SCHMEGGA

Latest Activity

1. physical strength

   SCHMEGGA replied to mitzi77CRNP's topic in CRNA

   Strength is a good thing, but technique is just as important if not more. Squeeze a tennis ball when you are sitting around and that will help the strength factor. As for technique, you just have to keep getting more and more under your belt. Trust m...

2. Need a change... any suggestions

   SCHMEGGA replied to New CCU RN's topic in CRNA

   They would all most likely be acceptable choices. Go with the one that most interests you.

3. CRNAs-- what school did you receive your BSN?

   SCHMEGGA replied to MJB's topic in CRNA

   Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX

4. Wild Case today!!!!

   SCHMEGGA replied to SCHMEGGA's topic in CRNA

   Update. The teen in the case prefered to be "put to sleep." That was the main reason, patient preference takes precedence. Other reason for general was that this Dr. prefers generals. Just one of his things. Don't knock him for it though because he i...

5. Wild Case today!!!!

   SCHMEGGA replied to SCHMEGGA's topic in CRNA

   There we go that should be much better. That should be generic enough.

6. Wild Case today!!!!

   SCHMEGGA posted a topic in CRNA

   I was heading out the door today and they were fixing (texas term :)) to start a simple procedure (ingrown toenail) on a teenager. So I decided to just go in and watch the case. The patient was a bit nervous and the MDA spent a good 10 minutes just e...

7. Joining the ranks!

   SCHMEGGA replied to TraumaNurse's topic in CRNA

   Way to go!

8. Where did the Wesleyan students go????

   SCHMEGGA replied to alansmith52's topic in CRNA

   Dr. Reinke. I don't even know where to begin, except that I am glad that is over.

9. anatomy book

   SCHMEGGA replied to gooser's topic in CRNA

   Netters!!!! All the way! And get the hardcover, it is worth it.

10. Texas Wesleyan Students lend me your ear

    SCHMEGGA replied to alansmith52's topic in CRNA

    Hey Matt, Just ask around. There are several people in our class who were making them available to students in your class. There should be several there that have them on CD. Look up Tammy Rodriguez, she is a repeater. Tell her that Shawn Miller sent...

11. CRNA school and single parenting

    SCHMEGGA replied to AlishaNHayzley's topic in CRNA

    I wish you all the luck. Find some good friends and ask if you can depend on them to help you. You can do it.

12. Texas Wesleyan Students lend me your ear

    SCHMEGGA replied to alansmith52's topic in CRNA

    I'll keep in touch to answer any questions during the year.

13. Pain Management

    SCHMEGGA replied to pnurseuwm's topic in CRNA

    Yes it is lucrative. I have heard of people making mucho dinero (upwards of $400K/yr) doing nothing but chronic pain. I do not actually know any of these people, but I can believe it.

14. Malignant Hyperthermia

    SCHMEGGA replied to yoga crna's topic in CRNA

    As long as you don't use succs or the volatile anesthetics (Nitrous is ok) you should be just fine. Look here. This is what I was taught.

15. Texas Wesleyan Students lend me your ear

    SCHMEGGA replied to alansmith52's topic in CRNA

    I have never used this, but I hear of quite a few people who have and who really like it. I am not sure if this is exactly what you are looking for but it might be a start.