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I was just wandering exactly this term implied-my instructor mentioned it when talking about titrating drugs to effect in a MAC case. I'm guessing meaning you don't want the patient to the point of a general sedation if their airway is not properly protected.

I have not interviewed there myself. My best friend just graduated from there. Here interview as I've heard about from others.. very clinical.... went as far as the the lipid solubility of a particular drug and how that determines it's effect and particular receptors. Also a written test. If you have a chance to go speak with the director before your interview-- you can use that as practice b/c he will drill you in that too! It's rough and the thought of interviewing there scared the crap out of me just thinking about it! Good Luck! I know many students prep for the interview with the book - Hemodynamic Monitoring by Gloria Darovic-- I would say know your drugs and the receptors they work on.

I think it can be helpful especially if you are fighting some undesirables in your application. I went this route-- I'm sure it isn't what got me into school-but can't hurt! Many graduate schools are hoping you will stay in the area of where you trained-and of course they would like to have good citizen as part of their community.

From my personal experience with UNC and the anesthesia program too -- you have to stay on top of things- don't wait for them to contact you- follow-up

If you have a BSN-- you should have taken chemistry-- isn't that part of the requirements? I don't see any advantage to a school saying you don't have to have chemistry. As a matter of fact-- I took post-bac chemistry courses and feel this helped me get into school. Chemistry plays a huge part in our educations so it doesn't make sense for a school to not have it as a requirement. To get the answer you are seeking -- you might want to explain why you are even asking in the first place-- as evidenced by all the previous posts- it's an important part

No way- I know that school and their interview process- I have friends who have been through it and it is a rough interview

I was really thinking about getting one of these-- they seem soo cool but wasn't sure I'd use it-- but sounds like you do-- do you study off your computer or print your notes out

so I was thinking about the tablet/its sooo cool-- but I wasn't sure I'd really use it in class-- sounds like you do-- do you print your notes after or just study from your computer

i have the ibm thinkpad z61 - its my first lap top and I'm happy with it-- check with your school-- they might offer good deals and support

Any students using the tablet pc's in class to take notes-- they seem so cool but wondering if I'll really use it or if it will be a technical disaster in class

One more thing about retaking courses... depending on how many courses you have taken.. you will be amazed how hard it is to raise the gpa.... it is very discouraging.. but retake them anyway... I repeated the whole first year of Chemistry -- over the summer 10 weeks--it really wasn't bad, earned A's... I also took advanced cardiovascular physiology, advanced physiology, organic chem for science majors and physics for science majors.--- You have got to get A's though-- maybe a B but the A's will be best of course-- YOU CAN DO IT

I'm not going to post my whole underdog story ... not till I finish school and pass boards and get a job..THEN I will post a very inspiring story... but I want to tell you this... PERSISTENCE,PERSISTENCE yes take science courses... particulary Chemistry... spend time with a CRNA make sure it is what u want to do, look at all the schools there are some schools who accepts 2.75, 2.8 when u talk to people at the school... focus on how u are a different student now and have the grades to prove it!

I get scared reading these posts but goose bumps when I read it is all worth it... I was a total underdog applying/interviewing... but am now more determined.. I start in January! I'm sure I'll be posting more once school starts!

thanks... I think I'm understanding this right.... I'll apply while still employed but wait to ask for the actual check to see if I need it. what are u guys hearing about hospitals paying off school loans? Is this pretty standard? How much do they usually pay?

ok-I'm just getting into this loan stuff-- start in january-- still working now... so do I apply now while I have a job... and just hold onto the money even if I'm not sure I'll need it? probably will need some but don't know about needing all of 25-40,000 per year