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Jill (UT Memphis's director) was my director in Virginia when I first started. She is very well organized and knows her stuff. I'm sure Memphis's program will improve due to her new arrival. Good luck!

I'm having a hard time figuring out why we shouldn't reverse a patient if we get 0 out of four twitches. I understand that if we do give a reversal in that situation, they can recurarize later, but I thought there was another reason why you shouldn...

Thanks for such a quick response guys. I'm glad there are people out there that get this stuff. Does the anticholinesterase block the Ach receptors pre or post synaptically? Don't they also decrease the amount of plasma cholinesterase to some exten...

I'm in my second semester and I most likely will want to practice in a rural setting when I finish school in 22 months (seems so far away). For those of you that currently work in a rural setting, what should I be focusing on in my studies and clinic...

School is what you make out of it! I agree with oldsalt, I feel that what you put in to it, is what you get out of it. As for MDAs visiting this chat site, I appreciate the MDAs (like Tenesma) that take the time to answer clinical questions.

I had 1 1/2 years of ICU experience. Spend some time studying for the GRE, as long as you get above 1500 you should be fine. Tey didn't drill me with questions. I sat at a table with 3 other individuals and felt very comfortable. They explained w...

Both are great programs, I'm in the ODU program and of course I have my biased opinions. What specific questions do you have?

Can anyone tell me the effect of a black widows venom has on the nervous system. I've read that the venom actually decreases the space in the synaptic gap from 20nm to 5-10nm, thus increasing acetylcholine availablity to the motor end plate. Does s...

Thanks Tenesma, you always pull through.

I'm a first year at ODU, let me know if you have any questions, glad to help you.

When is you interview with ODU?

I say do both! You would make on intimidating anesthesia provider!

First of all, congrats on achieving you ADN! Asking a CRNA discussion board about what field is better, don't be surprised if we a little biased. CRNA schools cost anywhere from 25,000 to 75,000 give er take a few bucks. School is very demanding a...

Hey Roland, I think you should also include more questions about the actual program. Are ther any mandatory away sites for clinical? Is there competition between srna and residents for cases? What percent of your students have passed their boards ...

Yeah, it's unbelievable. What freaks me out is that we are reliable for the mistakes the surgeon makes, because we allowed the surgeon to perform a procedure outside of the consent. It's all about CYA!

congrats, now comes the fun stuff. Along with FAFSA, selling lemonade, collecting cans, and setting up a donation at the local grocery store, the only other option is a BANK ONE loan. It's great because this bank doesn't care what you college sets ...

I'm in a front loaded program and although I feel it's important to get the didatic down, I wouldn't mind seeing the inside of an OR from time to time.

Yes, the CRNA is liable, because he/she is the one providing the anesthesia. You are responsible for everything that goes on with that patient not only during surgery but up to 72 hours postop give or take a day depending on the state.

I heard her speak in a VANA meeting. That dumb MDA was chemically unfit (for lack of better words) to work that day.

Don't stress too much about the interview. A lot of times they just want to put a face to your name. Ask questions and make comments about the program. That will let them know you have done your research on their program and let them know that you...