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I've used 5-10 cc of Remi in 50 cc of propofol. I mix my Remi (5mg in 100cc) and then add the 5-10 cc of Remi to the propofol. Titrate to desired effect. Remi rocks for sure, plus I think its better on the patient. My patients that get Remi move themselves over after surgery. I think narcotics are better than gas anyways, less stress on the body than with gas.

Everyone has preferences. As far as pass rates, TWU boasts that 100% of there graduating students from 1984 - 2001 have passed the certification exam. What they don't tell you is the first time pass rate, that's because we know it's not a 100%. Everyone that graduates ultimatley passes the certification exam, however it may take 2,3,4 or more times to actually pass. I want to pass the first time, seeing how I don't like to waste money. I'm not partial to TWU setup being a didactic based program. Clinical based programs are harder as with ASU. I don't mind the hard work as long as I get the results in the end. Even talking to TWU graduates, not all were that pleased with the program. Yet I know everyone has there own preferences. I wish you the best of luck at TWU

I would have to agree with you about Kay Sanders. She did a lot for TWU, and now I don't think TWU is really all its cracked up to be. Not trying to bash them. My problem is that they accept 30 more students than they can handle, because they plan on flunking out those. I can only speak for myself when I say, I didn't quit work, take out a bunch of loans to go to school and have someone intentionally try to flunk me out. I can see why there is a shortage. Like Kay, Sue Campbell has been teaching anesthesia for a long time. She has been director of many schools as well. Places like Naples,FL. Charity in New Orleans and Duke university, just to name a few. The thing I love about Sue Campbell is her dedication to her students. She treats every student as if they were part of her family. She is very much the student advocate. If she accepts yuo into her program she wants you to succeed and do well throughout the program, pass your boards the first time, and become a safe productive CRNA. Her history shows her students score 30% above the national average. I've talked to a lot of her graduated students, and they all say the same thing, they love her. They said if they were applying to school again they would apply where ever she was teaching, no matter the distance. This is the kind of dedication all directors of CRNA programs should have. I feel that if you were excepted into a school, they feel you have what it takes to be a CRNA. So why try to flunk you out? I hope some directors read this and hopefully learn from it. As for me, I'm glad to be with Ms. Campbell. For those applying or thinking of applying, she is currently at Arkansas State University.

Let me start by saying to those that are fortunate enough to be able to interview at ASU this year, Ms. Campbell has an outstanding reputation as a director in NA programs. She has many students that that have graduated under her direction. All that I have spoken with, think very highly of her. Her pass rates from what I have heard from her past students, are 30% above national average. As far as the interview goes, this year there will be several stations that the students will go through. Each station will have a faculty member or CRNA and student present. As with all programs I would recommend studying a CCRN review book. AS ICU nurses you should have a good knowledge of the current equipment being used as well as the drugs we administer. Good luck to all of the applicants