susswood

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1. ISCM block for shoulder surgery

   susswood replied to catcolalex's topic in CRNA

   The website nurse - anesthesia . org has a whole section devoted to regional and you can post regional discussions.... see if anyone knows about it there.

2. My CRNA friends do illegal drugs

   susswood replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in CRNA

   Comparing terrorists with drug use? Lets get real here. That's insulting. And just to clarify, just because you believe people heve the right to do what they want in their own time does not mean you condone or endorse the behavior. Many of us just be...

3. My CRNA friends do illegal drugs

   susswood replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in CRNA

   Occasional recreational drug use does not equal addiction, nor does it necessarily lead to addiction. Additionally, the occasional use of ecstacy (or any other recreational drug use, including alcohol) does not necessiate the need for any type of "re...

4. My CRNA friends do illegal drugs

   susswood replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in CRNA

   I agree with Focker. People can do what they want on their own time.... also, keep in mind that many legal drugs (such as alcohol) can be much more damaging to peoples lives than occasional use of recreational drugs. I should reinterate Fockers poin...

5. I passed

   susswood replied to catcolalex's topic in CRNA

   Congrats! Just took the quiz this AM.... 90 questions. I hope to be in the club soon! But holy hell... that was a hard test.

6. Boards response time

   susswood replied to catcolalex's topic in CRNA

   CCNA= Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthestists this thread is not about the NCLEX

7. Valley Anesthesia: Should I go or just get the sweat book.

   susswood replied to SigmaSRNA's topic in CRNA

   I didn't get the information online.... it was presented to us in a lecture through school. You will notice when you fill out your application for candidacy for the exam they ask you how many review courses you took. They definitely collect and track...

8. Valley Anesthesia: Should I go or just get the sweat book.

   susswood replied to SigmaSRNA's topic in CRNA

   According to the AANA, there is no statistical difference in pass rates between those who take a review course and those who don't. That being said, of those who did NOT go..... how many of them studied Valley materials? Probably quite a few.... I ...

9. Death Penalty Anesthesia

   susswood replied to MmacFN's topic in CRNA

   Maybe someone can do the right thing and kill this thread. KILL IT!!!

10. What does it mean....

    susswood replied to WVUturtle514's topic in CRNA

    Usually just a surgeon trying to blame someone else (read: anesthesia) 'cause they are struggling a little.

11. Death Penalty Anesthesia

    susswood replied to MmacFN's topic in CRNA

    Brain dead = dead. Just because the body has viable organs doesn't make it alive. p.s. the concept of being alive is not wholly exclusive to the discipline of healthcare Cogito ergo sum

12. Brain Book Advice

    susswood replied to SigmaSRNA's topic in CRNA

    LOVE that book.

13. Anectine/Propofol for LMA insertion

    susswood replied to Zinobile's topic in CRNA

    I have had an MD recommend 20mg of Anectine for LMA insertion if they have a tight jaw. Seems to me this is a substitute for putting in an LMA early on a patient who is probably not adequately anesthetized. I would just mask 'em with gas, get 'em de...

14. Death Penalty Anesthesia

    susswood replied to MmacFN's topic in CRNA

    That's ridiculous. We don't all have the same beliefs.

15. Is there time to care for the patient?

    susswood replied to Bugpie's topic in SRNA

    For me, there are few things in nursing that have been more fufilling than providing a good anesthetic. It is the epitome of caring. (On the other hand, it really sucks when they wake up crying and puking.....)