Re: All CRNAs need to READ this
Let me first say thank you all for the supporting comments. For those of you who doubt my job title, I could care less. Not worth my time to discuss here. One of my colleagues referred me to this site last week. She said to watch out for some of the postings. She said she was often turned off by what some of you say. However, I was doubtful. I was going to try to prove her wrong. Like I said earlier, I was hoping this would be a forum to discuss these issues... to open the lines of communication and education regarding our roles.
But, it was bitter sweet, and only because of a FEW bad seeds. The bitterness can be cut with a knife its so thick. I mean how long to you have to keep repeating the same ol' "we know as much as them" stuff. YOU DONT! you never will. ACCEPT IT! Be proud to be a crna. We're different, we're special. As soon as we accept this, we all become winners. It really is pathetic. It makes us, the majority of CRNAs, look weak, bitter, pathetic and jealous. I mean give me a break!! I thought this was a dead issue, and for most of you it seems to be so. But there are still a few like 'kmm' that stick out like a sore thumb. I'm sorry you feel that way, but go back and read your post again, carefully. Don't you see it?? PLEASE refrain from writing those types of comments in public places where people can read it. You are bringing our profession down. You're not in the top tier.. accept it. be proud to be a crna! We love our job. We're special. dont forget that! you seem to always forget that.
Again, thank you for all those encouraging posts and emails I've received over the past few days. It's nice to know the majority still has their heads on straight. However, I think I'll visit this site 'thread' less often. Keeping my distance from those types always makes me look good and respectable, and I hope the rest of you will do the same.
My department is gearing up for a crna seminar this fall in arizona. Our department will be giving 3 presentations. I will be giving one of them, specifically talking about these very issues, mainly what I brought up earlier in my first posting. We need to continue to spread this knowledge, communicate and close those information gaps. The support here in the metro for this 'progressive' talk is outstanding amongst colleagues.. as opposed to the 'kmm' regression rhetoric which we would all like to see disappear.
I will not be discouraged, and I hope you aren't either! Anyways, good luck to all in your careers!! Hope to see you soon!
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