PTU2SLP

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1. Texas CRNA market

   PTU2SLP replied to Rerun1's topic in CRNA

   Easter Medical Staffing

2. textbook question; Essence of Anesthesia

   PTU2SLP replied to Jookie's topic in SRNA

   Try the Anesthesiologists Manual to Surgical Procedures by Jaffe. Very similar to Essence.

3. MAC how Deep is your Depth?

   PTU2SLP replied to Oldsalt's topic in CRNA

   I'm not sure what your question is and believe is seems to be a ranting more than an actual question or topic for discussion. What's the deal and why the aggression on a theoretical topic like MAC? You can use formulas all you want but MAC values onl...

4. Anesthesia causing headaches?

   PTU2SLP replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in CRNA

   Just a tip, never say you are just a staff nurse, you have to respect your position or others won't. It is hard to say what your patient's problem is without more info but since she is weeks postop it would be extremely odd if not impossible to be a...

5. Clinical discussion... as requested!

   PTU2SLP replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in CRNA

   We've done them as a local only after po versed...and done a o2/n2o mask for iv then propofol as a tiva.

6. Deciding whether to drop out CRNA school?

   PTU2SLP replied to micugirl's topic in CRNA

   Having a military background I didn't think it was that bad. You have to realize that everyone that precepts you wants you to be the best because you may one day put them to sleep. If you really want to be a CRNA you can endure the torture. I was tol...

7. Do you miss the pace of ICU?

   PTU2SLP replied to kyliern's topic in SRNA

   I think you should shadow a CRNA at a major medical/trauma center. You'll find what you need.

8. Why do you love anesthesia??

   PTU2SLP replied to np_wannabe's topic in SRNA

   Because every anesthetic, everyday is different.

9. Child Support Reduction for School?

   PTU2SLP replied to GmanRN's topic in CRNA

   It seems you already have good advice. I can tell you that you just have to find some way to borrow the money to pay it. I just ended up owing about 40k more in loans than my classmates. I don't recommend any type of deferred payment with your X b/c ...

10. 90% Boredom, 10% Sheer Terror?

    PTU2SLP replied to SteveNNP's topic in CRNA

    The 90% boredom, 10% sheer terror saying is one that is said to explain the appearance that our job is easy to people who don't see that we are really like ducks (calm and graceful above the water and paddling like mad under the water.) I loved the a...

11. Stipends and how they work

    PTU2SLP replied to RNbama's topic in SRNA

    Each group is different with their stipends. Without getting into specifics you get the money in return for a time commitment (2-4 years), just like a sign-on bonus. Just read the small print, it cost me alot when I finished and broke my contract to ...

12. Pediatric CRNA

    PTU2SLP replied to MalibuMel's topic in CRNA

    It seems like you have a good plan already. It is hard to get into most programs with all pediatric experience as an RN. I am in a pediatric practice and our group simply takes people with the desire to do peds. I will say that our strongest CRNA's d...

13. how much $ is too much

    PTU2SLP posted a topic in CRNA

    For all who think we are a bunch of money driven pigs I want to ask you how much is too much based on my pediatric practice. How much money would it take for you to take a young couple's most prized possession for them and tell them you are going to ...

14. Does anyone know about....

    PTU2SLP replied to KC531's topic in SRNA

    MTSA isn't Vandy's school of anesthesia and will allow early interviews to anyone with a masters degree who meets qualification criteria. I didn't go there but know many who did and it seems to be an excellent school. I hear their interview process i...

15. Please Read!!

    PTU2SLP replied to JenRN1983's topic in SRNA

    I had a 3.05 overall and a 3.4 for my BSN. It did take me 3 years to get into a school but I finally did. I jumped thru all the hoops with CCRN, ACLS & PALS instructor and had almost 6 years experience in CVICU, Trauma, & ER before finally ge...