ECU_CRNA2B

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 there is ALWAYS something you should be reading, study...

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 searching the internet randomly for information (and gas...

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 knack for feeling them, others have to work at it.....

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 few along the way that lack 'instruction' or 'teachi...

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 smaller community hospital for about 1 month and ...

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 their air for a while and so was their ability to hav...

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.... grazi

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 under FDA guidelines or approval. Much thanks!!!...

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, peds) or go to a small(er) hospital? What are potent...

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, Grazi!

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 you get in the coming year, a lot of places look for...

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 the topic. thanks to all.

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 to ask yourself the same question...what is it th...

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 services outside student health services barely anyt...

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 syllabus is your 'proof' of what material the course taug...

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. Most of them are online..registration is already...

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

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 sense why it is important, and god knows it is tough, ...

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 yogacrna teaches to CRNA students. shake hands and wal...

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 of locum tenens and being incorporated can blow yo...

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 years of experience and is still interested--strike t...

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 is to have a co-signer. I think it is best to get ...

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 and don't work for you. When the time comes that ...

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

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 answers.