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  1. New overtime bill

    charles-thor replied to PHM's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not only does this bill release businesses from their previous obligation to pay workers overtime, but it also dissolves the 40 hr work week! This bill was originally sold to the public on the basis...

  2. pocket pc in the OR

    charles-thor posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hello everyone! I'm starting clinical tomorrow, and I'd like to hear everyone's insight, comments, recommendations, ect. regarding the use of pocket pcs in the OR. Here are a few questions to start...

  3. Atropine Paradoxical Bradycardia

    charles-thor posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have had a difficult time trying to locate a GOOD explanation of the physiological basis for paradoxical bradycardia as produced by atropine in doses less than 0.5 mg. Does anyone have any insight?...

  4. By This time Tommorrow

    charles-thor replied to WntrMute2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ten hours from now I'll be doing my first real machine check on my first day of clinical! I've been trying to review the highlights from this past semester so I can hopefully have some idea about...

  5. clinical anesth.

    charles-thor replied to athomas91's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Morgan and Mikhail is one of the required texts for our anesthesia courses. It's concise and to the point. Along with Basics of Anesthesia aka "Baby Miller" by Stoelting and Miller, it's a great...

  6. overtime law

    charles-thor replied to -jt's topic in General Nursing

    Signed and forwarded to everyone I know. This proposal is an atrocity to those who devote their lives to serving

  7. A great read for anyone soon to start clinical

    charles-thor posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi everyone. I'm so excited to start clinical in two weeks, but insanely nervous at the same time! I'm sure these feelings aren't foreign to anyone who's been in a similar situation. Anyway, I just...

  8. A great read for anyone soon to start clinical

    charles-thor replied to charles-thor's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    "How to Survive in Anaesthesia" can be found at the following websites: http://www.amazon.com http://www.barnesandnoble.com http://www.discountmedicalbooks.com It's important you spell anaesthesia in...

  9. Virginia Commonwealth University

    charles-thor replied to calgal's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm a junior at Virginia Commonwealth University, and I absolutely love it! I know the rankings in US News and World Report only mean so much, however I believe that they have put together one heck...

  10. Informal survey for those who have applied to CRNA school

    charles-thor replied to cnmtocrna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi all! I worked for 2 years in the surgical/trauma ICU at a very large and well respected hospital. I got into University of Pittsburgh, University of Buffalo, and Virginia Commonwealth University...

  11. Must be having a TIA

    charles-thor replied to SarahCeleste's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Dontae, I've got my fingers crossed for

  12. John Hopkins University Hospital

    charles-thor replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in the Surgical ICU at Hopkins for 2 years and loved every minute of it! The case load was challenging (not in an unsafe way), the teaching was top notch, and the nursing staff was extremely...

  13. Applications are in. The wait

    charles-thor replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    btw02: I interviewed at UB last year and got in, so if you want to PM me I'll be more than happy to answer any of your

  14. WOW CRNA's

    charles-thor replied to christel08's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    To answer your question, I guess whether or not you can get into a program and succeed will depend, in part, how comfortable you become in an ICU after only a year of experience. Some people just...

  15. physiology class

    charles-thor replied to NOPAIN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Why retake the same level physiology class you've already had? Why not instead advance your education and take it on the graduate level? Not only will this give you an appraisal of graduate school,...

  16. The end of my blog.

    charles-thor replied to nilepoc's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Not only was your blog an invaluable resource to everyone on the path to becoming a CRNA, but also as tome of personal insight, it has helped many of us face the challenges of anesthesia education....

  17. GRE study guide

    charles-thor replied to pgreen's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I probably spent too much time trying to find the best GRE prep book on the market that best suited my learning style. After hours in Barnes and Noble, I decided on NOVA's GRE Prep Course by Jeff...

  18. Barash or Miller

    charles-thor posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm looking to invest in a new anesthesia reference, but I'm torn between Barash and Miller. Which one do you guys like better? Thanks in

  19. GPAs

    charles-thor replied to mrdoc2005's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Obviously in a time of highly competitive applicant pools, you will want to maximize your potential to gain acceptance into a program. Although overall GPA is considered, there are a multitude of...

  20. Fianacing CRNA school

    charles-thor replied to DIVER CRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Depending on the state in which you live and the schools that you are applying to, you may be eligible to receive in-state tuition via the academic common market. The kicker is your state of...

  21. heres a question for yeah

    charles-thor replied to alansmith52's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Blood pressure is measured relative to atmospheric pressure, thus a mean arterial pressure of 100 mmHg is over and above atmospheric pressure. That's why slicing an artery open can be a little messy...

  22. A list of SRNA Life lessons

    charles-thor replied to Athlein's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    ...not to mention the hurt you receive from Ca++ induced Ca++ release, and two of my all time favorites: the ever fascinating ryaniodine receptor and NE-induced phosphorylation of phospholamban. You...

  23. Twitch fade with NDNMB

    charles-thor replied to g8rlimey's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Any

  24. ethical dilemma

    charles-thor replied to crnaethics's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Obtaining a coveted position in an anesthesia program should be limited to those who earn them. Furthermore, maintaining a seat in said program should be reserved to those who continue to prove their...