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  1. Admission Points for Acceptance

    gasmaster replied to GmanRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well, I know TWU uses a point system because I interviewed last year & missed acceptance because my GRE brought down my points (all I'm going to say is it

  2. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    gasmaster replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm taking my CCRN on the 27th. Wish me luck! I know that TWU has already sent some interview letters out for those who applied early, but they are beginning till January which is good. Sounds like...

  3. Fort Worth CRNA Programs

    gasmaster replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't know how TCU does their conversion. You'll make the cut, don't sweat it. I'm great in my GPA overall and in science but need to still retake the stupid GRE. Ok, so you got a call from TWU...

  4. Spoken of before

    gasmaster replied to linkay77's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Here in the Dallas area there is a difference. I work a county hospital and I have to say that I often have a 1:1 because of the level of difficulty and often never sit down the whole shift,...

  5. Nms...

    gasmaster replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I've taken care of several NMS patient's. The treatment of choice is Dantrolen, the same as for malignant hypothermia. I am curious why the doc's aren't giving your guys

  6. The Top 10 List!!

    gasmaster replied to goinforit's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    :welcome:First of all, welcome to the official neuro site! And congrats on passing boards. Ok, there have been lots of great responses to your post but let me add to them ok? 1. Know your neuro...

  7. stupid question about the brain...

    gasmaster replied to zacarias's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    One thing I'm having trouble with is pictures of brains. When I look at them, it looks like I'm seeing a part of the brain, cut and then "butterflied" to get a better look, because otherwise there...

  8. All CRNAs need to READ this

    gasmaster replied to janecristensen's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

  9. All CRNAs need to READ this

    gasmaster replied to janecristensen's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    [ I don't know one nurse who could sit through a physical chemistry/ quantum physics course and pull an 'A'. let alone pull an 'A' in all chemistry courses. I know that you have a very valid point...

  10. Chances of admittance to CRNA school after previous dismissal

    gasmaster replied to JaySRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I worked with a nurse who was dismissed from a program in Fort Worth for similar reasons. She tried for years to get back in another program and never could. They all told her she had to resolve the...

  11. (BSN) Travel Nurses MAKE MORE than CRNAs!

    gasmaster replied to hojimma's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ok, WHAT AGENCY PAYS THAT MUCH???? Cuz I'm working for them.....as a former travel nurse I can tell you straight up that you have some V-E-R-Y mixed up facts. As a travel nurse I only made a few...

  12. nailbed pressure

    gasmaster posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Ok, here's a pet peeve of mine. Once again, today, I walked into the unit (I'm a neurosurgical program coordinator, many years CC, CNRN) that I supervise and found a nurse using nailbed pressure to...

  13. Gre

    gasmaster posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My GRE score is not great. Can anyone give me an idea of what GRE's have been

  14. Advice sought for Neuro ICU

    gasmaster replied to sunnydaydream's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I don't know the area up there, but you should find out who has a NVICU and see if they have an internship available for new grads. You won't be

  15. Gre

    gasmaster replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    900. It is

  16. 2.7 Gpa

    gasmaster replied to guestnurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just met a nurse who was accepted this year who's overall GPA was 2.9. Her GRE score was >1100 though and she had many years experience working in a county hospital

  17. Living While in CRNA School

    gasmaster replied to sonofsatan24's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ladies, there is another alternative if you're under 35. Get this....egg donors make around $1500 per donation. That's right....give up some eggs and make a LOT of money (I'm too old or I'd try it)....

  18. CRNA/PhD

    gasmaster replied to bangwa's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am applying to the CRNA program at TCU in Fort Worth for next year. When I spoke with them they told me they are starting the DNP equivalant program for anesthesia soon. They are the only univ. in...

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

    gasmaster replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Please help! I am applying to the CRNA program for class of '08. Have any of you found great difficulty getting loans for cost of living with not so great credit? I am really worried about

  20. Diprivan Off Label for Seizure Suppression(?)

    gasmaster replied to CCUnocRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Well, if I'm using the propofol for burst suppression then of course the BP is a factor that must be considered. However, stopping status is the priority so our doc's will write orders for use of...

  21. nailbed pressure

    gasmaster replied to gasmaster's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    When performing the sternal rub the patient should exhibit flexion or extension then if it's present. There is no need to do nailbed pressure. You're looking for brain reaction, not peripheral. So...

  22. 2007 Tex Wes CRNA Students

    gasmaster replied to goosehunter's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Guess what guys? I talked to TW and found out that my GRE score killed me! (I registered for it on a Monday & took it that same Friday scoring 770 to make the application deadline) Anyway, I am...

  23. CRNA Someday????

    gasmaster replied to bucknangler's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I applied to Texas Wesleyan this year & didn't get accepted. My GPA was high, my experiences was excellent (according to them), my interview was really great (according to them), but my GRE s*@d...

  24. Ethical ???

    gasmaster replied to nurseguinness's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    MAP = 2(DBP) + SBP/3

  25. CRNAs... Were you at the top of your class? Am this for me? Your personality type?

    gasmaster replied to Mesomorph's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Unfortunately, while in nursing school, you will have to eat, live, and breath it. That's just the way it is. It's all consuming. If you want to make A's you will need to repriortize and figure out...