TXCRNA

TXCRNA has 15 years experience and specializes in CRNA.

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1. Houston, Tx CRNA's

   TXCRNA replied to papapump's topic in CRNA

   I dont know Austin, although I have a couple of friends there that work for Capital Anesthesia group and seem happy. The climate in Houston is good, just depends what facility/group you work for. Lots of places have CRNAs that do regionals, lines, pe...

2. Houston, Tx CRNA's

   TXCRNA replied to papapump's topic in CRNA

   GHA is a large group. Better pay and benefits at non GHA facilties. Their pay maxes out pretty low as well. I know CRNAs who do hearts. Just depends on where you work. But there are many places in Houston where you will do big cases. You can do as bi...

3. Propofol IV push by non-CRNAs in non-intubated patients--allowed in Oregon

   TXCRNA replied to stevierae's topic in CRNA

   In Texas propofol may only be administered by CRNA or anesthesiologist to a nonintubated pt. If pt intubated & ventilated an RN may administer. If the RN is acting as the CRNAs or MDs "hands" and administering propofol while the anesthesia profes...

4. Does it matter if I have an AA, BS, etc to get accepted into CRNA schools?

   TXCRNA replied to autumn_sky's topic in CRNA

   Most programs require a BSN, very few just BS/BA. Do an accelerated BSN. You can do in one year if you bust your hump. While getting BSN get your ICU exp...then apply. I would recommend CRNA vs AA. More job opportunity as CRNA. Just look on gaswork.c...

5. CRNA supervision by anesthia MD

   TXCRNA replied to darne20's topic in CRNA

   Sounds like your surgery was stressful to say the least. Im sure you're glad it is behind you. Im glad your faith in CRNAs has been restored as well, although sounds like her job was easy since you didnt want any meds. As I told you, I recently had c...

6. Per Diem positions, Do they help or hurt chances of getting in?

   TXCRNA replied to manny1222's topic in SRNA

   I was a neuro ICU nurse and did per diem on the side.I put all on my CV. Had 4 years ICU exp w/ no certifications. I was asked in my interview why no CCRN. Explained too busy trying to get prereqs for CRNA. Got in & am now a very happy CRNA. I re...

7. CRNA supervision by anesthia MD

   TXCRNA replied to darne20's topic in CRNA

   All depends on the facility. If thats the MDs role where you are having your surgery then you'd be better off to keep the status quo. Changing the way things are usually done is usually not the best. Im sure you are going to do great. If a bier block...

8. CRNA supervision by anesthia MD

   TXCRNA replied to darne20's topic in CRNA

   Im very sorry to hear about your experience and Im glad everything worked out ok (im assuming since you are posting here). Unfortunately, CRNAs dont have a monopoly on med errors. Ive seen med errors by both CRNAs & MD anesthesiologits over my ye...

9. CRNA supervision by anesthia MD

   TXCRNA replied to darne20's topic in CRNA

   What was the "mistake"? Surgeons tend to blame everything on the anesthesia provider. There are very good/competent CRNAs & MDs. Then there are some not so good CRNAs & MDs. In multiple studies it has been shown that anesthesia mishaps are re...

10. CRNA supervision by anesthia MD

    TXCRNA replied to darne20's topic in CRNA

    Its not a problem if the pt wants a MD. As long as the facility has anesthesiologists and if staffing permits. If its at a facility w/ anesthesia care team ( an MD supervising 2-4 CRNAs) staffing may be too limited to permit an MD being in one room. ...

11. CRNA VS anesthesiologist MD

    TXCRNA replied to chrisciwi's topic in CRNA

    You defenitely should know what you are talking about before replying to a question. This statement is untrue. Obviously not written by an anesthesia provider. Sorry, but it frustrates me when I see these kind of posts. You can work independently in ...

12. Pacemakers

    TXCRNA replied to Qwiigley's topic in CRNA

    The problem with the bovie is when a pt has an ICD (defibrlilator). With a defib (all ICDs can also pace, but not all pacemakers are ICDs) you should turn off by placing a magnet due to ICD can read bovie interference as tachycardic activity & sh...

13. Anesthesia leaves room, normal??

    TXCRNA replied to IVyPush-her's topic in Operating Room

    I am a CRNA & I never leave my pt. The nurse gets something if I need it. I may step out for 2 sec for an xray, but thats it. There are very small places where there is only one anesthesia provider and it is not unusual for them to run out to qui...

14. CRNA job outlook

    TXCRNA replied to wake9909's topic in CRNA

    Lesson to learn now. Dont listen to non-CRNAs about anything to do with your practice. They usually have no clue what they are talking about. There will be plenty of jobs when you graduate. Attending CRNA school will be one of the best decisions of y...