druped

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1. Current SRNAs, I need your wisdom.

   druped replied to estherojin's topic in SRNA

   Looking back on it, if i had to chose areas in which to concentrate I would have a strong understanding of the autonomic nervous system (understanding receptor/ligand interactions will greatly contribute to understanding of the MOA and pharmacodynami...

2. eye protection

   druped posted a topic in CRNA

   Due to a few recent close encounters upon extubation, and standing behind the "blood brain barrier", I have become acutely aware of my lack of eye protection. Does anyone have a recommendation as to a make/manufacturer/website that they have found h...

3. Benadryl for hiccups...

   druped posted a topic in CRNA

   wondering if anyone can shed some light... After placing an LMA after standard induction today, patient began began hiccupping. After deepening the patient, it persisted, and we administered 25 mg benadryl. I was curious as to the mechanism of acti...

4. PICU/NICU experience

   druped replied to HididiScribbler's topic in SRNA

   Dont be discouraged, I have had strictly peds experience, applied to two schools and was accepted to both. Speaking with both program directors, I was told that they have been impressed with the students with similar backgrounds. Also, I have a fri...

5. Has anyone heard of the Thomas Jefferson Progam in PA?

   druped replied to MmacFN's topic in SRNA

   the only thing i know for sure is that it is a 30 month program. A former coworker of mine is enrolled in their first class.

6. MSN or BSN?

   druped replied to lndcrsr2000's topic in SRNA

   I may be able to answer a few questions. I graduated from an accelerated BSN program,and am starting CRNA program this spring. I dont think it made less vable a candidate due to the nature of my undergraduate program. As far as your sciences, it ...

7. PENN interview!!!

   druped replied to RNNJ's topic in SRNA

   RNNJ- They had tolkd me that they get together and discuss the appplicants about every two weeks or so. That being said, I heard within that time period, but i wouldnt get down if you havent heard...no news is good news...I interviewed with the asst...

8. PENN interview!!!

   druped replied to RNNJ's topic in SRNA

   Hope all went well in your interview at Penn. I interviewed there and was accepted for May, 2006. My take on the financial cosiderations is this... the program is 24 mos. as opposed to 27 or even 30. So, theoretically, it is 1/4 of a year of recei...

9. Retake A & P classes?

   druped replied to tinderbox's topic in SRNA

   In my limited expereience with interviews(one) at Penn, they did bring up my past grades, specifically the sciences,so as you are jsut starting your career, my advice is that it wouldnt hurt.-Again i am just starting the process myself, and this is a...