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  1. Studying for the Certifying Exam

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

    One of our instructors said last week that they have changed the exam recently and that the Valley Review is less relevant. Anybody else heard

  2. malpractice insurance

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

    I was reading an article concerning this. Yes, hospitals do cover employees, but the representation that they obtain look to the hospital's best interests first. If they see fit to settle the case,...

  3. NC CRNAs

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

    As skipaway stated, it went to finance committee by the error of putting in the bill that there was going to be a $25 license fee for AAs. Since there is money involved, it had to go to finance...

  4. NP to CRNA??!!

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

    You may also look at what I call "meat and potatoes" schools. They still have to do a research project, but minimize the scary fluffy stuff and add more technical material. VCU is a prime

  5. NP to CRNA??!!

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

    I finished my ANP/CNS training at VCU in 2001 and almost immediately realized that I should have been in CRNA school. I started a post-grad certificate program at UNCC today. The post-grad approach...

  6. T-1 day.....

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

    Thanks Skipaway! Started today.... Good luck

  7. Does Age Matter in the Admit Process?

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

    Hi, I'm 46 and start my CRNA program next week. Throughout this process, age has only been an issue with me...not the admissions board or anyone else. As far as jobs go, I don't foresee any...

  8. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

    BigDave replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I had approval in April, but they would not mail it prior to 30 days before the semester started. But since the semester starts 22 Aug and they mailed it 30 June, it must be 30 days before the month...

  9. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

    BigDave replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I did get a $40k loan check delivered to my mailbox from Sallie Mae. Make sure you are doing the "tuition Answer"

  10. After graduation present.......

    BigDave replied to gasgiver's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You're such a romantic! After you get out of CRNA school, you may be able to move up to celebration station!! About the boob thing, since you're a guy I would pass on that item... I am in serious...

  11. CRNA schools starting in Janauary

    BigDave replied to Lucy54's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    UNCC does too. Their last interview is in October. I think you still have time to apply if you act

  12. What determines how often a CRNA school must be certified by the AANA?

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

    I was under the understanding that a school with a ten year certification was considered a superior program--a thought verified to a co-worker of mine at the AANA booth at NTI. Be wary of this...

  13. Is anyone having trouble getting into a CRNA program?

    BigDave replied to Alpha13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My interview with UNCC was very friendly, although extremely stressful for me (I'm not sure why--the atmosphere was not made that way; I guess I was just thinking what was at stake). The interview...

  14. Specific Schools

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

    Six trips to the desert was enough for me!! The Army does not want (almost) retired Air Force wimps

  15. Specific Schools

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

    Then that FREE vacation to the beach...Iraqi style! No thanks

  16. Specific Schools

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

    I was joking. I've spent time in Ashville and Boone. Love those towns! I checkind in at school today. Had a very positive reception. Someone even bought donuts and lemonade for my 7 year-old!...

  17. Specific Schools

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

    UNCC is very inexpensive after you get over that first year out-of-state. When I projected it last year I was looking at around $30K total. The NC resident application is 3 pages long(=tough). I...

  18. 13 more shifts until I become a SRNA!

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

    :Melody: Big Dave, welcome to Charlotte, NC! I have a buddy that will be starting with you this fall. His name is ***** and he works with me at WFUBMC MICU Thanks, the name got scratched, but I'm sure...

  19. USAF CRNAs

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

    I don't think there are any AF SRNAs/CRNAs on this forum. I have my NP package (for which I went to AFIT) and my CRNA package (turned down by LtC Sandy B...would not approve 2nd AFIT degree). If you...

  20. 13 more shifts until I become a SRNA!

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

    Well, I am finally in Charlotte (got here last night). Now to find a house to rent! I looked at one this morning...it was a dog! I start orientation 15 Aug/classes 22 Aug. I have not worked since 11...

  21. Should I Move in With Parents???

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

    I also agree with the no roommates rationale. Either rent the whole house to a nice family who will take care of it and stay in it, or sell it. Do you want to live in this house after you graduate?...

  22. What was your chemistry base when accepted?

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

    The school that I'm going to (UNCC) does not even really specify O-chem, and I'm not sure if my transcript with Chem II and O-chem even got there in time. "3.0 GPA on all undergraduate anatomy,...

  23. Sedation by non-anesthesia personel

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

    Do you think they like it for level of sedation, or just turnaround

  24. Best PDA for new SRNA student

    BigDave replied to suzanne4's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congrats to you too!! No I did not look back. I left some friends behind, but I was on a different wavelength than everyone else. I was feeling extremely uncomfortable. Maybe you can call it driven...

  25. Best PDA for new SRNA student

    BigDave replied to suzanne4's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    OK, since you started it...I'm also a Dell fan. I have the 416mhz version ($260)and a Rhinoskin hard case ($35). I've never owned a Palm-based PDA. I think the Pocket PC is more versatile, but the...