CorpusRN

HeartICU, Guyton Hall is an awesome physiology text...very readable. We use both Guyton/Hall and Berne/Levy in my program and I must say I prefer to read out of Guyton. Dorsch and Dorsch "Understanding Anesthesia Equipment" is great for getting the "down and dirty" on every aspect of the anesthesia machine...which you will be expected to know inside out, upside down and backwards...you have to be able to understand the anesthesia machine and be able to trouble shoot any problems with it. Of course... it would be best to get in touch with someone already in the program which you will be attending and get their advise regarding texts...because as with everything it varies from program to program. Like everyone above I highly recommend Morgan and Mikhail "Clinical Anesthesiology"...I refer to mine as "the bible"! Hope this helps...Good Luck!!

Steven, Apply to UT-Houston's CRNA school!! A great CRNA program and in-state tuition to boot...am I biased? Of course! Everybody thinks their program is the best...otherwise they wouldn't have applied to that particular program. You have to evaluate the different programs and decide which is the best for you. There are many points to consider: the degree offered, program philosophy, clinical sites available, integrated clinicals vs. front loaded didactic programs, resident competition at clinical sites, etc. I didn't attend UT-H for my undergrad so I can't answer any questions on their accelerated BSN program. As for obtaining a job in the ICU right out of nursing school...it is NOT a problem. Good luck to you. Debi