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  1. what am i doing wrong?

    Gump replied to kjt2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    kjt2004, Believe me, I know how you feel. Follow this link if you want to know some of what I had to go thru: https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56482 There is hope! If this is what you...

  2. ? regarding CRNA programs

    Gump replied to blee1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I too am in a front-loaded program (UAB). There's a heck of a lot of material being thrown at me all at once and I don't have a lot of time to savor it; I study the material very intensely and then...

  3. How does one do well in an Interview

    Gump replied to CRNAMASTER's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Try taking propranolol 10mg about 30 min. beore your interview. This has been proven to help with performance stress.

  4. Vasoactive drugs - down to the cellular level - Resources anyone?

    Gump replied to cortrn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Gaspassah, I was just thinking along them same lines as you. I agree, I think most schools (maybe not all) they are looking for applicants who are "well rounded have a good personality, are teachable,...

  5. First test jitters

    Gump replied to jewelcutt's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I know what you mean! We have already had 4 tests in the last couple of weeks. I would suggest taking the rest of the evening off and chill out. Or study another subject, or work on a paper (if any...

  6. Taking the GRE

    Gump replied to apontius's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    First of all know this... There is HOPE, you just might have to work a little harder. With that said, I would recommend you do what I did... Schedule a meeting with the director of the program(s) that...

  7. Taking the GRE

    Gump replied to apontius's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Apontius, I forgot to mention this yesterday, but UAB does accept students that have made less than 1000, but you will be on probation for the 1st semester. During that time you must maintain a 3.0,...

  8. Taking the GRE

    Gump replied to apontius's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Follow this link for UAB's admission requirements...http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=32642

  9. Good Luck Class Of 2006!!!!!!

    Gump replied to WAREAGLE's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm on my second week as well... The statement that "There are 24 hours in a day", is becoming very much more important to me now...lol. Good luck to you all as

  10. Keeping the Faith - I got in!

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

    Thank you for your kind words and advice. Everything is coming together pretty good now. I have all my paper work filled out and turned in; I have been invited to carpool with a few other folks, and...

  11. Keeping the Faith - I got in!

    Gump posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well, I interviewed back in November, got an acceptance letter in December, was notified that that was a mistake and that I was infact an alternate. Yesterday, I received a call that a slot was now...

  12. pre-ICU experience

    Gump replied to haa's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I would say that experience in caring for immediate post CABG patients in any hospital setting would suffice. Some important things to remember are to have as much experience as possible managing...

  13. pre-ICU experience

    Gump replied to haa's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    CVICU and Neuro ICU are highly regarded by many CRNA programs, so maybe shoot for one of those after you get your foot in the door.

  14. pre-ICU experience

    Gump replied to haa's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    What kind of step

  15. Voice Recorders?

    Gump replied to Sherpa RN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    WntrMute2, you really recorded an entire semester of lectures with out filling up the memory stick? That just seems amazing. Can you please confirm the amount of memory that you used? I'm shopping...

  16. Raising the science GPA.....Bummed

    Gump replied to cortrn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It might be a good idea to meet/speak with the director of the program(s) that you intend to apply to and have them review your transcripts. They will give you guidance. This is what I did. I ended up...

  17. Embarrassing anesthesia question that I really should know

    Gump replied to stevierae's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have heard of two examples that the term vessiculation is used for. 1. lesions of leukocytoclastic vasculitis 2. formation of bubbles due to depressuriazation (gas becomes less soluable) I have no...

  18. Drug abuse and burnout?

    Gump replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    A lot of research has been done on addictions in general. From what I gather, drug addiction is a treatable disease; just like diabetes and CAD, except for modality. Edited to add: I'm sure that...

  19. Drug abuse and burnout?

    Gump replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    According to a seminar I recently attended, there's a high rate for drug abuse in several professional, high stress, atmospheres. Nurses, doctors, lawyers, etc. The disease of addiction is not...

  20. Murphy's eye

    Gump replied to RN-RD's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    oral Ring-Adair-Elwyn Ding,Ding,Ding,Ding,... Tell 'em what he's won

  21. Loans & BAD credit

    Gump replied to JSB's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Roland. I think you make a very valid point; using extreme examples, but a valid point indeed. In fact, I'm sort of in that situation, except I will not have to use any credit cards. I agree that one...

  22. Physician Hostility

    Gump replied to blake's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Tenesma, did you ever inquire as to how long those PAs/NPs had been practicing in that

  23. Is there something comparable to Toradol that can be given IV for pain?

    Gump replied to bellehill's topic in Pain Management

    Tenesma, thanks for the book references. I was about to do a search for a list of some good

  24. IF for some reason you COULDN'T be a CRNA what area of nursing...

    Gump replied to Roland's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I would definitley do something different. Off the cuff, I can't make up my mind between truck driving or beautician

  25. How do your guys calculate GRE score?

    Gump replied to rhp123's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Roland, you do sound truly unique! From your posts, you remind me of a good friend that is a Physicist and a Professor (strange, but a good person). This professor once told me that when he has...