ufmatt

For all you guys that told me this before I was actually in school-----thanks a ton! I started reading M & M awhile back, and I just finished my first month of NA school and wow, we have already covered a quarter of the book!!! For sure, buy it ...

The moment we have all waited for (or are waiting for) finally came for me! I was accepted to Barry University's program for Jan. '04. What a tiresome process it has been applying, waiting, more waiting, interviewing, and yet even more waiting. I'...

possibly, but i would have to say that "dedication" to a particular school means little without excelling in the other areas of requirement. But between 2 applicants with identical credentials, one coming from that specific university, may and proba...

explain plasmanate to me please...I work in a CT ICU and we use LR/albumin and Hespan for volume resucitation, but I haven't heard of that.

From my experiences, I seriously doubt that the nursing college itself will make the difference (given that candidates have the same scores and everything else). Overall, most staff members that I have spoke to say that it is not one specific thing,...

Jenni, Keeping this simple---In response to your last sentence, I would have to point you to Sweetdreams' #1 of the list. I don't think you want to "seem above average" because that usually leads to BS'ing (I have seen this a few times, and after ju...

oops, let's try this again... Frank, I knew 3 people that have gone or are going through the UAB program within the last 5 years and this is what is usually said... The program is a very good one considering that yes they have increased their incomin...

Frank,

Rumor has it that Florida Gulf Coast U. is in jeopardy of losing it's accreditation next april. My source says in addtion to that, they have decided not to admit a fall 2003 class. Anyone hear anything different? Are there even many of you out the...

To all you SRNAs/CRNAs: I am at that critical point where I am sending appy's for quickly upcoming programs. I have not taken organic/biochemistry. I am definitely not a chem wizard, but rather average with the stuff. Having said that, how critica...

way to go smog! I am getting antsy waiting to hear back from schools. Hopefully I will get to start this same thread!

nathan, keep organic in mind. You probably would want to wait until you finish the BSN first.

I am currently underway getting out appy's to Barry U. in Miami, MCG in Augusta, MUSC in Charleston, and Duke U. Anyone have any good/bad stuff about the latter 3? I have heard plenty on Barry's program. Also, if there's a program anyone recommends...

...for the 411 on USC. I would love to hear more, so if you have any other info I would greatly appreciate it. I also PM'd you. See ya around,

Tired of cleaning up crap! I'm kidding of course. I must say the autonomy the can eventually be established as an anesthesia provider is one of the things to look forward to. And obviously, the excitement of having to think on your feet in some ver...

Tenesma, If you had read my post, I said SOME programs. I know this because I have had several med student/resident/fellow roomates over the years. I have seen 2 programs in depth, and what my brother in law covered was moderately more in-depth. I...

Sim Barry, MCG, Duke, and MUSC

I agree with you guys totally-----however, my brother-in-law is a new chiropractor graduate from an ACCREDITED school (Palmer). I have learned that most other chiros are indeed quacks from unaccredited programs. Too bad they all get such a bad rap,...

Sim--what school are you at?

First thing is you should find out if the xrays have shown anything (sometimes they will). And usually, if the patient is fresh out of the OR, they are still slightly coagulopathic and you won't even need to worry about stripping the chest tubes. a...

i caught the drift. and hey, I don't think it's Zook. I think it's karma associated with the absence of "The king" (spurrier).

also wanted to add--some may disagree, but any of the icu's will be sufficient for this experience. I work in a high-risk open heart unit, but sicu and micu have very similar work. matt:D

Although I am the first to reply, I'm sure I won't be the last--so I will keep it basic. I think the main things you should focus on are: getting hands on with titrating vasoactive gtts, ventilator management, working with arterial lines and pa cath...

I just wanted to say thank you for the time you have put in to this BB, as well as the faq sheet you made.

You're both right, and braden, you can throw this in if asked in an interview-- Nitro is also used effectively in reducing post-CABG coronary vasospasms.