Trauma Tom

Trauma Tom

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  1. Going to be a grandfather!

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

    Thanks for inquiring. My daughter's due date is next Wednesday, the 8th of December. I am going home this weekend hoping she will deliver so I can be there. I have to be back at school on Monday the...

  2. Anyone interviewing at Samford ?

    Trauma Tom replied to qwiktofeat's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My advice to all of you who are interviewing at Samford is too relax and get a good night's sleep the night before. You all are very qualified or you would not be invited to interview. The purpose of...

  3. Future SRNA's; Words of Encouragemnt

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

    30and confused, At your age you have plenty of time to find a career that will make you happy. I spent over twenty years in a career that I really enjoyed, however I always had a desire to fulfill a...

  4. Interview Blues

    Trauma Tom replied to Gaasgurl's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Gaasgurl, Don't be too hard on yourself. While the interview is important it is only one part of the entire process. You have outstanding qualifications and high GRE scores with a perfect GPA. You...

  5. programs to stay away from?

    Trauma Tom replied to raincity's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    While I respect you opinion, I disagree with your conclusion. You seem to base your comparison on your experience as a Nurse Practioner at a nursing school granting a MSN with your experience as a...

  6. RN-ADN vs BSN

    Trauma Tom replied to SpecificNorthWest's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    UCDSICURN is correct, there are many programs out there that will accept your BS in biology. I was in a similar position with a BS in aeronautical engineering that I completed years before finishing...

  7. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

    Trauma Tom replied to kmchugh's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Loisane CRNA We can always count on you to offer wisdom based upon your years of anesthesia practice. Thanks for shedding some additional light on this

  8. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

    Trauma Tom replied to kmchugh's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree with you that there are many non ICU nurses who could make fine CRNA's. But there is another reason that this requirement exists. CRNA school is about attitude and determination. You can have...

  9. Should I become a CRNA or not?

    Trauma Tom replied to emtmoon1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Entmoon1, Congratulations on your upcoming interviews. You obviously have worked very hard or you would not have been granted an interview. I can understand you getting cold feet. The decision to...

  10. the joy and pain of applying to schools!

    Trauma Tom replied to apaisRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Relax. You have everything that you need and with the experience, good grades and great GRE scores along with good recommendations I see no problem with you getting an interview. After that, it will...

  11. Keeping the Faith - I got in!

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

    Gump, I am so glad to hear you finally got good news. I have been watching and wondering if you had ever been accepted anywhere and had wanted to ask if anyone had heard about you. Glad all that is...

  12. What to do...

    Trauma Tom replied to JJRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    As I am only in my first year my advice may not be as valid as those SRNA's with more experience. I would recommend biochemistry. Granted you do not have to take it. I have had two semesters of...

  13. Dilemma! Need your input

    Trauma Tom replied to flaced's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ask yourself what you would do if you could not get into the school of your preference. Would you give up your goal of becoming a CRNA if you could not get into that school, even if you could get into...

  14. So am I ready or Not?

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

    I understand your frustration in preparing for the GRE, however it has its purpose. While no standardized test is perfect many schools consider the GRE a valuable tool to level the playing field when...

  15. Question re: admission to CRNA programs

    Trauma Tom replied to *RN123ABC*'s topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    SARN, I am presently enrolled as a SRNA. I too was concerned about my obtaining my RN-BSN degree on-line. I was an ADN nurse and while I obtained my one year of ICU experience I also obtained my BSN...

  16. Which ICU position for CRNA?

    Trauma Tom replied to kelnoelle's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I understand you dilemma. Ask yourself if it were not for the money which would you choose. Eleven thousand dollars is a lot of money, however it will not seem like as much money later after you...

  17. National Guard activation during school

    Trauma Tom replied to genral's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Genral, Glad to hear this all worked out for you. Congratulations on the promotion as

  18. Books to read prior to school

    Trauma Tom replied to jacads's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I started CRNA school at Samford University three weeks ago. The program is intense and the course work requires tremendous self discipline and excellent time management skills. Although they did not...

  19. What's going to keep you motivated????

    Trauma Tom replied to SRNACHIC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i believe these numbers may be possible for an lpn, however i would believe the numbers more after a year out of school. i just started crna school and prior to starting worked at a level i trauma...

  20. I can't believe I can finally post this.....

    Trauma Tom replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congratulations EmeraldNYL There is no greater feeling than the day you get one of those letters or the phone call telling you you are in. I started Samford University's CRNA program last Monday and...

  21. Are CRNAs ashamed of being nurses?

    Trauma Tom replied to loisane's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I did not realize this problem existed. Thanks for the information. I have ordered the book and will try to read it soon. I start CRNA school on Monday, June 7th so I might take some time finishing...

  22. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    Trauma Tom replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Many CRNAs are ashamed of their roots as a nurse, in my opinion this is pathetic. I am afraid I am going to challenge you on this line. Where did you come up with this information? I have not had...

  23. Roll Call for the Class of 2006

    Trauma Tom replied to versatile_kat's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. Orientation June 3rd, classes start June 7th. The adrenaline is already beginning to

  24. Billing question

    Trauma Tom replied to user69's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    JWK, Allright how about some history. Who started AA practice and if not created by the ASA to increase their potential incomes then who started the practice? And how did they gain entry into the...

  25. Why don't CRNA's like AA's

    Trauma Tom replied to ep71's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    JWK, I am not familiar with georgia law as it pertains to the use of AA's, however if Georgia law only allows for physicians to supervise 2 AA's or CRNA's than there is no financial benefit to using...