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MmacFN

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  1. Air Embolisms by Central Line Removal

    MmacFN replied to mach1of8's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey jwk :) I can totally see why you use the finder needle technique. Just the differences between a crash procedure (that i do) and a real one (that you do) What do you think of the idea? Neat...

  2. The Economic Realities of Trying to Get Into CRNA School: Is It Worth It?

    MmacFN replied to Sheri257's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Lizz there is nothing wrong with being honest. I guess im confused as to where your costs are comming from? I dont know any US hospital systems that wont pay for a BSN over a 3-4 year period. Even if...

  3. Air Embolisms by Central Line Removal

    MmacFN replied to mach1of8's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    well, i know what i do both on insertion and when im removing central lines. i am not a crna, but this is apart of my practice set. i try and visualize the physiology to come up with multiple ways to...

  4. The Economic Realities of Trying to Get Into CRNA School: Is It Worth It?

    MmacFN replied to Sheri257's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    interesting take on the monetary situation. Well, besides the altruistic drivel that "Money shouldnt matter" We all know it absolutely does. Anyone who suggests that the pay for a CRNA isnt a major...

  5. Am I wrong to say?

    MmacFN replied to blee1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well said nitecap. I really havent had alot of negative experience so far, but i have heard alot from the CRNAs ive met and some of my friends working in the OR. Different atmosphere than im used to....

  6. Am I wrong to say?

    MmacFN replied to blee1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    wow While i do see the "nurses eating their young" phenom. i didnt realise there was some stigma to advanced practice nursing, NP or NA. I guess i have been lucky that the people around me were very...

  7. RE: Arizona- Midwestern Univ. NA Program

    MmacFN replied to big sweet life's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A couple of people have questioned the number of clinical sites avaliable for the CRNA program at midwestern. 623/572-3215 or 888/247-9277. Get it from the source, midwestern AZ campus...

  8. RE: Arizona- Midwestern Univ. NA Program

    MmacFN replied to big sweet life's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey deepz My issue with that program director is over since she was replaced. I have nothing against midwesterns program, but if wea re going to be honest there is one major issue, clinical sites....

  9. how much of a disadvantage?

    MmacFN replied to blee1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    well said

  10. Had my interview Figured u guys would be interested :P

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i can only

  11. how much of a disadvantage?

    MmacFN replied to blee1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey TNT Im not saying that one cannot make up for the lack of experience with alot of extra work, for tests. Im saying that extra work can never replace good experience in a clinical situation. Ive...

  12. Had my interview Figured u guys would be interested :P

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    yah the whole thing was a shocker. The interview board made no secret that the reason they grilled me was due to my resume. So, i asked for it. hehe. RN and Ray are right, we always try to do...

  13. how much of a disadvantage?

    MmacFN replied to blee1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey all I have to agree with Thomas. While im not in CRNA school yet i have seen the curriculum and i must say, alot of that isnt something you pick up in one year of anything. After my interview i...

  14. RE: Arizona- Midwestern Univ. NA Program

    MmacFN replied to big sweet life's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    hey there Im from AZ and have 2 friends in the program. I decided not to apply there for a couple of reasons. Due to the power of Valley anesthesia clinical sites are few and far inbetween. They are...

  15. Flight Nurse experience adequate ?

    MmacFN replied to 2814's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey Hersey you are in the exact situation as i am. My ICU (fulltime anyway) isnt current. However, i have alot of ICU time in an aircraft. The issue is really program specific. When i talked to Univ....

  16. Work While In School?

    MmacFN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey All So for all the post grads and pre grads; Did/are you working during school? If so, how much? What is reasonable to expect? Im not in a bind for money when school comes, but I wouldnt mind...

  17. Work While In School?

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hhehehe

  18. Work While In School?

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    certainly sounds like the ability to work may be somewhat related the tempo of the program your in eh? Integrated vs non-integrated, longer program vs shorter time for same material etc. I am lucky...

  19. Book: Nurse Anesthesia SECRETS

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey Dave no offence taken I know what your saying. However, just as im sure you experienced "routine" in trauma, so too do I in flight. I would estimate that about 1-2 in 10 of my patients are really...

  20. Book: Nurse Anesthesia SECRETS

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    thanks for the reference deepz, i ordered it

  21. Book: Nurse Anesthesia SECRETS

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey Sigma IF i get in, ill be starting in january. If not this application round then i expect sept or jan next. Im not in a rush really, but an oppertunity presented itself which i couldnt pass up so...

  22. CRNAs practicing in Plastics clinics?

    MmacFN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey All Someone asked me a question as to if i knew about CRNAs working in plastic surgeons offices. Hell, i dont have a clue. Is this a common practice? Also, is this a challenging practice or...

  23. Questions about Ketamine & Propofol Case

    MmacFN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ok So i had a call the other day where an ER physician at a very small facility, had intubated an adult asthmatic. Apparently the asthmatic was altered so the intubation ensued. In anycase, just to...

  24. Questions about Ketamine & Propofol Case

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey GP Nicely

  25. crna becoming anesthesiologists,MD??

    MmacFN replied to cube's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey yah i agree. if its the same class it should transfer. The reason i mentioned it was exactly what jwk said. My buddy didnt see the initial difference between grad lvl biochem and university...