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MmacFN

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  1. cytochrome P450 & 3A4 Enzymes.

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

    Hey plant, thanks for the explanation. I do understand that they are the same thing, actually said that at the bottom of the first post but cannot edit the title here: PS. didnt mean to put those...

  2. How would you manage this airway?

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

    heh It isnt that simple when a patient has trismus. Secondly, the ground medics had made an attempt twice before arrival. The most correct answer here is cric due to the circumstances. The patient was...

  3. cytochrome P450 & 3A4 Enzymes.

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

    freaky isnt it? I wonder if they are deficient in this enzyme if the drug dosent take effect as quickly, does it hang around longer? If its isnt being metabolized then isnt there a longer avalibility?...

  4. Mandatory DNP for CRNA's by 2015

    MmacFN replied to marvinskbaby1's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    too true the fact is the AANA seems unsure how this would have any effect on practice other than increase time from an advanced role degree. The estimate based on the AACN report is an extra 10-12...

  5. Mandatory DNP for CRNA's by 2015

    MmacFN replied to marvinskbaby1's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    OK i did some research It appears this isnt mandatory but is still currently a "recommendation" by the AACN. While i think it will happen, it appears far from definite in the CRNA world currently....

  6. Mandatory DNP for CRNA's by 2015

    MmacFN replied to marvinskbaby1's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    hi where did u read

  7. How would you manage this airway?

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

    Good point lemur I suppose it isnt active but it is contributing to the death be choice. Still not acceptable in anycase! I edited the post to make more

  8. How would you manage this airway?

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

    Hey T While I agree with you, there is little choice but to intervene. Not managing this airway in some way with sats in the 70% (with BVM) would be negligent on my part even if i believe it is...

  9. Pass or fail boards?

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

    CONGRATZ!!!!

  10. How would you manage this airway?

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

    Hey TM Yup, i would have called him directly on the field. Glad you enjoyed the review :) If people like this sortof thing i can do many more. I currently present cases nationally for flight teams...

  11. How would you manage this airway?

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

    Hey again :) Tensema - Yer crackin me up. I totally agree this fellow is (was) an organ donor but i dont have the power to make that decision! As for the case here is the result: This is a case I use...

  12. Getting in a program

    MmacFN replied to TennRN2004's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey Tenn In a "fair" world i would be furious as well. However, this is common practice both in admissions and in real life jobs. I guess the only thing i can say is that you have to use whatever...

  13. CRNAs in Austin Texas

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

    I was there lasy year presenting at the AMTC confrence. It was a BEAUTIFUL city. I especially loved 6th street and the piano bars... erm... what i can still rememeber about them anyway!

  14. HELP, New CRNA prac getting screwed by the man.

    MmacFN replied to alansmith52's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Uh.. No it isnt. Nor is it illegal. Your thinking of nepitism where its relatives hiring kids. A fellow employee recruiting friends is exactly what employers want. Brings in people who have a...

  15. HELP, New CRNA prac getting screwed by the man.

    MmacFN replied to alansmith52's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey burn out I dont understand your statement? How could ACT practice make you quit when you had never worked yet? Also, it isnt like this is the norm. Most people seem quite happy with their

  16. Satisfaction Survey

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

    hehe nice survey! Its funny that they mention most physicians would not do it over. That has been my experience with all of my friends who are Docs. They all tried to steer me into medicine intitially...

  17. HELP, New CRNA prac getting screwed by the man.

    MmacFN replied to alansmith52's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    good point jwk. Go in with a business attitude and a "How can we make this work for both of us" way of

  18. Srna, +hcg

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

    Hey! Congratz BTW! Both on yer papuse and the soon to be job/graduation! I wonder if there is any obligation for you to disclose your condition? Im not sure of the legality there. However, i am sure...

  19. What is an SRNA?

    MmacFN replied to roosevelt127's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    SRNA is simply student CRNA. Similar to how SN is used or GN for student

  20. The business of being a CRNA

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

    hmm I guess i can only speak for the ones I have talked to. My understanding is that it is apart of the health policy classes as well as a special lecture near the end of school. Maybe some dont offer...

  21. CRNAs in Austin Texas

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

    Hey Nathon I have a very good MDA friend of mine that works there in a private hospital. Here is what he told me: 1) cost of living is unreal 2) CRNA & MDA pay isnt that mich higher than norms...

  22. first intubation

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

    Congratz! When I was a paramedic my preceptor told me to record all m intubations with a little note so i could look back on them. Totally worth it! Start

  23. Program ranking?

    MmacFN posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey all Is there any program ranking or is that something thats not done for CRNA school? Also, are there ones considered "prestigious" in the industry or is there little competition between

  24. how much $ is too much

    MmacFN replied to PTU2SLP's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey I wont actually be starting until next year. Its my buddy RN thats 54 days out. From what everyone says its quite hard to work during the program. As for the intubation part I do that alot now in...

  25. how much $ is too much

    MmacFN replied to PTU2SLP's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hehehe Yah i pretty much think all sports is overpaid! I am a baseball fan tho! As a Canadian from the east coast my team is default the BlueJays. Cool about that program. I have seen a couple of...