traumasrna

Hello everyone! I got accepted to Samuel Merritt's CRNA program. I am very very excited and wish all of you the best of luck. :rotfl: The interview wasn't bad and the admissions board of 8 individuals wasn't bad either. SMC was my first choice school...

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 l...

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...

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 ...

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...

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

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 pe...

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 ba...

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...

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...

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...

Kevin, I just read your post along with others about five minutes ago as I have been out of town. Before moving forward with this and creating a huge issue, please give me some time as I am working the next 4 days 12-16 hour night shifts. I give you ...

There are always students that will be starting soon after or who are already in school. People who are simply interested also attend the conference.

The AANA has a conference every year which is similar to NTI that is geared toward critical care nurses, but this is geared for CRNA's. They are very student oriented and it's a lot of fun. You get to attend classes, workshops, meetings. They have mi...

There are academic policies that allow students to have a F grade or D grade off their official record if you retake the math class. A lot of people don't know that. Grades can be petitioned and it will no longer be calculated in your GPA. Re: websit...

YukonDave, Forget about your tattoos. If you want to be a nurse, don't let that hold you back. We all have a past and a passion. I've got tattoos and I am in a Nurse Anesthesia program. Don't try to hide who you are either, if you feel more comfortab...

CRNARAY or is it Ray? I am Ramon. Look, you will be studying your %ss off for the next 27 months, my advice, have fun, enjoy yourself. You don't want to burn out. Everything you'll need to know for the first semester they will teach you. I.e. gross a...

Swimmingduck, I attend Samuel Merritt College's CRNA program and I do not believe we offer a 6 month certificate program. Anesthesia principle classes have to be taken along with pathophysiology classes and pharmacology classes and we must not forget...

I wrote a paper on the physician oversight of the CRNA required by those participating in Medicare reimbersment, 18 stinken pages. It was an issue paper, but not an ethical issue.

I also took the chem class at Weber State online, I actually took two classes, I was glad I found them and I know several other people currently enrolled.