRNA school roll call for Fall 2010!!!

    natbug replied to natbug's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The EKGs were really easy! One was Normal sinus rhythm and they asked me if I was sure. I told them yes and they said I was the first to get it right! They said other applicants were thinking too...