aDDctd2sBUX replied to janecristensen's topic in CRNA
Would I rather Be an MDA than a CRNA yes. Do I consider it selling out to go the CRNA route just because it takes less time? yes. Do I really care when im making 250K+ in way less time? No. Its all in what you want and what you are willing to sacri...
aDDctd2sBUX replied to janecristensen's topic in CRNA
My 2 Cents: Majory - Electrical Engineering, GPA: 3.49; Paramedic/RN student. I agree with some of the previous replies. I know I could handle medical school, but I am pursuing CRNA as my ultimate educational goal simply as a function of time and do...
I hope this isn't redundant, but Propofol is often used during general anesthesia along with various opiates (afent, sufent, etc.) and a neuromuscular blocker, if the pt has a family history of malignant hyperthermia.
I hope this isn't redundant, but Propofol is often used during general anesthesia along with various opiates (afent, sufent, etc.) and a neuromuscular blocker, if the pt has a family history of malignant hyperthermia.
aDDctd2sBUX replied to NurseEllis's topic in Online Learning
My two cents on the the whole ER RN vs. MED/SURG RN debate: As a general rule ER RNs are more likely to be adept at stabilizing the critical patient. Med/surg RNs usually have a heavier patient load, change a lot more diapers, and have more paper wo...
aDDctd2sBUX replied to NurseEllis's topic in Online Learning
In the pre-hospital environment if you need to give perform endotrachael intubation, needle crichothyroidotomy, or other invasive procedures, things are bad and the patient is probably CTD. The benefit to risk ratio is worth it. To have a paramedic...
i am finishing my emt-paramedic certificate in august and am very interested in pursuing the RN license. does anyone know what the critical care setting at a VA hospital is like? i.e. is it in any way substandard to a regular hospital?