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It's easiest to understand dobutamine when you compare it to dopamine. Dobutamine is a beta1 and beta2 agonist. So along with the positive inotropy/chronotropy/dromotropy that you get with the beta 1, you also stimulate beta2 receptors which cause v...

Work more and save $$$$$$$$ Besides, you don't want to get too used to having free time =)

Congrats and welcome!!! I am in the second class at westminster. As for MDA/CNRA hostility, there are definitely political issues in the SLC area. We have a few clinical sites here, but our trauma rotation is out of state. Are you from Utah or mo...

Anterograade amnesia occurs by inhibiting the hippocampus (benzos and volatile anesthetics)

I agree that you are not alone. I heard of a recent grad who said "Don't be surprized if you end up on meds before you finish." I'm just in didactic..aka "pharmacology he!!" but I imagine to be in the same boat once in clinical. My advice to you.....

I'm so sorry.....Since I don't know you I can't give too specific advice but here's what I have to offer.... First, if your nervousness is a problem in the interview (which really is for most) Try hard to think of answers ahead of time and really try...

Lovegas, I'm at Westminster in SLC (I noticed you are from Ut). We have the same travel situation in regards to clinicals, so it may not work for you here. If you have any specific questions about this program, PM me.

Hey, I'm you....I was an L&D RN for 5 years, went to the SICU for 3 and dtarted a CRNA program this fall. I went to the SICU in my hospital, but I worked in a busy teaching/trauma center that was always looking for new nurses. If your hospital...

Well, I had a good first semester (14 credits/no clinical) here's my advice.... First, get your financial and personal affairs in order before you start (the less you have to stress about the better) Next, realize that some things you are going to ha...

1st semester done!!!!! I think they give us a nice big break over Christmas so that we will forget what that was like and actually show up in January (with a big fat tuition check in hand). Did anyone else feel weird their first day off like...."no...

Don't be so hard on yourself....You have a great GPA, you're getting the experience you need, preparing for the CCRN. I think you are totally on the right track and will be a very competitive candidate. The chem/math/science seems to be the most di...

OK, I am a SRNA and would like to know if there are anesthesia specific med cards out there, so if anyone knows of good ones please share..

Not too close to you, but Westminster in SLC has a Jan 31 deadline

You can be as introspective as you want. Honestly, most applicants want to be a CRNA for the same reasons and are going to say it pretty much the same way. My point is not to belittle your feelings and honest insight, but to give you a chance to s...

Make sure your program doesn't have any distance learning classes while you are in clinical. Some people in my program with macs have had problems with classes and info that wasn't mac compatible. Contact Barry and see what they say.

Jaylynrn Don't give an inch of merit to patronizing coments from negative people like gman. I think it is completely appropriate to ask for advice on your letters. Of course you know why you want to be CRNA, obviously it's important enough to look ...

relax....it sounds like you are on the right track. Get great ICU experience (and start from the get go working on thoses letters of rec....impression counts) do the CCRN thing and shadow. When you write your letter of intent, talk about what you...

Greater autonomy..blah blah blah...desire to increase knowledge/skill/scope of practice...blah blah blah....but my personal rockstar conclusion......give them a research interest (it'll impress them that you are thinking WAY ahead and not just the sa...

Well, its only been two months but here's my take. This depends on a few factors, #1 your study habits/personal abilities, #2 your program (talk to students in the progams you are thinking of applying to...they really vary in regards to class struc...

Great resource!!!! Thx to the pana for posting it on their website and thx to the Southern Illinois SRNAs that put it together!!!

Westminster 13

LOL:loveya:

Congrats!!! and..DITO re: the advice and the posters....there's been so much said on these boards that is priceless when it comes to getting into school. :yelclap:

I wouldn't jump to spend time or money on more classes unless they are needed. If your GPA is strong enough already, and your undergrad chem class is sufficient for the programs you are applying to...then...what's the point? Spend your time kissing...

I scored 1400s all day long on the ets tests......not so hot on the actual test. The math on the real test was MUCH harder...although it is adaptive, so it really depends on how you are doing. Piece of advice....watch your time if you are getting t...