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1. hypercalcemia question

   volatileRRNA replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in CRNA

   Sorry for the confusion, When I said Ca++ binds to these channels, I was talking about the Sodium voltaged gated channels. What you're talking about are two different things. As Focker has mentioned, this mechanism is explained in Guyton and Hall. Al...

2. hypercalcemia question

   volatileRRNA replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in CRNA

   Focker has the right answer. Let me try to simplify though. No matter if cardiac or skeletal muscles, contractions requires the (fast)sodium voltage gated channels opening first. Ca++ binds to these channels. If too little Ca++ binds, it is easier to...

3. Question from a student - DOBUTAMINE

   volatileRRNA replied to Savin'Em's topic in CRNA

   Dobutamine has mainly B1 agonist and inotropic effects. It also has minor alpha(vasoconstriction) and B2(vasodilation) effects. Usually you will see no BP difference b/c the increased cardiac output will offset the effects of the vasodilation by B2 s...

4. Helpful PDA programs?

   volatileRRNA replied to AmandaSRNA's topic in SRNA

   I do not have an I phone, but my family does. Typing for texting and typing for programs are two different things. Yes for texting, u can master the touch keyboard and type very fast. The reason the I phone is limited in medical programs now is that...

5. Helpful PDA programs?

   volatileRRNA replied to AmandaSRNA's topic in SRNA

   I've been researching and debating this problem for quite some time now. I love the blackberry look and style (esp 8820) but they only operate on RIM operating system which will severely limit you program choices. The programs choices that's availab...

6. Should I switch ICU's for CRNA school?

   volatileRRNA replied to Nacki's topic in SRNA

   I see that you live in Texas and assuming that you will be applying to the different schools in Texas?? I didn't interview at the 2 schools in the south but did at TWU and TCU. the requirement is to have a minimum of 1 yr ICU experience which you exc...

7. What is your attrition rate?

   volatileRRNA posted a topic in SRNA

   From the post: "Dissapointed in WC permalink I am a current WC student in full time clinicals. I am very dissapointed in the way the program is run. From a didactic point of view, they accept more than necessary and than the class is trimmed (30% dr...

8. Complete 1 yr ICU req. in the first year of CRNA Schoo?l

   volatileRRNA replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in SRNA

   Seems really odd to me. Have friends that had only a couple of months in the ICU when interviewed, but eventually had at least 1 year of experience when starting classes. Seems impossible to work fulltime and attend school in an integrated program. W...

9. Is is it normal to not like nursing?

   volatileRRNA replied to intothemoon's topic in New Nurse

   I initially went into nursing to "make a difference". But nowadays, seems like more emphasis have been placed on paperwork and charting. If there's a problem on the unit, "more paperwork or documentation will fix it attitude" seems to be route. I no...

10. CCRN exam

    volatileRRNA replied to jls189's topic in SRNA

    Don't waste your money with all of the books and videos. Like many said, the PASS CCRN book is too dry, only do the practice questions on the CD. Also there's a small book, cost 20 something dollars. It is also written by Laura Vonfriolio. It only co...

11. CRNAs at Parkland Hospital in Dallas

    volatileRRNA replied to californianurse's topic in CRNA

    I have a choice to do my OB rotation at either JPS or Parkland. I have a friend who works at Parkland OB unit as a RN. She only had good things to say about Parkland.