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  1. Levophed vs. Neo

    Hey all - wondering about how many of your facilities use levophed as 1st line defense for hypotension versus neosynephrine. I'm actually wondering why my MICU docs don't use neo more. I know that in general, levo is a go-to 1st ... but when you thin...
  2. A day in the life of a SRNA

    I remember reading/posting in this thread almost 2 years ago now, before i had even applied to anesthesia school. and all the things people were saying scared the living daylights out of me! made me doubt myself and my ability to do this! now...i can...
  3. iphone as PDA

    Any SRNA's using the iphone as their PDA? not sure if its compatible with all the software/programs yet that anesthesia students are using. any input?
  4. Budgeting!

    So I start school in January 09. I've been approved for the full amount of the stafford loan, so now I am just trying to figure out how much to ask for from the gradPLUS loans. Has anyone else felt like its IMPOSSIBLE to try to estimate your expenses...
  5. accepted SRNAs

    Accepted for January 2009 GRE waived because of GPA GPA 3.6 1 year and 6 months of busy Medical ICU experience at time of interview. Will be 2 years and 2 months by the start of school.
  6. Thomas Jefferson Univ. interview

    hey all :) finally got my interview offer letter from thomas jefferson university in philadelphia, pa. my interview is may 20th! im really nervous. im sure this question has been asked a million times, but any suggestions on how to prepare?
  7. Accepted, with second thoughts. HELP.

    I am having a crisis, and I need some serious advice! Here is the situation: I've wanted to be a CRNA since college. I've been a nurse since 2004. Gained most of my experience in telemetry, was a traveling nurse, and have now been in the ICU 2 years ...
  8. First the excitement of being accepted......

    ...and now freaking out over all the stuff I need to get in order before Jan. 2009! Hi all...I just got accepted to Thomas Jefferson Univ. in Phila, PA...very excited!! It was the only school I applied to, and my first choice obviously. I'm coming to...
  9. CRNA-what is your day like?

    No benefits? Do you get them through your spouse?
  10. Accepted, with second thoughts. HELP.

    a good friend of mine just started there 2 weeks ago, she likes it
  11. Accepted, with second thoughts. HELP.

    Jefferson, Jan. 09! You?
  12. Accepted, with second thoughts. HELP.

    I dont know what my schools policy is on deferment....if i got in for this year, and decided i wanted to wait a year, would i have to go through the whole application process again?
  13. Accepted, with second thoughts. HELP.

    I truly appreciate these responses! Your input, along with a long conversation I had with a trusted friend who is 219 days away from graduated I have decided to GO FOR IT. He corrected a few misconceptions that I had. First, I thought it would put me...
  14. SRNA Advice

    and is it hardcover?
  15. SRNA Advice

    is this the right book?
  16. iphone as PDA

    thanks for the link. i am PRAYING, because i cant see myself getting rid of this phone. people say its just because of the 'cool' factor. but thats because they dont have one. its one of the most amazing toys....and the fact is, its NOT just a toy. i...
  17. Current CRNA legislation

    Hey all. I'm taking a health policy course now in preparation for starting CRNA school is Jan 2009. We are required to write an 8-10 page paper on any policy issue relevant to our clinical or educational interests. Since I will be entering anesthesi...
  18. Current SRNAs, I need your wisdom.

    I start school in Jan. 2009. I am working my a$$ off trying to pay off my bills and save money....I am going to quit my full time job the end of november, go on a vacation with my boyfriend, go home (4 hrs away) and spend the holidays with my family!...
  19. Helpful PDA programs?

    this was a pretty informative post. but i just wanna say one thing regarding the iphone. do you have an iphone? have you ever even used one? ive had one for almost a year and im completely obsessed with you. do you really think its faster to open up ...
  20. Helpful PDA programs?

    I am so depressed to have come to the realization that I will have to get rid of my iphone
  21. iphone as PDA

    oh my gosh! this is darn near a disaster for me to hear this!!! i LOVE my iphone!!!!! it never leaves my side and i use it for EVERYTHING! and i mean everything. say it aint SO!!! i start in january of 09.....all i can do is pray they come out with s...
  22. Current CRNA legislation

    Wow, 223 views and not one response...I'm starting to get a complex I'm looking into H.R. 1932 for my paper....any opinions/information would still be much appreciated!
  23. Post-renal tx and CVP

    hey all! im a MICU nurse with no experience with taking care of post-op transplant patients. currently preparing for my CRNA interview, and they mailed us a few questions to prepare for. im coming to you all for your transplant expertise :) here is t...
  24. Post-renal tx and CVP

    i believe they accept 25 people? the interview was nowhere near as bad as i thought after reading peoples experiences on this site!!! first its a powerpoint presentation, then you interview one on one with the director and then the assistant director...
  25. Post-renal tx and CVP

    i only applied to/interviewed at one school, which was my #1 choice, and i got in. so i dont really have a lot of 'interview' stories to tell, just the one that i went to :) so did you apply to jeff? for jan 2009? PM me