nilepoc

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1. CRNAs and 40-Hour Weeks

   nilepoc replied to Chicagoan's topic in CRNA

   All of the CRNAs where I work are on forty hour weeks. We self schedule and work any combo of shifts. though no one works a 24 and a 16, I personally do a 16 and two 12s. 40 hours is a possibillty as is any other amount you wish to work.

2. Stepping down

   nilepoc posted a topic in CRNA

   Hello, This is a quick note to announce my departure as a moderator of the CRNA forum. I have not bee spending enough time here to justify continuing to hold a moderator position at allnurses. As a result i have chosen to step down. Many thanks go...

3. Aldretti Scale

   nilepoc replied to htrn's topic in CRNA

   Here is a link to a full text PDF on the revised Aldrete scoring system. (note spelling) google is your friend. Aldrete JA: The post-anesthesia recovery score revisited. J Clin Anesth 1995;7:89 - 91

4. did you have a hard time finding work?

   nilepoc replied to bisson's topic in CRNA

   Whats up, is that some states are more desirable to live in than others. For example, Colorado. In colorado the Anesthesiologists have a huge presence and are very influential. So much so that they bullied the governor into withdrawing a request t...

5. Hours that you work ?

   nilepoc replied to bisson's topic in CRNA

   400 bed hospital, 24 OR's I work three days a week, one 16 and two 12's. week one Monday 1500 - 0700, Tuesday 1900 - 0700, Wednsday 1900 - 0700 week two Wednsday 1100 - 2300, Thursday 1500 - 0700, Friday 1900 - 0700 week three sunday 0700 - 2300, ...

6. How does CRNA school differ from nursing school?

   nilepoc replied to FAM600's topic in SRNA

   It gets easier when you graduate. I won't forget the first novel I read after getting certified.

7. SRNA with a problem, need some help fast!

   nilepoc replied to quailoh's topic in CRNA

   This is a note to explain my need to edit out the identifying information in the first post of this thread. quailoh it is not a good idea to identify yourself in a public forum if you are trying to work with your progam to get back in. It is howeve...

8. Propofol providers

   nilepoc replied to rn29306's topic in CRNA

   That site looks a little dead to me. The last update was in December of 2004, and there is only one page of information there. I hope they came to their senses and backed off on the training.

9. MAC vs PC for SRNA

   nilepoc replied to HWAVE's topic in CRNA

   ditto of the above experiences. I made it through my entire program with a mac and had no problems.

10. prone positioning and pt. blindness

    nilepoc replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in CRNA

    What Pete said. I have heard that the MAP should be maintained altleast greater than 60, and preferably greater than 70. Personally, I use goggles, and a foam head block on all of my prone patients. Craig

11. Spinal gone bad

    nilepoc replied to ccusherry's topic in CRNA

    Without knowing specifics, here are a couple of reasons. Physiologic narrowing of the spinal canal, causing an upward spread of anesthetic. Patient positioning post injection causing cephalad spread of anesthetic. Too large a volume of anesthetic inj...

12. Mass application vs Eggs in a Basket Approach

    nilepoc replied to BeatOU's topic in SRNA

    Read this thread old thread on how many applications to send. good luck.

13. Practice Issues

    nilepoc replied to yoga crna's topic in CRNA

    I agree Deepz, it probably was a troll. Unfortunately I let it get away from me. Thank you Yoga for your well stated views. I agree with you whole heartedly. Craig

14. Nurse Anesthetists: We Have the Wrong Attitude!

    nilepoc replied to gassyjon's topic in CRNA

    When I first saw this thread, I almost took the bait and responded. I thought about it long and hard, but could not bring myself to rehash this arguement again. So I let it go to see what would transpire. It started well, but has lately become a ...

15. What's So Difficult About Crna School?

    nilepoc replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in CRNA

    I would have to say that there is no one reason why CRNA school is so difficult. I skated through most of my education until I attended CRNA school. The reasons Kevin stated above are good ones. I especially agree with the stress one. I came very...