Jedav

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1. AA question

   Jedav replied to manowar88's topic in CRNA

   Is it true that Florida just approved the "use" of AA's also? Thought I heard this in class the other day-must confess I haven't had time to confirm this. Loisane, from your posts my impression is that you are very proactive-so I'm looking for so...

2. OB ethical dilemma-need some advice

   Jedav replied to Jedav's topic in CRNA

   Just wanted to say thanks to all who replied and give you an update...It ended up that all of my cases that were D&C/D&E resulted from situations other than that of "elective termination"...nonetheless, I am sure that I will encounter this s...

3. OB ethical dilemma-need some advice

   Jedav posted a topic in CRNA

   Here is the situation-I am a junior SRNA and I'm doing OB tomorrow. It looks like some of my cases may be abortions-haven't been in this situation yet. Are students "frowned upon" if they aren't comfortable performing these cases? Honestly, I'm not...

4. PONV- use of decadron and zofran

   Jedav replied to Jedav's topic in CRNA

   Thank you everybody for your informative and timely responses! As always, above and beyond and very helpful!!! Interesting in that it is believed to be the metabolite of the drug that is effective here-I hadn't heard that before. Loisane, I printed o...

5. PONV- use of decadron and zofran

   Jedav posted a topic in CRNA

   Hi All, Haven't posted in awhile-started clinicals in January...Sorry Have a question- What is the rationale behind using decadron with zofran in PONV. The info I found was limited and not very helpful. It appears that the MOA of decadron in this in...

6. "When Anesthesia Fails" on Discovery Health Channel

   Jedav replied to Sarah Kat's topic in CRNA

   A CRNA friend of mine just sent me a copy of the book "Silenced Screams"...a very interesting read as I will be starting clinical in January. Too bad I missed the special on TV...

7. The end of my blog.

   Jedav replied to nilepoc's topic in CRNA

   Craig, Just wanted to tell you how much your blog will be missed...I started reading it several months ago as I was preparing to go to school and found it very informative and enjoyable. In many ways, my own experiences were mirrored by yours and t...

8. How long your classes last first semester?

   Jedav replied to szoozoo's topic in CRNA

   Szoozoo, I attend a school in western PA and for the first semester the actual class days are only Thursday and Friday-all day. (Studying time additional;) ). With that being said, the second semester kicks it up a few notches and is Monday-Friday ...

9. Hr/policy Question

   Jedav posted a topic in General Nursing

   OK, I'm posting this as a favor to a friend of mine who is a CRNA in Virginia and not yet registered to the board ( We're working on that;) ). 1. If you are eligible for PTO (paid time off-sick, vacation, personal all lumped together) and you call i...

10. Question for CRNAs and SRNAs

    Jedav replied to New CCU RN's topic in CRNA

    Qwiigley, The question is often asked "why do you want to be a CRNA?" and as I read your post tonight I "felt" your answer- I could see myself answering in a similar way. I will be starting school in the fall and for me, it is hearing things like th...

11. Is is what you thought it would be???

    Jedav replied to Jedav's topic in CRNA

    Yoga CRNA and Loisane, Thanks for taking the time to respond-Your perspective and the analogy of the love relationship brought it home. This might sound odd, but I really have come to value and look to your insight-without trying you ( as well as ...

12. Is is what you thought it would be???

    Jedav replied to Jedav's topic in CRNA

    I was gone a couple of days but wanted to say thanks for the responses... your insight regarding school is greatly appreciated. I would imagine that it is difficult to convey in words how life consuming the experience is ( I'll tell ya after August)...

13. Is is what you thought it would be???

    Jedav posted a topic in CRNA

    My question is to those who are SRNAs or CRNAs-looking back to what you thought school/the profession would be like, how does your current reality match your expectations/perceptions of what you thought it would be like? Is there something that rea...

14. is it oriented or orientated?

    Jedav replied to cokie's topic in General Nursing

    I love it when I hear "smoking sensation" instead of cessation. Hello??!! Then if you say it back to them correctly, they STILL don't get it!

15. My Life in Illinois

    Jedav replied to kmchugh's topic in CRNA

    Kevin, Couldn't have said it any better!!! I'm glad that life is treating you well!!! Thanks for all of your insight for those who hope to follow a similar path!:) Jamie