Bamadawg

Bamadawg has 18 years experience and specializes in ER/ICU/Anesthesia.

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1. Nurse Anesthetists programs in Canada?

   Bamadawg replied to Jasoneks's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Milk comes in bags in Canada. Train in the

2. Solo Practice for CRNA

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

   I think that is smart. You very likely would have handled it fine. And it is getting harder and harder to kill people who are healthy. But the sick ones can be easy to kill. If you are solo, who...

3. Solo Practice for CRNA

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

   Hi, first question you should ask is if solo practice is for you. How many years have you been a CRNA?

4. For current CRNAs...

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

   hi, schedule is sorta like this. One 8, 2 tens, a twelve. 3 times a month take call from home. 7p-7a during week x 2 per month. One 24 hour weekend call per month. all from home. Total 3 call...

5. Univ of South Alabama

   Bamadawg posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Any CRNAs ever worked or know anything about USA? Thanks

6. Programs in CT

   Bamadawg replied to BSN06's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Tuition is around 32K. You stay one year and it is forgiven. Not prorated. Must stay 13 months. It is a good place to work. You get to do everything except when with a student. Still you will do...

7. Programs in CT

   Bamadawg replied to BSN06's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Hi, I graduated from Bridgeport Hospital NAP/So Conn St Univ program in 2006. I is now Fairfield Univ./BHNAP or as I refer to it The F U Nurse anesthesia program. If you are looking at Conn. then...

8. My CRNA friends do illegal drugs

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

   Neither one of these CRNAs belong in an OR. They belong in rehab. I don't care if it is alcohol or whatever. The fact that it is an ongoing pattern of abuse is concerning. Extacy is illegal. The...

9. Army grad program CRNA

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

   Soldiernurse. I think the Army and Navy have the best programs in the country. However, don't limit yourself. Have you considered the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences? They have a...

10. Book: Nurse Anesthesia SECRETS

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

    I think Anesthesia Secrets by James Duke (new edition is now out) is superior to Nurse Anesthesia Secrets. NAS is not a bad book but if you are going to spend money, get the better book. In my...

11. New Britain School

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

    I can field this one as Meg is busy as hell. I am a senior at BPT. The interview is low stress. You will interview with the director, asst. director, some MDs and CRNAs. You will be toured by a...

12. Miller vs Mac Contraversey!

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

    MAC for DLT, Nasal intubation. More room for Magills etc. Miller for anterior airway. I have used a Miller 4 on two occasions. You must use this blade to appreciate it. anyone who is good with...

13. Regional Anesthesia - How much are you doing?

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

    We get plenty of RA experience here at Bridgeport. Mostly spinal and epidural but no shortage of bier blocks, femoral nerve blocks. The interscalenes can be a little hit or miss because here you are...

14. Successful CRNA students consider listing your school, GPA, experience, GRE et.

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

    Here goes: Senior student at Bridgeport (GPA 3.6approx) Not very stellar, most of class is higher. Undergrad 3.5 Science a little higher, not much. MAT 55. 6years ICU(mostly SICU)5 years ER, 3 years...

15. Regional Anesthesia

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

    Here at Bridgeport we get first shot at all airway and regional. There is one attending who does his own RA but the rest are cool. I ve been here 10 months, only 7 in clinical, and I have had...