MorgantonCRNA

MorgantonCRNA has 11 years experience.

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1. I need advice about a reference for my application.

   MorgantonCRNA replied to ccuccrnap16's topic in SRNA

   You asked if you should tell your current boss... yes be honest.

2. Pre-op screening ....

   MorgantonCRNA replied to mdcp's topic in Operating Room

   As others have said, you will receive a list of questions to ask and instructions to give.

3. New Grad in OR who wants to quit in less than 6 mo

   MorgantonCRNA replied to CaliNurseLouisiana's topic in Operating Room

   I wonder: do you work in the OR? It sounds like you do. Do you have MDAs in your OR, I do not and I rely very heavily on my circulator. I let them intubate, they push drugs, etc etc. I really have to have a competent circulator in the OR. My circ...

4. I need advice about a reference for my application.

   MorgantonCRNA replied to ccuccrnap16's topic in SRNA

   Historically, nursing has been seen by the public as the most honest, trustworthy profession: Uphold those standards, please.

5. Why or why not CRNA?

   MorgantonCRNA replied to AlrightMike's topic in SRNA

   I did not read through all the comments. 1. Shadow a CRNA for a few days and see what they do. 2. You reasons for wanting to be a CRNA, make me want to suggest a different career field.

6. New Grad in OR who wants to quit in less than 6 mo

   MorgantonCRNA replied to CaliNurseLouisiana's topic in Operating Room

   Losing your license takes a good amount of hard work. You will be ok. Get out of this situation ASAP and get into a NURSING job. New grad in the OR: arrrgghhh!!!!!! This comment is too late for you, OP, the damage is done, but maybe some other new/...

7. how to stay warm in the OR?

   MorgantonCRNA replied to RN6789's topic in CRNA

   While the advent of our newer volatile agents have drastically reduced the risk of explosion in the OR, it is still not acceptable practice to have an open flame in the OR. When using cautery around the airway, one most be cautious and limited the Fi...

8. What are your favorite types of surgeries or procedures to work on?

   MorgantonCRNA replied to bakingem's topic in CRNA

   Wow tough one. I think its the surgeon more than the surgery. I guess depending on my mood I like scopes, that whole keeping people right on the edge of deep asleep but still spontaneously breathing... Sometimes I HATE scopes. I like quick D&C, m...

9. CRNA and patient death

   MorgantonCRNA replied to heatherisbetter's topic in CRNA

   Dear OP, Anesthesia deaths are extremely rare. It is more dangerous driving to the OR that it is to undergo anesthesia. Anesthesia has become incredible safer over the past 30 years. I have had 2 deaths in 10 years and they were both AAAs one th...

10. Does it bother CRNA's that MDA's get so much more...?

    MorgantonCRNA replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in CRNA

    First of all: My previous post on this subject regarding pay etc. Second of all: You are comparing apples to oranges Your PA gf HAS to have a MD supervising her and there are somethings she CANNOT do as outline by LAW. CRNAs DO NOT have to have a MD...

11. Does it bother CRNA's that MDA's get so much more...?

    MorgantonCRNA replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in CRNA

    I don't think, nor hope MDAs will be phased out. I hope CRNAs will be phased in more.

12. Does it bother CRNA's that MDA's get so much more...?

    MorgantonCRNA replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in CRNA

    A lot of misinformation out there. MDAs get paid more, I am more upset that I am fatter now than when I was 20. To set the record straight 17 states require no supervision. I work in Alamogordo, NM there isn't a single MDA in the entire hospital. So ...

13. how to stay warm in the OR?

    MorgantonCRNA replied to RN6789's topic in CRNA

    Wear long underwear under your scrubs.

14. CRNA school with children

    MorgantonCRNA replied to crnastudent1's topic in SRNA

    Wow, what an incredibly IGNORANT statement to make. I was making 30k as a nurse, now Im making 200k+ I was 33 when I had my fist child 39 when I started anesthesia school, It was a little hard for 28 months, but now I have the time and money to devo...