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MmacFN

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  1. DOCTORATE for CRNA's?

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

    First let me say i have no idea what your ranting about. Now on to the comments. I thought the conversation was about CRNAs requiring doctorate degrees!!! On your assertion that O-chem isn't that...

  2. CRNA Doctorate??

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

    Jen They are MSN classes not DNP classes. However, in anycase they are not used past the final

  3. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    MmacFN replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    jwk How long have you been in health care and its politics again? Oh thats right, stop lecturing me this isnt my first rodeo just a different set of clowns. I know about the politics because ive...

  4. DOCTORATE for CRNA's?

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

    In canada the entry level for RNs is a 4 year science degree. There are no ADNs no diplomas and in order to be a doctorate you must have a masters first. Ive read the AA deal jwk. Why do you come here...

  5. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    MmacFN replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Now this is an excellent post/point The thing is, this is exactly what the history of of CRNA vs MDA has been. They want robots and CRNAs want autonomy and responsibility. Im surprised you has someone...

  6. CRNA Doctorate??

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

    Nitecap Well

  7. CRNA Doctorate??

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

    Sorry debbie, i we will have to agree to disagree. I have been doing advanced practice for some time as well as doing peer reviewed research and publication. This isnt my first rodeo just a different...

  8. Student AANA Memberships?

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

    thanks! Good info! Thats a bit different from many other organizations but in a way, its like a secret handshake that only members and initiates get to learn.

  9. CRNA Doctorate??

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

    good info debbie I guess the question is how will it change the Core classes in the CRNA program now which allows it to be a MSN program as well. Im not expert, but when i think of doctorate in any...

  10. Methohexital; Histamine Release

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

    scary.

  11. Methohexital; Histamine Release

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

    Are you all treating with benedryl prior to administration then? I run into the same thing with Morphine all the time. MS causes a histamine mediated hypotension as well, so when i have those chest...

  12. CRNA Doctorate??

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

    UCD thanks for the

  13. CRNA Doctorate??

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

    ah interesting. Well maybe it will occur that

  14. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    MmacFN replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey Sigma I have not be accepted yet, just had conversations with directors who have asked me to consider conditional acceptance. Im lucky in that i have time to decide Either Jan 07 or sept 07. Not...

  15. Valsalva maneuver

    MmacFN replied to rn4cicu's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    :) Knowledge = power (or at least infulence which = power) ! Bwhahahah Muahhahahah...

  16. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    MmacFN replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey hey! Im working toward

  17. CRNA Doctorate??

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

    Vicky Again, where did you read this or are you simply making an

  18. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    MmacFN replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Nitecap While i understand how this might get frustrating to the people who have been on this forum for sometime, i have to totally disagree. The utility of keeping this thread alive (for those who...

  19. Valsalva maneuver

    MmacFN replied to rn4cicu's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey maturner Interesting application of the valsalva :) I wont be checking the dura anytime soon in my patients (or when i do its because the cranial bones are

  20. CRNA Doctorate??

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

    vicky Are you currently a CRNA? Im just wondering where you have read

  21. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    MmacFN replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Brian If you want to understand why it is that there is friction between MDA and CRNA then you need to read watchful care. You can get it on amazon. This is the history of CRNAs and documents how MDAs...

  22. Valsalva maneuver

    MmacFN replied to rn4cicu's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    heheh too

  23. Question about AA's

    MmacFN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi everyone I know this is a bit of a political subject but im not looking to create a political discussion. First off, let me say that im going to CRNA school. Now what i am wondering is what...

  24. Valsalva maneuver

    MmacFN replied to rn4cicu's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    LOL Well, when you valsalva the mechanism (a Parasympathetic one) causes dilation of the veins and arteries as well as a depression of the SA node (causing bradycardia). In anycase, this dilation...

  25. Was Let Go From A Program

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

    I imagine CRNA school will be similar to when i did my nursing degree. X years of "yes mame/sir". There is absolutely no point in challenging the people who will be grading you. Save that for your...