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MmacFN

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  1. GPA's for CRNA school.

    MmacFN replied to marvinskbaby1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The GPA isnt the only thing programs look at. If your GPA is low (and your isnt really) make sure the rest of your application is stellar including: - References - Experience - Post grad GPA - Extra...

  2. AANA members

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

    Hey Crnatomd I understand what your saying. I think that the attrition is far greater than the increase in providers for the forseeable future. There is also the signifigant increasing need based on...

  3. Anyone start there nursing career in the OR

    MmacFN replied to joey442000's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey Joey My understanding is that the OR is seen the same as PACU and ER. Some schools will consider it but the majority want ICU

  4. Etomidate and adrenal suppression

    MmacFN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey all. There has been many discussions about the capacity of a single RSI dose of etomidate to suppress the adrenals for up to 12 hours. Now the question i have is this: How many of you consider a...

  5. Hello

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

    Hmm Ok, i looked at the Valley website and it appears it is ONLY for CRNA prep classes, is this true? Also, who runs it that they have such a good class on the CRNA exam for

  6. Why havent CRNAs pushed MDAs out yet?

    MmacFN replied to platon20's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Skip Yup thats where i got it. Topher. The difference between a seasoned RN in application process to NA school posting on this forum and a supposed student posting on an advanced practice forum is...

  7. I Am Back

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

    Gratz

  8. I Am Back

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

    Awww I feel all warm and fuzzy Glad you back yoga... sorry for calling u a guy... my bad there! I hope to learn more from you as time goes on. Stick around, ill be in school by january if all of the...

  9. Why havent CRNAs pushed MDAs out yet?

    MmacFN replied to platon20's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    glad your

  10. anesthesia clipboard

    MmacFN replied to athomas91's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    sandman What a nice resource! I emailed it to a CRNA friend of mine and she thought it rocked. On a side note. The guy who makes them lives down the street from me, i kid you not, 10 minutes away. Ill...

  11. Why havent CRNAs pushed MDAs out yet?

    MmacFN replied to platon20's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Oh my Ok i just realised. Topher is a student not even an RN yet. Topher, you need to learn more about the current profession your in before you start commenting on the advanced practice roles. You...

  12. Why havent CRNAs pushed MDAs out yet?

    MmacFN replied to platon20's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    well thanks for the indirect insult. Actually topher, MDA is a commonly used term in the OR at my hospital. It is on the paperwork there. So it would appear that the hospital, the MDAs and the...

  13. AANA members

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

    ooops wasent thinking when i wrote it. Edited and

  14. Why havent CRNAs pushed MDAs out yet?

    MmacFN replied to platon20's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi Jen! While that seems to be basic sense, and one of the major MDA arguments for ACT practices, why wasen't/hasen't it been born out in the saftey studies done? Thats the AANAs answer. Thats the...

  15. AANA members

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

    Hey Plimp That seems to make total sense to me as well. However, there is a fine point which really suggests CRNAs should be increasing number, hopsital perspective. So imagine your a hospital...

  16. Why havent CRNAs pushed MDAs out yet?

    MmacFN replied to platon20's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey night I couldnt help it, board has been

  17. anesthesia clipboard

    MmacFN replied to athomas91's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    why not make your own? Get all the info you want on the clipboard and pay to have it printed and laminated directly on your own

  18. AANA members

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

    hey skip I resemble that remark, its the sarcastic bastard commin out in me I edited it out!

  19. AANA members

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

    platon Here is the thing about supply and demand: UNTIL demand is met SUPPLY is always needed. ~1/2 of the current CRNAs and MDAs will retire in the next 10 years. With current numbers (~ 30 K crnas...

  20. Why havent CRNAs pushed MDAs out yet?

    MmacFN replied to platon20's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi planton Let me start by saying i am not a CRNA but have read alot and leared alot about the practice and setting of anesthesia. Here is the thing. 1) ACT (or anesthesia care teams) have better...

  21. AANA members

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

    Exactly.

  22. AANA members

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

    It is also important to recognize that CRNAs are aging. Ive heard different stats, but in general, the average CRNA is in their late 40's. Add to the general nursing shortage which means less ppl to...

  23. Swan Lines

    MmacFN replied to 2ndChance's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    totally Well

  24. What to do during the inbetweens?

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

    Hey Glad that was helpful Ill try to answer your other questions But I'm wondering about the timing of the online courses. Should I be doing them before I even get into ICU? And how long will the...

  25. Malignant Hyperthermia..

    MmacFN replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You did a kick ass job! Nice