Trauma Tom

It's official. I just got my letter from the CCNA that I passed my certification exam. I can now add the intials CRNA after my name. It took me three weeks to get my results. Good luck to those who will be taking their exam soon and those who are wai...

Sprout, Thanks for getting back to me. Sorry I haven't stayed in touch. I've been very busy studying. Started work on Monday and completed my two days of orientation with human resources. Today was my first day in the OR after finishing school Septem...

Sprout, I took my certification exam last Thursday and I am trying to be patient, however that is easier said than done. Would you give more information about how to do a reverse search on Fedex's website? I will let you know when I get my results. ...

ADN Program 3.25 GPA BSN Program 4.0 GPA Samford University SRNA GPA 3.92 GRE 700 Quantitative, 600 Verbal and 5/6 on Analytical 1 year Trauma/SICU Level One Trauma Center Applied to UAB, Medical College of Georgia, Gooding Institute, MTSA and Samfor...

Deepz, I have a question concerning the bill in Florida. Did the senate vote on the bill and it was defeated or did they not vote at all? If they did not vote does the bill come up for presentation during the next session or does it have to start the...

I would suggest getting into a study group. Prior to CRNA school I never studied in a group. I always did better studying on my own. However, for me CRNA school has been different. There is so much material it helps if you can get in a group of four ...

I am presently a SRNA so I have not worked as a CRNA or as an MDA. I would advise you to spend some time working with a CRNA and a MDA. While they both administer anesthesia, you will note than more often than not the MDA is involved in the supervisi...

While I agree with some of what rn29306 said about Grady I do not totally agree with everything. I am an SRNA and worked at Grady for over 2 years. Six months in the ER as a nurse extern and then 4 months in the SICU as a nurse extern prior to workin...

I was in a similar situation. I went the ADN route and finshed in 15 months. I then went to work obtaining my ICU experience. While I was working I obtained my BSN on line and let my hospital pay for it. I agree with the advice about talking to progr...

Well said. Good luck to you. Trauma Tom

Congratulations, it is well deserved. I am only 9 months through our 28 month program and I can only say I am envious that you are finished. Although I am enjoying my program immensely, the amount of material that we must learn in such a small amount...

Please excuse my classmate, Sproutsfriend, he is easily confused. You see our school has an equal opportunity policy, and as such they will make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate those students who are challenged, including those who are neur...

I would not worry about not having completed your BSN by the time you apply. There are schools who will interview you and accept pending completion of the BSN. There are others who want you to complete it prior to the application. I would apply anywa...

Qwiktofeat, First and foremost let me congratulate you on your acceptance to Samford. I hope you enjoy Samford as much as I do. As for sproutsfriend's comments, try to ignore them. He's just jealous that no one will carry his books for him. Although...

Loisane, Very interesting. It never occured to me that MDA's perspective on collaboration would be different than our own. One of my main reasons for becoming a CRNA, besides all of the obvoius reasons that have been repeated numerous times on this b...

Deepz, Yes you are correct, one of the definitions of collaboration is: 1. act of cooperating traitorously with an enemy. However, a more thorough definition of collaboration includes the following definition as well: 2. The interaction among two or ...

Deepz, I always cringe a little when I see topics like these come up on the board because you can usually predict where they will end up going. As a current SRNA I always try to maintain my professionalism and hope that other SRNAs and CRNAs will do ...

Way to go. I look forward to seeing you in June. I sent you a PM. Tom

Akanarn, This is a post I posted to some time ago concering someone who asked a similar question to yours concerning their age and CRNA school. Hope this helps. After twenty years in the restaurant business, I changed careers and started Nursing scho...

JWK, I am presently in CRNA school in Alabama. I have plans on practicing in Atlanta when I finish school. I am from Atlanta and I am curious if you would mind sharing which hospitals that you are familiar with that allow their anesthetists, whether ...

I just wanted to wish good luck to those of you who have applied to CRNA school this year and are waiting to hear about an interview or an offer for admission. I am presently six months into my first year in CRNA school and I am taking a break from s...

Craig, Best of luck to you in taking your boards and good luck as well in your job search. Please keep us posted as I am sure we all would like to hear about your experiences in your job search. Trauma Tom

Targa, This is a post I posted to some time ago concering someone who asked a similar question to yours concerning their age and CRNA school. Hope this helps. After twenty years in the restaurant business, I changed careers and started Nursing school...

I just wanted to share the good news. I was able to take a 24 hour break from anesthesia school to enjoy the birth of my grandaughter. Noel Grace Pickel was born at 10:00 p.m. on December 7, 2004. My wife and I were able to be there for the birth. Sh...

I realize this post has nothing to do with anesthesia, however, I have shared the joy of being accepted to CRNA school with all of you on this board. I wanted to share something with you even more special. I just found out my wife and I are going to ...