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Yes, as far as CRNA school goes. But it's only worth it if the icu is a good fit. Is the acuity level sufficiently high? Does it have a good orientation program? Are the nurses there going to be welcoming and supportive or will they be scornful an...

No, you don't have to retake, especially not if you scored well. In fact, I submitted scores that were 6 or 7 years old and the schools didn't care. They were unofficial copies, because GRE won't send them after 5 years

My outlook is (i repeat) to find something you love and let the rest take care of itself. Your OP is primarily concerned with the job market and (again i repeat) that is perfectly valid. What i didn't understand is how a family history of MH would...

Malignant Hyperthermia has very little to do with anesthesia practice, it is just one of the many adverse reactions that people can have to anesthesia and a very rare one at that. It would make more sense to me for you to come out and say that you'r...

I wouldn't pursue a profession with such limited options. I'd suggest either going the CRNA route, but only if you want to be a nurse first. Or going the MD route but only if you want to be a doctor and all that that entails. Both nursing and medi...

LSU nursing student sues over hazing incident involving instructor 3/4/2011 11:00 AM By Michelle Massey A nurse anesthetist student has filed a federal lawsuit against Louisiana State University for allegedly allowing hazing of students. John ...

I wasn't asked for documentation, but I was asked to relate my experiences including names of people I shadowed. Because the "the anesthesia community is small" they could easily discern my truthfulness without having to actually check and there's n...

If you are truly limit to a certain location, the best bet is to get advice specific to the schools in your area. Contact the schools, get an official response and ask to speak to alumni More generally, even if you had a 4.0 from 1991, AdCom's would...

That rule might just apply to competing CRNA sites

Doesn't sound to me like fancypants is a CRNA, likely unaware of where she is posting, apologies if I'm wrong I don't know anything first hand about the CO market, but am told that it at least was unfriendly to CRNAs, hopefully that will change as th...

Bring it to a college or universities writing center or career center. Especially if it's a public institution, they'll likely see you regardless and often have walk in hours

There is a very wide variety of program types and structure. It will serve you well to research thoroughly, but far and away the most important factor is the quality of the clinical experience both in terms of the cases you will do (number and kind)...

Ditto on Air Force RN But you will need to know the hemodynamics involved, what is being measured and why, regardless of the monitoring method. So study up.

what dosimeters? this hole of a hospital stopped using them

And the X-Ray techs are also cavalier about whether I wear an apron or not in that they are p*&s Poor about warning you, providing gear, etc I've complained, but will have little impact ... small hospital, entrenched ways ... would not have been ...

yeah, it sounds hugely familiar. i'm in a front loaded program too. the turning point for me was during the 5th month of clinical. i got a big boost after our first evaluation when i got some nice feedback and concluded that i didn't totally su*k...

I would not be in a hurry to chuck Valley; it has been tried and true for far too many people, but that includes heavy emphasis on the Memory Master and Mixed Reviews. Especially if you are on the cusp, don't try starting from scratch or start doubt...

There are no confirmed cases of OR workers developing MH, but the MHAUS site knows of at least one suspected or possible case due to OR exposure, didn't do a muscle biopsy. Just sayin

and the research is supported by independent organizations including the Institute of Medicine

Jumpin Jodpurs. The triggers for MH include inhaled gases that can and do escape into the air CRNAs breathe. Unless you know you have some particularly mild form ... I think NO

A good quality color printer and a case of paper to start. You don't necessarily need the most up to date computer or a pocket full of gadgets, but you will need good internet access and likely a cell phone for when you're on call. There's an old t...

Backscatter's a Troll or just plain ignorant.

It's possible that the new doc saw the child's color improving and therefore knew that the sat's had already improved despite the monitor, hence no extubation

Depends on the school, but you will most likely have to retake some. Either way, don't let that be the deciding factor on choosing a school. Pick 2 or 3 solid programs and then do whatever they ask. Point is that retaking a few classes is a minor ...

One of my classmates has turned to ritalin and it ain't pretty -- the student's an emotional and physical wreak --- I think the drugs are at least partly to blame -- but what do I know