willti1

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1. Room air general

   willti1 posted a topic in CRNA

   I was just wandering exactly this term implied-my instructor mentioned it when talking about titrating drugs to effect in a MAC case. I'm guessing meaning you don't want the patient to the point of a general sedation if their airway is not properly ...

2. I got accepted, but I'm confused

   willti1 replied to Burnt2's topic in SRNA

   I have not interviewed there myself. My best friend just graduated from there. Here interview as I've heard about from others.. very clinical.... went as far as the the lipid solubility of a particular drug and how that determines it's effect and pa...

3. How valuable is community service?

   willti1 replied to ghaleon128's topic in SRNA

   I think it can be helpful especially if you are fighting some undesirables in your application. I went this route-- I'm sure it isn't what got me into school-but can't hurt! Many graduate schools are hoping you will stay in the area of where you t...

4. Charlotte?

   willti1 replied to Nurse956's topic in SRNA

   From my personal experience with UNC and the anesthesia program too -- you have to stay on top of things- don't wait for them to contact you- follow-up

5. Schools Not Requiring Chemistry

   willti1 replied to mitch8lem's topic in SRNA

   If you have a BSN-- you should have taken chemistry-- isn't that part of the requirements? I don't see any advantage to a school saying you don't have to have chemistry. As a matter of fact-- I took post-bac chemistry courses and feel this helped m...

6. I got accepted, but I'm confused

   willti1 replied to Burnt2's topic in SRNA

   No way- I know that school and their interview process- I have friends who have been through it and it is a rough interview

7. opinions re: laptop computers

   willti1 replied to glhrn's topic in SRNA

   I was really thinking about getting one of these-- they seem soo cool but wasn't sure I'd use it-- but sounds like you do-- do you study off your computer or print your notes out

8. opinions re: laptop computers

   willti1 replied to glhrn's topic in SRNA

   so I was thinking about the tablet/its sooo cool-- but I wasn't sure I'd really use it in class-- sounds like you do-- do you print your notes after or just study from your computer

9. opinions re: laptop computers

   willti1 replied to glhrn's topic in SRNA

   i have the ibm thinkpad z61 - its my first lap top and I'm happy with it-- check with your school-- they might offer good deals and support

10. Anyone using the tablet pc to take notes

    willti1 posted a topic in SRNA

    Any students using the tablet pc's in class to take notes-- they seem so cool but wondering if I'll really use it or if it will be a technical disaster in class

11. Pls. Help Meeeeee!!!!!!

    willti1 replied to Gift.Fr.Virgo12's topic in SRNA

    One more thing about retaking courses... depending on how many courses you have taken.. you will be amazed how hard it is to raise the gpa.... it is very discouraging.. but retake them anyway... I repeated the whole first year of Chemistry -- over th...

12. Pls. Help Meeeeee!!!!!!

    willti1 replied to Gift.Fr.Virgo12's topic in SRNA

    I'm not going to post my whole underdog story ... not till I finish school and pass boards and get a job..THEN I will post a very inspiring story... but I want to tell you this... PERSISTENCE,PERSISTENCE yes take science courses... particulary Chemi...

13. Compare & Contrast Please

    willti1 replied to cynt77's topic in SRNA

    I get scared reading these posts but goose bumps when I read it is all worth it... I was a total underdog applying/interviewing... but am now more determined.. I start in January! I'm sure I'll be posting more once school starts!

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

    willti1 replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in SRNA

    thanks... I think I'm understanding this right.... I'll apply while still employed but wait to ask for the actual check to see if I need it. what are u guys hearing about hospitals paying off school loans? Is this pretty standard? How much do they ...

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

    willti1 replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in SRNA

    ok-I'm just getting into this loan stuff-- start in january-- still working now... so do I apply now while I have a job... and just hold onto the money even if I'm not sure I'll need it? probably will need some but don't know about needing all of 25...