traumasrna

Hello everyone. Does anyone here know anything about UPMC Presbytarian hospital in Pittsburgh, PA? I recently spoke with a recruiter and it sounds like they offer a competative loan forgiveness program. Most importantly, it sounds as if they have a large variety of cases to choose from including CV and Transplants. Has anyone here participated in this loan program where they pay you up front and then you agree to work for them. The hospital sounds great and I am ready to jump on board, but would like to talk to others as well. PA educates a lot of CRNA's, so I was wondering if anyone has had the opportunity to rotate through this site.

Take a princeton review class, its pricey, but worth the money. Ramon

Kevin, I am very sorry for your loss. I am meeting with a friend today who lost his father unexpectedly last week. It's always hard to find the words to someone like you or my friend who has lost a parent. I can only say that I am sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers. Sincerely, Ramon

I hear ya on the straight day thing.I currently work nights in a very busy ICU and look forward to working call and night as a CRNA. Who knows, a lot can change between now and then. I like the shift differential we receive along with the emergencies and trauma we get in the middle of the night. Thanks for sharing. RaMON

Thanks Mike. I actually considered enlisting, but my wife was against it and I ended up having to have back surgery, so it wasn't meant to be I guess. I am however grateful that you served for our country. Kudos to ya. Ramon

I am curious to hear what some of your experiences have been immediately following licensure when taking your first job as a CRNA. For example, as a new grad going directly into an ICU at Stanford, we are paired with an experienced nurse and trained to function as competant ICU nurses over a three month period. In general, do many hospitals have new grad training programs for new CRNA's? Because we will begin a job after completing a clinical residency are we then assumed to be able to immediately function independantly? Any feedback would be great, I am just curious as to how this all plays out after graduating. Thank you.

Dear Kevin, I am very sorry to hear of your mothers illness. It's never easy to put meaning into these circumstances. I offer you my sincere sympathy and I will say a prayer for your mother this morning in hopes that she will remain in comfort and peace. Ramon

I would have to agree. I am in my first year of a three year program and this will be my third AANA conference. It's wonderful and they really welcome their students. I have found the conferences to be of great value. Ramon

As I have stated several times, I was not trying to claim an unearned title and I am tired of you making this claim. You have close to 2000 posts that are nearly all political in nature. Perhaps you should seek a different board or forum. Lets get back to anesthesia related topics and drop the fixation on screen names and political perspectives along with your thoughts of the war in Iraq if they don't relate to our practice. Now, I have made a good faith effort in addressing the concerns of you and other posters, so lets move on! I didn't have to, but I changed my screen name within 12 hours of getting an email from you. Ramon

Hey!!!!! I have been reincarnated and I am now officially TRAUMASRNA..... Ramon

I have requested to have my username/screen name modified to traumasrna, and I am waiting for a response. Ramon

Dear Board Members, I never imagined that my screen name would cause such a debate. For reasons of simplicity, I often use the same screen name and passwords as I have so many to remember for school, work, etc. Recently a member sent me an email to a thread he had written objecting to the usage of CRNA in a SRNA's screen name. He also reported it to the board moderator and the moderator contacted me via email requesting that I choose another screen name. Initially, I was angered. However, after much thought and consideration I have chosen to change my screen name. I respect this community and board and most importantly respect those CRNA's that have earned the title CRNA. That being said, I believe it is important for all of you to know that I have never posted an ad or posed as a licensed CRNA. I am currently a Trauma ICU Nurse and SRNA and have always been upfront about being a student. After reading many of your comments, I know understand your arguments and concerns. In addition, because we will one day be colleagues of one another, I have no problem addressing issues and being diplomatic. I do hope we can all move forward and continue to discuss the issues that surround our profession and continue to help one another through the academic and socialization processes of a very rewarding profession as anesthesia providers. From this point forward, I will assume the screen name Traumasrna. Thank you all for your patience and understanding in this matter. Sincerely, Ramon SRNA, Samuel Merritt College

Dear Board Members, I never imagined that my screen name would cause such a debate. For reasons of simplicity, I often use the same screen name and passwords as I have so many to remember for school, work, etc. Recently a member sent me an email to a thread he had written objecting to the usage of CRNA in a SRNA's screen name. He also reported it to the board moderator and the moderator contacted me via email requesting that I choose another screen name. Initially, I was angered. However, after much thought and consideration I have chosen to change my screen name. I respect this community and board and most importantly respect those CRNA's that have earned the title CRNA. That being said, I believe it is important for all of you to know that I have never posted an ad or posed as a licensed CRNA. I am currently a Trauma ICU Nurse and SRNA and have always been upfront about being a student. After reading many of your comments, I know understand your arguments and concerns. In addition, because we will one day be colleagues of one another, I have no problem addressing issues and being diplomatic. I do hope we can all move forward and continue to discuss the issues that surround our profession and continue to help one another through the academic and socialization processes of a very rewarding profession as anesthesia providers. From this point forward, I will assume the screen name Traumasrna. Thank you all for your patience and understanding in this matter. Sincerely, Ramon R. Orduno Jr. SRNA, Samuel Merritt College

When I originally posted a response, I thought I was sending a private message, my mistake. Secondly, this is not a "personal beef" I was simply trying to be friendly and engage in a conversation. Ramon

Kevin, The reason why I provided you with my telephone number was because I was willing to discuss this matter with you more in detail over the phone. Tones and assumptions are sometimes misinterpreted via email. My intention was to only discuss this matter with you. If you and I had been talking face to face, I am sure I could convince you that I am very flexible and respectful and most of all reasonable. I'll be responding to you all in the next couple of hours. Ramon