jrvb

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For someone who is studying medicine you sure have a lot of time to ask stupid questions. Notamannurseanymore? HMMM-Have you had some sort of an operation?

Anesthesia Review A study guide to Basics of Anesthesia 4th Ed and Anesthessia 5th ED By Miller and Sdrales Edited by Stoelting This bool is in question and answer format but not multiple choice. I have found it to be a good review before tests.

It is easy to see how complete chaos rules the nursing profession. If this is any indication of how you guys read labels and dispense medicine we are all in trouble. The question is simple. If you are a CRNA, please choose the letter that most closely corresponds with your yearly income. Now excuse me while I stick a pencil in my eye.

The first death occured when a plastic surgery fellow injected lidocaine into the trachea by accident. The blood levels on autopsy showed four times the lethal dose of lidocaine in the body. Unfortunately (according to the NY Times) a nurse anesthetist was taking care of the second patient when they arrested on the table. The Times article said that during this case which was done under MAC, no precordial stethoscope was used and "proper oxygen monitoring was not used". Whether that means no pulse ox is hard to tell but can be inferred. Maybe this CRNA was at fault but they certainly do not represent all anesthetists.

Legally the PACU must have two RN's even if there is just one patient. That became the standard of care in the last few years. Some places have one of the OR nurses stay in the PACU until the patient is transfered.

Being a CRNA isnt going to get you on MTV Cribs. You might want to think about being a rap star.

ODU is a great school. The application/admissions process is pretty standard. The interview is a little more relaxed than some in that it is not meant to be an interrogation. The instructors are all very knowledgeable and currently practicing CRNA's. If you apply be prepared to be flexible and be willing to travel to many clinical sites (some out of state).

Incompetent Pressure: What a poorly articulated, ridiculous and baseless statement. Please do not be an ambassador for the profession because you do not represent it well.

Wow- That was pretty passionate. I have to agree with Tenesma. Even as an SRNA I understand that the level of training and understanding regarding physiology and differential diagnosis is not equal. Nor should it be when someone has spent that much time, energy and money on their education.

How much do you love her?

When you start clinical I would avoid hanging out in the med room for any prolonged period of time. Just kidding! However if you have no felony convictions I would definately not bring it up to anyone on an admissions committee.

Mivacron is metabolized slowly by pseudocholinesterase but it is a non-depolarizer as well. It competitively blocks acetylcholine from activating receptors. A massive rush of acetylcholine as provided by anticholinesterases will knock off the Mivacron. However, since anticholinesterases also inhibit plasma cholinesterase, reversing to early may lead to prolonged blockade. Since it is so short acting it seems like more trouble than its worth to try and reverse it. SUX is a true depolarizer so it is not reversed w/ anticholinesterases.

Zinnia- What do you mean by saying "Youd be better off going to med school"? What do you think a DO is? I have worked with two DO anesthesiologists. They are just as qualified so your choice would be, "do I want to be a doctor or crna?". Mantibob- Instead of figuring out what would be easier to get into why dont you decide what you want to do. Maybe you should graduate from your ASN program and see if you even like patient care. If your wife is getting straight A's maybe she should apply-not you.

If they are that rude now-just wait till you get in. Run Forest Run!

There are 2 NP's in my class now.

Good question!

Can you contact the director of the program and get a suggestion? What school are you going to?

I interviewed at Case last year and ended up going to another school. Obviously case is a good program, however, be prepared to feel a little overwhelmed at the interview. First, get there early because parking is a pain in the butt and the one garage may be full. Second, my interview started about an hour late and there were three of us just staring at each other. Just know ahead of time that it is a big school and that it may not seem all warm and fuzzy when you walk in. I had seven people interview me and to be honest the questions were not bad. No Clinical questions! Be prepared to tell them why you want to go to Case as opposed to other programs and know about their clinical sites. They asked me a little about my life outside of work (hobbies etc). I think that personality/sense of humor is important to them ( I know a couple students there). Hope this helps. Any other questions you can PM me. Later, JRVB

My advice is to find the most educated person with a background that closely relates to or paralells anesthesia, with whom you have a personal relationship to write your letter. These relationships are not always formed overnight and in order for the letter to mean something to the person reading it-it must be sincere. I disagree with the person who infers that you can write your own letter and have someone sign it because you will be laying a weak foundation for a structure that requires great integrity, persistance and motivation. If you cannot find three good references that are not superficial than you should consider reflecting on whether or not you have the experiece neccessary to apply. This is not a personal attack, more of a response to the person who said you can write your own letter. That being said-be persistant-enthusiastic and by all means if you have a boss that unsupportive-there is a nursing shortage-QUIT!