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  1. Orlando Area

    ECU_CRNA2B replied to Putu2Sleep's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Oh yes. I don't know how i could have done both, b/w the homework, careplans, OR time and shear mental/physical exhaustion. Most programs make sure your days are pretty full and when they aren't...

  2. Orlando Area

    ECU_CRNA2B replied to Putu2Sleep's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just wanted to say thanks for all the great info here... I graduated last May and have been working in NC since. I am considering move to central florida and have been doing the best i can just...

  3. epidura tips and tricks

    ECU_CRNA2B posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hello all you smart ones.... I could really use some tips. I am in my OB rotation at present and my hardest thing is truly identifying interspinous spaces. An MDA told me today that some just have a...

  4. Eastern carolina CRNA SCHOOL

    ECU_CRNA2B replied to spideyunit's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    First the onus thing (yeah, makes me feel all smart on the inside--ha ha). I think I let a little of my frustration creep in there...oops. the majority of the courses are great, however there are a...

  5. Eastern carolina CRNA SCHOOL

    ECU_CRNA2B replied to spideyunit's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Strengths: class size each year 12 students, all clinicals at one location: Pitt County Memorial Hospital, the only level one trauma center east of I-95 in North Carolina ( you also go to it subsidary...

  6. Pleassseee Help!!! Wolford College

    ECU_CRNA2B replied to hojimma's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have two friends who graduated from the program within the last 2 years. I would check into what financial aid would be available to you from this school...as their credentialing was kinda up in...

  7. cardene

    ECU_CRNA2B posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Was wondering if anyone has suggestions for administering cardene via IV BOLUS.... how you mix it/concentration and how much you 'bump' in at a time....

  8. cardene

    ECU_CRNA2B replied to ECU_CRNA2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    thanks ralatek for the dosing guidelines....to the others, I understand the FDA approves of only gtt purposes of cardene however, like many drugs in this profession, things aren't always administered...

  9. preparing for that first job....

    ECU_CRNA2B posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Wondering what advice CRNAs have about that first job... My clincals are at a level 1 trauma center, should I stay at a large facility to avoid loosing new skills (i.e. heads, hearts, trauma, OB,...

  10. nueroanesthesia monitoring question(S)

    ECU_CRNA2B posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I just started my nuero rotation and would appreciate info to clarify the techniqes of anesthesia used when doing SSEP, MEP and EMG monitoring. I have heard 2 twitches, no NMB, 1 MAC,

  11. Anyone not get in on the first try?

    ECU_CRNA2B replied to AdonaiLoveable's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If the school has 'core courses' like theory, research, etc.--take these and get them out of the way, this will ease your pain during school and will show you are committed. Evaluate the experience...

  12. anesthesia and math....

    ECU_CRNA2B posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Greetings CRNA folk... As an SRNA, we just went over the 'math' of epi doses/concentrations. I am still a little 'in the woods' on this concept and was wondering if ya'll had some thoughts/advice on...

  13. Very Unhappy With My Career

    ECU_CRNA2B replied to Nupe4sleep's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree with those that have encouraged you to seek employment elsewhere. Ironically, on the pre-CRNA thread there is a post on 'why do you love nurse anesthesia'. Perhaps it is pertinent at this time...

  14. Health Insurance for Students

    ECU_CRNA2B replied to In2B8's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I got the student health insurance plan thru my school. While the insurance itself is NOT, NOT great, it meets the requirement for having insurance for only $1200/year. If I was sickly and needed...

  15. ECU anyone

    ECU_CRNA2B replied to willti1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    willti Yes, your UNC courses should transfer without problem, but it is always a good idea to hang on to the syllabus. Should you need to 'defend' that one course is equivalent to another, the...

  16. ECU anyone

    ECU_CRNA2B replied to willti1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    japaho21: I am already in...I am currently in my second semester, but I will still see you two in spring. My humble recommedation is to take whatever core courses you can and get them out of the way....

  17. ECU anyone

    ECU_CRNA2B replied to willti1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I do agree--congrats to both of you. And you should feel awesome--it is a great accomplishment. see you both in spring.

  18. Cadaver Exposure?!?!?

    ECU_CRNA2B replied to MISS_TCM's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    At ECU we too take a gross anatomy lab with the med students and PT students. It is not easy--I am frittering time away right now that I should be looking at the triangles of the neck. It makes...

  19. The business of being a CRNA

    ECU_CRNA2B replied to krzysiu's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey kiddies, lets keep it nice and friendly. We have wondered too far down this tangent. Who cares if med schools require it or don't....i thought this started out taking about the spiffy class...

  20. The business of being a CRNA

    ECU_CRNA2B replied to krzysiu's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yoga, Have to agree w/ Sigma SRNA. I am only in my second semester, but I hear from more experienced CRNAs I hear that negotiating your contract sets the pace for your employment there. The business...

  21. I Am Back

    ECU_CRNA2B replied to yoga crna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yoga, While the busy-ness of second semester have kept me from reading as often as i would like, I did notice your absence and am very glad you are back. To have someone who can offer wisdom from...

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

    ECU_CRNA2B replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Niko is correct. You do not have to have a paystub to get any of the many alternative loan options out there, but your interest rate will show that. The other option to get/keep a low interest rate...

  23. Do I have a chance?

    ECU_CRNA2B replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As has been advocated by the 'greats' of this and the CRNA threads, once you get into school you will have the opportunity to do clinicals. See how you deal with those and what coping mechanisms work...

  24. how could I do this?

    ECU_CRNA2B replied to mingus_lost's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    EEEEECK, can't believe on a CRNA/SRNA posting someone is actually advocating this.

  25. money for Wolford?!

    ECU_CRNA2B replied to icurn24's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You might wanna check out the super-duper fantabulous thread entitled "alternative loans..here's what I found". It was started by arkyccrn and has a plethora of great information, questions and...