Preparing for nurse anesthesia school means saving money. Each anesthesia program can cost between $30 & $100 per application. In addition to that you will have to pay for tests like the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Critical Care Registered Nurse Exam (CCRN). All of these expenses fall into what I like to call your “School Fund”.
Full Text »Introduction Into CRNA School Pharmacology: Inhaled Anesthetics
Every CRNA school will spend endless hours covering these inhalation agents. Having a good understanding of their mechanism of action, how they are measured, and their physiologic effects on the body, is vital to your success in school.
Full Text »Introduction to CRNA School Pharmacology: Paralytics
CRNAs use two main classes of paralytics (depolarizing & non-depolarizing). Paralytics improve conditions for tracheal intubation by relaxing skeletal muscle.
Full Text »Introduction to CRNA School Pharmacology: Anesthesia Induction Medications
Anesthesia induction medications such as Propofol, Etomidate, and Thiopental work by enhancing the activity of the inhibitory neurotransmitter γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the CNS.
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