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About crna29

CRNA and loving it, nurse for 25 years

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  1. What Tree Did You Fall From?

    Hey what about those of us that were born on February 29th? I don't have a tree!
  2. Civilian vs. Military Nursing Part II

    jhawk07, Please allow me to apologize for something you took as an affront. I did not intend to jump all over you regarding your questions, but you didn't ASK a question you made a statement regarding PA's and nurses. You received a reply regarding...
  3. Any CNRAs in Reserve Programs?

    What I can tell you about the current recall activity is that the medical coverage AT THIS TIME is primarily an Army show, meaning that the Army is providing most of the medical coverage. Right now the Navy does not have what they call a Presidentia...
  4. Any CNRAs in Reserve Programs?

    I, too, am in the reserves - LCDR in the Navy. I primarily joined to assist with school expenses utilizing the stipend program that alloted me $1000/month while I was in school. I have completed my payback period (2 years of time for every year of ...
  5. First Day in OR

    Vinnysca I am so sorry that you received that type of treatment. There is a way to teach without belittling the student. Some of my best instructors were the ones that took the time to get to know me, taught me, tested me and then applauded me when...
  6. Open Heart Pre-op Sedation

    The scope/morphine pre-op is from back when. We used to use that routinely until we went the way of early extubation. Our folks receive nothing prior to hitting the OR. Once they are through the doors we are generous with our Versed and use that i...
  7. New CRNA Grad to independent practice???

    Judgment comes from experience, good judgment comes from both good and bad experiences. IMO it might behoove you to get a little experience in a more controlled arena before flying solo. "A phone call away" can be an eternity when things are spiral...
  8. CRNA with PACU experience?

    Sandman2b How much ICU experience do you have? PACU experience as well as the ICU experience that you have may indeed be enough to apply to anesthesia school. Read the schools prereqs and also give them a call. As a suggestion, if you are concerne...
  9. Cardiothoracic anesthetics

    Our current "cocktail" for open heart induction includes Versed (5-10 mg), Fentanyl (20cc) and Pavulon (10mg) all up front on induction. We then maintain anesthesia using Isoforane both on and off CPB. Just prior to cannulation we give another smal...
  10. Cardiothoracic anesthetics

    In addition to CRNA DNSc's reply CT anesthesia is based upon the patients stability at the time of induction. Is there a need to preserve forward flow in a patient with valvular disease? Does the patient have a very poor ejection fraction? These a...
  11. Early start

    Absolutely enjoy your life because it will be unrecognizable later. You will have plenty of time to study because study time is also built into your schedule along with all that you do on your own time. Now is the time to relax, celebrate your admi...
  12. Any Navy Hospital Corpsman out there?

    HM's rock! I am in the USNR-NC as an LT and supervise the HM's. They know their stuff and I would count on them anyday. Those of you that served as HM's thank you! Navynurse29 - please stay in the RN program!!! You'll be closer should you want t...
  13. 44 Years and still Going Strong

    Yoga, Congrats your anniversary. You are an inspiration to so many of us. May I get 44 years under my belt. Not likely because I started practicing at an older age but what a goal! Thank you for all your contributions to our specialty. crna29
  14. Nazareth Hospital, Phila, PA

    I'm a Naz grad and I can tell you that they have a great program. Any program that you attend is going to do what is necessary to prepare you to give safe anesthesia and pass the boards. When I went to Naz it only accepted 10 students at a time so ...
  15. Alternate List

    I was an alternate for the year that I was trying to get in but my program automatically guarenteed a seat for the next year to previous years alternates. Does the program to which you are applying do that? Might want to check. Good luck!