Jetman

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1. Money for school

   Jetman posted a topic in SRNA

   Hey everyone. I am starting school this January and I'm a little worried about being able to borrow enough money to pay for school AND to live on. My wife is a nurse also but will be probably not be able to work as we have a young son to take care ...

2. Can someone tell what these drugs do?

   Jetman replied to milenko's topic in CRNA

   i stand corrected, thanks for the info. jetman

3. Can someone tell what these drugs do?

   Jetman replied to milenko's topic in CRNA

   Rocuronium is a paralytic, not a muscle relaxant. We use these drugs in the ER for rapid sequence intubation and believe me, they will make the patient stop moving, breathing, etc. Flexeril is considered a muscle relaxant.

4. Anyone have any experience with anesthesia assistants compared to CRNAs ?

   Jetman replied to MilwaukeeMike's topic in CRNA

   I have seen almost the same thing on the MD board about CRNAs. My initial post really didn't come out the way I meant it to. It is really more about respect for fellow human beings. I've worked with some great doctors and some real jerks. I've seen ...

5. Anyone have any experience with anesthesia assistants compared to CRNAs ?

   Jetman replied to MilwaukeeMike's topic in CRNA

   Sandman, I agree that with all things being equal, the experience gives the nurse the edge. I just don't agree that AA's can't possibly learn hemodynamics and drips etc. while going to anesthesia school and practice at a level of a CRNA upon graduati...

6. Anyone have any experience with anesthesia assistants compared to CRNAs ?

   Jetman replied to MilwaukeeMike's topic in CRNA

   Wow Is it me or does this sound exactly like the thread over at the Student Doctor Network, http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=83245&page=2&pp=30&highlight=crna. I just spent the last 20 minutes reading it and getting total...

7. Compazine for a Migraine??

   Jetman replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

   The ER I work uses Ativan 1mg, Benadryl 25mg, and Compazine 10mg IV for migraines. Narcotics are rarely given. This seems to work very well.

8. That Stupid Door!!!!

   Jetman replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

   Your facility needs the pyxis system. No locked doors and very easy access to all the meds we use in the ER. Jetman

9. When does ICU experience start?

   Jetman replied to Jetman's topic in CRNA

   I had my interview yesterday with the Nurse Manager first and then with a few of the nurses in the CVICU. Both asked, "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?". Had to be upfront and tell them that I was planning on CRNA school, but that I wanted to ...

10. Read any anesthesia textbooks before acceptance?

    Jetman replied to Jetman's topic in CRNA

    That helps immensely. I appreciate the replies of everybody on this thread. Jetman

11. Read any anesthesia textbooks before acceptance?

    Jetman replied to Jetman's topic in CRNA

    I realize that the interviewers ARE NOT expecting you to answer anesthesia type questions, I never made that assumption. My point was in addition to getting good GRE scores, passing the CCRN, and improving interview skills, would studying anesthisia...

12. Read any anesthesia textbooks before acceptance?

    Jetman posted a topic in CRNA

    Has anybody read anesthesia textbooks prior to APPLYING as a means of increasing their chance of acceptance by showing initiative? Did it help? Jetman

13. When does ICU experience start?

    Jetman posted a topic in CRNA

    I am interviewing in 2 days for a CVICU position after working 3 years in ER. If accepted for this position, I figure I'll have to work for a full year before even applying to NA school. Does it matter if you only have 6 months experience when you ap...

14. What does your spouse do?

    Jetman replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    I am an ER RN, wife is L&D RN. Many discussions on who works the hardest! Jetman

15. Low rider pants on nurses

    Jetman replied to Celiabs's topic in General Nursing

    White is a fine color if you work in a clean environment with no chance of getting dirty, but in the ER I wear dark solid colors usually navy blue since the chance of getting stained is high. Jetman