KSCRNA

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1. Overtime?

   KSCRNA replied to Reminisce's topic in CRNA

   We are answering your question but most of all, we are protecting OUR profession. CRNAs cannot think like shift workers. We in most cases are there until the job is done. Being a CRNA for 30+ years, I can tell you that we as a profession are chang...

2. CEU for CRNA online

   KSCRNA replied to surfer's topic in CRNA

   http://www.crnatoday.com

3. information about crna, reliable information please

   KSCRNA replied to chelseaxlove's topic in CRNA

   They are not luminaries in the field of the advancement of anesthesia since virtually all advances in the field over the past 60 years were made by those other than CRNAs....they are not prolific in research compared to physicians, do not initiate ma...

4. information about crna, reliable information please

   KSCRNA replied to chelseaxlove's topic in CRNA

   Everything you need to know about being a CRNA is available on the AANA website and that should be the first place to look. You seem to be looking at the easy way to make the BIGBUCK$ and this is not a good attitude to have when entering this profes...

5. aa's again

   KSCRNA replied to jbro's topic in CRNA

   Unfortunately, as with most organizations the AANA and most state organizations are ruled by the 90-10 rule. That is 90% of the work is done by 10% of the membership. The remaining 90% of the population then acts unhappy with the outcome and blames...

6. intubation of morbidly obese patients--have tips?

   KSCRNA replied to gugal's topic in CRNA

   The key to intubation, especially of the morbidly obese is position. Getting a good sniffing position, not just the head elevated is key. Using just a pillow as we do with a small patient is inadequate. You need to build a ramp of blankets on eith...

7. charting...dialed in or end tidal?

   KSCRNA replied to mbrian46's topic in CRNA

   End-tidal concentration is a better representation of brain concentration while inspired concentration represents that amount in the lungs.

8. Experience ~ Charleston/MUSC

   KSCRNA replied to poja_18's topic in CRNA

   With the new program director taking over in June, the length of experience may change. :)

9. What would happen if someone accepted an offer from a hospital, anesthesia groups ect

   KSCRNA replied to Roland's topic in CRNA

   What you are proposing is calculating and in my opinion unethical. The employer is basing their future employment strategy on your availability after graduation and in return they are paying you for that availability. You are denying a job to someon...

10. how to prepare

    KSCRNA replied to TampaCCRN's topic in CRNA

    While your are working in the ICU, try to get as many extra certifications as you can. These might include TNCC, CCRN, etc. Studying the curriculum for these certifications will do three things: 1) Make you a better prepared nurse for your current ...

11. All SRNA's: Have you bitten your tongues in half?

    KSCRNA replied to kkrnkk's topic in CRNA

    Remember that most of the clinical preceptors are NOT professional educators. They are clinicians who are kind enough to assist in the clinical education of nurse anesthesia students. They are in cliinical practice because they enjoy giving anesthe...

12. Questions to ask of CRNA programs

    KSCRNA replied to Rhon1991's topic in CRNA

    Ask about the clinical experiences. 1. How many and what kind of blocks do the students get? 2. Do you get to float swans and central lines? 3. How much pediatric experience do you get? 4. Do you have to compete with residents and do they get pri...

13. Oklahoma CRNA Program?

    KSCRNA replied to OKIE-DOKIE's topic in CRNA

    A number of Oklahoma students have gone to the Newman University Program in Wichita and had their families stay in Oklahoma.

14. Research HELP!!!!!

    KSCRNA replied to Howyaluvdat's topic in CRNA

    Another good and timely topic would be post-op discomfort and the use of a post-op discomfort scale. Usually it is a pain scale, but to a patient that has more negative connotations.

15. Stick a fork.....

    KSCRNA replied to TexasCRNA's topic in CRNA

    Congratulations!! Remember that graduation and boards are entry level. Continue to pursue your reading and get active on the state or national level (Mid-year assembly is a good place to start). Our profession is only as good as the people who par...