deke

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1. Moving to Birmingham, AL need advice!

   deke replied to jrec's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I really can't guide you as to where to live but I can talk about the drive in. I commuted to anesthesia school from Tuscaloosa which is an hour west of Birmingham. Pleasant Grove is in that...

2. UAB interview

   deke replied to MrsSandman's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Just wanted to respond....... The interviews at the regional sites are "different" than at the central location e.g (Birmingham). If you are interviewing at Mobile, the interview with the faculty of...

3. SRNA drop out rates

   deke replied to FLCRNA2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   The first day of classes I asked our program director what is the top reason someone doesn't make it through the program. #1--Personal problems--divorce, non-supportive family, injuries, etc. #2--Lack...

4. What to do...

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

   My two cents would be to "shadow" a few days if possible. My program is front loaded and providing anesthesia is very different from anything in nursing. So, the concepts explained are more easily...

5. Hairy Situation

   deke replied to CVSURN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   This is only an opinion. I am an ex-CV nurse, also some ACCU experience and my wife works in the Cath Lab. The only reason I could see for waiting would be if he was in heart failure and they wanted...

6. Would you assist in abortions?

   deke replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My opinion is that when the egg is fertilized--right then you have a person. I don't see how it could be thought of any other way. Life has begun. The baby has an EKG that can be measured at 8 weeks...

7. Laryngeal Anomalies-sources of info

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

   Thanks for your message, after a 2 week stay in the hospital my Dad passed this life yesterday at 5:15 p.m. He was a great man and a great father/grandfather. Hope everything is going well for you....

8. Laryngeal Anomalies-sources of info

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

   Thanks for your message, after a 2 week stay in the hospital my Dad passed this life yesterday at 5:15 p.m. He was a great man and a great father/grandfather. Hope everything is going well for you....

9. Laryngeal Anomalies-sources of info

   deke posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I am a SRNA and in our Anatomy class we have to do a group presentation on Laryngeal Anomalies. I have performed a search and have some info but was wondering if there are any specific sources that...

10. ER Nurse to CRNA

    deke replied to susswood's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am currently in school. I worked in the ED and later in a CVICU. In my class there is literally a hodge-podge of experience, age, backgrounds, etc. So as far as getting accepted, I would say it is...

11. UAB Applicants

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

    The first semester went well. We finished up Thursday the 11th and will go back Jan 6th. The next semester is supposed to be very tough with Gross Anatomy, EKG, and Anesthesia Pathophysiology. My...

12. UAB Applicants

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

    I am in the class presently. I received my letter for interview last year on December 22nd so I would watch for my letter somewhere around

13. Er experience

    deke replied to rmcgrog's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If I were you, I would consider meeting with the program director at the school you are interested in applying to. Just ask them up front to look at your transcripts, (take them with you), look at...